MHT CET Syllabus 2026

MHT CET Syllabus 2026: Subject-wise Breakdown

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Nikki Kumari

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

The last date to register for the MHT CET 2026 exam is on 12th February 2026. Students aspiring to engineering, pharma, and other allied courses can start applying on the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHT CET exam will be conducted in two sessions, including MHT CET 2026 exam session 1 from April 11-19 for PCM and April 21-26 for PCB, and MHT CET 2026 exam date session 2 from May 14-17 for PCM and May 10-11 for PCB. Check this guide to know more about MHT CET 2026 registration.

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The Maharashtra CET cell has released the MHT CET 2026 syllabus PDF. Students can check the MHT CET syllabus for B.Tech (PCM group) and B.Pharm. According to the CET cell, class 12th topics have 80% weightage and class 11th topics have 20% weightage of the Maharashtra syllabus in the exam. The MHT CET syllabus for 2026 is prepared based on the syllabus of the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra. Candidates appearing for the MHT CET 2026 exam must understand the syllabus first for effective preparation.

The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted 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 date session 2 from May 14-17 for PCM and May 10-11 for PCB

MHT CET 2026 Syllabus from Class 11th

The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, has prescribed the Class 11 syllabus for the MHT CET 2026 exam. Below is a comprehensive detail:

Subjects	Chapters Included from Class 11th Syllabus
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

MHT CET 2026 Syllabus from Class 12th

The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, has prescribed the Class 12 syllabus for the MHT CET 2026 exam. Below is a comprehensive detail:

Subjects	Chapters Included from Class 12th Syllabus
Physics	Circular Motion, Rotational Motion, Oscillations, Gravitation, Elasticity, Surface Tension, Wave Motion, Stationary Waves, Wave Theory of Light, Interference and Diffraction, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Inductions, Electrons & Photons, Atoms & Molecules & Nuclei, Semiconductors, and Communication Systems
Chemistry	Solid State, Solutions & Colligative Properties, Chemical Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, p-Block Elements, d/f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Halogen Derivatives of Alkanes & Arenes, Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers, Aldehydes & Ketones, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Polymers, and Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics	Mathematical Logic, Matrices, Trigonometric Functions, Pair of Straight Lines, Circle, Vectors, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Line and Plane, Linear Programming Problems, Continuity, Differentiation, Applications of Derivative, Integration, Applications of the Definite Integral, Statistics, Probability Distribution, and Bernoulli Trials & Binomial Distribution
Biology	Origin & Evolution of Life, Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Genetic Engineering & Genomics, Human Health & Diseases, Animal Husbandry, Circulation, Excretion & Osmoregulation, Control & Coordination, Human Reproduction, and Organisms & Environment (Zoology section)

Candidates can download the MHT-CET 2026 syllabus PDF and start effective preparation.

MHT CET 2026 Exam Pattern

MHT CET 2026 will consist of 3 papers of MCQ-based questions, and each paper will be of 100 marks. There will be no negative marking. However, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects will be at par with the JEE Main, and Biology will be at par with NEET. The questions will primarily be in application-based format.

MHT CET 2026 registration began on 10th January 2026. Candidates pursuing Engineering and Pharmacy admissions across colleges in Maharashtra can start applying. The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions, including MHT CET 2026 exam session 1 from April 11-19 for PCM and April 21-26 for PCB and MHT CET 2026 exam date session 2 from May 14-17 for PCM and May 10-11 for PCB. To prepare effectively, candidates should understand the MHT CET exam pattern for 2026. Details are provided below:

Paper	Subject	Total No. of MCQs Based on		Marks per Each Question
Paper	Subject	Class 11th	Class 12th	Marks per Each Question
1	Mathematics	10	40	2
2	Physics	10	40	1
2	Chemistry	10	40	1
3	Biology	20	80	1

Note: Each paper in the MHT CET 2026 exam will have a duration of 90 minutes, carrying a total of 100 marks for each paper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weightage from class 11th and 12th for the MHT CET 2026 exam?

The MHT CET syllabus 2026 covers a weightage of 80% from class 12th and 20% from class 11th

Is the MHT CET syllabus released officially?

Yes, the Maharashtra CET cell has released the MHT syllabus mentioned in the official Information Brochure.

Is there any negative marking in the MHT CET 2026 exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the MHT CET 2026 exam, but the difficulty level will be at par with the JEE Main.