MHT CET 2025 – Important Updates for Aspirants

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (SCETC) conducts the MHT CET every year for students aspiring to join top colleges in Engineering, Pharmacy, and Technology across the state.

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As per the latest official update, here are the MHT CET 2025 exam dates:

  • PCB Group: April 9 to 17, 2025 (except April 10 & 14)
  • PCM Group: April 19 to 27, 2025 (except April 24)

Course-wise exam schedules have also been released.

Students aiming to secure admission in government or private colleges in Maharashtra must appear for MHT CET 2025 and score well to improve their chances.

Application Dates:

  • Starts: December 30, 2024
  • Ends: February 23, 2025

Late applications will be accepted with an additional fee within the extended window.

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  • Updated syllabus & exam pattern
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  • Expert-led video lectures
  • Time-saving study strategies
  • Regular doubt-solving sessions

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MHT CET 2025 – Quick Overview

Before diving into your preparation, here’s a quick glance at the MHT CET 2025 exam structure to help you understand the basics:

Category Details
Exam Name Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)
Conducting Authority State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (MAHA CET Cell)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Groups PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Sections - Paper 1: Mathematics
- Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry
- Paper 3: Biology
Medium of Exam English / Marathi / Urdu
(Mathematics will be available in English only)
Duration 90 minutes per paper
Total Questions 250 MCQs
Total Marks 300 (100 marks per section)
Marking Scheme - Mathematics: +2 marks per correct answer
- Physics & Chemistry: +1 mark each
- No negative marking
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MHT CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Nationality
    • Applicants must be Indian citizens.
  • 2. Age Limit
    • No age limit has been specified for appearing in MHT CET 2025.
    • Candidates must fulfill all other academic and eligibility conditions.
  • 3. Educational Qualification
    • Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board/university.
    • The qualifying subjects must include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) for Engineering courses.
  • 4. Minimum Marks Required
    • General Category: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in PCM.
    • Reserved Categories (Maharashtra State candidates only): Minimum 40% aggregate marks in PCM.

Pro Tip from Scholartude

Make sure your documents (mark sheets, caste certificates, domicile, etc.) are ready and updated before filling out the application form!

Application Form – Step-by-Step Process

Candidates can apply for MHT CET 2025 through the official website. Here’s how to do it:

  • Step 1: Visit the official MHT CET website and click on “New Registration.”
  • Step 2: Read the instructions and click on “I Accept and Proceed.”
  • Step 3: Fill in personal details and create a unique User ID and Password.
  • Step 4: Enter details like domicile status, reservation category, and disability (if any).
  • Step 5: Provide your SSC (10th) and HSC (12th) academic details. Select your exam group (PCM/PCB) and preferred exam centres.
  • Step 6: Upload a passport-sized photo and signature as per guidelines. Preview the form before submission.
  • Step 7: Pay the application fee via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or Mobile Wallets.

Application Fee (Expected)

Category Fee
General Category ₹800
Reserved Category ₹600

MHT CET 2025 Exam Pattern

MHT CET is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and is divided into 3 papers based on the exam group:

Paper Duration (Minutes) Total Marks
Paper I – Mathematics 90 100
Paper II – Physics & Chemistry 90 100
Paper III – Biology 90 100

Marking Scheme:

  • Mathematics: +2 marks per correct answer
  • Physics, Chemistry & Biology: +1 mark per correct answer
  • No negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions

Syllabus Weightage:

  • 20% – Class 11 syllabus
  • 80% – Class 12 syllabus

MHT CET 2025 Subject-wise Question Distribution

Subject No. of Questions
Physics 50
Chemistry 50
Mathematics 50
Biology (Botany + Zoology) 100

Admit Card – How to Download

Candidates can download their MHT CET 2025 admit cards a few days before the exam from the official website.

Steps to Download Admit Card:

  • Visit the official MHT CET website.
  • Click on “View/Print PCM or PCB Admit Card.”
  • Enter your application number, hall ticket number, and select your subject group.
  • Click Submit.
  • Your admit card will appear. Download and print it for future use.

MHT CET 2025 Exam Centres

Here are a few example centres for MHT CET 2025:

Centre Code District
990 Palghar
508 Gadchiroli
520 Raigarh
526 Solapur
498 Dhule
503 Amravati
501 Akola
515 Aurangabad
523 Beed
528 Ratnagiri

Result – MHT CET 2025

The MHT CET 2025 result is expected to be declared in the second week of June 2025.

Steps to Check the Result:

  • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the login window and enter your Login ID, Password, and Captcha.
  • Click on "Sign in to Account".
  • Select the link for MHT CET Result 2025.
  • Download and print your scorecard.

Direct Result Links (to be activated later):

Group Department Result Link
PCM Technical Education Not Active
PCB Technical Education Not Active

MHT CET 2025 Cut-off

The MHT CET cut-off will be released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, after the exam. It varies across colleges, courses, and categories.

Factors influencing cut-off:

  • Number of candidates
  • Difficulty level
  • Topper’s score
  • Institute preference
  • Previous year cut-offs (2021) can be used as a benchmark to estimate ranks and preferences.

Expected Cut-off Details:

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

Counselling – MHT CET 2025

The counselling process is conducted by the State CET Cell under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Key Points:

  • Conducted online after result declaration
  • Includes registration, document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment
  • No counselling fee for qualified candidates
  • Admission is based on merit list and preferences

Counselling Registration Requirements

Information to Enter:
  • Candidate’s full name
  • Father’s and Mother’s names
  • Gender and Date of Birth
  • Religion, Region, Mother Tongue
  • Annual Family Income
Documents Required (Originals):
  • Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
  • Graduation (if applicable) & all semester mark sheets
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Driving License)
  • MHT CET Scorecard
  • Domicile Certificate

MHT CET Counselling – Tentative Schedule

Event Date
MHT CET Result Declaration June 12, 2025
Counselling Registration Starts June 24, 2025
Provisional Merit List Release To Be Announced
Final Merit List To Be Announced
Round 1 – CAP Counselling To Be Announced
Round 2 – CAP Counselling To Be Announced
Round 3 – CAP Counselling To Be Announced
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