MHT-CET

MHT-CET is a state level exam for Maharashtra to get admission into all state level engineering and Pharmacy Courses.

FIELD

Engineering and Pharmacy

PAPER PATTERN

150 Questions in 3 Hours

ELIGIBILITY

12th Standard Science Students

COLLEGES

Top Colleges in Maharashtra

SUBJECTS

Chemistry, Physics and Maths/Biology

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Medium

APPLICANTS

1.2 Million

TIME TO PREPARE

2 years

QUESTIONS TYPE

Objective MCQs

WHEN

May to June

What is MHT-CET?

MHT - CET is conducted by the Department of Technical Education, Maharashtra

  • It facilitates admission to full time degree courses of health sciences and technical education in colleges of Maharashtra.
  • It includes courses like: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Pharm. D.

How to apply

Eligibility Criteria for MHT-CET

  • Age: Minimum age requirement is 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission. The age limit is 25 years for a general category candidate. The age limit for SC and ST category student is 30 years.
  • Subjects: Compulsory subjects include Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.
  • Score in 12th standard or equivalent examination: As a general category candidate, you must have scored a minimum of 50% in your 10+2 or equivalent examination. As an SC, ST or OBC candidate, you must have scored a minimum of 45%.
  • Education: You must have passed or must be appearing for your 12th standard or equivalent examination.
  • Number of attempts: You can only attempt MHT-CET 3 times.
  • Domicile: You must have a domicile certificate of Maharashtra.

Registration for MHT-CET

  • You can register for MHT-CET online
  • Submissions of the online application will begin in the second week of January, 2019
  • You can go to the official MH-CET exam website to fill in the application form

To register you must go through the following steps:

  1. Registration by filling the form on the official website.
  2. Complete the form by filling in personal details.
  3. Upload photograph and signature.
  4. Pay the application fee online
  5. A confirmation page will appear, keep a copy of the same for future references.

Syllabus for MHT-CET

Mathematics

1. Measurement of Angles

15. Logarithms

2. Factorization Formulae

16. Complex Numbers

3. Mathematical Logic

17. Sequences & Series

4. Linear Inequations

18. Limits & Continuity

5. Determinants

19. Differentiation

6. Matrices

20. Applications of Derivative

7. Trigonometric Functions

21. Integration

8. Locus

22. Applications of Definite Integral

9. Pair of Straight Lines

23. Differential Equations

10. Circle and Conics

24. Statistics

11. Vectors

25. Permutations & Combinations

12. Three-dimensional Geometry

26. Probability & its Distribution

13. Linear Programming Problems

27. Bernoulli Trials, Binomial Theorem & its Distribution

14. Sets, Relations and Functions

Physics

1. Measurements and Errors

15. Wave Motion

2. Scalars and Vectors

16. Stationary Waves

3. Projectile Motion

17. Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation

4. Force

18. Wave Theory of Light

5. Friction in Solids and Liquids

19. Interference and Diffraction

6. Thermal Properties of Matter

20. Electrostatics

7. Ray Optics

21. Current Electricity

8. Circular Motion

22. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

9. Gravitation

23. Magnetism

10. Rotational Dynamics

24. Electromagnetic Inductions

11. Oscillations

25. Electrons and Photons

12. Elasticity

26. Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei

13. Surface Tension

27. Semiconductors

14. Sound Waves

28. Communication Systems

Chemistry

1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

16. s-Block Elements

2. States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

17. p-Block Elements

3. Atomic Structure

18. d and f-Block Elements

4. Periodic Table and its Classifications

19. Coordination Compounds

5. Redox Reactions

20. Basic Principles and Techniques in Organic Chemistry

6. Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium

21. Hydrocarbons and Aromatic Compounds

7. Surface Chemistry

22. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

8. Chemical Bonding

23. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

9. Solid State

24. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

10. Solutions and Colligative Properties

25. Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

11. Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetics

26. Biomolecules

12. Electrochemistry

27. Polymers

13. Chemical Kinetics

28. Chemistry in Everyday Life

14. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

29. Environmental Chemistry

15. Hydrogen

Biology

1. Diversity in Organisms

5. Organization of Cell

2. Biochemistry of Cell

6. Animal Tissues

3. Plant water Relations and Mineral Nutrition

7. Human Nutrition

4. Plant Growth and Development

8. Human Respiration

Exam Pattern for MHT-CET

MHT-CET consists of two papers:

Paper 1: Physics and Chemistry

Paper 2: Mathematics

Paper 3: Biology (Botany and Zoology)

Paper 1

Particulars

Details

Subjects

Physics and Chemistry

Duration

90 minutes

Questions

100 (50 each)

Marking scheme

1 mark for every correct answer

Negative marking

No negative marking

Paper 2

Particulars

Details

Subjects

Mathematics

Duration

90 minutes

Questions

50

Marking scheme

2 mark for every correct answer

Negative marking

No negative marking

Paper 3

Particulars

Details

Subjects

Biology (Botany and Zoology)

Duration

90 minutes

Questions

100 (50 Each)

Marking scheme

1 mark for every correct answer

Negative marking

No negative marking

Exam Dates for MHT-CET

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How to prepare

Preparation Tips for MHT-CET

  • Most of the CET paper is based on Maharashtra Board textbooks. Maths and Chemistry are easy targets to score. Physics can be a bit tricky if your fundamentals are not clear.
  • Try to solve questions of different types from reference books. This will help you clear concepts and improve your performance. Agarwal offers 3.5 lakh questions for unlimited practice to make your concepts in each chapter strong.
  • Practice as much as you can. Most of the questions asked in the exam are of easy to medium level.
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Maths

  • Maharashtra State Board Mathematics Book for Theory
  • Target Publications Books for Problem Practice

Physics

  • Maharashtra State Board Physics Book for Theory
  • Pradnya Publication Books for Appropriate Problems

Chemistry

  • Maharashtra State Board Chemistry Book for Theory
  • Target Publications Book for Problems