Recent updates include enhanced CBT infrastructure, integration of AI-based proctoring for fair conduct, and expanded course options under agriculture streams.

• Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• Domicile: Candidates should have a domicile of Maharashtra or satisfy the eligibility criteria as specified by the authorities (e.g., children of central government employees posted in Maharashtra may also apply).
• Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in MHT CET.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or appeared in the HSC (12th) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board with subjects relevant to the chosen course. For agriculture streams (PCB group), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English are mandatory, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories). For engineering-related agriculture courses (PCM group), Mathematics is required instead of Biology.

Candidates from outside Maharashtra can apply but are considered under the All India quota with limited seats.

• Registration: Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Filling Application Form: Provide personal, academic, and communication details as required, including choice of group (PCB or PCM).
• Uploading Documents: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, and other necessary documents like category certificate if applicable.
• Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or other available methods.
• Final Submission: Verify all details and submit the application form. Take a printout for future reference.

The application process typically starts in January or February every year, with a correction window provided post-submission.

Additional fees may apply for late submissions or multiple group selections.

• Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours (divided into sessions for different subjects)
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of Questions: 200 (for PCB Group); 150 (for PCM Group, with Mathematics instead of Biology)
• Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer in Physics/Chemistry/Biology; +2 for Mathematics questions; no negative marking
• Groups: PCB for biology-based courses like Agriculture/Horticulture; PCM for mathematics-based courses like Agriculture Engineering.

For PCM Group: Physics (50), Chemistry (50), Mathematics (50), Total 150.

The syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education's 11th and 12th standard curriculum, with approximately 20% weightage from 11th and 80% from 12th.

• Physics: Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics.
• Chemistry: States of Matter, Chemical Bonding, Redox Reactions, Organic Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, Polymers.
• Biology: Diversity in Organisms, Biochemistry of Cell, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Ecology.
• Mathematics (for PCM): Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Vectors, Probability, Coordinate Geometry.

Candidates should refer to the official information brochure for detailed topics and any revisions, such as inclusion of current environmental issues in Biology.

• The admit card is released a few weeks before the exam on the official website.
• How to Download: Login to the official website using application number and password to download the admit card.
• Details Mentioned: Candidate's name, roll number, exam center, date, time, group (PCB/PCM), and instructions.
• Note: Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar card) to the exam center. Report any discrepancies immediately.

• Results are typically declared within a month after the exam.
• How to Check Result: Visit the official website and enter login credentials to view and download the scorecard, which includes percentile scores.
• Counselling Process: Qualified candidates participate in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) based on their ranks. They must register for counselling, pay fees, fill in choices of courses and colleges, and attend online/offline document verification sessions. Multiple rounds are conducted, including for spot admissions.

Ranks are normalized across sessions to ensure fairness in CBT mode.

Reservations are applicable to Maharashtra domiciles, with horizontal reservations for women and other groups.

Several other affiliated colleges under these universities also accept MHT CET scores.

• Understand the Syllabus: Focus on the state board curriculum, emphasizing 12th standard topics.
• Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve past MHT CET papers to gauge difficulty and pattern.
• Time Management: Practice with timed mocks, especially for CBT format.
• Mock Tests: Regularly take online mock tests to build speed and accuracy.
• Revision: Revise key formulas and concepts; use standard textbooks like NCERT for basics.
• Additional Advice: Join coaching if needed, stay updated via official app/notifications, and balance study with health.
• For more details and updates, visit the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org.