MHT-CET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses in institutions across Maharashtra.

Candidates must have passed or be appearing for their class 12 (HSC) exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for engineering) or Biology (for pharmacy). Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet specific domicile requirements for admission to state quota seats.

MHT-CET is a computer-based test (CBT). It consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for engineering aspirants) or Biology (for pharmacy aspirants).

The syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology topics from the Maharashtra State Board curriculum of class 11 and 12. Approximately 20% of the questions are based on class 11 topics, and 80% on class 12 topics.

The exam has two papers:

• Paper 1: Physics and Chemistry (100 marks each)

• Paper 2: Mathematics (for engineering, 100 marks) or Biology (for pharmacy, 100 marks for both Botany and Zoology).

Each correct answer earns 1 mark in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and 2 marks in Mathematics. There is no negative marking.

There is no limit on the number of attempts for MHT-CET, as long as the candidate meets the eligibility criteria regarding age and educational qualifications.

MHT-CET is typically conducted in the months of April to May each year. The exact dates are announced by the State CET Cell on their official website.

Yes, there are reservations for various categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and others as per Maharashtra state government norms. Candidates must provide valid category certificates at the time of admission.

MHT-CET is a state-level exam specifically for institutions in Maharashtra, while JEE Main is a national-level exam for NITs, IIITs, and centrally funded institutions across India. The syllabus for both exams is somewhat similar, but MHT-CET focuses more on the Maharashtra state board syllabus.

The application process is online, and candidates must fill in personal, academic, and communication details, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee via the official MHT-CET website.

The cut-off varies every year based on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates, and availability of seats. Generally, higher-ranking institutions have higher cut-offs, especially for competitive branches like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering.

The rank is based on the marks scored in the exam, with no negative marking. Normalization techniques are used in case of multiple shifts to ensure fairness.

Yes, but only candidates with a valid domicile of Maharashtra are eligible for state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can apply for private and management quota seats.

The MHT-CET score is valid for one year, meaning it is applicable only for the academic year in which the candidate has appeared.

Yes, there is a reservation for female candidates in various courses, as per Maharashtra government policies.