MHT CET 2024 Exam Date: The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level exam conducted every year for getting students admitted in B.E, BTech, BPharm, DPharm, and agriculture courses. Every year around 4 to 5 Lakh students register themselves for the MHT CET 2024 exam for them to be granted admission in these courses offered by different colleges and institutes present in the state of Maharashtra. The State Cell, Maharashtra has released the tentative MHT CET 2024 exam schedule at www.cetcell.mahacet.org. MHT CET 2024 Exam Dates for both PCM and PCB groups are from April 22 to May 17, 2024.  

MHT CET 2024 

The notification regarding all the important details of MHT CET 2024 has been released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State. The MHT CET 2024 Application process was started on January 16, 2024 and was successfully completed on March 15, 2024. Candidates can now check and download their MHT CET 2024 admit cards through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org 2024. Read the complete article to check the most latest updates regarding the MHT CET 2024 examination, and exam pattern, and download the syllabus PDF and question papers.

MHT CET 2024 Admit Card

The State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State released the MHT CET Admit Card 2024 for PCB Group students on April 14, 2024 in online mode. All the candidates who have successfully registered themselves for the MHT CET 2024 Examination can now download their admit card by visiting the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State i.e., www.cetcell.mahacet.org. The hall ticket of MHT CET 2024 consists of details such as candidates’ details, exam centre information, exam date and time, etc.  The candidates must carry the MHT CET 2024 admit card to the examination center on the examination day. 

MHT CET 2024 Exam Overview

MHT CET 2024 exam is going to be conducted online on April 16 and April 30, 2024. As per the data received, 460 colleges would be participating in the entrance test. All the important highlights of MHT CET 2024 have been summarised in the table below. The language medium for MHT CET 2024 exam will be English and the candidates will have to pay Rs. 800 to submit their application forms.  

MHT CET 2024 Exam Overview
Exam NameMHT CET
Short Exam NameMaharashtra Common Entrance Test
Conducting BodyState Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State
Frequency of ConductOnce a year
Exam LevelState Level Exam
CategoryEntrance Exam
LanguagesEnglish
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of ExamOnline
Mode of CounsellingOnline
Participating Colleges460
Exam Duration3 Hours
Courses OfferedB.E, B.Tech, B.Pharm, D.Pharm
Official Websitecetcell.mahacet.org

MHT CET 2024 Important Dates

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has published the tentative MHT CET Exam Date 2024 on its official website www.cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHT CET 2024 application process is yet to start. All the important dates have been mentioned in the table below.

MHT CET 2024 Important Dates
EventsDates
MHT CET 2024 NotificationJanuary 16, 2024
MHT CET 2024 Registration Started onJanuary 16, 2024
MHT CET 2024 Registration Last DateMarch 09, 2024
Submission of MHT CET 2024 application form with late fee of Rs.500/-March 09 to March 15, 2024
Last date to pay feeMarch 16, 2024
MHT CET 2024 Form Correction DateMarch 20 to March 22, 2024
MHT CET 2024 Admit Card Release DateApril 14, 2024
MHT CET PCB Exam Date 2024April 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2024
MHT CET PCM Exam Date 2024May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17, 2024
MHT CET Result 2024June 2024

MHT CET 2024 Exam Shift Timings

MHT CET 2024 exam will held in two shifts for both PCM and PCB streams. The first shift exam was conducted from 9 am to 12 pm and the second shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. Candidates are advised to arrive at the MHT CET 2024 Exam Centre early to avoid the last-minute rush.

MHT CET 2024 Exam Shift Timings 
EventsMHT CET 2024 Shift 1 TimingMHT CET 2024 Shift 2 timing
Entry in the exam hall7:30 am12:30 pm
Last entry permitted in the examination hall.8:45 am1:00 pm
First log in to read the instructions8:50 am1:50 pm
Commencement of online examination9 am2 pm
End of online MHT CET examination12 am5 pm

MH CET 2024 Application Form Link

The  MHT CET 2024 application form link window has been closed. The MHT CET 2024 application process was facilitated online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates were required to fill out the MHT CET 2024 application form and complete the submission by uploading all the required documents. The application process was successfully conducted from January 16, 2024 to March 09, 2024.

MHT CET 2024 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the requisite MHT CET 2024 application fee via Net-banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Mobile wallets. The service charge (as applicable) will have to be borne by the candidate. Every applicant must keep in mind that the MHT CET 2024 application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances. 

MHT CET 2024 Application Fee 
SubjectsGeneralReserved (Maharashtra Candidates Only)PWD
PCMRs. 800/-Rs. 600/-Rs. 600/-
PCBRs. 800/-Rs. 600/-Rs. 600/-

How to fill the MHT CET 2024 Application Form

MHT CET 2024 registration includes various steps like filling application form, uploading documents, payment of the application fee etc. Students can follow the steps given below to fill out the MHT CET application form 2024.

  1. Visit the MHT CET 2024 official website - cetcell.mahacet.org
  2. Click on "New Candidate Registration"
  3. Register for the exam by filling in the required information and clicking on submit button
  4. Upon successful registration, candidates will be redirected to the application form.
  5. Fill the required information in the MHT CET application form to complete the process
  6. Upload scanned images of photo and signature
  7. Pay the application fees
  8. The application form will be automatically submitted after the successful payment of application fees.
  9. Candidates need to download, take a printout of their filled application form and keep it safe until the completion of the admission process

Document required to fill the MHT CET 2024 Application Form

Filling up the MHT CET 2024 exam form is the most crucial step and must be done very minutely to avoid any kind of discrepancies. MHT CET application filling requires many documents to be uploaded. The candidates are advised to keep the listed documents handy to fill out the application form easily. 

  1. Valid Email ID and mobile number
  2. Email ID of Parents (Optional)
  3. Valid Photo ID proof
  4. Domicile certificate of State
  5. Class 10 and 12 certificates
  6. Credit/Debit card or Internet Banking details for payment.
  7. Scanned Images of Photograph, Signature, and Photo ID

MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must qualify for the MHT CET 2024 eligibility criteria to appear for both engineering and pharmacy examination papers. The candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent. However, the candidates who will be sitting for the Class 12 board exam in 2024 can also apply. Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria in this article.

MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
NationalityCandidates appearing in their 12th Boards or qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.
Age LimitThere is no age limit of candidates.
Education Qualifications

Candidates should have passed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university with 

  1. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics if they want to apply for the Engineering exam.
  2. Physics, Chemistry and Biology if they want to apply for the Pharmacy exam.

Candidates appearing in their 12th Boards or qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.

 

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern

MHT CET 2024 will entertain questions based on the syllabus of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. MHT CET 2024 will comprise papers for 3 subjects that is Mathematics/Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

  1. Engineering candidates are required to attempt or appear for PCM.
  2. Pharmacy candidates are required to attempt or appear for PCM or PCB.
  3. The mathematics section will be in the English language.
  4. Physics & Chemistry sections will be in English/Urdu/Marathi.
MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern
SubjectNumber of QuestionsMarks Per QuestionTotal MarksDuration of Exam
Class 11Class 12
Physics1040110090 minutes
Chemistry10401
Maths1040210090 minutes

MHT CET 2024 Syllabus

MHT CET 2024 exam will entertain questions from Physics, Chemistry and Maths for Engineering aspirants and questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from the Pharma students. The questions asked in the MHT CET 2024 exam are of Class 11th and 12th level.

MHT CET 2024 Class 11 Syllabus

MHT CET 2024 exam will consist of the following topics from class 11.

MHT CET 2024 Class 11 Syllabus
SubjectsChapters
Mathematics
  1. Trigonometric functions
  2. Trigonometric functions of Compound Angles
  3. Factorization formulae
  4. Straight line
  5. Circle and Conics
  6. Sets
  7. Relations and Functions
  8. Probability
  9. Sequences and Series
Physics
  1. Measurements
  2. Scalars and Vectors
  3. Force, Friction in solids and liquids
  4. Refraction of Light
  5. Ray optics
  6. Magnetic effect of electric current
  7. Magnetism.
Chemistry
  1. Some basic concepts of Chemistry
  2. States of Matter (gases and liquids)
  3. Redox reaction
  4. Surface Chemistry
  5. Nature of chemical bond
  6. Hydrogen
  7. s-Block elements (Alkali and alkaline earth metals)
  8. Basic principles and techniques in organic chemistry
  9. Alkanes.
Biology (Botany)
  1. Diversity in organisms
  2. Biochemistry of cell
  3. Plant Water relations and Mineral Nutrition
  4. Plant growth and development.
Biology (Zoology)
  1. Organization of cell
  2. Animal tissues
  3. Human Nutrition
  4. Human Respiration.

MHT CET 2024 Class 12 Syllabus

MHT CET 2024 exam will consist of the following topics from class 12.

MHT CET 2024 Class 12 Syllabus
SubjectsChapters
Mathematics
  1. Mathematical Logic
  2. Matrices
  3. Trigonometric functions
  4. Pair of straight lines
  5. Circle
  6. Conics
  7. Vectors
  8. Three-dimensional geometry
  9. Line
  10. Plane
  11. Linear programming problems
  12. Continuity
  13. Differentiation
  14. Application of derivative
  15. Integration
  16. Applications of definite integral
  17. Differential equation
  18. Statistics
  19. Probability distribution
  20. Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution.
Physics
  1. Circular Motion
  2. Gravitation
  3. Rotational motion
  4. Oscillations
  5. Elasticity
  6. Surface tension
  7. Wave motion
  8. Stationary waves
  9. Kinetic theory
  10. Wave theory
  11. Interference and diffraction
  12. Electrostatics
  13. Current electricity
  14. Magnetic effects of electric current
  15. Magnetism
  16. Electromagnetic inductions
  17. Electrons and Photons
  18. Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
  19. Semiconductors
  20. Communication systems.
Chemistry
  1. Solid State
  2. Solutions and colligative properties
  3. Chemical Thermodynamics and energetic
  4. Electrochemistry
  5. Chemical Kinetics
  6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
  7. p-Block Elements,
  8. d and f Block Elements
  9. Coordination Compounds
  10. Halogen derivatives of alkanes (and arenes)
  11. Alcohols
  12. Phenols and Ethers
  13. Aldehydes
  14. Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  15. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
  16. Biomolecules
  17. Polymers
  18. Chemistry in Everyday Life.
Biology (Botany)
  1. Genetic Basis of Inheritance
  2. Gene: its nature, expression and regulation
  3. Biotechnology: Process and Application
  4. Enhancement in Food Production
  5. Microbes in Human Welfare
  6. Photosynthesis
  7. Respiration
  8. Reproduction in Plants
  9. Organisms and Environment -I.
Biology (Zoology)
  1. Origin and the Evolution of Life
  2. Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
  3. Genetic Engineering and Genomics
  4. Human Health and Diseases
  5. Animal Husbandry
  6. Circulation
  7. Excretion and osmoregulation
  8. Control and Co-ordination
  9. Human Reproduction
  10. Organisms and Environment-1

MHT CET 2024 Exam Centres

The MHT CET exam centres will be mentioned in the admit cards. The following cities of Maharashtra would serve as the MHT CET 2024 Exam centres.

MHT CET 2024 Exam Centres
  • Palghar
  • Gadchiroli
  • Solapur
  • Dhule
  • Amravati
  • Akola
  • Aurangabad
  • Beed
  • Ratnagiri
  • Nanded
  • Ahmednagar
  • Nandurbar
  • Thane
  • Wardha
  • Washim
  • Gondia
  • Osmanabad
  • Bhandara
  • Kolhapur
  • Yavatmal
  • Hingoli
  • Sindhudurg
  • Pune
  • Mumbai City
  • Satara
  • Mumbai Suburban
  • Jalna
  • Nashik
  • Jalgaon
  • Sangli
  • Latur
  • Buldana
  • Chandrapur
  • Nagpur
  • Parbhani
  • Raigad

 

MHT CET 2024: FAQs

Ans. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET 2024 Exam) conducted for students seeking admission in undergraduate Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses offered by the participating institutes across the state.

Ans. The MHT CET 2024 exam is conducted in two shifts. The first shift is from 9 am to 12 pm and the second shift from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Ans. There is no age limit criteria for the candidates willing to appear for the exam as long as they fulfil all other specified criteria.

Ans. MHT CET 2024 Exam will likely to be conducted on April 22 and May 17, 2024 for PCM and PCB respectively.

Ans: Yes, the State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State has released the MHT CET 2024 admit card for the PCB group on April 14, 2024.

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