MHT CET 2027
Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test
MHT CET is Maharashtra's state-level CBT for engineering, pharmacy and planning admissions, run in two groups, PCM and PCB. Results are percentile based after normalisation across shifts, and seats are filled through the CAP rounds.
- Conducted by
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Mumbai
- Mode
- Online, computer based test (CBT)
- Frequency
- Once a year, with two attempts in 2026
- Duration
- 180 minutes (90 minutes Physics and Chemistry, then 90 minutes Mathematics or Biology)
MHT CET 2027 Preparation
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell notices
Percentile ranking means you must be both accurate and fast. With no negative marking you should attempt every question.
Strategy
- Cover Maharashtra State Board Std XII textbooks fully, since they carry 80 percent weight, then the listed Std XI chapters.
- Maths is worth 100 of 200 marks in PCM, and there are 50 two-mark questions, so speed in Maths matters.
- Practise the 90-90 minute structure: you cannot go back to Physics and Chemistry once Maths opens.
- Attempt every question as there is no negative marking.
- Take mocks on the CBT interface; the Cell provides a mock link.
Subject tips
| Subject | Tip |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Practise short, formula-based problems; aim for under 1.5 minutes each |
| Physics | Revise formulae and units; do derived-numerical practice |
| Chemistry | Master NCERT-style facts, periodic trends and organic reactions |
| Biology (PCB) | Read state board textbooks line by line; Biology has 100 questions |
Books and materials
Use Maharashtra State Board Std XI and XII textbooks as the base, then previous papers and JEE Main-level practice for PCM (the Cell says difficulty is at par with JEE Main) and NEET-level practice for Biology.
Plan for an April 2027 exam
| Period | Plan |
|---|---|
| Now to December 2026 | Finish Std XII syllabus and listed Std XI chapters |
| January to February 2027 | Register when the portal opens; start chapter tests |
| March 2027 | Full mocks on CBT format, fix weak chapters |
| April to May 2027 | Revision, shift-wise mocks, attempt strategy |
Dates will depend on the official schedule.
Mistakes to avoid
- Comparing raw marks across shifts instead of thinking in percentiles
- Ignoring the Std XI chapters
- Mismatch of Aadhaar or APAAR details at registration
- Choosing the wrong paper language, which cannot be changed