MAHARASHTRA COMMON ENTRANCE TEST
( MHT - CET )

MHT-CET or Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is conducted by the State CET Cell (State Common Entrance Test Cell), Maharashtra for admissions to first year Engineering and Technology programmes (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy programmes(BPharma/PharmaD) in the state.

Eligibility criteria for MHT - CET :

All aspirants who have passed / appeared in the qualifying examination i.e. HSC/12th Standard examination or its equivalent examination and having Indian Nationality are eligible for appearing for MHT-CET. There is no age limit for admission and appearing to MHT-CET.

Schedule of MHT - CET 2025:

Important: MHT-CET 2025 is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) instead of the previous paper-pen format.

NOTE :

• Aspirants seeking admission to Engineering and Technology degree courses must compulsorily appear for PCM group examination.

• Aspirants seeking admission to Pharmacy / PharmD degree course must compulsorily appear for PCB group examination.

• The exam is conducted continuously for 3 hours without any break.

Exam Pattern 2025:

MHT-CET 2025 is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). The exam consists of two sections that are activated sequentially during the test. All questions are multiple choice type (four options with one correct choice). Take a look at the pattern below:

Key Features of MHT-CET 2025:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) format conducted online
• Total duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) continuous without break
• Sequential section activation - Section 1 for first 90 minutes, Section 2 for next 90 minutes
• No negative marking - candidates can attempt all questions
• Questions based on Class XI and XII syllabus
• Conducted at approximately 226 test centers across Maharashtra

Syllabus Distribution: