MHT CET 2024: Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET 2024) is conducted to select the candidates for admission into BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma and Pharma.D courses. Applicants who wish to appear for this exam can fill the application forms online. The application form for MHT CET 2024 is most likely to release by the 1st week of June 2024. Selected candidates will be granted admission into institutes of Maharashtra state only. Candidates from all over the country are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2024 but only the Maharashtra state candidates will be offered the benefit of reservation.

MHT CET 2024 Highlights

• Children of NRI/ OCI/ PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National candidates are exempted from appearing in MHT CET.
• For admission to BE/ B.Tech course, the candidates need to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• For admission to B.Pharma/ Pharma.D course, the candidates need to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
• If a candidate has objection against any question in the question paper, the same may be submitted through candidate login.
• Authorities will also release the answer key and the candidates’ response on the official website before declaration of result.

MHT CET 2024 Exam Dates

The official dates related to MHT CET 2024 are given in the table below:

Events	Estimated Dates
Availability of online application form	1st week of June 2024
Last date for application submission	3rd week of July 2024
Availability of online application form with a late fee of Rs. 500/-	3rd week of July 2024
Last date for application submission with late fee	4th week of July 2024
Last date for making payment of application fee	4th week of July 2024
Admit card release date	1st week of August 2024
Date of entrance exam	1st week of September 2024
Display of candidates’ response in their login	2nd week of September 2024
Submission of objection on the questions	2nd week of September 2024
Publication of result	3rd week of September 2024

MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The detailed eligibility criteria for Appearing in MHT CET 2024 are given below:

Candidature type

Maharashtra state candidature
Type A	Candidates passing SSC and HSC or equivalent from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State Candidate who is either Domicile of Maharashtra and/or is born in Maharashtra
Type B	Candidate whose Father or Mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possess Domicile Certificate
Type C	Candidate whose Father or Mother is an employee of the Government of India or Government of India Undertaking and been posted and reported to duty in Maharashtra State
Type D	Candidate whose Father or Mother is an employee or retired employee of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of Maharashtra Undertaking
Type E	Candidates passing SSC and/or HSC Examination from a recognized institution located in disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border Area whose Mother tongue is Marathi
All India candidature
	Candidates who are a citizen of India
Minority candidature
	Candidates belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from State of Maharashtra as notified by the Government
Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature
	The children of citizens, who are displaced from Jammu and Kashmir to any part of India or from unsafe border area to a relatively safer place in Jammu and Kashmir from 1990 onwards due to terrorist activities
	The children of officers belonging to IAS, IPS or IFS and children of staff belonging to military and paramilitary forces transferred to Jammu and Kashmir to combat terrorist activities
	The children of staff and officers of Jammu and Kashmir police engaged in combating terrorism
Children of NRI/ OCI/ PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National candidates

Academic qualification

BE/ B.Tech:

• Candidates should have passed their class 12th or equivalent exam with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects and obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in aggregate.
• Those with Diploma in Engineering and Technology or B.Sc degree with at least 50% (45% for reserved category candidates) marks are eligible too.

B.Pharma:

• Applicants who have passed their class 12th or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects and obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in aggregate are eligible.

Pharma.D:

• A pass in class 12th or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects and obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in aggregate is required.
• Those with Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 50% (45% for reserved category candidates) marks are eligible too.

MHT CET 2024 Application Form

Application forms for the MHT CET 2024 will be released online on the official website. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before they proceed with the application process.

• First step will be registration to generate username and password. Using these credentials, the candidates can obtain the application form.
• In the application form, the candidates have to provide their basic personal and educational details.
• The candidates will also have to upload their photograph and signature in the application form in scanned format.
• Details into the application form should be entered carefully as incorrect information can lead to its rejection.
• Application form, complete and correct in every aspect, can then be submitted along with a prescribed amount of application fee.
• It is suggested that the candidates keep a copy of the duly filled application form with them in case of future reference.

Application fee:

Check below the category-wise application fee for MHT CET 2024:

Category	Application fee
For SC, ST, VJ/ DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC and PWD category candidates of Maharashtra	Rs. 600/-
For rest others	Rs. 800/-

Payment of application fee can be done online using debit card/ credit card/ net banking or offline using Challan.

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for MHT CET is given below:

• Mode of examination: Online
• Number of papers: 3 (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry, and Biology)
• Duration of the test: 90 minutes for each paper
• Question paper language: English/ Marathi/ Urdu for Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English only for Mathematics
• Number of questions: 250
• Type of questions: Objective type
• Total marks: 300
• Marking scheme: Each question of Mathematics will carry 2 marks and question of rest subjects will carry 1 mark each
• Negative marking: Not applicable

Subjects	No. of questions	Maximum marks
Mathematics	50	100
Physics & Chemistry	100	100
Biology	100	100

MHT CET 2024 Syllabus

Check out the CET syllabus as prescribed by the Director, Technical Education, Mumbai:

• Physics: Scalars and Vectors, Measurements, Force, Refraction Of Light, Ray Optics, Magnetic Effect Of Electric Current, Magnetism, Friction In Solids And Liquids
• Chemistry: Surface Chemistry, Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry, Nature Of Chemical Bond, States Of Matter: Gases And Liquids, Redox Reaction, Hydrogen, S-Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals), Basic Principles And Techniques In Organic Chemistry, Alkanes
• Mathematics: Factorization Formulae, Trigonometric Functions, Sets, Relations And Functions, Trigonometric Functions of Compound Angles, Straight Line, Sequences And Series, Circle and Conics, Probability
• Botany: Biochemistry of Cell, Diversity in Organisms, Plant Water Relations and Mineral Nutrition, Plant Growth and Development
• Zoology: Animal Tissues, Human Nutrition, Organization of Cell, Human Respiration

MHT CET 2024 Admit Card

• The link to download the admit card for MHT CET 2024 exam will be provided on the official website.
• Candidates will be able to download the admit card by logging in to their account using their username and password.
• The candidates should take a printout of the admit card and carry it to exam center on exam date.
• Multiple printouts is suggested to be taken to be safe from loss or damage of the admit card.
• Admit card will only be generated for the candidates who submit their online applications in time.

Preparation Strategy

• Familiarize yourself with the exam structure, including the number of questions, time limits, and marking schemes.
• Regularly take mock tests to assess your progress and identify any weak areas.
• Solve previous year question papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and identify areas where you need improvement.
• Don’t neglect your physical and mental well-being. Get enough sleep, and eat nutritious meals.

Answer Keys

• Before the result declaration, exam authorities will publish answer keys on the official portal.
• With the help of these answer keys, candidates will be able to match their responses with correct ones.
• If a candidate is not satisfied with the answer key then he/ she can challenge the same.
• The final answer keys will be released after consideration of all challenges.

MHT CET 2024 Result

• Result of the entrance test has been announced on its official website.
• Authorities will prepare a merit list of the qualified candidates and ranking will be granted as per their performance in the exam.
• Response sheets of each candidate will be made available under their login and can be fetched using their registration details.
• Applications will be invited from the qualified  candidates for taking part in the rest of the admission process.

Best Books for MHT CET 2024 Exam Preparation

• 11th and 12th Mathematics by RD Sharma 
• MHT CET Chemistry – Arihant Publishers 
• Marvel Physics for Medical & Engineering Entrance Exam – Marvel Prakashan
• Pradnya’s Objective Mathematics – Nikita Publication, Latur
• XII- Sci. Triumph Physics/ Chemistry /Mathematics – Target Publication

Normalization and Percentile Method

• The merit list will be prepared after normalisation of the score.
• The percentile score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained.
• It is mandatory for candidates applying for MHT CET 2024 to accept this method.
• Candidates should that if they are appearing for both the groups i.e. PCM and PCB, the Percentile score of Physics or Chemistry will not be interchanged among the groups.

MHT CET 2024 Counselling

• The process of counselling will be initiated after the result declaration.
• During counselling, students get to choose their preferred colleges and courses.
• The seat allotment will take place on the basis of marks secured by candidates in the entrance test.
• Authorities will conduct the complete counselling process in online mode.
• Admissions will be confirmed only after proper verification of documents.

MHT CET Helpline Number

• Email ID – maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com
• Phone number – 022-22016157/ 53/ 59
• Address – 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K. Nayak Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400001

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What documents do I need to carry while reporting to the exam center?

Answer: The MHT CET admit card along with a photo identity proof and a declaration in the prescribed format (will be made available on the official website in time) should be carried to the exam center.

Question 2: What documents can be considered for identity proof?

Answer: The following documents can be carried as an identity proof- PAN Card, Indian Passport, Driving License, Voter’s Card, Bank Passbook with Photograph, Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph, Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph, recent Identity Card issued by a recognized School/ College, Aadhaar Card, E-Aadhaar Card print with a photograph

Question 3: Will break be allowed in between the different exam papers?

Answer: For PCMB subject groups, a 15 minute break will be provided after Physics & Chemistry and Mathematics papers. For other groups there will be no break in between the papers.

Question 4: The questions in MHT CET 2024 examination will be asked in which language?

Answer: Questions will be available in English, Urdu, and Marathi languages. 

Question 5: Is there any provision for negative marking?

Answer: No, there is no negative marking in this exam.