Conducting Body: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State / National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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MHT CET: Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

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B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharm in Maharashtra (COEP, VJTI, SPIT, PICT) Duration: 3 Hours (Paper 1: Maths 90 Min + Paper 2: Phy/Chem Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 200 Frequency: Once a Year (April/May) Fee: ?1,000 (General) / ?800 (Reserved)
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MHT CET 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Conducting Authority State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Category & Stream Engineering
Admissions & Course Types B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharm in Maharashtra (COEP, VJTI, SPIT, PICT)
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (Paper 1: Maths 90 Min + Paper 2: Phy/Chem
Total Maximum Marks 200 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (April/May)
Application Fee ?1,000 (General) / ?800 (Reserved)
Official Web Portal https://cetcell.mahacet.org

Eligibility Criteria for MHT CET 2026

Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
150 Questions: Mathematics (50 questions x 2 marks = 100 marks) + Physics & Chemistry (100 questions x 1 mark = 100 marks).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+2 marks for Maths, +1 mark for Phy/Chem. No negative marking.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

80% weightage to Maharashtra State Board Class 12 curriculum, 20% weightage to Class 11 core topics.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is MHT CET and who conducts it?
MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharm in Maharashtra (COEP, VJTI, SPIT, PICT) programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in MHT CET 2026?
Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
What is the mode and duration of the MHT CET examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (Paper 1: Maths 90 Min + Paper 2: Phy/Chem for a maximum score of 200 marks.
What is the official website for MHT CET 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://cetcell.mahacet.org.

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