MHT CET 2027: Expected Dates, Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus (PCM)
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has not yet published the MHT CET 2027 schedule. In 2026 the PCM group had two attempts, in April and May, and the better score counted. Reports suggest a similar two-attempt plan for 2027, between March and May, but nothing is official yet. Every date below is therefore marked expected, based on 2026.
MHT CET is the entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and related courses in Maharashtra. This guide covers dates, eligibility, the pattern, syllabus, registration and preparation for the PCM group.
MHT CET 2027 dates (expected, based on 2026)
| Event | MHT CET 2026 | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|
| PCM first attempt | 11 – 20 Apr 2026, 16 sessions (official) | Expected March–April 2027 |
| PCM first attempt result | 15 Jun 2026 (official) | Expected |
| PCM second attempt | May 2026 | Expected May 2027 |
| PCM second attempt result | 19 Jun 2026 | Expected |
| Registration | Before the first attempt; a separate window for the second attempt | Not announced |
4,79,332 candidates registered for the 2026 PCM first attempt. In October 2026, several reports said a December 2026 attempt that had been under discussion was dropped and the first attempt would move to March 2027. The CET Cell has not confirmed this. Check cetcell.mahacet.org for the official notice.
Eligibility
- Who can appear: Indian nationals who have passed, or are appearing for, Class 12 (HSC) or an equivalent exam.
- No age limit to appear in MHT CET.
- Maharashtra State candidature: state-quota seats go to candidates who qualify under one of the candidature types (Type A to E) in the brochure, for example by passing SSC and HSC in Maharashtra or by domicile. Others apply as All India candidates.
- Class 12 marks for admission: the CAP admission rules set a minimum Class 12 PCM percentage (45% for open category and 40% for reserved categories in recent years). Confirm the 2027 figure in the CAP brochure.
Most engineering seats in Maharashtra (85% in many colleges) are reserved for Maharashtra State candidates; the rest are open to All India candidates, who can also use JEE Main scores.
MHT CET exam pattern (PCM group)
| Paper | Questions | Marks per question | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics + Chemistry | 50 + 50 | 1 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Mathematics | 50 | 2 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 3 hours |
No negative marking
A wrong answer costs nothing, so attempt every question. This is the opposite of JEE Main.
Maths counts double
Each Maths question is worth 2 marks, so Mathematics is half your score.
Class 12 heavy
About 80% of the questions come from Class 12 and about 20% from selected Class 11 chapters.
Percentile, not marks
Scores are normalised across sessions and reported as percentiles.
Syllabus
MHT CET follows the Maharashtra State Board Class 11 and 12 syllabus, and only some Class 11 chapters are included. The CET Cell publishes the chapter list for each subject in its syllabus document. If you study CBSE, most of the content overlaps with NCERT, but check the Class 11 chapter list and practise the State Board textbook problems.
Application fee (MHT CET 2026)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Open), Outside Maharashtra State, J&K migrant | ₹1,300 |
| Maharashtra reserved categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS), PwD, orphan and transgender candidates | ₹1,000 |
How to register (expected process)
- When the CET Cell opens registration, apply online through the MHT CET portal linked from cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Choose the PCM group (or PCB, or both), fill in your details and candidature type, and upload your photo and signature.
- Pay the fee online and keep the confirmation.
- Keep your caste, non-creamy layer, EWS and domicile certificates ready: they are checked at the CAP admission stage.
How to prepare for MHT CET 2027
- Treat Maths as half the paper. Fifty questions at 2 marks each: speed in calculus, vectors, 3D and probability pays most.
- Attempt everything. With no negative marking, an unattempted question is a guaranteed zero. Build a habit of eliminating options and guessing in the last five minutes.
- Use your JEE Main preparation. The PCM concepts overlap. MHT CET questions are shorter, so practise speed: about 54 seconds per Physics or Chemistry question.
- Cover the State Board specifics in Class 12 textbooks, especially chapters that NCERT treats differently.
- Use both attempts. If there are two in 2027, take the first seriously and use the gap to fix what it exposed.
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The CET Cell has not announced it. In 2026, PCM ran from 11–20 April with a second attempt in May. Reports suggest March–May 2027 with two attempts.
No. A wrong answer scores zero, the same as an unattempted one.
In 2026, the better of the two scores was used. Expect the same in 2027 unless the CET Cell says otherwise.
Yes. They apply as All India candidates and compete for the All India share of seats.
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