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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET)
MHT-CET — Maharashtra state engineering + pharmacy entrance. PCM/PCB tracks, 150 MCQs in 3 hours covering Class 11+12 NCERT.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
MHT CET uses percentile (not raw marks) for ranking. Closing percentile slightly varies between counselling rounds.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | COEP Pune CSE | 99.7+ percentile |
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
19 questions
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MHT-CET — Full Mock 1
FULL150 questions · 180 min
Start mock →| 2024 | VJTI Mumbai CSE | 99.5+ percentile |
| 2024 | ICT Mumbai CSE | 99.6+ percentile |
| 2024 | PICT Pune CSE | 99+ percentile |
| 2024 | VIT Pune CSE | 98.5+ percentile |
| 2024 | MIT WPU CSE | 97+ percentile |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from MHT-CET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1500 — state's best seats
97–100% · Rank 1 – 1,500
Top 5000 — premium branches
92–97% · Rank 1,500 – 5,000
Elite tier — top government colleges
85–92% · Rank 5,000 – 15,000
Top private & select government colleges
75–85% · Rank 15,000 – 40,000
Tier 2 colleges — aided institutions
60–75% · Rank 40,000 – 80,000
Tier 3 colleges
45–60% · Rank 80,000 – 1,50,000
Below cut-off range
0–45% · Rank 1,50,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has announced that the online application process for MHT-CET 2026 will close in the coming days. Candidates are advised to complete their registrations and fee payments before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Source →Candidates can now access free mock tests on the official MHT-CET website to familiarize themselves with the computer-based test interface. The practice tests simulate the actual exam environment including time constraints and question navigation.
Source →The CET Cell has clarified the marking scheme and question distribution for this cycle's examination. Physics and Chemistry will have 50 questions each, while Mathematics and Biology papers will contain 50 questions respectively, maintaining the same pattern as previous years.
Source →The examination will be held in CBT format at designated test centers across Maharashtra and select cities outside the state. The CET Cell has increased the number of centers this year to accommodate growing applicant numbers and ensure smooth exam conduct.
Source →Application portal closes
passedFri, 15 May, 2026
Last date for registration and fee payment
Admit card release
passedMon, 25 May, 2026
Admit card release
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Hall tickets available for download on official website
📌MHT-CET 2026 PCM examination (Day 1)
12 days awayMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics paper
📌MHT-CET 2026 PCB examination (Day 2)
13 days awayTue, 9 Jun, 2026
Physics, Chemistry and Biology paper
Answer key publication
19 days awayMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Provisional answer keys released for candidate review
Objection window closes
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Units and Measurement (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
SI units, dimensional analysis, error propagation, significant figures.
Motion in a Straight Line and Plane (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
1-D and 2-D kinematics, projectile motion, relative velocity, uniform circular motion.
Laws of Motion (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Newton's laws, friction, free-body diagrams, dynamics on inclines.
Work, Energy and Power (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Work-energy theorem, conservative forces, potential energy, collisions.
Gravitation (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Kepler's laws, gravitational potential, escape velocity, orbital motion.
Thermal Properties of Matter (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Thermal expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, Newton's law of cooling.
Thermodynamics — Basics (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Zeroth, first and second laws; PV diagrams; heat engines and refrigerators.
Kinetic Theory of Gases (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Ideal gas equation, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, mean free path.
Oscillations (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Simple harmonic motion, energy in SHM, simple and compound pendulum.
Waves (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Wave equation, superposition, beats, standing waves on strings and pipes.
Rotational Dynamics (Class 12)
Moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, rolling motion, banking of road.
Mechanical Properties of Solids (Class 12)
Stress, strain, elastic moduli, Poisson's ratio, elastic energy.
Mechanical Properties of Fluids (Class 12)
Viscosity, Stokes' law, Bernoulli's principle, surface tension, Reynolds number.
Thermodynamics (Class 12)
Carnot cycle, entropy, isothermal and adiabatic processes.
Wave Theory of Light
Huygens principle, interference (Young's double slit), diffraction, polarization.
Electrostatics (Class 12)
Coulomb's law, electric field and potential, Gauss's law, dielectrics.
Capacitance (Class 12)
Capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored, dielectric insertion.
Current Electricity (Class 12)
Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, drift velocity.
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current (Class 12)
Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, force on a charged particle, cyclotron, solenoid.
Magnetism and Matter (Class 12)
Bar magnet, magnetic dipole, Earth's magnetism, dia/para/ferromagnetism.
Electromagnetic Induction (Class 12)
Faraday's and Lenz's laws, self and mutual inductance, AC generator, eddy currents.
Alternating Current (Class 12)
RMS values, RLC circuits, resonance, power factor, transformer.
Electromagnetic Waves (Class 12)
Maxwell's equations, EM spectrum, displacement current.
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter (Class 12)
Photoelectric effect, Einstein's equation, de Broglie wavelength, Davisson-Germer.
Atoms and Nuclei (Class 12)
Rutherford and Bohr models, hydrogen spectrum, mass defect, fission, fusion, decay laws.
Semiconductor Electronics (Class 12)
P-N junction, diodes, rectifiers, BJT, logic gates, Zener diode.
Communication Systems (Class 12)
Modulation (AM/FM/PM), bandwidth, ground/space wave propagation.
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Mole concept, stoichiometry, empirical and molecular formula, limiting reagent.
Structure of Atom (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Bohr model, quantum numbers, orbital shapes, Aufbau principle, electron configuration.
Periodic Classification (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Modern periodic law, periodic trends in atomic radius, IE, EA, electronegativity.
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Ionic, covalent, coordinate bonds; VSEPR, hybridization, MOT for diatomics.
States of Matter (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Gas laws, ideal vs real gases, van der Waals equation, liquid state.
Sets, Relations and Functions (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Set operations, types of relations, domain/range, composite and inverse functions.
Trigonometric Functions (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Trigonometric identities, equations, sum/difference and multiple-angle formulas.
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Argand plane, modulus, argument, polar form, De Moivre's theorem, roots of unity.
Linear Inequalities (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Algebraic and graphical solution of linear inequalities in one and two variables.
Permutations and Combinations (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Fundamental counting principle, nPr, nCr, circular and restricted arrangements.
Diversity in Living Organisms (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Taxonomy, five-kingdom classification, plant and animal kingdom basics.
Kingdom Plantae and Animalia (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, angiosperms; non-chordates and chordates.
Biomolecules (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes.
Cell Structure and Organisation (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Cell theory, prokaryotes vs eukaryotes, cell organelles, cell division.
Respiration and Energy Transfer (Class 11 — ~20% weight)
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, ETS, fermentation, ATP yield.
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026
Last date to submit challenges against answer keys
Result declaration
42 days awayWed, 8 Jul, 2026
Final scores and merit lists published
Counselling registration begins
56 days awayWed, 22 Jul, 2026
CAP round registration opens for qualified candidates