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  • Last Modified on 17-04-2023
  • Written by aparna
  • Last Modified on 17-04-2023

MHT CET 2023 Exam Date Out, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

About Exam

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (SCETC), Maharashtra, conducts the MHT CET yearly. According to the latest notice, the MHT CET 2023 exam for PCM will be held from May 9 to 13, 2023, and for the PCB group, the exam will be from May 15 to 20, 2023. Candidates willing to get admission in Pharmacy, Engineering, and Technology courses at private and government colleges of Maharashtra must clear the MHT CET 2023 with good scores.

The MHT CET application process started on March 8, 2023 and will continue till April 7, 2023. However, candidates can also submit the application form from April 8 to 15, 2023, but with late fees. Scroll down to get the direct link to apply for the MHT CET 2023. Aspirants must start their MHT CET preparation by referring to the syllabus, pattern, and marking scheme mentioned on this page.

MHT CET 2023 Overview

Test

Before getting into the details of the MHT CET exam 2023, candidates can check the following table to get an overview of the exam:

Overview Specifications
Exam Name Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)
Exam Conducting Body State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MAHA CET cell)
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)
Number of Papers Paper 1, 2 & 3 – PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) OR– PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Sections Section 1 – Mathematics
Section 2 – Physics and Chemistry
Section 3 – Biology
Language English/ Urdu/ Marathi, however, Mathematics will be in the English language only.
Duration 90 Minutes for Each Paper
Number of Questions 250 MCQs
Total Marks 300 (100 Marks for Each Section)
Marking Scheme Mathematics: +2 marks for every correct answer.
Physics & Chemistry: +1 mark for every correct answer.
No Negative Marking
Number of Seats 1,27,537
Official Website Link http://cetcell.mahacet.org

MHT CET Brochure 2023

Exam Pattern

The MHT CET 2023 brochure is available on the MHT CET official website.

MHT CET Latest Notification

Exam Syllabus
  • MHT CET 2023 registration started on March 8, 2023, for Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy streams. (Direct Link)
  • The MHT CET will be held from May 9 to 13, 2023, for the PCM group and from May 15 to 20, 2023, for the PCB group. Practice MHT CET mock tests for free. 

MHT CET 2023 Important Dates

Study Plan to Maximise Score

The conducting body has released the MHT CET exam dates for 2023. Candidates can check the table below to know the important MHT CET 2023 events and dates.

Events Dates
Online Registration & Confirmation of Online Application March 8, 2023
Last Date for Online Registration & Confirmation of Online Application April 7, 2023
Dates to Register for MHT CET with Late Fee April 15, 2023
Application Correction Window for MHT CET 2023 April 2023
Release of MHT CET Admit Card 2023 April 2023
MHT CET 2023 (Announced) May 9 to 13, 2023 (PCM)
May 15 to 20, 2023 (PCB)
Submission of Objections on the Question Paper To Be Announced
Declaration of MHT CET Result To Be Announced
MHT CET Counselling 2023 To Be Announced

MHT CET Eligibility Criteria

Previous Year Analysis

Candidates preparing for the MHT CET 2023 exam must fulfil the eligibility criteria defined by the authorities. Some of the important points of MHT CET eligibility criteria are as below:

  • Nationality: Candidates applying for the exam should be Indian citizens.
  • Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the MHT CET exam; however, they must satisfy the other conditions mentioned in the eligibility criteria.
  • Qualifying Examination: Candidates should have passed 10 + 2 (Class 12) or an equivalent level of examination from a recognised board or university with the PCM group of subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
  • Qualifying Marks: Candidates should have scored at least 45% in the qualifying exam. However, reserved category candidates must score 40% in the qualifying exam.

MHT CET Application Process

To fill out the MHT CET 2023 application form online, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • 1st Step: Candidates willing to register for the MHT CET exam should first go to the official website. Click on the “New Registration” button.
  • 2nd Step: Check out the pre-requisite note for MHT CET registration 2023, and click on “I Accept and Proceed”. 
  • 3rd Step: Candidates must add personal details and create an ID and password to complete the MHTCET application form.
  • 4th Step: After creating a registered ID, candidates must mention if they are domiciled in Maharashtra, belong to a particular reservation category, and suffer from a disability.
  • 5th Step: Next, candidates must enter their qualification details for SSC / HSC. After that, candidates have to select their subjects and preferred exam centres.
  • 6th Step: Then upload the photo, scanned signature and preview the form once to check if all the details are correct. After reviewing all the details, candidates must submit the form and pay the application fee.
  • 7th Step: Candidates must pay the application fee online via credit/ debit card/ net banking/ mobile wallets.

MHT CET Application Fee

The application fee for MHT CET 2023 is expected to be Rs. 800 for general category candidates and Rs. 600 for reserved category candidates. Click on the MHT CET application form to get complete details on the application process.

MHT CET 2023 Exam Pattern

Topper List Success Stories

MHT CET exam 2023 will be divided into Papers 1, 2, and 3. Paper 1 comprises Mathematics. Paper 2 comprises Physics and Chemistry and is common for both streams, i.e., PCM and PCB, while Paper 3 includes Biology.

Each paper, i.e. Paper 1, 2 and 3, must be completed within 90 minutes. In 2023, 20% of the weightage in the total marks will be given to the Class 11 syllabus, and 80% of the weightage will be given to the Class 12 syllabus.

Check the table below to know the MHT CET exam pattern:

Papers Time Duration Marks
Paper I (Mathematics) 90 100
Paper II (Physics and Chemistry) 90 100
Paper III (Biology) 90 100
  • Two marks will be given for every correct answer in Mathematics.
  • One mark will be given for every correct answer in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
  • No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.

To know the subject-wise number of questions, total marks, duration and more details, candidates can check out the MHT CET exam pattern.

MHT CET 2023 Syllabus

Exam counselling

Candidates must check the table below to know the subject-wise MHT CET syllabus.

Section Questions
Physics 50
Chemistry 50
Mathematics 50
Biology (Botany/ Zoology) 100

MHT CET 2023 Physics Syllabus From Class 12th

The following table provides information regarding the MHT CET 2023 Physics syllabus from Class 12:

  • Circular Motion
  • Rotational Motion
  • Oscillations
  • Gravitation
  • Elasticity
  • Electrostatics
  • Wave Motion
  • Magnetism
  • Surface Tension
  • Wave Theory of Light

MHT CET 2023 Physics Syllabus From Class 11th

Candidates can refer to the list below to know the MHT CET Physics syllabus from Class 11:

  • Force
  • Measurements
  • Friction in Solids and Liquids
  • Scalars and Vectors
  • Ray Optics
  • Refraction of Light
  • Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
  • Magnetism

MHT CET 2023 Mathematics Syllabus From Class 12th

The following table provides information regarding the MHT CET Mathematics syllabus from Class 12:

  • Mathematical Logic Statements
  • Matrices
  • Pair of Straight Lines
  • Circle
  • Line
  • Conics
  • Trigonometric Functions
  • Vectors
  • Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Linear Programming Problems

MHT CET 2023 Mathematics Syllabus From Class 11th

Candidates can refer to the below-tabulated data to know the MHT CET Mathematics syllabus from Class 11:

  • Trigonometric Functions of Compound Angles
  • Factorization Formulae
  • Trigonometric Functions
  • Straight Line
  • Circle and Conics
  • Sets, Relations, and Functions
  • Sequences & Series
  • Probability

MHT CET 2023 Chemistry Syllabus From Class 12th

The following table provides information regarding the MHT CET Chemistry syllabus from Class 12:

  • Solid State
  • Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic
  • Electrochemistry
  • General Principles and Processes of Isolation
  • Solutions and Colligative Properties
  • Elements
  • p-Block elements Group 15 elements
  • d and f Block Elements d-Block Elements
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Coordination Compounds

MHT CET 2023 Chemistry Syllabus From Class 11th

Candidates can refer to the below-tabulated data to know the MHT CET Chemistry syllabus from Class 11:

  • States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Redox Reactions
  • Nature of Chemical Bond
  • Hydrogen
  • s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
  • Basic Principles and Techniques in Organic Chemistry
  • Alkanes

To know complete details about the syllabus of MHT CET 2023, candidates can click the following link:- MHT CET Syllabus 2023

MHT CET 2023 Mock Tests

Exam talks

Embibe offers free online MHT CET mock tests and provides advanced feedback analysis after every test. Candidates can check the direct links below to access the MHT CET mock series and score well in the upcoming exam:

MHT CET 2023 Mock Tests (Subject-wise Tests)
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 1 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 1
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 2 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 2
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 3 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 3
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 4 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 4
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 5 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 5
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 6 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 6
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 7 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 7
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 8 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 8
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 9 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 9
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 10 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 10
MHT CET Physics and Chemistry Full Test- 11 MHT CET Mathematics Full Test- 11

To learn more about how mock tests are helpful, refer to our MHT CET mock tests page.

MHT CET 2023 Preparation Tips

About Exam

Candidates who appear for MHT CET 2023 must prepare a study strategy to score well in the exam. Everyone will have a different strategy to clear the exam with flying colours. However, we have given a few tips that candidates can include to score high marks in the exam.

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation tips to improve their MHT CET preparation levels:

1. Revision of Important Chapters

Before a few days of MHT CET 2023 exam preparation, one should revise the chapters from which more questions or questions with more marks will be asked. Then, one should go for the fewer weightage chapters.

Here are the important chapters for MHT CET 2023 preparation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics:

Physics Mathematics Chemistry

Laws Of Motion

Properties Of Triangles

Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry

Circular Motion

Sequences And Series

Basic Analytical Techniques

Rotational Motion

Straight Line

Chemical Bonding

Gravitation

Pair Of Straight Lines

States Of Matter: Gaseous And Liquid States

Mechanical Properties Of Solids

Continuity

Chemical Thermodynamics And Energetics

Elasticity

Differentiation

Redox Reactions

Surface Tension

Application Of Derivatives

Hydrogen

Oscillations

Integration

Elements Of Group 1 And Group 2

In addition to the important chapters, students also know the weak and strong chapters that they might have to face in their MHT CET exam 2023. Therefore, they should practice their weak chapters for a few days before the examination.

2. Take MHT CET Mock Tests

To assess the level of preparation for the MHT CET 2023 exam, aspirants should go for MHT CET mock tests and analyse their loopholes and accordingly should prepare again. Also, it helps the candidate to enhance their speed according to the given timeline.

3. Go Through Previous Year Questions

Practising the previous year question papers play an important role during the preparation. It gives us an idea of what questions will be asked, and accordingly, one can prepare for the exam.

4. Practice Formulas, Important Equations, or Reactions

Candidates must regularly practice formulas, equations, and reactions to understand the concepts better.

Check the MHT CET best books and preparation tips of MHT CET here for more references.

MHT CET 2023 Admit Card

About Exam

Candidates will receive the MHT CET admit card a few days before the exam on the official website. Check the below steps to download the MHT CET hall ticket 2023:

  • 1st Step: Visit the MHT CET official website.
  • 2nd Step: Click on the link – View/ Print PCM or PCB Admit Card.
  • 3rd Step: The MHT CET login screen will appear. Enter the application number and hall ticket number and select the subject.
  • 3rd Step: Click on Submit.
  • 5th Step: The MHT CET admit card will appear on the screen. Download and take printouts of the same. Keep it safe for future reference.

MHT CET 2023 List of Exam Centres

Candidates can check the following table to know the exam centres for the MHT CET 2023:

Centre Code Districts
990 Palghar
508 Gadchiroli
520 Raigarh
526 Solapur
498 Dhule
503 Amravati
501 Akola
515 Aurangabad
523 Beed
528 Ratnagiri
511 Nanded
522 Ahmednagar
497 Nandurbar
517 Thane
504 Wardha

MHT CET 2023 Result

Eligibility Criteria

The MHT CET result 2023 will be declared after the completion of the exam. The dates to download the result will be announced on the MHT CET official website. Check the steps to download the MHT CET 2023 result.

  • 1st Step: Visit the official website, i.e. cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • 2nd Step: Click MHT CET login window on the left-hand side and enter the login ID, Password and Captcha.
  • 3rd Step: Click on “Sign in to Account”.
  • 4th Step: After signing in, click on the MHT CET Result Link 2023.
  • 5th Step: Check the details on the scorecard, save it and take a printout for further reference.

MHT CET Cut-off

Admit Card

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, releases the MHT CET cut-off for Round 1 after the exam. Candidates can also know the expected cut-off from previous years’ MHT CET cut-off trends. Test takers must know that the MHT CET cut-off 2023 will differ according to various colleges, courses and categories. 

However, it also depends on the topper’s preferences. Therefore, candidates must score as high as possible to increase their admission to the top institutes of the MHT CET participating colleges.

The MHT CET 2023 cut-off will be declared after the result declaration on the official website.

MHT CET Previous Year Cut-off

By going through the previous year’s cut-off, candidates can understand the expected cut-off and the opening and closing rank under which admissions were offered in the previous years.

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the MHT CET cut-off 2021:

Details Round 1 Round 2
MHT CET Cut-off (State) CAP Round 1 CAP Round II
All India Rank All India Seats of CAP Round 1 All India Seats of CAP Round II

MHT CET Previous Year Toppers List

Exam Answer key

The MHT CET 2023 toppers list will be available soon after the result declaration. Candidates will be able to find the previous year toppers list in this section, also. For now, check the previous year’s toppers list from the table below.

MHT CET 2022 Toppers List for PCM Course

Check the table below to know the toppers of MHT CET 2022:

Name of the Candidate Score
Gohil Hardik Pratap 100
Utkarsh Pant 100
Jay Haresh Mehta 100
Shah Tarang Rishikesh 100
Deshmukh Sharayu Shivajirao 100
Ekansh Ravi Shankar 100
Kulkarni Amogh Gurunath 100
Wadkar Srujan Nitin 100
Sacchit Moreshwar Kale 100
Kamakshi Venkataganesh Ramamurthy 100
Kher Manan Sonali 100
Manvi Bengani 100
Velaskar Tanzeel Mansoorali 100

MHT CET 2022 Toppers List in PCB Course

Candidates can check the MHT CET 2022 topper’s list for the Pharmacy stream in the table below:

Name of the Candidate Score
Kulkarni Anushka Ashish 100
Siddharth Shyam Nair 100
Jadhav Varad Vaibhav 100
Shikhare Vaishnavi Anandrao 100
Neeraj Kailash Kakrania 100
Aarya Vinay Sahani 100
Tembhurnikar Aditi Anand 100
Ekhande Vishal Chandrakant 100
Shubham Dhananjay Gatkal 100
Patil Asmita Satish 100
Moralwar Sainath Santosh 100
Nishad Sanjay Shirke 100
Saksham Karande 100
Phadatare Vasudha Gangadhar 100

 

MHT CET 2023 Counselling

Cut off

The SCETC will conduct counselling for college admission for candidates who clear the MHT CET 2023. This process will include registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and final admission. 

However, the MHT CET 2023 results will be declared, and the counselling process will start after that. 

  • The counselling process will take place online.
  • The Centralised Admission Process (CAP), under the guidance of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, will handle the MHT CET counselling.
  • Candidates need to fill out the online application form for the centralised admission process (CAP) to get admission into UG courses of the colleges of Maharashtra.

There is no counselling fee for candidates who clear the MHT CET. The selection process is based on the merit list.

Required Information for Counselling of MHT CET

For the MHT counselling process candidate needs to fill in the following information:

  1. Candidate’s Name
  2. Father’s Name
  3. Mother’s Name
  4. Gender
  5. DOB (DD/MM/YYYY)
  6. Religion
  7. Region
  8. Mother Tongue
  9. Annual Family Income

Required Documents for Counselling of MHT CET

Candidates must carry the following documents on the day of counselling for the verification:

  1. 10th and 12th mark sheet original copies.
  2. Graduation degree and all semester mark sheets.
  3. School leaving certificate
  4. Caste certificate
  5. ID proof (Aadhar card/ PAN card/ Driving Licence)
  6. MHT CET scorecard
  7. Domicile certificate

MHT CET Counselling: Procedure

The MHT CET 2023 will start after the result declaration, and we will give MH CET 2023 new update in this section after the official release. Meanwhile, the MHT CET 2023 counselling session will tentatively start in July 2023. Candidates can check the counselling procedure below:

    • The seat allotment for admission in different UG Colleges through MHT CET 2023 is conducted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
    • Candidates must submit the online application forms before the last date.
    • In the counselling registration form, candidates must fill their choices in decreasing order of their preference.

MHT CET Counselling 2023 Dates

The MHT CET 2023 counselling will be conducted as per the following schedule:

Event Date
MHT CET Result Date 2023 To Be Announced
Commencement of Registration for MHT CET Counselling To Be Announced
Release of Provisional Merit List To Be Announced
Final Merit List Release Date To Be Announced
MHT CET Round-1 Counselling Through CAP To Be Announced
Round 2- MHT CET 2023 Counselling To Be Announced
MHT CET Round 3 of CAP Counselling To Be Announced

FAQs on MHT CET 2023

Exam Result

Some commonly asked questions on the MHT CET 2023 exam are below. Check the questions and find answers to all your doubts: 

Q.1: When will SCETC conduct MHT CET 2023?
Ans: The MHT CET 2023 will be conducted from May 9 to 20, 2023, for the PCM group and from May 15 to 20, 2023, for the PCB group. Check this article for more details.

Q.2: Can an outsider appear for MHT CET 2023?
Ans: Yes, candidates who are not residents of Maharashtra State are eligible for All India seats of private colleges and not the government colleges of the state.

Q.3: How many times can I attempt MHT CET?
Ans: Candidates can attempt the MHT CET only 3 times.

Q.4: When will SCETC release the MHT CET application form?
Ans: The officials released the MHTCET application form 2023 on March 8, 2023.

Q.5: When is the last date to fill out the MHT CET 2023 application form?
Ans: The last date to fill out the MHT CET 2023 application form is April 7, 2023.

Also, Check the following:

MHT CET Previous Year Papers MHT CET Counselling
MHT CET Exam Pattern MHT CET Study Plan

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