MHT CET Paper Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Subjects Included

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme, Subjects Included

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Nikki Kumari

2026-04-02T19:54:37.528+05:30

The MHT CET 2026 will consist of three papers, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, based on MCQ-type questions, with each paper having 100 questions. Each MHT CET 2026 paper will have a duration of 90 minutes. The MHT CET paper pattern 2026 is based on the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra syllabus.

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The MHT CET paper pattern 2026 is based on the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra syllabus. An approximate 20% weightage will be given to the class 10 curriculum and 80% to the class 12 curriculum while preparing the question paper. The MHT CET exam date 2026 has been scheduled in two sessions, including:

MHT CET 2026 exam session 1 from April 11-20 for PCM and April 21-26 for PCB
MHT CET 2026 exam session 2 from May 12-16 for PCM and May 10-11 for PCB

The last date to apply for MHT CET 2026 registration with a late fee of INR 500 is 27th February 2026. Candidates can apply on the MHT CET official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. In this guide, know more about the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern with its marking scheme and more.

MHT CET Paper Pattern 2026: Key Highlights

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026

MHT CET Syllabus 2026

MHT CET Paper Pattern 2026: Key Highlights

Candidates appearing for the MHT CET 2026 exam should understand the exam pattern to avoid losing marks. Here’s a quick snapshot:

Exam Structure	Details
Syllabus Based on	State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra
Curriculum Weightage	20% from class 11th 80% from class 12th
Negative Marking	No
Difficulty Level	Par with the JEE Main for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Par with the NEET for Biology
Total No. of Papers	3, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2026

The MHT CET 2026 will consist of three papers, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, based on MCQ-type questions, with each paper having 100 questions. The following is a detailed paper pattern:

Paper	Subject	No. MCQ Questions		Marks For Each Question
Paper	Subject	Class 10	Class 12	Marks For Each Question
Paper 1	Mathematics	10	40	2
Paper 2	Physics	10	40	1
Paper 2	Chemistry	10	40	1
Paper 3	Biology	20	80	1

Note: Each MHT CET 2026 paper will have a duration of 90 minutes.

MHT CET Syllabus 2026

The MHT CET 2026 syllabus will be based on the whole Class 12th syllabus of 2025-26 of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics subjects and the Class 11th syllabus of 2024-25 prescribed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra. Here’s the MHT-CET 2026 syllabus from class 11th with a subject-wise breakdown:

Subjects	Important Chapters from Class 11th
Physics	Vector, Error Analysis, Motion in a Plane, Gravitation, Laws of Motion, Sound, Electrostatics, Thermal Properties of Matter, Semiconductors, and Optics
Chemistry	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox Reactions, Elements of Group 1 and 2, States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Absorption and Colloids (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, and Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics	Trigonometry II, Straight Line, Circle, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Limits, Functions, Conic Section, and Continuity
Biology	Biomolecules, Human Nutrition, Respiration & Energy Transfer, and Excretion & Osmoregulation

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the MHT CET 2026 exam be conducted twice a year?

The MHT CET exam date 2026 has been scheduled in two sessions, including:

MHT CET 2026 exam session 1 from April 11-19 for PCM and April 21-26 for PCB
MHT CET 2026 exam session 2 from May 14-17 for PCM and May 10-11 for PCB.

Will both the MHT CET 2026 sessions have the same syllabus and difficulty level?

Yes, the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain identical across both sessions.

How is the question weightage divided in the MHT CET 2026 exam?

In the MHT CET 2026 exam, an approximate 20% weightage will be given to the class 10 curriculum and 80% to the class 12 curriculum while preparing the question paper.

Is there any negative marking in the MHT CET 2026?

No, there is no negative marking in the MHT CET 2026 exam.

Will the MHT CET 2026 paper be available in multiple languages?

Yes, as per the current update, the MHT CET 2026 paper will be available in English, Marathi, and Urdu.

Can I appear for both PCM and PCB papers in the MHT CET 2026 exam?

Yes, candidates can appear for both the PCM and PCB papers by choosing both the groups in the MHT CET 2026 application.