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Maharashtra Health and Technical CET 2025
Overview
MHT-CET (MHCET) is conducted by the Government of Maharashtra, through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, for admission to the first year of full-time degree courses in Health Sciences and Technical Education (Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy) in the state of Maharashtra.
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test |
| Also Known As | MHT-CET |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
UPDATE (Nov 28, 2024): MHT-CET 2025 exam dates announced. Read more about the MHT-CET 2025 Exam Dates.
UPDATE (Nov 20, 2024): MHT-CET 2025 Syllabus has been announced, check MHT-CET Syllabus.
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MHT-CET 2025: Check Pattern | Check Syllabus
For All India candidates, preference will be given to those obtaining a non-zero positive score in JEE (Main) Paper I over candidates who have obtained a non-zero score in MHT-CET.
Exam Pattern
Groups and Mode
| Course | Group | Mode |
| B.E./B.Tech. | Group I (PCM) | Online (Computer-Based Examination) |
| Pharmacy/ Pharm. D | Group II (PCB) | Online (Computer-Based Examination) |
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Pattern
- The exam will be a computer-based test (CBT).
- Group I (PCM) will consist of two subject papers: Physics+Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Group II (PCB) will consist of two subject papers: Physics+Chemistry, and Biology.
- Each subject paper will be of one and a half hours duration and 100 marks.
- 20% of questions in each subject paper will be from Class XI, while the remaining 80% will be from Class XII.
- All the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), i.e., each question will have four choices, with only one being the correct choice.
- There will be no negative marking.
- The medium of examination will be English, Marathi, or Urdu for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. However, the Mathematics paper will be in English only.
Paper Pattern
Group-I PCM
| Group | Group-I PCM |
| Total Duration | 180 Minutes |
| 01 Min to 90 Min | Physics + Chemistry (50+50 Questions, 50+50 Marks) |
| 91 Min to 180 Min | Mathematics (50 Questions, 100 Marks) |
Group-II PCB
| Group | Group-II PCB |
| Total Duration | 180 Minutes |
| 01 Min to 90 Min | Physics + Chemistry (50+50 Questions, 50+50 Marks) |
| 91 Min to 180 Min | Biology (100 Questions, 100 Marks) |
Schedule
Dates
| Group | Exam Dates |
| PCB Group | April 9 to April 17, 2025 (Except April 10 and April 14, 2025) |
| PCM Group | April 19 to April 27, 2025 (Except April 24, 2025) |
Timings
- Shift I: 0900-1200 Hours
- Shift II: 1400-1700 Hours
Eligibility
- Nationality: Candidates should be of Indian nationality.
- Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the HSC/12th Standard examination or its equivalent.
- Age: There is no age limit.
Syllabus
The syllabi of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics for the MHT-CET will have 20% weightage from the Class XI curriculum and 80% weightage from the Class XII curriculum.
Mock Test
- The official mock test is made available to candidates appearing for MHT-CET.
- Candidates can take the mock test to understand the pattern of the computer-based test and familiarize themselves with the interface.
- The mock test is for practice purposes only.
- The MHT-CET official mock test can be accessed here.
Fees
The MHT-CET 2025 Application Fee has not been announced yet. The fees for MHT-CET 2024 for each group (PCM and PCB) are as follows:
| Category | Fee |
| All General Category Candidates | ₹1,000 |
| Reserved Category Candidates (Other than Maharashtra State) | ₹1,000 |
| Reserved Category Candidates (Maharashtra State) | ₹800 |
| All PwD Category Candidates | ₹800 |
| All Orphan and Transgender Candidates | ₹800 |
| *Reserved Categories include SC, ST, DT, VJ, NT1, NT2, NT3, OBC, SBC, EWS | |
Registration
- The registrations for MHT-CET 2025 examination are expected to begin in January 2025.
- The last date to apply is expected to be in March 2025 without a late fee, and in March 2025 with a late fee of Rs. 500.
- NEW: Check detailed steps for filling the Application Form here.
Application Procedure
NEW: Check the detailed steps for filling the Application Form in the step-by-step procedure.
- Visit the MHT-CET website and click on “Registration (For New Candidates)”.
- Read the instructions carefully and click “Ok”.
- Fill in the online application form with the required details and upload your scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the examination fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Save the generated confirmation page for future reference.
Test Centres
Test Cities
- The exam will be conducted at all district headquarters in Maharashtra, as well as in the capital districts of selected states outside Maharashtra, including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, depending on candidate availability.
| Maharashtra District | District Code |
| Ahmednagar | 522 |
| Akola | 501 |
| Amravati | 503 |
| Aurangabad | 515 |
| Beed | 523 |
| Bhandara | 506 |
| Buldana | 500 |
| Chandrapur | 509 |
| Dhule | 498 |
| Gadchiroli | 508 |
| Gondiya | 507 |
| Hingoli | 512 |
| Jalgaon | 499 |
| Jalna | 514 |
| Kolhapur | 530 |
| Latur | 524 |
| Mumbai City | 519 |
| Mumbai Suburban | 518 |
| Nagpur | 505 |
| Nanded | 511 |
| Nandurbar | 497 |
| Nashik | 516 |
| Osmanabad | 525 |
| Palghar | 990 |
| Parbhani | 513 |
| Pune | 521 |
| Raigarh | 520 |
| Ratnagiri | 528 |
| Sangli | 531 |
| Satara | 527 |
| Sindhudurg | 529 |
| Solapur | 526 |
| Thane | 517 |
| Wardha | 504 |
| Washim | 502 |
| Yavatmal | 510 |
Note
- Eligible candidates who pass the qualifying examination can select their preferred examination centre while filling out the online application form.
- Once the examination centre is allotted, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.
- If a candidate opts for both groups, i.e. PCM and PCB, they may be allotted different examination centres for each group.
Hall Ticket / Admit Card
- The admit card will be available for download on the MHT-CET website once it is notified.
- Please note that the admit card will be issued only to eligible candidates who have submitted a complete application form before the deadline.
- Candidates must bring a printed copy of the Admit Card and a valid photo ID proof on the day of the examination.
Answer Keys
- The answer keys for the computer-based examination will be made available on the MHT-CET website according to the schedule.
- Candidates will also have access to their recorded responses along with the answer keys.
Result
- The exam result is expected to be declared on the MHT-CET website once notified.
- To normalize candidate scores across multiple sessions, Percentile scores will be used.
- The Percentile Score is calculated based on the relative performance of all candidates who appeared for the exam. It will be rounded to 5 decimal places to avoid the bunching effect and reduce ties.
- Candidates will be ranked according to their Percentile score.
- The result will display the score and rank secured by each candidate.
Eligibility for Admission
Candidate Type
Maharashtra State Candidate
Type A
- Candidates who have passed SSC as well as HSC, Diploma in Engineering, or Bachelor of Science Examination from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State.
- A candidate who is either a domicile of Maharashtra or born in Maharashtra.
Type B
- A candidate who does not fall under Type-A, but whose father or mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and holds a Domicile Certificate.
Type C
- A candidate who does not fall under Type-A or Type-B, but whose father or mother is an employee of the Government of India or a Government of India Undertaking and has been posted and reported for duty in Maharashtra State before the last date for submission of the Application Form for CAP.
Type D
- A candidate who does not fall under Type-A, Type-B, or Type-C, but whose father or mother is an employee or retired employee of the Government of Maharashtra or a Government of Maharashtra Undertaking.
Type E
- Candidates who have passed the SSC and/or HSC Examination from a recognized institution located in a disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area, or from Maharashtra, residing in the disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border area, and whose mother tongue is Marathi.
All India Candidate
- Candidates with Indian nationality are eligible under this category.
Minority Candidate
- Candidates belonging to a specific linguistic or religious minority community from the State of Maharashtra, as notified by the Government, are eligible under this category.
Others
- Children of NRI/OCI/PIO, children of Indian workers in Gulf countries, and foreign nationals are exempt from appearing for MHT-CET.
Eligibility for First Year Engineering
Maharashtra State Candidate
- Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical, or Vocational subjects. Candidates must have obtained at least 45% marks in these subjects taken together (40% for Backward class categories, EWS, and PwD candidates from Maharashtra State only) and secured a non-zero score in MHT-CET.
- Passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks (40% for Backward class categories, EWS, and PwD candidates from Maharashtra State only).
All India / J&K Migrant Candidates
- Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical, or Vocational subjects, and obtained at least 45% marks in these subjects taken together (40% for Backward class categories, EWS, and PwD candidates from Maharashtra State only). Candidates must also have obtained a non-zero positive score in JEE (Main) Paper I or MHT-CET.
- Passed a Diploma in Engineering and Technology with at least 45% marks (40% for Backward class categories and PwD candidates from Maharashtra State only).
- For All India candidates, preference will be given to those who obtain a non-zero positive score in JEE (Main) Paper I over those who secure a non-zero score in MHT-CET.
Important Information
Students must bring a printed copy of the Admit Card along with a valid Photo ID proof for identity verification on the exam day.
Important Dates
| Start Date of online Application Form Filling | TBA; Expected: January 2025 |
| Last Date for filling online Application Form | TBA; Expected: March 2025 |
| Last date to apply with Late Fee | TBA; Expected: March 2025 |
| Last date to pay Application Fees | TBA; Expected: March 2025 |
| Issue of Admit Card | TBA; Expected: April 2025 |
| Date of MHT-CET (PCB) | April 9 – April 17, 2025 (Excl. April 10 & 14) |
| Date of MHT-CET (PCM) | April 19 – April 27, 2025 (Excl. April 24) |
| Display of Candidate’s responses | TBA; Expected: May 2025 |
| Submission of objections on Question Paper | TBA; Expected: May 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | TBA; Expected: June 2025 |
Contact Information
Candidates can contact the CET Cell through written communication, phone, or email.
| CET Cell Contact Information | |
| Address | State Common Entrance Test Cell, 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001, Maharashtra (India) |
| Admission Helpline | +91-7969134401, +91-7969134402, 1800-209-0191 |
| [email protected] | |
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