MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025 has been released by the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell. As per the MHT CET Paper Pattern, the exam will be conducted online as a Computer Based Test. MHT CET question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) having four options with one correct. There will be no negative marking in MHT CET 2025 exam but the level of questions will be similar to JEE Main.Â
MHT CET 2025 exam will be conducted in two groups- PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). Candidates interested for admission to engineering courses have to appear in the PCM group while the candidates for pharmacy courses have to appear in the PCB group. The selection of PCM/PCB courses has to be made while filling the MHT CET 2025 application form.
As per the MHT CET syllabus, a total of 20% weightage is given to the questions from the class 11 syllabus, and 80% weightage to the questions from the class 12 syllabus while setting the question paper. Each paper will be of 100 marks and the duration will be 90 minutes.
MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025
It is necessary for aspirants to be aware of the MHT CET 2025 exam pattern to understand details about the marking scheme, exam duration, marks per question, and total marks of the exam. Take a look at the MHT CET exam pattern below:
| Particulars |
Details |
| Mode of Examination |
Online, Computer Based Test |
| Number of Sections |
There will be two sections- Section 1- Physics and Chemistry Section 2- Mathematics Section 3- Biology (Only for Pharmacy candidates) |
| Duration of Exam |
180 minutes (90 minutes for each section) |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total number of Questions |
PCM Group - 150 Questions (50 from each subject) PCB Group - 200 Questions (100 from Biology and 50 each from Physics & Chemistry) |
| Total Marks |
200 marks (100 marks for each section) |
| Language of Examination |
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| Marking Scheme |
Physics & Chemistry - 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer. Mathematics - 2 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. Biology - 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer. |
| Negative Marking |
No negative marking |
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MHT CET 2025 Marking Scheme
| Paper |
Subject |
No of MCQs based on |
Marks per question |
Total Marks |
Duration in Minutes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 11 |
Class 12 |
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| Paper-1 |
Mathematics |
10 |
40 |
2 |
100 |
90 |
| Paper-2 |
Physics Chemistry |
10 10 |
40 40 |
1 |
100 |
90 |
| Paper-3 |
Biology |
20 |
80 |
1 |
100 |
90 |
MHT CET 2025 Difficulty Level
The difficulty level of MHT CET is similar to JEE Main, as stated by the exam conducting authority. MHT CET 2025 will be conducted in two slots. As per the previous year question paper, it has been observed that the MHT CET exam was quite the same as JEE Main. On the other hand, the difficulty level of Biology has been at par with the NEET UG exam. For candidates seeking admission to Engineering and Technology degree courses, it is mandatory to appear for Paper-1 and Paper-2. The questions in the MHT CET exam will be application-based.
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