MHT-CET 2026 — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) — syllabus, preparation strategy, cutoffs, important dates, and a free study plan. Conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for MHT-CET 2026?
Class 12 passed or appearing from Maharashtra board or equivalent. Indian citizen.
MHT-CET exam pattern 2026
Know exactly what you’re walking into on exam day.
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration
- 3 hours 10 minutes
- Total marks
- 200
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ — 2 marks for Maths, 1 mark for Physics/Chemistry. No negative marking.
Sections
Subjects covered in MHT-CET
These are the subjects MHT-CET tests. Tap any to jump to chapter-wise notes.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics/Biology
MHT-CET important dates 2026
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Registration | March 2026 |
| Exam | April–May 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
| CAP Counselling | July–August 2026 |
Dates are based on previous year patterns and may change. Check the official State CET Cell, Maharashtra website for confirmed dates.
MHT-CET cutoff & expected scores
| Category / College | Expected cutoff |
|---|---|
| COEP Pune (CSE, General) | 99+ percentile |
| VJTI Mumbai (CSE, General) | 99+ percentile |
| General (Qualifying) | 50+ percentile |
Cutoffs are approximate and based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs may vary.
Top colleges accepting MHT-CET
Closing rank from last year's counselling round. Use as a reference, not a guarantee.
- 1
COEP Pune
- 2
VJTI Mumbai
- 3
PICT Pune
- 4
WCE Sangli
- 5
SPIT Mumbai
Roadmap
How to prepare for MHT-CET 2026 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books, coaching modules, or HC Verma.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-pager formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for MHT-CET
MHT-CET Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
MHT-CET Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
MHT-CET Important Topics
High-weightage topics from PYQ analysis
MHT-CET Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
MHT-CET Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
MHT-CET Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
Frequently asked
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Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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