MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 – Check Marking Scheme, Duration, Exam Mode

 

 

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024, Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Topic-wise Weightage

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 – The MHT CET is conducted online in a computer-based test format. The MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 will be released by the Maharashtra State CET cell on their official website along with the Information Brochure. The Exam Pattern of MHT CET includes number of questions, total marks, exam mode, marking scheme, passing marks, question and more.

 

It is important for candidates taking the MHT CET 2024 also to understand the MHT CET Syllabus. Knowing both the exam pattern and syllabus will aid in effective exam preparation. 

 

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern

Before proceeding with the MHT CET exam pattern 2024, let us check the MHT CET exam overview tabulated below.

 

Overview	Specifications
MH CET Full Form	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)
Exam Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Papers	PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Sections	Section 1- Physics and Chemistry Section 2- Mathematics / Biology
Language	English/ Urdu/ Marathi (Mathematics will be in the English Language only)
Duration	90 Minutes for each paper
Type and Number of Questions	150 MCQs (50 Questions for Each Section)
Total Marks	200 Marks
MHT CET Exam Marks Distribution	– Mathematics: +2 Marks for every correct answer – Physics, Chemistry and Biology: +1 Mark for every correct answer – No Negative Marking
MH CET Official Website	cetcell.mahacet.org

 

MHT CET 2024 Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme

The MHT CET exam is divided into papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Paper 1 will include Physics and Chemistry, which is common for both PCM and PCB groups,

Paper 2 will be Mathematics or Biology. 

As per the notification, 20% weightage will be given to the syllabus from Class 11, while 80% weightage will be given to the syllabus from Class 12.

Check the table below to know the MHT CET 2024 exam pattern:

 

• Two marks will be given for every correct answer in Mathematics.
• One mark will be given for every correct answer in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
• No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.

 

Papers	Time Duration	Number of Questions	Marks	Marks per Question	Negative Marking
Paper I (Mathematics)	90 Min	50 Questions	100	2 Marks each for every correct answer	No
Paper II (Physics and Chemistry)	90 Min	100 Questions	100	One mark each for every correct answer	No
Paper III (Biology)	90 Min	100 Questions	100	One mark each for every correct answer	No

 

Difficulty Level of MHT CET 2024

The MHT CET exam is recognized as a highly competitive entrance test in Maharashtra, comparable in difficulty to JEE Mains. Judging from past question paper patterns, the questions are based on Maharashtra State Higher Secondary Education syllabus but the difficulty level is expected to be moderately tough. 

The MHT CET Biology Question Paper is similar to the questions asked in NEET. 

 

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 – Key Points

Candidates must know the important MHT CET points before appearing for the exam:

 

• The entrance exam will comprise 2 papers – Paper-I (Physics and Chemistry)) and Paper II (Mathematics/ Biology).
• The difficulty level of the examination for Mathematics will be similar to JEE Main exam, whereas, for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, the difficulty level will be similar to NEET.
• The MHT CET question paper 2024 will be prepared based on the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education syllabus.
• As mentioned in the notification, 20% weightage will be given to the 11th standard syllabus and 80% to the 12th standard syllabus while setting the question paper.
• There will be no negative marking.

 

MHT CET 2024 Syllabus

In the question paper 20% weightage will be given to the 11th standard syllabus and 80% to the 12th standard syllabus. Hence, the syllabus of 11th and 12th standard becomes important. 

 

Class 11th Syllabus

 

Physics	Chemistry	Mathematics	Biology
Measurements Scalars and Vectors Force Friction in solids and liquids Refraction of Light Ray optics Magnetic effect of electric current Magnetism	Some basic concepts of chemistry States of matter: Gasses and liquids Redox reaction Surface chemistry Nature of chemical bond Hydrogen s-Block elements (Alkali and alkaline earth metals) Fundamental concepts and methods in organic chemistry Alkanes	Trigonometric functions Trigonometric functions of Compound Angles Factorization Formulae Straight Line Circle and Conics Sets Relations and Functions Probability Sequences and series	Biochemistry of cell Diversity in organisms Plant Growth and Development Plant Water Relations and Mineral Nutrition Organization of Cell Animal tissues Human Nutrition Human Respiration

 

Class 12th Syllabus

 

Physics	Chemistry	Mathematics	Biology
Circular motion, Rotational motion, Oscillations, Gravitation, Elasticity, Electrostatics, Wave Motion, Magnetism, Surface Tension, Wave Theory of Light, Stationary Waves, Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation, Interference and Diffraction, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, Electromagnetic Inductions, Electrons and Photons, Atoms, Molecules, Nuclei, Semiconductors, Communication Systems	Solid State, Chemical Thermodynamics and Energetic, Electrochemistry, General Principles and Processes of Isolation, Solutions and Colligative Properties, p-Block elements, Group 15 elements, d and f Block Elements, Chemical Kinetics, Coordination Compounds, Halogen Derivatives of Alkanes (and arenes), Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Alcohols, Phenols and Ether Alcohol, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Biomolecules Carbohydrates	Mathematical Logic Matrices Trigonometric functions Pair of straight lines Circle Conics Vectors Three-dimensional geometry Line Plane Linear programming problems Continuity Differentiation Applications of derivative Integration Applications of definite integral Statistics Probability distribution Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution	Origin and the Evolution of Life Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance Genetic Engineering and Genomics, Human Health and Diseases Animal Husbandry Circulation Excretion and osmoregulation Control and Coordination Human Reproduction Organisms and Environment-II Genetic Basis of Inheritance Gene: its nature Expression and regulation Biotechnology: Process and Application Enhancement in Food Production Microbes in Human Welfare Photosynthesis Respiration Reproduction in Plants Organisms and Environment -Il

 

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

 

Q. What are the subjects asked in MHT CET 2024?
A. The MHT CET 2024 includes multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.

Q. How are the questions distributed in MHT CET 2024?
A. The Physics and Chemistry section has 50 questions each, the Biology paper has 100 Questions and the Mathematics paper includes 50 questions.

Q. Are there negative marks for wrong answers in MHT CET 2024?
A. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MHT CET 2024 exam.

Q. Are marks awarded/deducted for leaving a question unmarked?
A. No marks are awarded/deducted for leaving a question unmarked in MHT CET 2024.

Q. Is the MHT CET exam difficult?
A Yes, the MHT CET exam is considered challenging and on a similar difficulty level as JEE Main 2024.

 

Conclusion

Aspirants can prepare better when they are well-acquainted with the exam pattern.

The MHT CET exam is divided into papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 includes Physics and Chemistry, which is common for both PCM and PCB groups, Paper 2 includes Mathematics or Biology. PCM Group candidates need to solve 150 questions in 180 minutes while PCB Group candidates need to solve 200 questions in 180 minutes.

 

Also See : 

• MHT CET 2024
• MHT CET Registration 2024
• MHT CET Exam pattern 2024
• MHT CET Eligibility criteria 2024
• MHT CET Syllabus 2024