MHT CET 2024 : Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Dates, Application

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) Latest Updates

• MHT CET 2024 Exam Dates Announced: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the exam dates for MHT CET 2024-25 for various courses, including engineering, MBA, MCA, and law.
• Exam Calendar: The MHT CET exam calendar for the academic year 2024-25 is available on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Engineering Exam Date: The MHT CET 2024 engineering exam is scheduled to be held from April 16 to May 2.
• Start Date: The CET exams will commence with MAH-BEd MEd and the three-year integrated course on March 2.
• Eligibility: Students from all over India are eligible to apply for the MHT CET exam. It is a state-level entrance examination for admission to various colleges in Maharashtra.
• Qualifying Marks: To secure admission in courses like BTech, MCA, and Pharmacy, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks. General category candidates should have a qualifying percentage of 45%, while reserved category candidates should have a qualifying percentage of 40%.

Common Entrance Test Maharashtra (MHT CET) Highlights 2024

1. Exam Pattern: MHT CET is conducted in computer-based mode. The exam comprises multiple-choice questions. The questions are based on the syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed Class 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects. Candidates should have obtained at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying examination.
3. Application Process: The application process for MHT CET is online. Candidates can register on the official website of MHT CET by filling in their personal details, academic qualifications, and other required information.
4. Admit Card: The admit card for MHT CET is released on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering their registration number and password.
5. Results: MHT CET results are declared on the official website. Candidates can check their results by entering their registration number and password.
6. Counseling Process: After the results are declared, the counseling process for MHT CET is conducted. The counseling process is conducted in online mode. Candidates are allotted seats based on their rank and preference of college and course.

MHT CET 2024 Exam Dates

MHT CET 2024 Admission Process

Candidates who are interested in MHT CET 2024 admission can check the exam admission process which is mentioned below steps wise:

• STEP 1: Apply for the exam
• STEP 2: Download the Admit Card
• STEP 3: Appear for the entrance exam
• STEP 4: Result announcement 
• STEP 5: Counselling Process

MHT CET 2024 Application Form

• MHT CET 2024 registration forms will be available online.
• Before filling out the application form candidates must read the information brochure available on the website.
• Candidates must register themselves before filling out the form.
• Upload the scanned copy of all the required documents in the prescribed format.
• In case more than one application form is submitted, the Board will treat the last submitted application form as valid and the rest invalid.
• Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Application Fees can be paid through the online mode only.
• Application fees once paid, can not be refunded in any condition.

MHT CET Application Fees 2024

Check the given mentioned table of category-wise MHT CET 2024 Application Fee:

MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

MHT CET Eligibility criteria 2024 for the candidates who wish to appear for the test is stated below:

For candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra,

• He/ She should be an Indian national.
• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes.
• Passed Diploma in engineering with at least 50% marks aggregate and 45% marks for backward classes.

• He/She should be an Indian national.
• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes and should score a nonzero JEE Main examination or score a nonzero in the CET.
• Passed Diploma in engineering with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes.

• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate.

• He/She should be an Indian national.
• Passed Diploma in engineering with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes from AICTE-approved college or a State Government-approved college.
• Passed BSc degree (UGC approved) with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes or passed HSC with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• The candidate should be able to pass engineering graphics or drawings, and engineering mechanics along with the subjects of the second year of engineering.

For Maharashtra candidature and all Indian candidates,

• It should be an Indian national.
• Should have passed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of engineering and technology from AICTE, Central government, or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 50% or 45% for students belonging to backward classes.
• Obtain a nonzero GATE score to fall in the right category.
• For sponsored candidates, a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a registered firm/company/institution or a research organization.

For NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers working in Gulf countries,

• Should have passed a bachelor's degree in the relevant field of engineering and technology from AICTE, Central government, or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 50%.

For candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra,

• It should be an Indian national.
• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes.

For all India candidates, J&K migrants candidature candidates,

• It should be an Indian national.
• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes and should score a nonzero NEET examination or score a nonzero in the CET.

For NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers working in Gulf countries,

• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with either mathematics or biology with at least 50% aggregate.

Direct second year (Lateral entry),

• It should be an Indian national.
• Passed diploma course in Pharmacy with at least 45% aggregate and 40% for backward classes from AICTE-approved college or a State Government-approved college.

For Maharashtra candidature and all Indian candidates,

• It should be an Indian national.
• Should have passed a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy AICTE, Central government or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 55% or 50% for students belonging to backward classes.
• Obtain a nonzero GPAT score to fall in the right category.
• For sponsored candidates, a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a registered firm/company/institution or a research organization.

For NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers working in Gulf countries,

• Should have passed a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from AICTE, Central government, or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 55%.

For candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra, All India candidates, and J&K migrants: 

• It should be an Indian national.
• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes.
• Passed diploma (10+3) from AICTE-approved college with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes and mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• The candidate should have obtained nonzero marks in NATA or JEE main examination to fall in the right category.

For NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers working in Gulf countries,

• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 50% aggregate.
• Passed diploma (10+3) from AICTE approved college with at least 50% aggregate and mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• The candidate should have obtained nonzero marks in NATA or JEE main examination to fall in the right category.

For Maharashtra candidature and all Indian candidates,

• It should be an Indian national.
• Should have passed a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from AICTE, Central government, or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 50% or 45% for students belonging to backward classes.
• Obtain a nonzero CET score to fall in the right category.

• Should have passed a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of Architecture from AICTE, Central government, or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 50%.

For Maharashtra candidates, all India candidates, and J&K candidature candidates,

• It should be an Indian national.
• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with at least 45% aggregate and 40% for backward classes.
• The candidate should have obtained nonzero marks in CET to fall into the right category.

• Passed HSC or equivalent examination with at least an aggregate of 45%.

• It should be an Indian national.
• Passed a bachelor’s degree in hotel management and catering technology with at least 50% aggregate and 45% for backward classes.
• The candidate should have obtained nonzero marks in CET to fall into the right category.
• For sponsored candidates, a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a registered firm/company/institution or a research organization.

• Should have passed a bachelor’s degree in hotel management and catering from AICTE, Central government, or State government-approved institutions with at least an aggregate of 50%.

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern

Candidates before appearing for the exam must follow the MHT CET 2024 exam pattern for an exam for better preparation. Go through the given below details of the exam pattern:

There is a list of MHT CET 2024 books that will help candidates for better preparation.

MHT CET 2024 Syllabus

The topics included in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology are as follows:

• Measurements
• Scalars and Vectors
• Friction in solids and liquids
• Force
• Ray optics
• Refraction of Light
• Magnetic effect of electric current,
• Magnetism, etc.

• Some basic concepts of chemistry
• Redox reaction
• States of Matter: Gases and liquids
• Surface chemistry
• Basic principles and techniques in organic chemistry
• Nature of chemical bond
• Hydrogen
• S-Block elements (Alkali and alkaline earth metals)
• Alkanes, etc.

• Trigonometric functions
• Trigonometric functions of Compound Angles
• Relations and Functions
• Factorization Formulae
• Circle and Conics
• Straight Line
• Sets
• Sequences and series
• Probability, etc.

• Diversity in organisms,
• Plant Water Relations and Mineral Nutrition,
• Plant Growth and Development,
• Biochemistry of the cell, etc.

• Organization of Cell,
• Human Nutrition,
• Animal tissues,
• Human Respiration

Candidates can download the MHT CET 2024 Syllabus Pdf here.

MHT CET 2024 Admit card

Candidates appearing for Maharastra Exam Must download the MHT CET 2024 Admit card/Hall Ticket before appearing in the exam. Given below are some important points related to admit cards:

• The MHT CET 2024 Admit card will only be available for candidates with a valid application form after verification.
• The official website will release the Admit card which can further be downloaded by the students by entering their enrollment number/registration number, password/date of birth.
• After downloading the Admit card, applicants are supposed to affix their recent photograph on the printed Admit card.
• Candidates on the exam day must carry the admit card with a valid photo id proof to get entry into the examination hall.

MHT CET 2024 Answer key

The answer key for the Maharastra CET will be released after the exam. The description given below has all the information related to it.

• The MHT CET 2024 answer key will be released after the commencement of the examination on the official website so the students can calculate their marks following the answer key and marking scheme.
• The answer key helps the students to predict their score and based on that score they can know about the chances of getting to a certain college.
• Candidates can submit their objections against the question paper and answer key till the announced date.

MHT CET 2024 Result

The following section has all the updates related to the Score Card of the candidate who will appear for the Maharastra Common Entrance Test. See the details provided below.

• The MHT CET 2024 result will be released on the official website after the exam.
• The students are supposed to download their scorecards for further proceedings.
• Students need to put their application number and password to check their results on the official website.
• According to the marks scored by individual applicants, the board will release a merit list and publish it on the official website following which the shortlisted students will sit for Counselling.

MHT CET 2024 Counselling

Counselling for Maharastra CET will begin after the publishing of the Result card and Merit list. Further, the eligible candidate will be called to announce their admission to a specific college.

• MHT CET 2024 Counselling will start after shortlisting the eligible candidates on the merit list.
• Candidates will be able to participate in the Counselling process after the announcement of the result.
• The Board will conduct the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) in various rounds.
• According to the rank of the candidates, admission will be provided to the candidates.
• During the Counselling process, seat allotment and document verification of the candidates will be done.
• Candidates must carry all the required documents for verification.
• Check Official Website for more updates i.e. http://cetcell.mahacet.org/

MHT CET 2024 Counselling – CAP

MHT CET 2024 counseling will be held via a centralized admission process called the CAP. The process of CAP includes the below-given steps:

• Step 1: Filling Online Application Form by Candidate for participation in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
• Step 2: Document Verification at Facilitation Centre
• Step 3: Display or Publishing of Provisional merit list, Submission of grievances, if any, and Display or Publishing of Final Merit Lists
• Step 4: Display of Category wise Seats (Seat Matrix) available for respective CAP Rounds
• Step 5: Filling up and confirmation of online option form having preferences of Courses and Institutions before respective CAP Rounds
• Step 6: Display of Provisional Allotment of respective CAP Round indicating the allotted institute and Course to the candidate
• Step 7: Reporting and accepting the offered seat at Admission Reporting Centre by the Candidate.

MHT CET 2024 Highlights

Candidates should check the MHT CET 2024 entrance exam basic information from the given below mentioned table:

All the information or basic details of the MHT CET can be seen in the above table.

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