Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a student in Maharashtra aiming to pursue Engineering, Pharmacy, or Agricultural studies? Then MHT CET 2025 is your gateway to success. The Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test is a prestigious state-level exam that opens doors to undergraduate professional courses in top colleges across the state.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover:

Key highlights
Important dates
Eligibility
Application process
Syllabus and exam pattern
Preparation tips
Counseling process
FAQs

What is MHT CET?

The MHT CET is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to undergraduate programs in:

Engineering and Technology (B.E/B.Tech)
Pharmacy (B.Pharm/D.Pharm)
Agriculture and Allied Sciences

It evaluates students on the basis of their knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology depending on their stream.

🗓️ MHT CET 2025: Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date
Registration Start	December 30, 2024
Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee)	February 15, 2025
Registration with Late Fee	February 16 – 22, 2025
Application Correction Window	March 10 – 12, 2025
Admit Card Release	April 3, 2025
MHT CET Exam for PCB Group	April 9 – 17, 2025
MHT CET Exam for PCM Group	April 19 – 27, 2025
Result Declaration	June 2025 (Expected)

🔔 Stay updated via the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org

🎓 Courses Offered via MHT CET

B.E./B.Tech (Engineering and Technology)
B.Pharm/D.Pharm (Pharmacy)
B.Sc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fishery Science, etc.)

Allied Health Sciences

✅ Eligibility Criteria for MHT CET 2025

Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen
Educational Qualification:

For Engineering: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Technical subject.
For Pharmacy: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.

Minimum Marks:

General Category: 50% aggregate
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): 45%

Age Limit: No age limit for candidates.

📝 MHT CET 2025 Application Process

Here's how to apply:

Step 1: Registration

Visit the official website
Click on “New Registration”
Enter basic details and verify with OTP

Step 2: Fill Application Form

Academic, personal, and communication details
Choose your group: PCM or PCB

Step 3: Upload Documents

Photograph (JPEG, 10KB–200KB)
Signature (JPEG, 5KB–100KB)

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹800
SC/ST/OBC/PWD	₹600

Step 5: Submit and Download Confirmation

Submit the form
Take a printout of the acknowledgment

📖 MHT CET 2025 Syllabus

MHT CET is based on the Maharashtra State Board curriculum. 20% questions are from Class 11 and 80% from Class 12.

🔬 Physics

Circular Motion
Kinetics
Electricity
Magnetism
Ray and Wave Optics

🧪 Chemistry

Basic Concepts
Thermodynamics
Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics

➕ Mathematics

Algebra
Calculus
Trigonometry
Vectors and 3D Geometry

🧬 Biology

Genetics and Evolution
Biotechnology
Plant Physiology
Human Physiology
Ecology and Environment

🧾 MHT CET 2025 Exam Pattern

Group	Subjects	Questions	Marks
PCM	Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics	150	200
PCB	Physics + Chemistry + Biology	200	200

Duration: 3 Hours
Mode: Online (CBT)
Language: English, Marathi, Urdu
No negative marking

🎯 Best Books for MHT CET 2025 Preparation

Physics:

Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
NCERT Class 11 & 12

Chemistry:

O.P. Tandon
NCERT Chemistry

Mathematics:

R.D. Sharma
MHT CET Mathematics by Target Publications

Biology:

Trueman’s Biology
NCERT Biology Books

📈 How to Prepare for MHT CET 2025?

1. Understand the Syllabus

Focus on Maharashtra Board topics
Know weightage for each subject

2. Make a Study Schedule

Allocate time daily for each subject
Leave buffer time for revision

3. Solve Previous Year Papers

Practice 5–10 years of question papers
Understand the pattern and speed up

4. Take Mock Tests

Many free and paid mock test platforms are available
Simulate real exam environment

5. Stay Consistent

Avoid procrastination
Daily revision is key to retention

🎫 MHT CET 2025 Admit Card

Available online around 10 days before the exam. Contains:

Candidate name and roll number
Exam center and timings
Instructions for the exam

🔔 Carry a valid photo ID (Aadhar card, PAN, etc.) with your admit card.

🧾 MHT CET 2025 Result & Merit List

Results will be declared in June 2025.
Login to the portal with your credentials.
Result contains subject-wise and total marks.
A merit list will be prepared for counseling.

🎓 Counseling & Admission Process

The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is conducted in multiple rounds.

Steps:

Online Registration
Choice Filling and Locking
Provisional Merit List
Final Merit List
Allotment and Seat Acceptance
Reporting to Institute

🏫 Top Colleges Accepting MHT CET Score

College of Engineering, Pune (COEP)
VJTI Mumbai
ICT Mumbai
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad

📌 Tips for MHT CET Exam Day

Reach the center at least 1 hour early
Carry 2 ball-point pens, admit card & valid ID
Don’t bring mobile phones or calculators
Stay calm and manage time wisely

❓ MHT CET 2025 – FAQs

Q1: Is MHT CET only for Maharashtra students?

No, other state students can also apply, but seats under state quota are reserved.

Q2: Can I apply for both PCM and PCB?

Yes, but you have to pay a separate fee and appear for both sets of exams.

Q3: Is NCERT enough for MHT CET?

NCERT is a great base. For PCM, additional state board and reference books are recommended.

Q4: How many attempts are allowed?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts.

📢 Final Thoughts

The MHT CET 2025 is your opportunity to step into Maharashtra’s top colleges and shape your career in Engineering, Pharmacy, or Agriculture. With timely preparation, right resources, and consistent efforts, cracking this exam is achievable.

📌 Keep checking the official MHT CET website for the latest updates.