MHT CET Exam Pattern

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MHT CET Exam Pattern

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level entrance exam organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The exam pattern for the exam will be officially released by Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell on their website. Candidates to make their preparation effective and fruitful, they need to be aware of the exam pattern. Exam pattern is a way in which applicants can attain an understanding of what the question paper contains like the format, weightage for each question, and scoring system for the exam. So the candidates must be aware of the exam pattern.

Examination Pattern in Slot 1 (Morning Session):

Particulars Details
Medium of Instruction English/Urdu/ Marathi, But Mathematics can only be attempted in English
Mode of Examination Computer Based Examination
Exam Duration PCB - 180 minutes
PCM - 180 minutes
Question Type MCQs
Total Marks PCB - 200
PCM - 200
Number of Questions PCB - 200
PCM - 150

The marking system for the MHT CET should be familiar to the applicants as it contains information about the types of questions, the weighting of class 11 and class 12 curricula, the marks allotted to each question, and the duration of each exam. Each paper's MHT CET marking scheme is mentioned in the table below.

Paper Subjects Total Marks Duration of examination(in minutes) Marks per Question No. of MCQs
Class 11 Class 12
Paper 1 Math 100 90 2 10 40
Paper 2 Physics 100 90 1 10 40
Chemistry 1 10 40

Paper Analysis

The MHT CET previous year paper analysis can help you to understand the type of questions that are asked in the exam, the level of difficulty, and the weightage given to different topics.

1. Questions: The exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. The number of questions and the marks allocated to each subject may vary from year to year.

2. Difficulty level: The difficulty level of the MHT CET exam can vary from year to year. However, in general, the exam is considered to be moderately difficult, with a good mix of easy and challenging questions.

3. Weightage: The weightage given to different topics can also vary from year to year. However, it is important to note that Mathematics is typically given the most weightage, followed by Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

4. Marking Scheme: The MHT CET exam has no negative marking and each question carries 1 mark.

5. Time management: The time given to complete the exam is usually 3 hours, so you will need to manage your time effectively to ensure that you can complete all the questions within the given time frame.

It is important to keep in mind that the analysis of previous year's papers will help you to understand the type of questions that are asked in the exam, but it does not guarantee that the same pattern or type of questions will be asked in the upcoming year. It's always better to be well-prepared for all possible scenarios.

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Each right answer carries two marks and there is no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions.
The MHT CET exam is for 100 marks for each subject
The MHT CET exam is conducted in three mediums such as English, Marathi, and Urdu. Candidates can choose their preferred language during the registration process.

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