The MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy and agriculture degree courses in the state colleges of Maharashtra. The exam consists of multiple choice questions from physics, chemistry and mathematics subjects for PCM group. CET score is used by colleges and institutes to select and admit students. In 2024, over 4.51 lakh students appeared for the MHT CET exam that was held between August 5 to 20 in online mode.
The result for the 2023 exam is expected to be declared soon. For CET 2024, the exam dates and registration details are yet to be announced by the authorities and will be available by September or October 2023. Once released, the application process for CET 2024 will begin in December 2023 or January 2024. The exam will likely be held in the month of May 2024 through online mode considering the Covid-19 situation. The result will be declared in June 2024 for admissions in same year's academic session in various colleges across Maharashtra.
MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Indian nationals only |
| Age |
No upper age limit |
| Educational qualification |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination with at least 45% marks are also eligible to apply. |
MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria Based on Candidature Type
| Candidature Type |
Nationality |
Age |
Educational Qualification |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Maharashtra State Candidature (Type A) |
Indian nationals only |
No upper age limit |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university in Maharashtra with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination with at least 45% marks are also eligible to apply. |
50% for General Category, 45% for OBC/SC/ST, and 40% for Persons with Disability (45% for OBC/SC/ST) |
| Maharashtra State Candidature (Type B) |
Indian nationals only |
No upper age limit |
Passed SSC or Diploma in Engineering or HSC or Bachelor of Science Exam from a recognized institute in Maharashtra with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination with at least 45% marks are also eligible to apply. |
50% for General Category, 45% for OBC/SC/ST, and 40% for Persons with Disability (45% for OBC/SC/ST) |
| Outside Maharashtra Candidature |
Indian nationals only |
No upper age limit |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university outside Maharashtra with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination with at least 50% marks are also eligible to apply. |
50% for all categories |
| Person with Disability (PWD) Candidature |
Indian nationals only |
No upper age limit |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board/university with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination with at least 40% marks are also eligible to apply. |
40% for all categories |
Maharashtra State Candidature Criteria for MHT CET 2024
| Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Indian nationals only |
| Age |
No upper age limit |
| Educational qualification |
MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Highlights
| Criterion |
Eligibility |
| Nationality |
Indian nationals, as well as NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, and Foreign National candidates, are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2024. |
| Age limit |
There is no age limit for admission or appearing in the exam. |
| Educational qualification |
Candidates should have passed the HSC or its equivalent examination with specific subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as per the course requirements.
|
| Minimum marks |
Candidates should have scored at least 45% of marks in the qualifying examination. (40% for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ other categories) |
| Domicile |
Candidates must have a domicile certificate of Maharashtra state. (Not applicable for All India Category) |
MHT CET 2024 Eligibility For B.Tech/B.E
| Criterion |
Eligibility |
| Nationality |
Indian nationals, as well as NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, and Foreign National candidates, are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2024. |
| Age limit |
There is no age limit for admission or appearing in the exam. |
| Educational qualification |
Candidates should have passed the HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. |
| Minimum marks |
Candidates should have scored at least 45% of marks in the qualifying examination. (40% for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ other categories) |
MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria for B.Pharma
| Criterion |
Eligibility |
| Nationality |
Indian nationals, as well as NRI/OCI/PIO, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, and Foreign National candidates, are eligible to apply for MHT CET 2024. |
| Age limit |
There is no age limit for admission or appearing in the exam. |
| Educational qualification |
Candidates should have passed the HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects. |
| Minimum marks |
Candidates should have scored at least 45% of marks in the qualifying examination. (40% for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ other categories) |
| Domicile |
Not applicable |
MHT CET Application Form 2024
| Details |
Information |
| Application form release date |
March 2024 (Expected) |
| Application form last date |
April 2024 (Expected) |
| Application fee |
Rs. 600 (General) / Rs. 300 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Mode of application |
Online |
| Application website |
https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |