MHT-CET 2027 — Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern
Dates, syllabus and exam pattern for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) 2027, conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
MHT CET 2027 is planned in two attempts. The State CET Cell Commissioner has said the first is likely between mid-December 2026 and mid-January 2027, with the second around April 2027. Official dates are not yet notified — check cetcell.mahacet.org.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for MHT-CET 2027?
Class 12 passed or appearing from any recognised board; no age limit. CAP admission needs a non-zero MHT CET score and 45% in the qualifying Class 12 subjects taken together (40% for Maharashtra reserved categories).
From the 2026 rules. Confirm against the 2027 notification when it is out.
MHT-CET exam pattern
Pattern as per the MHT-CET 2026 Information Brochure. State CET Cell, Maharashtra confirms the 2027 pattern in the 2027 notification.
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration
- 3 hours (90 min Physics + Chemistry, then 90 min Mathematics or Biology)
- Total marks
- 200
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ — Physics, Chemistry and Biology 1 mark each, Mathematics 2 marks each. No negative marking.
- Two attempts a year (from 2026); your best total percentile is used for CAP.
- Physics and Chemistry are submitted automatically after the first 90 minutes, before Mathematics or Biology begins.
- The 2026 syllabus followed the Maharashtra State Board: about 20% from a listed set of Class 11 chapters and 80% from Class 12. The CET Cell sets Physics, Chemistry and Maths at JEE Main level and Biology at NEET level, mostly application-based.
Sections
Subjects covered in MHT-CET
Tap a subject for its chapter-wise MHT-CET syllabus.
MHT-CET 2027 important dates
| Event | Date (2027 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Registration (attempt 1) | Expected September–October 2026 (not yet notified)Expected |
| Attempt 1 | Likely mid-December 2026 – mid-January 2027 (per the CET Commissioner; not notified)Expected |
| Attempt 2 | Expected around April 2027Expected |
| CAP counselling | Expected July–August 2027Expected |
"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official MHT-CET website for confirmed dates.
Deadlines and tips
- In 2026 you chose the group (PCM, PCB or both) and the attempts (the first only, or both) at registration, and couldn't change the group later. Each group cost ₹1,300 per attempt for General candidates (₹1,000 for Maharashtra reserved categories).
- Before you apply, keep ready your Class 10 and 12 details, a photograph and signature scanned to the brochure's format, your domicile and category details (the certificates are checked at CAP), and an email address and mobile number for OTPs. In 2026 the fee could only be paid online.
- In 2026, after each attempt, the CET Cell showed your responses and a provisional answer key in the candidate login with an objection window, then published the final key and the percentile results.
MHT-CET previous-year cutoffs
| Category / College | Previous-year cutoff |
|---|---|
| CAP eligibility (there is no qualifying percentile) | Non-zero MHT CET score + 45% in the qualifying Class 12 subjects (40% MH reserved) |
College cut-offs are published by the CET Cell after each CAP round. Cutoffs change every year with paper difficulty, candidate numbers and seats — use them as a reference, not a prediction.
Top colleges accepting MHT-CET
Colleges that admit through MHT-CET. Check each college's latest closing ranks on the official counselling portal.
- 1
COEP Pune
- 2
VJTI Mumbai
- 3
PICT Pune
- 4
WCE Sangli
- 5
SPIT Mumbai
Roadmap
How to prepare for MHT-CET 2027 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for MHT-CET
These follow the latest syllabus State CET Cell, Maharashtra has published. Check the 2027 notification for any changes when it is out.
MHT-CET Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
MHT-CET Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
MHT-CET Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
MHT-CET Important Topics
High-weightage chapters by subject
MHT-CET Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
MHT-CET Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
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Frequently asked
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Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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