The MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025 has been released on the exam’s official website i.e., “cetcell.mahacet.org” by Maharashtra State CET Cell. On the basis of exam pattern, there will be 3 question papers for the MHT CET exam 2025 which will be conducted in online mode - Computer Based Test. Each paper of the exam will be of 100 marks and comprise Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with no negative marking.
Further details about the MHT CET pattern 2025 can be obtained through this article including number of questions, time duration, marking pattern, and others.
MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025: Overview
Aspiring candidates are advised to refer to the previous year exam pattern until the test conducting body releases the MHT CET paper pattern 2025. It is essential for the students to consider the test pattern for the effective preparation of the exam.
The below-given table highlights the key points of the MHT CET 2025 exam pattern:
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Particular
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Details
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Exam Mode
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Online - Computer Based Test
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Medium
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Mathematics Paper: English
Physics, Chemistry, & Biology Paper: English / Marathi / Urdu
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Sections / Paper
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Section 1: Mathematics
Section 2: Physics and Chemistry
Section 3: Biology (For Pharmacy Students)
* Pharmacy candidates must opt for any one from section 1 and section 2.
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Time Duration
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180 Minutes (90 Minutes for each section)
* Extra 20 Minutes for PwD candidates.
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Total Number of Questions
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PCM Group: 150
PCB Group: 200
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Type of Questions
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MCQs - Multiple Choice Questions
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Number of Answer Choices
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4 (For each question)
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MHT CET Total Marks
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200
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* Students who have started the test preparation as per the MHT CET Syllabus 2025 are required to have a clear understanding about the exam pattern.
MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025: Subject-Wise Pattern
The MHT CET question paper has 2 sections for both groups (PCB and PCM). The sectional time limit to solve a particular section is 90 Minutes (180 minutes for an entire exam including 2 papers / sessions). The MHT CET 2025 exam will be of 200 Marks in total (100 Marks for each paper).
The detailed paper-wise pattern of the exam is in the table mentioned-below:
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Subject
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Number of Questions
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Class 11th Syllabus
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Class 12th Syllabus
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For PCM Group
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Mathematics
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10
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40
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Physics
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10
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40
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Chemistry
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10
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40
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Overall
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150 MCQs
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For PCB Group
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Biology
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20
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80
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Physics
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10
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40
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Chemistry
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10
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40
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Overall
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200 MCQs
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MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme
In accordance with the last year exam pattern, there is no negative marking for incorrect and unattempted questions. The following table contains the paper-wise MHT CET marking scheme 2025:
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Paper
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Marks (Per question)
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Mathematics
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2
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Physics & Chemistry
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1
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Biology
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1
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Note: Aspiring students who have fulfilled the MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2025 and completed the MHT CET Registration 2025 are suggested to prepare well for the exam as per the test pattern.
MHT CET Exam Pattern 2025: Facility for PwD candidates
At the time of filling the application form, Persons with Disability candidates can opt for writer / scribe facility. A candidate has to arrange a writer on their own; the exam authorities are not responsible for this. The qualification of the person who is appointed as a writer / scribe should be less than Class 12th.
The minimum requirement to avail this facility is to have at least 40% of a specified disability such as:
- Blind
- Low Vision
- Persons affected with Cerebral Palsy
- Learning Disability / Dyslexia
- Orthopedically Handicapped who are not in a position to write.
* At the examination centre, PwD candidates / scribe must have to carry the required certificate. 20 minutes extra time is provided to the PwD candidates (30 Minutes compensatory time for the one and half hour duration paper).
