MHT-CET PREPARATION PATH
MHT-CET preparation for engineering and pharmacy in Maharashtra
Learn with concept clarity, chapter-wise practice and purposeful revision. Choose the PCM or PCB group that fits your intended course, and build a steady preparation path for Maharashtra’s common entrance test.
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MHT-CET at a glance
Official information (opens in a new tab)Conducted by
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Level
Undergraduate entrance route
Mode
Computer-based test
Subject groups
PCM and PCB
Region
Maharashtra admission pathways
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Course eligibility and candidature rules
Who this is for
Eligible higher-secondary learners considering courses covered by MHT-CET. Course, candidature and admission requirements vary; Maharashtra and outside-state applicants should read the relevant CET and admission rules.
Understand your route. Prepare with purpose.
Why MHT-CET matters
A state entrance route with group-specific subjects and a separate admission process.
Course pathways
Explore engineering, pharmacy and other courses covered by the official process.
PCM or PCB
Match your subject group to your qualification and intended course.
A separate admission step
Check the applicable CAP and institution requirements after the test.
Strong foundations
Connect school learning with careful problem solving and regular review.
Exam pattern overview
Understand the structure so you can plan your preparation.
PCM group
150 questions: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
2026: Maths +2; Physics and Chemistry +1 per correct answer
PCB group
200 questions: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2026: +1 per correct answer
Timing
180 minutes: 90 for Physics–Chemistry, then 90 for Maths/Biology
Negative marking
No negative marking in either group
Pattern shown from the 2026 official publication. Re-check the bulletin, syllabus and admission rules for your own examination year; later notices take precedence. PCM and PCB do not have the same question count or subject-wise marking. The first timed block closes before the second opens.
Official sources checked : Maharashtra CET Cell information brochures (opens in a new tab) · MHT-CET 2026 information brochure (opens in a new tab)
Subjects and preparation areas
Learn Physics and Chemistry alongside Mathematics for PCM or Biology for PCB. Compare your topic plan with the official group syllabus.
PCM / PCB Group
Choose the PCM or PCB group required for your course. Physics and Chemistry form one timed block, followed by Mathematics for PCM or Biology for PCB. Subject weightings differ between the groups; follow the current brochure.
Mathematics
Mathematics for the PCM engineering group, not the PCB group.
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Biology
Botany and zoology for the PCB group; check the required group for the pharmacy course you intend to enter.
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This map is a discovery guide, not a substitute for the official syllabus. Eligibility, subject choices and selection rules can differ by cycle or programme.
Try a sample lessonA simple preparation path
Build understanding first. Practise regularly, review your mistakes and keep improving.
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Check the correct subject group
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Understand the syllabus
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Learn with examples
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Practise each timed block
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Review and revise
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MHT-CET FAQ
Clear answers to common preparation questions.
How are PCM and PCB different?
PCM includes Mathematics; PCB includes Biology. Their 2026 question counts and subject-wise marks differ. Choose according to the course and eligibility rules, not only your preferred subject.
Is every correct answer worth two marks?
No. In the 2026 PCM group, Mathematics questions carry two marks while Physics and Chemistry questions carry one. The PCB subjects carry one mark per correct answer.
Can I use one group’s Physics or Chemistry percentile in the other?
The 2026 brochure says Physics and Chemistry percentiles are not interchangeable between the PCM and PCB groups. Read the official scoring and admission guidance for your cycle.
Can I prepare alongside my board exams?
Yes, a shared chapter routine can help. First understand the school topic, then practise its objective applications. Keep a separate checklist for any differences between the board and CET syllabi.
Start your MHT-CET journey with clarity.
Choose your starting point and build understanding, one concept at a time.
- Learn clearly
- Practise thoughtfully
- Review and improve