MH-CET
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET), also known as MHT CET, is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.
About MH-CET
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. It’s primarily for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses in various colleges across Maharashtra. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the MH-CET, covering eligibility, exam structure, syllabus, and preparation tips.
Eligibility Criteria
For Engineering/Pharmacy Courses
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for Engineering) or Biology (for Pharmacy).
- Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: No age limit for engineering and pharmacy courses.
For Agriculture Courses
- Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics.
- Minimum Marks: Similar criteria for minimum aggregate marks as above (50% for general and 45% for reserved categories).
Exam Structure
Paper Groups
- PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics): For Engineering.
- PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology): For Pharmacy and Agriculture.
Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 150 (for PCM) or 200 (for PCB).
- Total Marks: 200 marks for PCM; 200 marks for PCB.
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours).
- Marking Scheme:
- Physics and Chemistry: 1 mark per question.
- Mathematics: 2 marks per question.
- Biology: 1 mark per question.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking.
Subject | No. of Questions (PCM) | No. of Questions (PCB) | Marks per Question |
Physics | 50 | 50 | 1 |
Chemistry | 50 | 50 | 1 |
Mathematics | 50 | - | 2 |
Biology | - | 100 | 1 |
Syllabus
The syllabus for MH-CET is based on the Maharashtra State Board HSC (Class 12) syllabus, primarily covering topics in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
Physics Topics:
- Circular Motion, Oscillations, Gravitation
- Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current
- Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, and Nuclear Physics
Chemistry Topics:
- Solid State, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry
- Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry, Polymers
- Biomolecules, Industrial Chemistry, Surface Chemistry
Mathematics Topics:
- Trigonometry, Differentiation, Integration
- Vectors, 3D Geometry, Probability
- Linear Programming, Differential Equations
Biology Topics:
- Reproduction, Genetics, Biotechnology
- Physiology of Plants and Animals
- Ecology, Environment, Evolution
Application Process
Steps to Apply
- Registration: Complete online registration on the MHT CET official website.
- Filling Application Form: Provide personal, academic details, and select the exam group (PCM/PCB).
- Uploading Documents: Upload scanned photographs and signatures.
- Application Fee Payment: Pay the exam fee online.
Application Fee
- General Category (Maharashtra state): ₹800
- Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC): ₹600
- Outside Maharashtra State (OMS): ₹800
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: Generally begins in February/March.
- Application Deadline: Usually in April.
- Admit Card Release: A few weeks before the exam.
- Exam Date: Typically held in May.
- Result Declaration: June or July.
Result and Counselling Process
- Result Declaration: Results are declared on the official website with scores and ranks.
- Merit List: A merit list is generated based on scores for admission purposes.
- Counselling Process:
- Conducted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
- Candidates must register, verify documents, and select their preferred colleges and courses.
- Seat allocation is based on merit, reservation policy, and availability