MHT-CET
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
About
MHT-CET is the state-level entrance exam for engineering and pharmacy admission to government and private colleges in Maharashtra, including well-regarded institutes like COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai (state quota seats).
When to apply
Typically opens in February–March (illustrative).
Expected exam dates
Typically held in April–May (illustrative).
Marking scheme
No negative marking — one mark per correct answer.
Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics — based on the Maharashtra State Board (and NCERT-aligned) Class 11 & 12 syllabus.
Institutes you can get into
COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, ICT Mumbai, SPIT, and hundreds of other engineering colleges across Maharashtra (state quota).
Recent cutoffs
Illustrative — percentile requirements vary hugely by college/branch; top branches at COEP/VJTI require very high percentiles (98+). Verify against the latest official cutoffs.
Tips & tricks
Class 11 carries real weight in this exam relative to some other entrance tests — do not deprioritize it in favour of Class 12 topics alone.
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