Maharashtra Common Entrance Test · Engineering
MHT-CET PCM
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — the engineering track of Maharashtra's state CET, scored on percentile across 200 marks.
What's tested
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics aligned to the Maharashtra State Board syllabus. Roughly 80% of questions come from Class 12 and 20% from Class 11.
Pattern
150 MCQs total — 50 per subject — over 3 hours. +1 mark each for Physics and Chemistry, +2 for Mathematics. No negative marking.
Mode
Computer-based test conducted by the State CET Cell, typically in April–May. Results drive admission to engineering colleges across Maharashtra.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MHT-CET PCM exam pattern?
MHT-CET PCM has 150 MCQs — 50 each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — over 3 hours. Physics and Chemistry questions carry +1 mark each; Mathematics questions carry +2, for a 200-mark total scored on percentile.
Is there negative marking in MHT-CET PCM?
No. MHT-CET has no negative marking, so attempting every question is always the right strategy.
How much of MHT-CET comes from Class 11 vs Class 12?
Roughly 80% of questions come from the Class 12 syllabus and about 20% from Class 11, aligned to the Maharashtra State Board syllabus.
How is MHT-CET PCM conducted, and what is it for?
It is a computer-based test conducted by the State CET Cell, typically in April–May. Results drive admission to engineering colleges across Maharashtra.