MHT CET Preparation: Check Important Preparation Tips and Subject-wise Study Plan

MHT CET examination requires a long and well-planned study preparation. This exam is for the candidates aspiring to take admission in undergraduate courses in the state of Maharashtra.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Jan 08 2025 10:46 IST

MHT CET Preparation

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MHT CET exam requires a thorough preparation strategy. The Government of Maharashtra's State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts a state level entrance test for admission to the undergraduate courses in engineering, pharmacy and agriculture across various institutes in the state of Maharashtra. The exam is conducted in two groups, namely, PCM and PCB. For engineering and architecture courses, candidates must choose the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) for the pharmacy courses.

Candidates aspiring for the MHT CET entrance exam must plan their study schedule in advance. In the preparation process, the exam syllabus plays a crucial role. Students must know the detailed MHT CET syllabus. The topics for each of the subjects of the exam must be read carefully as every topic carries certain weightage.

MHT CET Examination demands long and continuous study. Students often begin their preparation from the start of class 11. However, good preparation requires at least a year of hard work. Class 12 students must start their preparation as early as possible.

MHT CET Exam Preparation

The MHT CET exam preparation mandates a well defined and long-term strategy. Maharashtra’s state entrance test requires continuous practice and thorough revision as the difficulty level of the exam is at par with the JEE Main for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and difficulty for biology is at par with the NEET examination. Candidates must check the preparation tips for the MHT CET exam from the points listed below.

Check the MHT CET exam syllabus. Aspirants must have a copy of the latest syllabus. Syllabus for Physics and Chemistry is common for both PCM and PCB groups.
Candidates must understand the MHT CET exam pattern in detail. All the questions are of MCQ type and there is no negative marking. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics have 50 questions each while the subject of biology has 100 questions in the examination.
Aspirants must also check MHT CET previous year question papers for understanding the pattern and demand of the examination. Continuous practice of these papers helps the students to pick the important topics and repeated questions.
Choosing the right study material is also important for any exam preparation. Students must have the important MHT CET Books for all the subjects. Additional PDFs, videos, and revision notes of important topics are also very helpful in the preparation process.

MHT CET Exam Syllabus

Preparation for any exam starts with the exam syllabus. Check the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test syllabus from the official notification released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. For the MHT CET examination, the questions will be set on the whole syllabus of Class 11 and Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology subjects prescribed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra. 80% questions are from Class 12 and 20% from Class 11.

The syllabus for the MHT CET exam is as tabulated below.

Subjects	Topics
Physics	Vectors, Error Analysis, Motion in a plane, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Thermal properties of matter, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, Semiconductors
Chemistry	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox reactions, Elements of Group 1 and 2, States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Adsorption and colloids, (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, Basic principles of organic chemistry, Chemistry in everyday life.
Mathematics	Trigonometry II Straight Line, Circle, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Functions, Limits, Continuity, Conic Section
Biology	Biomolecules, Respiration and Energy Transfer, Human Nutrition, Excretion and Osmoregulation

MHT CET Exam Pattern

Aspirants must check the MHT CET exam pattern before beginning their exam preparation. The pattern of the exam is different for the PCM and PCB group. Class 12 curriculum carries approximately 80% weightage and the rest of the 20% weightage is carried by the curriculum of class 11. All the questions of the MHT CET exam are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and there is no negative marking.

MHT CET Exam Pattern for PCM

For the PCM group of the MHT CET examination, Physics and Chemistry have 50 questions each. Each question is of 1 mark and candidates must complete the section within 90 minutes duration. On the other hand, for the mathematics paper, there are a total of 50 questions of 2 marks each. This paper also has a duration of 90 minutes.

Subjects	Number of Questions		Duration	Marks	Total Marks
	Class 11	Class 12
Physics	10	40	90 minutes	1 mark per question	100
Chemistry	10	40
Mathematics	10	40	90 minutes	2 mark per question	100

MHT CET Exam Pattern for PCB

The PCB group of the MHT CET examination has 50 questions each in Physics and Chemistry. Each question carries one mark and the time duration for this paper is 90 minutes. For the Biology paper, there are 100 questions for 100 marks and 90 minutes duration

Subjects	Number of Questions		Duration	Marks	Total Marks
	Class 11	Class 12
Physics	10	40	90 minutes	1 mark per question	100
Chemistry	10	40
Biology	20	80	90 minutes	1 mark per question	100

MHT CET Books

The table below lists some of the best books to prepare for the MHT CET examination for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.

Subjects	Books	Authors
Physics	Concepts of Physics	H.C. Verma
	Problems in General Physics	I.E. Irodov
	Fundamentals of Physics	Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Chemistry	Physical Chemistry	P.W. Atkins
	Organic Chemistry	Morrison and Boyd
	Inorganic Chemistry	J.D. Lee
Mathematics	Target MHT CET Mathematics	Disha Experts
	MHT CET Mathematics	MTG Editorial Board
	Complete Mathematics for MHT CET	Prof. V.V. Acharya.
Biology	Biology	Campbell and Reece
	Objective Biology for MHT-CET	S. Chand
	MHT-CET Biology Simplified	Disha Experts

MHT CET Preparation Tips

MHT CET exam is categorised as a difficult exam. Candidates who aspire to appear for the exam must start their preparation well in advance. Some of the important tips for the exam are as given below.

Download the latest exam syllabus.
Make a study time-table covering long term as well as short term study plan.
Check the exam pattern for each subject.
Identify the important topics from the PYQs. Check repeated questions.
Make quick revision notes from the important topics.
Accommodate the study timetable with daily, weekly and monthly revision schedules.
Study on a regular basis as consistency is very important for the entrance exam.
Take Mock tests for all the subjects separately. It helps in finishing the exam on time.
Take timely meals and rest well.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to prepare for the MHT CET exam?

MHT CET exam preparation requires a long and continuous study plan. All the important topics must be covered carefully and previous year papers, mock tests and continuous revision helps in clearing the Maharashtra undergraduate entrance exam.

When to start preparing for the MHT CET examination?

Students who wish to appear for the MHT CET examination often start their exam preparation from the start of Class 11 as it prepares a strong base for the exam. However, the aspirants can start their preparation 7-8 months before the exam.

What study materials are mandatory for MHT CET preparation?

Candidates appearing for the MHT CET examination must study the Class 11 and 12 curriculum thoroughly. Apart from this, several publications such as Disha Experts and S. Chand provides books for the MHT CET exam. Additionally, PDFs, videos, revision notes, mock tests and previous year papers are also helpful.

What is the weightage for class 11 and 12 in MHT CET?

The MHT CET exam is entirely based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus. However, 80% of the questions are from Class 12 and the rest 20% from Class 11. Class 11 concepts provide a strong base for the exam.

Is there negative marking in the MHT CET examination?

No, there is no negative marking in the MHT CET exam. Each question carries 1 mark in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and 2 marks in Mathematics.

How is the exam preparation different for PCM and PCB groups in the MHT CET?

In the MHT CET exam, the number of questions and marking scheme for Mathematics and Biology are different. In Physics and Chemistry, there are 50 questions of 1 mark each while there are 50 questions in mathematics of 2 marks. 100 questions of 1 mark each are asked from the Biology section. Thus, aspirants must plan their exam preparation accordingly.

What is the difficulty level of the MHT CET examination?

The MHT CET is considered to be a difficult entrance exam as the difficulty level of the exam is at par with the JEE Main for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and difficulty for Biology is at par with the NEET examination.