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About MHT CET 2021
MHT CET 2021 is a state-level entrance exam which is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. MHT CET is conducted for admission to B.Tech and B.Pharm courses offered by the participating institutes of the state. The MHT CET 2021 application form will be available on the official website mahacet.org. The MHT CET exam will be conducted tentatively in the 2nd week of April 2021 in 166 exam centres in India. As per the previous year's MHT CET exam dates, the entrance exams will be held separately for the PCM group and PCB group.
According to the MHT CET exam pattern 2021, the test will include two sections - Section 1 for Physics & Chemistry and Section 2 for Mathematics. The MHT CET 2021 admit card will be released in online mode tentatively in the 1st week of January. The result of MHT CET will be published tentatively in the first week of June.
On the basis of marks secured by the candidates in MHT CET 2021, the authorities will prepare a merit list. Candidates who will be listed in the merit list will be eligible to participate in the MHT CET counselling and seat allotment process. As per the previous year's statistics, there will be approximately 342 MHT CET 2021 Participating Institutions.
MHT CET 2021 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
Short Exam Name | MHT CET |
Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | State Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 800 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Mode of Counselling | Online |
Participating Colleges | 522 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
The authorities will release the eligibility criteria of MHT CET 2021 on the official websites. There are certain conditions and requirements that candidates have to meet to be eligible for admission. Candidates failing to meet any MHT CET 2021 criteria will lead to the rejection of candidature. Candidates should check the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2021
Particulars | Details |
Nationality | Candidates should be a national resident of India. |
Candidature | The authorities allow the following types of candidature:
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Age Limit | There is no age limit to appear for MHT CET 2021 |
Qualifying Exam |
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Subjects | Candidates should have completed class 12th with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical or Vocational subjects. |
MHT CET 2021 Eligibility Criteria - Maharashtra State
A Candidate can claim only one type of Maharashtra State Candidature Type i.e. from Type A to E.
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Maharashtra State
Types | Eligibility Criteria |
Type A |
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Type B | A candidate who does not fall in Type-A above, but has a Father or Mother who is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possesses a Domicile Certificate. |
Type C | Candidates who do not fall in Type A or Type B but their mother or father is a Government of India or Government of India Undertaking employee. Either of the parents should be posted and reported to the duty in Maharashtra before the deadline of MHT CET CAP application submission (which means the counselling application form) |
Type D | Candidates who do not fall under any above mentioned types but has Father or Mother who is an employee or retired employee of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of Maharashtra Undertaking. |
Type E | Candidates who have passed SSC and/or HSC Examination from a recognised institution located in a disputed Maharashtra Karnataka Border Area and whose Mother tongue is Marathi. |
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHT CET application on its official website only - mahacet.org. The MHT CET 2021 application form will be available in online mode. Candidates should keep all the required documents ready before filling the application form.
Documents to keep ready before filling MHT CET application form 2021,
- Valid Email ID and mobile number
- Email lD of Parents (Optional)
- Valid Photo ID proof
- Domicile certificate of State
- Class 10 and 12 certificates
- Credit/Debit card or Internet Banking details for payment.
- Scanned Images of Photograph, Signature, and Photo ID
- Other important certificates and details
1st Step: Registration - In the first step, candidates have to first register for MHT CET 2021. For registration, candidates have to verify their mobile number and email Id by entering the OTP. After verification, candidates are required to enter their name, Father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, gender along with creating a username and password.
NOTE: Password should have a minimum of 8 characters including one special character, one alphabet, and one number.
2nd Step: Filling application form- After successful registration, candidates have to log in to the candidate portal with the username and password created during registration. After successful login, candidates are required to fill in the personal, educational, and communication details of the application form.
3rd Step: Uploading Scanned Images - In this step, candidates have to upload the scanned images of their photograph, signature, and PDF file of their photo ID proof as per the specifications provided by the authorities.
Specifications for Uploading Documents
Documents | File Size | Format | Details |
Scanned Image of Photograph | 15 to 50 KB | JPG/JPEG Format | Candidates should upload a recent color passport size photograph with a light/ white background. |
Scanned Image of Signature | 5 to 20 KB | JPG/JPEG Format | Signature should be made on a white sheet of paper with a black ink pen (not in capital letters). |
Photo ID | 15 to 256 KB | PDF Format | Any Valid Photo Id Proof like PAN card/Passport/Bank Passbook with Photograph/Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar, etc. |
4th Step: Payment of Fees - In the next step, candidates have to pay the application fees of MHT CET 2021 online mode through debit/credit card or internet banking.
5th Step: Print of Application Form - Finally, candidates are advised to take a print of the completely filled application form.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 800 |
MHT CET B.Tech Syllabus
Physics
Measurements |
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Scalars and vectors |
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Force |
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Friction in solids and liquids |
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Refraction of light |
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Ray optics |
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Magnetic effect of electric current |
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Magnetism |
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Chemistry
Some basic concepts of chemistry |
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States of matter: gases and liquids |
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Redox reaction |
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Surface chemistry |
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Nature of chemical bond |
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Hydrogen |
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S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals) |
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Basic principles and techniques in organic chemistry |
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Alkanes |
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Mathematics
Trigonometric functions |
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Trigonometric functions of compound angles |
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Factorization formulae |
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Straight line |
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Circle and conics |
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Sets |
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Relations and Functions |
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Probability |
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Sequences and series |
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MHT CET B.Pharma Syllabus
Physics
Measurements |
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Scalars and vectors |
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Force |
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Friction in solids and liquids |
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Refraction of light |
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Ray optics |
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Magnetic effect of electric current |
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Magnetism |
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Chemistry
Some basic concepts of chemistry |
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States of matter : gases and liquids |
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Redox reaction |
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Surface chemistry |
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Nature of chemical bond |
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Hydrogen |
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S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals) |
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Basic principles and techniques in organic chemistry |
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Alkanes |
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Biology
Botany |
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Diversity in organisms, biochemistry of cell, plant water relations, and mineral nutrition, plant growth and development |
Zoology |
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Organization of cell, animal tissues, human nutrition, human respiration |
Mathematics
Trigonometric functions |
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Trigonometric functions of compound angles |
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Factorization formulae |
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Straight line |
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Circle and conics |
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Sets |
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Relations and Functions |
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Probability |
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Sequences and series |
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The authorities will release the MHT CET exam pattern 2021 along with the brochure. The exam will have multiple-choice questions which will be based on the syllabus of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
Also, 20% weightage will be given to the questions from the Class 11th syllabus and 80% weightage will be given to the questions from the Class 12th syllabus while setting the paper. The following table can be referred to understand the exam pattern of MHT CET 2021.
MHT CET 2021 Exam Pattern
Particulars | Details |
Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test |
Sections | There are two sections in the exam-
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Duration of Exam | 180 minutes (90 minutes for each section) |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Total number of Questions | 150 (50 questions each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) |
Total Marks | 200 (100 for each section) |
Language |
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Marking Scheme |
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MHT CET 2021 Paper Pattern
Subject | Number of questions | Marks per question | Total marks | Duration in minutes | |
Class XI | Class XII | ||||
Physics | 10 | 40 | 1 | 100 | 90 |
Chemistry | 10 | 40 | |||
Mathematics | 10 | 40 | 2 | 100 | 90 |
Note: Candidates must note that for the first 90 minutes only Physics and Chemistry will be enabled. After completion of the first 90 minutes, Mathematics will be enabled.
The authorities will release the MHT CET mock test 2021 in online mode only. Candidates can attempt this mock test in online mode by simply clicking on the “PCM mock link” on the official website. Candidates will not be required to enter any login credentials, they will simply have to click on “Sign In” button to attempt the mock test.
Steps to download MHT CET 2021 Mock Test
- Visit the official website of MHT CET 2021
- Click on the mock test link (link will be updated)
- Click on “Sign In” (No login credentials required).
- The general instructions along with other details will be displayed on the screen.
- Click on “Next”, read the declaration and click on “I am ready to begin”.
- The page will be redirected to mock test.
MHT CET Sample Papers
The authorities will release the admit card on the official website. MHT CET admit card 2021 for PCM group will be released for PCM group and PCB group separately. MHT CET 2021 admit card download link is active. Candidates can able to download their admit cards through candidate MHT CET login.
MHT CET admit card will include the details about the exam centre, date and time of the examination along with other details related to the exam. It is an important document and must be carried to the exam centre along with a valid Id proof.
Steps for MHT CET admit card 2021 download
- Visit the official website
- Click on the MHT CET 2021 admit card download link (link will be updated)
- Enter application number or hall ticket number and select subject
- MHT CET 2021 admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download the admit card and take a print of it
Valid Id Proofs to be carried to MHT CET exam centre
Candidates can carry any one of the following Id proof to the exam centre,
- PAN Card
- Indian Passport
- Driving License
- Voter’s Card
- Bank Passbook with Photograph
- Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with a photograph
- Recent Identity Card issued by a recognized School/College
- Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar Card print with a photograph
NOTE: Candidates must note that Ration Card and Learning Driving License are not valid ID proof for MHT CET 2021. Also, Persons with Disabilities who have opted for a scribe will have to carry a valid disability certificate to the exam centre.
MHT CET admit card - Sample
State | City |
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Maharashtra | Palghar |
Gadchiroli | |
Solapur | |
Dhule | |
Amravati | |
Akola | |
Aurangabad | |
Beed | |
Ratnagiri | |
Nanded | |
Ahmednagar | |
Nandurbar | |
Thane | |
Wardha | |
Washim | |
Gondia | |
Osmanabad | |
Bhandara | |
Kolhapur | |
Yavatmal | |
Hingoli | |
Sindhudurg | |
Pune | |
Mumbai City | |
Satara | |
Mumbai Suburban | |
Jalna | |
Nashik | |
Jalgaon | |
Sangli | |
Latur | |
Buldana | |
Chandrapur | |
Nagpur | |
Parbhani | |
Raigad |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Valid photo id (Ration card and learning driving license are not valid)
The authorities will release the answer key of MHT CET online mode. Candidates will be able to download the answer key and response sheet by entering the MHT CET 2021 registration ID and password. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections to the provisional answer key within the specified limit in online mode. Candidates will also be required to submit documents in support of their objections. The authorities will release the final answer key of MHT CET 2021 after considering the objections if any.
Steps to download MHT CET answer key 2021
- Visit the official portal of MHT CET
- Click on the “MHT CET 2021 Answer Key” link (link will be updated)
- Enter Registration Id and password.
- Click on the "Submit" button
- MHT CET 2021 answer key will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the answer key and take a print of it.
Steps to download MHT CET response sheet 2021
- Visit the official website
- Click on “Download Students Response Sheet” link
- Enter the Registration Id and password.
- Click on the "Submit" button.
- MHT CET 2021 response sheet will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the response sheet and take a print to calculate the score.
The authorities will declare the MHT CET result on the official website. Candidates can check the result by logging in to the result portal. MHT CET 2021 result is declared in percentile and includes the subject-wise and total percentile scores of the candidates.
Steps to check MHT CET result 2021
- Visit the official website.
- Click on the result/score card link. (It will be updated)
- Enter roll number and captcha.
- Click on the ‘Search’ tab.
- MHT CET result 2021/score card will appear on the screen
- Review the result and download the same in PDF format.
- Take a print out of the result for future reference.
The authorities will release the cutoff of MHT CET 2021 for all the rounds of counselling in online mode. The cutoff will be the minimum marks required by the candidates to be considered for admission.
Candidates who will fail to meet the cutoff will not be eligible to participate in the further rounds of the admission process. MHT CET 2021 cutoff will act as a screening process for admissions into the institutes.
MHT CET Cut Off - Previous Year's
Year | Rounds | MHT CET Cutoff | All India Cutoff |
2019 | 1st Round | Click here | Click here |
2nd Round | Click here | Click here | |
3rd Round | Click here | Click here | |
2018 | 1st Round | Click here | Click here |
2nd Round | Click here | Click here | |
3rd Round | Click here | Click here | |
2017 | 1st Round | Click here | Click here |
2nd Round | Click here | Click here | |
3rd Round | Click here | Click here |
Mode of Counselling: Online
The CET Cell will begin the MHT CET counselling 2021 in online mode. Candidates have to register for counselling with in the scheduled dates. There will be two rounds of MHT CET counselling 2021 and one separate round for J&K and Ladakh candidates. MHT CET 2021counselling include the following steps:
- Registration - Firstly, candidates will have to register online by entering all the required details such as personal details, contact details, category details, and answering security questions.
- Qualification & examination details - Candidates will also be required to enter the academic and qualification details such as class 10th and 12th details.
- Uploading documents - In the next step, scanned photograph and signature according to the specifications have to be uploaded.
Document Specification
Documents | Specifications |
Photograph | File Size: 4 KB to 100 KB File Dimensions: 3.5cm x 4.5cm |
Signature | File Size: 1 KB to 30 KB File Dimensions: 3.5cm x 1.5cm |
- Payment of counselling fee - There is no counselling fee for MHT CET 2021 qualified candidates. Candidates applying on the basis of JEE Main scores must, however, pay the counselling fee. Also, it should be noted that the fees paid for MHT-CET shall be considered while payment of fees. If the candidate has paid Rs. 600 for MHT-CET and now is considered as OPEN, then the system shall ask for Rs. 200 difference. The difference is to be paid.
MHT CET Counselling Fee
Category of Candidates | Counselling Fee |
General Category, Outside Maharashtra State Applicant and Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries | Rs. 800 |
Reserved Category from Maharashtra State and Persons with Disability applicants from Maharashtra | Rs. 600 |
- Print out of counselling registration form - After making the payment, candidates should take a printout of the MHT CET 2021 counselling registration form.
- Reporting at facilitation centres - Next, candidates will have to report at their designated facilitation centres for the verification of the documents. Candidates should carry original documents for verification.
- Choice filling - After completing the above-mentioned steps, candidates will be required to do the choice filling by choosing the names of colleges and courses in the order of their preference.
MHT CET 2021 Seat Allotment
After completing the counselling process, the authorities will conduct seat allotment through a Centralized Admission Process (CAP) in online mode in two rounds and one separate for J&K and Ladakh candidates. The allotment of seats will be done on the basis of merit, availability of seats, and choice filling done by the candidates.
To check the allotted seat, candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. Finally, all the seat allotted candidates will have to download their allotment letter and report to the centre to select their preferred option (freeze, float or slide) for the seat allotted.
Documents Required at Counselling
- Printout of MHT CET counselling registration form
- Printout of MHT CET 2021 result
- Admit card of MHT CET 2021
- Passing certificate and mark sheet of class X & XII
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Character certificate
- Migration certificate
- School leaving certificate
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: I am an NRI student, can I apply for MHT CET 2021?
Answer:
You don't have to fill the MHT CET 2021 application form as NRI / OCI / PIO students, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign Nationals will be offered direct admission. You will be only required to register for counselling.
Question: How many attempts are allowed for the MHT CET?
Answer:
There is no limit on the number of attempts.
Question: Can I carry Ration Card to the MHT CET exam centre as a valid ID proof?
Answer:
No, Ration Card and Learning Driving License will not be accepted as valid Id proof by the authorities.
Question: What are the documents to be uploaded while filling the MHT CET application form?
Answer:
You will be required to upload the scanned image of your Photograph and signature along with a valid Photo Id proof in Pdf form.
Question: Can we get the application form of MHT CET 2021 in offline mode?
Answer:
No, MHT CET application form is available only in online mode.
Question: What if there is a discrepancy in the details mentioned on my MHT CET 2021 admit card?
Answer:
In such a case, the authorities will make the candidate sign an undertaking stating that the particular detail was wrongly entered by the candidate. Candidates will also have to submit a photocopy of the supporting documents.
Question: How can I download my MHT CET 2021 admit card?
Answer:
MHT CET admit card 2021 will be released on the official website only. You can download it by logging into the portal using the MHT CET login id and password.
Question: What will be the total number of questions in MHT CET 2021?
Answer:
There will be a total of 150 multiple-choice questions in the exam. The paper will consist of two sections,
Section 1- Physics and Chemistry- 100 (50+50) questions
Section 2- Mathematics- 50 questions
Question: How can I check MHT CET result 2021?
Answer:
You can check the result through the official website by entering your Roll number and Captcha code.
Question: How to participate in MHT CET 2021 ounselling?
Answer:
You can participate in the counselling process by registering in online mode. After completing registration, you will be required to submit your preferred choices of course and colleges.
Question: In what mode is MHT CET exam conducted?
Answer:
MHT CET 2021 is conducted online as a computer-based test.
Question: I made a mistake in my MHT CET application form 2021. Can I correct it?
Answer:
The authorities do not allow candidates to make any corrections in the application form. So, if a candidate makes a mistake while filling the same, they have to cancel the previous one and fill it afresh.
Question: For which courses is MHT CET conducted?
Answer:
MHT CET 2021 exam is conducted for admissions into engineering and pharmacy courses.
Question: Are class 12 marks important for admission through MHT CET?
Answer:
No, candidates only have to qualify the class 12 exam and there is no minimum marks for the same.
Question: What is spot round of MHT CET counselling 2021?
Answer:
There are particular rounds of counselling for MHT CET 2021 after which, if seats remain vacant, the last spot round is conducted.
Questions related to MHT CET
MHT CET 2021 APPLICATION FOEM STARTING DATE
MHT CET (or Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is a common state level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra every year for admission into undergraduate engineering, pharmacy and agriculture courses. MHT CET Application form is not released yet. MH CET 2021 Application Form is expected to be made available inonlinemode from 2nd week ofFebruary 2021 on the official website.
Hope this helps.. Good luck
mgr CET 2021 application starting date
Hello Aspirant,
It seems that you want to ask for MHT CET 2021 Application form because there is no exam by the name MGR CET, if not then please mention the correct one.
So the MHT CET 2021 application was expected to be out in the first week of January 2021 but it is not released yet and is expected to be released by the end of this month. It will be released on the official website as given below by The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell :-
http://cetcell.mahacet.org/
After the release of application form you can follow the complete application process as described below :-
- You have to fill the registration form very firstly by visiting to the above mentioned official website.
- To register, you will have to enter your basic details such as your name, father's name, mother's name, contact details and so on.
- Then after you will also be required to create a username (4 to 15 characters) and password (8 to 20 characters).
- Now the registered candidates will have to visit the MHT CET home page and required to login using their username and password created in the third step.
- Now coming to the last part, you are required to enter your preferences in the MHT CET application form 2021 for exam day like language of exam, exam centers, etc.
- Then you have to proceed for uploading of images in the prescribed format :-
Image |
File format |
Size |
Colored Photograph |
JPG |
15 KB to 50 KB |
Signature |
JPG |
5 KB to 20 KB |
- Now you have to proceed for payment of application fee which is Rs. 800/- + Bank Charges for candidates from Maharashtra State belonging to general category, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates and Rs.600/-+Bank charges for candidates of backward Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DTNT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC] and persons with disability; Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only.
For complete details about MHT CET 2021 , check out the link given below :-
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/mht-cet-application-form
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
My son will appear 10th CBSE from Kuwaitin 2021, I am planning for him to do his 11th & 12th from Maharashtra, will he be able to get admission through MHCET,is it is enough to have 11th and 12th from Maharashtra state to be eligible for MHCET.Appreciate your response. _
Candidates should have passed SSC and also Diploma in Engineering or HSC or Bachelor of Science Exam from a recognised institution in the state ofMaharashtra. Candidate should either be aDomicileofMaharashtraand/or should be born inMaharashtra to avail the reservation for the Maharashtra state students. So I think that if you make your child study 11th and 12th standard from Maharashtra, that will not be enough. For more info you can visit the following link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/mht-cet-eligibility-criteria
Others state candidate (Reserve Category ) shall be eligible for admission in B.Tech in Maharashtra through MHT CET
Hi,
Yes,candidates who do not belong to Maharastra state can also appear for the MHT CET. You can get admission into the engineering colleges in Maharashtra even if you are non-resident of Maharashtra. However, non-residents can just go for the private colleges under AIQ 15% quota. They cannot appear for the government and government aided colleges for the admission process through MHT CET.
My son is OCI holder and is currently studying in 8th standard (CBSE). He shifted to Thane,Maharshtra in class 3. Can he be eligible for MH CET in near future taking in to the current rules?
Yes, he will be eligible.
Candidates who pass the following examination from a recognised institution in the state of Maharashtra are eligible for MHT CET :
SSC
HSC
Diploma in Engineering
Bachelor of Science
The candidate whose domicile is Maharashtra and/ or is born in the state of Maharashtra are also eligible.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/engineering.careers360.com/articles/mht-cet-eligibility-criteria/amp
I hope this helps
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