MHT CET Exam Pattern

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MHT CET 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.

The MHT CET exam will be held online (Computer-Based Test). The PCB group exam is scheduled for the third week of April 2025, while the PCM group will appear in the fourth week of April 2025.

MHT CET exam pattern

Exam Component Details
Number of Papers 3 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology)
Duration of Each Paper 90 minutes
Total Marks per Paper 100 marks
Question Type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme Mathematics: 2 marks per correct answer
Physics, Chemistry, Biology: 1 mark per correct answer
Negative Marking No negative marking
Medium of the Question Paper Mathematics: English only
Physics, Chemistry, Biology: English, Marathi, or Urdu
Answering Tool Black ink ballpoint pen
Attempting Questions All questions must be attempted

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.

The MHT CET exam syllabus is based on the HSC (10+2) curriculum prescribed by the Maharashtra State Board. It includes topics from Class 11 and 12, covering core concepts in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology, depending on the stream.

Paper Subjects No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Total Marks Duration in Minutes
Class 11 Class 12
Paper 1 Mathematics 10 40 100 90
Physics 10 40
Paper 2 Chemistry 10 40 100 90
Paper 3 Biology 20 80 100 90

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.

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.

Each right answer carries 2 mark each for Mathematics and other subjects is 1 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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