Skip to main content
Expected dates · not yet announced

MHT-CET 2027 — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) — syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility and 2027 dates, plus free chapter-wise study material. 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.

Expected exam:Dec 2026–Jan 2027Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)Total marks:200

Year-wise MHT-CET guides

What happened in MHT-CET 2026

MHT CET 2026 ran in two attempts for the first time: the PCM group sat from 11 to 20 April and again from 12 to 20 May 2026, and results came out between 9 and 18 June 2026. Your best total percentile is the one used for CAP.

EventDate (2026 cycle)
Registration10 January–12 February 2026Held
PCM exam, attempt 111–20 April 2026Held
PCM exam, attempt 212–20 May 2026Held
Results9–18 June 2026Held

Eligibility

Quick check: can you appear for MHT-CET 2027?

Class 12 passed or appearing from any recognised board. CAP admission needs a non-zero MHT CET score and 45% in Class 12 (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.

Sections

Physics (50 Qs)
Chemistry (50 Qs)
Mathematics (50 Qs) or Biology (100 Qs)

Subjects covered in MHT-CET

Tap a subject for its chapter-wise MHT-CET syllabus.

MHT-CET 2027 important dates

EventDate (2027 cycle)
Registration (attempt 1)Expected September–October 2026 (not yet notified)Expected
Attempt 1Likely mid-December 2026 – mid-January 2027 (per the CET Commissioner; not notified)Expected
Attempt 2Expected around April 2027Expected
CAP counsellingExpected July–August 2027Expected

"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official MHT-CET website for confirmed dates.

MHT-CET previous-year cutoffs

Category / CollegePrevious-year cutoff
CAP eligibility (there is no qualifying percentile)Non-zero MHT CET score + 45% in Class 12 (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. 1

    Map the syllabus

    Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.

  2. 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. 3

    NCERT first, then advanced

    Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.

  4. Halfway through?

    Plan your MHT-CET prep with Super Tutor

    Super Tutor's study planner turns a plan like this into a week-by-week schedule, with notes and quizzes for each chapter.

    Build My Plan
  5. 4

    Mock tests every weekend

    Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.

  6. 5

    Spaced revision

    Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.

  7. 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

Frequently asked

MHT-CET FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

What is MHT-CET?
MHT-CET stands for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test. It is conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra and is one of the entrance exams students in India take after Class 12 or graduation.
When is MHT-CET 2027?
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.
When was MHT-CET 2026 held?
MHT CET 2026 ran in two attempts for the first time: the PCM group sat from 11 to 20 April and again from 12 to 20 May 2026, and results came out between 9 and 18 June 2026. Your best total percentile is the one used for CAP.
What is the MHT-CET 2027 syllabus?
The official MHT-CET syllabus is published with the MHT-CET notification. Until the 2027 notification is out, prepare from the latest official syllabus. Our MHT-CET syllabus page lists it subject by subject, with chapter-wise notes and practice for each chapter.
What are the important topics for MHT-CET?
Weightage differs by subject and shifts a little each year. Our MHT-CET important topics page lists the key chapters and concepts subject by subject, so you can revise those first.
How to prepare for MHT-CET 2027?
Start by understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern. Focus on high-weightage topics, practise previous year papers and take mock tests regularly. See the 6-step preparation plan above for a step-by-step strategy.
Where can I practise MHT-CET mock tests and previous year papers?
This page links to free chapter-wise practice questions, revision notes and formula sheets for MHT-CET. Full-length mock exams and previous-year paper practice (where our question bank has that exam's papers) are in the Super Tutor app — mock exams come with the paid plans, and the free trial includes one.
What is the eligibility for MHT-CET?
Class 12 passed or appearing from any recognised board. CAP admission needs a non-zero MHT CET score and 45% in Class 12 (40% for Maharashtra reserved categories). Eligibility is set out in the official MHT-CET notification — confirm it there before you apply.
What is a good score in MHT-CET?
A good score depends on the college and course you're targeting. The previous-year cutoffs on this page show where qualifying marks and closing ranks landed — use them as a reference, since they move every year.

MHT-CET tools & predictors

Free calculators and predictors to plan your MHT-CET 2027 prep.

After MHT-CET — fees, loans & pay

What the course actually costs, how students fund it, and what the job pays.

Built for serious aspirants

Crack MHT-CET, the smart way.

Chapter notes, practice quizzes, a study planner and an AI doubt solver for MHT-CET. Start free — mock exams come with the paid plans, and the free trial includes one.