MHT CET 2027: Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra. MHT CET scores determine admission into undergraduate Engineering & Technology (B.E./B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D), and Agricultural Education courses across government, university-managed, and private unaided colleges in Maharashtra.
Examination Highlights & Structure
| Exam Name | MHT CET 2027: Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Examination Level | State Level Entrance Exam |
| Frequency & Mode | Once a year • Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration & Total Marks | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) • 200 Marks |
| Official Convener Portal | https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
Eligibility Criteria & Statutory Norms
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Duration: 180 Minutes (90 Minutes for Paper 1 Mathematics, 90 Minutes for Paper 2 Physics & Chemistry)
Total Questions: 150 Questions for PCM (50 in Mathematics, 50 in Physics, 50 in Chemistry)
Marking Scheme: +2 marks per question in Mathematics, +1 mark per question in Physics & Chemistry. No negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Section Name | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Paper 1) | 50 Questions | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
| Physics & Chemistry (Paper 2) | 100 Questions (50 Physics + 50 Chemistry) | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
MHT CET 2027 Exam Date & Crucial Schedule
When is the MHT CET 2027 exam date?
The MHT CET 2027 exam date is tentatively scheduled for April – May 2027 across PCM and PCB groups by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Online registrations commence in January 2027 at cetcell.mahacet.org for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture undergraduate admissions in Maharashtra.
| Milestone / Event | Expected / Notification Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MHT CET Official Notification & Information Brochure | First Week of January 2027 | Upcoming |
| Online Application Registration Window | January – March 2027 | Expected |
| MHT CET Admit Card Release | Mid April 2027 | Expected |
| MHT CET PCM Group Examination Window | April – May 2027 | Expected |
| MHT CET PCB Group Examination Window | April – May 2027 | Expected |
| Official Scorecard Declaration & Normalization | Second Week of June 2027 | Expected |
Syllabus Breakdown & Subject Highlights
Mathematics (Class 12 - 80% Weightage, Class 11 - 20% Weightage)
- •Calculus (Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Applications)
- •Trigonometric Functions & Inverse Trigonometry
- •Vectors & 3D Geometry
- •Matrices & Determinants
- •Probability Distribution & Binomial Distribution
Physics (Class 12 - 80% Weightage, Class 11 - 20% Weightage)
- •Rotational Dynamics & Mechanical Properties of Fluids
- •Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory of Gases
- •Wave Optics & Electrostatics
- •Current Electricity & Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- •Semiconductors & Modern Physics
Chemistry (Class 12 - 80% Weightage, Class 11 - 20% Weightage)
- •Chemical Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry
- •Solutions & Chemical Kinetics
- •Coordination Compounds & Transition Elements
- •Organic Compounds (Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Amines)
- •Biomolecules & Polymers
Target Cutoffs & Participating Institutes
| Institution | Cutoff Benchmark | Fee Estimate | Median CTC / Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering Pune (COEP Technological University) | 99.8+ Percentile (CS/IT) | ₹1.3 Lakhs / Year | ₹11.4 LPA |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) Mumbai | 99.7+ Percentile (CS/IT) | ₹85,000 / Year | ₹15.2 LPA |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT) Mumbai | 99.4+ Percentile (Computer Eng) | ₹1.7 Lakhs / Year | ₹15.0 LPA |
| Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) Pune | 99.2+ Percentile (CS) | ₹1.1 Lakhs / Year | ₹12.0 LPA |
| Walchand College of Engineering Sangli | 98.5+ Percentile | ₹85,000 / Year | ₹9.5 LPA |
Topper Strategy & Preparation Roadmap
Thoroughly study the Maharashtra State Board HSC textbooks; approximately 80% of questions are mapped directly to Class 12 HSC syllabus and 20% to Class 11 syllabus.
Practice solving Mathematics questions rapidly without a calculator, as Paper 1 accounts for 100 marks with 2 marks awarded per correct question.
Take multiple full-length mock tests under 90-minute timed switches to adjust to the non-interchangeable sectional sessions of the CBT platform.
Official Statutory Sources & Citations
Campus Gupshup editorial intelligence is compiled and verified against official gazette publications and statutory regulatory portals:
Official statutory admissions authority governing MHT CET examination and Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
Regulatory directorate overseeing polytechnic, engineering, and technical degree education in Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any negative marking in MHT CET?
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in MHT CET. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions within the allocated sectional time limit.
Are Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates eligible for MHT CET?
Yes, All India / OMS candidates can register for MHT CET. However, in government and government-aided colleges in Maharashtra, preference and reservations are primarily earmarked for Maharashtra State domicile candidates, while All India seats in private colleges accept either JEE Main or MHT CET scores.
How is the MHT CET percentile calculated?
Because MHT CET is conducted across multiple shifts with varying question papers, the State CET Cell utilizes standard normalization methods based on percentile scoring up to 7 decimal places to ensure fairness across shifts.