MHT CET (MH CET) or Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai for admissions to first-year Engineering and Technology programmes (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy programmes (BPharma/PharmaD) in the state. Till 2018, the exam used to be conducted by DTE, Maharashtra.
In 2013, the exam was scrapped and the admission to undergraduate engineering programmes (BE/BTech) was done on the basis of JEE Main. However, from 2016 onwards, the exam was started again after which the government assigned 50% weightage to Class 12 marks and 50% to CET scores, instead. From 2018, MHT CET was mandatory for admissions in the state.
Candidates will be allotted seats in the different colleges of Maharashtra on the basis of candidates’ results in MHT CET 2021. It is one of the largest exams in terms of test-takers in India as around three lakh applicants appear in MHT CET every year. MHT CET is considered a relatively moderate exam to attempt.
Pattern of Exam:
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the official MHT CET Syllabus 2021 along with the marking scheme. Each paper will carry 100 marks each with no negative marking. 2 marks will be awarded for every correct answer in mathematics paper and 1 mark in other papers. According to MHT CET 2021 Exam Pattern, the exam will be held as a three-hour computer-based test. MHT CET 2021 will have three question papers: Paper 1 (Mathematics), Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry) and Paper 3 (Biology) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | Paper I and II: 2 hours 30 minutes each |
| Test Takers | Around 4.13 lakh |
| Accepting Colleges | 404 colleges |
| Official Website | http://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
MHT CET 2021 Eligibility
The MHT CET 2021 eligibility is yet to be announced by the exam conducting authority. It is expected that the eligibility criteria for MHT CET will be announced along with the application form. Candidates aspiring for MHTCET 2021 can refer to the eligibility criteria (as per the last year) below:
All the candidates who have passed/appearing at the qualifying examination i.e. HSC/12th Standard or its equivalent and having Indian Nationality are eligible to appear for MHT CET 2021. There is no age limit for admission and appearing to MHT-CET 2021.
Candidature Type
Maharashtra State Candidature
A Candidate can claim only one type of Maharashtra State Candidature i.e. from Type A to E.
| Type | Eligibility Criterion |
| Type-A | (i) Candidates passing SSC and also HSC or Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor of Science Examination from a recognized institution in Maharashtra State
(ii) Candidate who is either Domicile of Maharashtra and/ or is born in Maharashtra; |
| Type-B | A Candidate who does not fall in Type-A above, but who or whose Father or Mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possess Domicile Certificate. |
| Type-C | A Candidate who does not fall in either Type-A or Type-B but whose Father or Mother is an employee of the Government of India or Government of India Undertaking and who has been posted and reported to duty in Maharashtra State before the last date for submission of Application Form for CAP. |
| Type-D | A Candidate who does not fall in any of the above Type-A, Type B and Type-C but 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 recognised institution located in a disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border Area and whose Mother tongue is Marathi. |
All India Candidature
The Candidates having Indian Nationality are eligible under this category.
Minority Candidature
The Candidate belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from the State of Maharashtra and as notified by the Government are eligible under this category.
Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National
These types of Candidature Candidates are exempted from appearing for MHT CET 2021.
Note: (a) It is mandatory to appear for MHT CET 2021 for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature seeking admission to BE/BTech. However, All India Candidature candidates may or may not appear for MHT CET 2021 as Score of JEE (Main) shall be preferred over MHT CET 2021 for admission to BE/BTech.
(b) It is mandatory to appear for MHT CET 2021 for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature, Minority Candidature All India Candidature seeking admission to BPharm/ PharmD
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 of Jammu and Kashmir to a relatively safer place in Jammu and Kashmir from 1990 onwards due to terrorist activities
- The children of officers belonging to Indian Administrative Services (IAS) or Indian Police Services (IPS) or Indian Foreign Services (IFS) and children of staff belonging to military and paramilitary forces transferred to Jammu and Kashmir to combat terrorist activities and joined the post on or before the last date for submission of application for admission; or
- The children of staff and officers of Jammu and Kashmir police engaged in combating terrorism are eligible under this category.
- MHT CET scores are accepted by more than 200 participating institutes of the exam. Candidates can choose their preferred institute for admission during the MHT CET counselling and seat allotment process. Take a look at some of the colleges accepting MHT CET scores 2021.
| K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering |
| Sinhgad Academy of Engineering |
| Sardar Patel College of Engineering |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai |
| NBN Singhad School of Engineering |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidya Pratishthan Society |
| Sinhgad Institute of Technology and Science |
| Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering |
| ICT – Institute Of Chemical Technology |
MHT CET 2021 Preparation Tips
MHT CET is one of the biggest and most difficult engineering entrance exams in this country. To prepare for the exam, you need special preparations tips and tricks to get good marks in the examination. These preparation tips will not only help you prepare better for the MHT CET but also for other exams considered easier than it.
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level examination conducted for admission to the various undergraduate course offered by the colleges of Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra through State Common Entrance Test Cell organizes this exam for providing admission in various engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, technology & other courses. MHT CET Preparation Tips will help candidates to score good marks in the examination. Here, we are providing some quick tips about How to Prepare for MH CET 2021.
- Check all the details related to MHT CET 2021 such as its syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, etc.
- Go through and solve the sample papers, mock tests and previous year papers as much as possible to have an idea about the marking scheme, difficulty level and pattern.
- MHT CET 2021 mock tests will give you an idea about how to manage time during the exam.
- While preparing for the exam, you must prepare notes so that can revise the entire syllabus a few days before the exam thoroughly.
- Regular revision is a must. It will help you to have confidence in their preparation for the exam.
- You must allow some time for outdoor physical activity. It will help you in getting relieved from the stress due to the studies and also remain physically and mentally fit.
The difficulty level of the exam is almost equivalent to that of JEE Main. Candidates need a good preparation strategy to crack the exam. Before starting their preparation, aspirants must have detailed knowledge of the MHT CET 2021 exam pattern and syllabus. The exam pattern will help the candidates to have an overview of the question paper and types of questions whereas the knowledge of the syllabus will help candidates to study the right topics for the exam. To prepare well for MHT CET 2021, candidates should read the article below. A good exam strategy can help the candidates to score good marks to get the colleges and streams of their choice. The following detailed tips can help the candidates to crack the MHT CET 2021.
Know the Syllabus & Exam Pattern: All aspirants must have a good understanding of the exam pattern and MHT CET 2021 syllabus before starting their preparation. Though the syllabus of the exam is based on that of class 11 and 12, aspirants must know which topics to study from the syllabus of both the classes. Exam pattern provides an overview of the question paper’s structure, types of questions asked, and the marking scheme.
Prepare a Time Table: Based on the syllabus of the exam, candidates should prepare a study plan for MHT CET 2021. The study plan must contain the overall strategy for covering all the topics, regular revisions, and taking the mock tests. Candidates should also allocate some time for physical activities daily.
Study Material: It is important to study from the right books or study material. Inappropriate books may lead to confusion among students. Thus, candidates must start their preparation with NCERT and the books referred by their mentors or previous year exam toppers. Candidates can also refer to the table below for the MHT CET 2021 books.
Important FAQs Regarding MHT CET 2021
- When will MHTCET 2021 exam be conducted?
- MHT CET 2021 are not announced yet. The exam conducting authority will release the separate exam dates for PCM and PCB group.
- When will State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, release the application form of MHT CET 2021?
- MHT CET 2021 application forms is yet to be announce by the Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The last date to fill the application form will be in the last week of Maharashtra.
- When can I download MHTCET admit card 2021?
- MHT CET 2021 admit card will be available for PCM and PCB group candidates 15 days prior to their respective exam dates.
- I am an NRI candidate seeking admission to engineering courses. Should I appear for MHT CET?
- No.Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National are exempted from appearing for MHT CET 2021. Such candidates should register for admission during the Document Verification stage of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
- I am a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Candidates. Should I appear for MHT CET for admissions to First Year Engineering?
- No. Diploma candidates will be eligible for admission without appearing for MHT CET.
- How do I get login credential for logging in?
- During the process of online registration, candidates will generate your own password. After submission of the MHT CET 2021 application form, the system will automatically generate the Application Number. Aspirants are advised to keep the application no. and password confidential till the end of the process.
- Can an NRI student apply for MHT CET 2021?
- No, only Indian students are eligible to apply for MHT CET exam.
- Can a diploma holder apply for MHT CET to get admission into the first year of engineering courses?
- No, they are eligible for lateral entry, they don’t have to appear for MHT CET examination
- In how many languages does MHT CET exam held?
- MHT CET exam is held in ENGLISH, URDU, MARATHI. However, paper in URDU and MARATHI will only be available to those who opt for it in preferred language section while filling up the form.
- What is the duration of MHT CET exam?
- The total duration of MHT CET is 180 min, the exam is held in two parts consisting of paper 1 and paper 2. Each paper is 90 min long.