MHT-CET 2026 Preparation Guide

MHT-CET is Maharashtra's premier entrance exam for Engineering and Pharmacy admissions. With 4+ lakh students appearing annually, a structured strategy is essential.

MHT-CET 2026 — Key Facts

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Mode	Computer-based (online)
Total Marks	200 (Physics 50 + Chemistry 50 + Maths/Bio 100)
Duration	3 hours
Marking	+2 (Maths/Bio), +1 (Physics/Chemistry). No negative marking.

Subject-Wise Strategy

Physics (50 marks)

High-weightage: Semiconductors, Magnetic Effect, Rotational Motion, Electrostatics
60% questions are numerical; focus on formulas

Chemistry (50 marks)

High-weightage: Organic reactions, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, d-block
NCERT is sufficient for most questions

Mathematics (100 marks)

High-weightage: Integration, Differentiation, Probability, Trigonometry, Matrices
Maharashtra board textbook is highly recommended

Top Colleges Through MHT-CET

College	Location	CET Percentile
COEP Technological University	Pune	98+
VJTI Mumbai	Mumbai	97+
ICT Mumbai	Mumbai	95+
Walchand College	Sangli	95+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MHT-CET easier than JEE Main?

MHT-CET is moderate difficulty — harder than boards but easier than JEE Main. 80% of questions are Class 12 level.

Which class has more weightage in MHT-CET?

Class 12 carries approximately 80% weightage, Class 11 about 20%. Focus heavily on Class 12 topics.

Can I get a good college through MHT-CET?

Yes. COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, ICT Mumbai all accept MHT-CET scores. 95+ percentile gets top colleges.

MHT-CET 2026 Preparation Guide — Complete Strategy