MHT CET 2020: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result, Mock Test

Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level test conducted in Maharashtra. Every year, over 4 lakh students participate in the exam. It is an exam meant for students who aspire to do engineering and pharmacy courses. 

Latest Update: The Maharashtra Government has decided that the MHT CET 2020 Exam that was scheduled to be conducted from July 4, 2020 to August 5, 2020 now stands postponed until further notice. The new exam dates will be announced once it is feasible to conduct the examination without causing any health concerns to the students and exam staff.

The registration facility for the MHT CET 2020 was reopened. This window will stay open between May 26 and June 1, 2020. Candidates who want to register can do so. In case there were any incomplete forms, it can be filled in and the application fee can also be paid along with a late fee.

• What is MHT CET Exam?
• MHT CET 2020 Exam Dates
• MHT CET 2020 Eligibility
• MHT CET 2020 Syllabus
• MHT CET 2020 Application Form
• MHT CET 2020 Exam Pattern
• MHT CET 2020 Admit Card
• MHT CET 2020 Exam Centers
• MHT CET 2020 Result
• MHT CET 2020 Cut off
• MHT CET 2020 Selection Process
• MHT CET 2020 Counselling
• MHT CET 2020 Preparation
• MHT CET Courses Offered
• MHT CET Latest News
• Related Exams

What is MHT CET?

MHT CET (Maharashtra Health & Technical Common Entrance Test) is an entrance exam conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra. This is a state-level selection test for courses in engineering and pharmacy.

MHT CET 2020 Exam Dates

The MHT CET 2020 Exam Dates are released on the official website. The dates provided are tentative which means there might be certain changes in the future. The first table indicated course-wise exam dates and the second table talks about all the events in relation to MHT CET 2020.

MHT CET 2020 Eligibility

Candidates have to satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria to take up the MHT CET Exam. Here are pointers to the eligibility criteria for the MHT CET Exam:

• The candidate appearing for MHT CET 2020 should be a citizen of India.
• The candidates who are applying should have passed 10+2 mode of Examination to be eligible to take the MHT CET Exam.
• There is no upper or lower age limit to apply for MHT CET Exam.

Given below is a table of the eligibility criteria:

MHT CET 2020 eligibility criteria for various courses are specified below:

For Engineering courses

• The nationality of the candidates should be Indian.
• Candidates must have passed class 12th or HSC examination with subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates) must be obtained.
• Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category)
• Obtained qualifying marks in JEE Main paper 1 (All India Candidature Candidates, Jammu, and Kashmir migrant Candidature Candidates).

For Pharmacy courses

• Candidates should be an Indian National.
• The applicant must have completed class 12th with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject. For candidates of the general category, the minimum percentage criterion is 45% and for the reserved category, it is 40%.
• There is no age limit applicable to this course.

MHT CET 2020 Syllabus

The revised syllabus now includes additional new topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics from Class 11. The MHT CET 2020 Syllabus will be based on the syllabus of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Education. The difficulty level of these topics is of Class 11 and 12.

Candidates should prepare from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and Biology for their respective papers. Paper I, will include questions on Mathematics, Paper II on Physics and Chemistry, and Paper III on Botany and Zoology.

The 50 questions in each subject will be divided into 10 questions from class 11 syllabus and 40 questions from class 12 syllabus. A total of 50 questions out of 250 will now be from the syllabus of Class 11.

Given below are important topics under each subject which will help while selecting the right reference material for preparation.

MHT CET 2020 Application Form

The registration and application form for the MHT CET Exam 2020 took place between January 7, 2020  to June 1, 2020. Candidates who satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements could apply for the exam. The MHT CET 2020 Application Form is available on the official website of the MHT CET.

How To Apply for MHT CET?

• Step I: Register to generate a password.
• Step II: Fill in Personal Details and click on 'Apply'.
• Step III: Upload specified details as per the requirements of the application form.
• Step IV: Proceed to fee payment and confirmation of application.

The Application form Fee is INR 800 for the General category students and for the candidates who belong to Reservation quota the Application fee is INR 600.

The payment can be made either via Credit/Debit Card(RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro) or via Net Banking or an E-Challan payable via cash, at any State Bank of India branch near you.

MHT CET - Application Form

Documents Required To Apply For MHT CET

The following documents are required to fill the MHT CET Exam Application Form:

• Academic details/degrees/certificates 
• Marksheet of Class 10 and 12
• Scanned image file of Photograph and digital signature (5kB- 50 kB size in jpeg format)
• A valid credit/debit/net banking card for Application Fee payment

MHT CET 2020 Exam Pattern

Being well-versed with the Exam Pattern can help in effectively preparing for the actual exam. Details of the MHT CET Exam Pattern 2020 include various important aspects of the test like marking scheme, the total number of questions and marks, nature of the questions, mode of the exam, etc.

• The MHT CET 2020 examination will be held in Online Mode.
• All MHT CET 2020 papers except the Mathematics paper will be available in Marathi, Urdu, and English.
• The exam format will be in the OMR format. OMR sheets are to be filled using only a black ballpoint pen. OMR sheets will be provided before the exam.  The candidate will be required to mark the correct answer in MHT CET 2020 by blackening the corresponding circle against the serial number of the question in the answer sheet with a black ink ballpoint pen only. Out of four circles provided for the selection of an answer to a question, the candidate should fill up one circle only.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers and unattempted questions in MHT CET 2020. 
• Sessions: The candidates are tested via three papers split into three different groups which are PCMB, PCM, and PCB.
• Exam Duration: The examination will provide 90 Minutes for each paper to complete the examination.
• Weightage: Approximately 20% weightage will be given to the Std XI curriculum and 80% weightage will be given to the Std XII curriculum while setting the question paper. This would mean that out of 50 questions, 10 will be from Class 11 and 40 will be from Class 12.
• Pharmacy: For the candidate seeking admission to Pharmacy/ Pharm. D degree course, it is mandatory that the candidate must appear for Paper II as well as Paper-I and/or Paper-III.
• Engineering Candidates: The candidate seeking admission to Engineering and Technology degree courses the candidate must appear for both Paper I and Paper-II.
• Medical Candidates: Medical candidates will need to appear for both Paper II and Paper III.
• Marking: In MHT CET 2020 each answer with correct response shall be awarded one (1) mark for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. For Mathematics, each right answer will be awarded 2 marks.
• Division of Marks: For MHT CET 2020, 50 questions in each subject will be divided. There will be 10 questions from the Std XI syllabus and 40 questions from the Std XII syllabus. A total of 50 questions out of 250 will now be from the syllabus of Std XI.
• No alteration of the marked answer: The candidates must fully satisfy themselves about the accuracy of the answer before darkening the appropriate circle in MHT CET 2020, as no change in the Answer once marked is allowed. The answer once marked is final, any change in the option once marked, done by any method, will amount to an invalid/incorrect response.

Given below are the highlights of the MHT CET 2020 Exam Pattern.

MHT CET 2020 Admit Card

The MHT CET 2020 Admit Card is equivalent to a hall ticket and can be downloaded on the official website by entering the candidate's login credentials.

The Admit Card is an important document to be carried by the candidate on the day of the MHT CET 2020 examination. The candidate should also carry a photo ID proof with the admit card. The candidate has to keep a hard copy of the admit card as it acts as a hall ticket to attend the exam. Without it, a candidate will not be permitted to write the exam.

How To Download MHT CET 2020 Admit Card?

The candidates can follow the steps given below to download the Admit Card from the official website:

• Step 1: Visit the MHT CET official website.
• Step 2: You will have to enter your application number and password obtained while filling the Application Form to log in and download the admit card.
• Step 3: Click on the Submit button and download the admit card.
• Step 4: Take a printout of the admit card and keep copies to produce at the time of the exam.

MHT CET 2020 Exam Centers

Candidates can choose an exam centre according to their preference while filling the MHT CET 2020 application form. The authorities will try their best to provide the candidate with an exam center in the city of their first preference. It is based on availability.

• Choice of MHT CET 2020 Exam Centres: The preference of MHT CET 2020 Exam Centres once exercised will be final.
• Candidates from outside Maharashtra: Those who have passed 12th class or equivalent exams from outside the state of Maharashtra, they have to choose their MHT CET 2020 exam center as per their preference while filling the Application form.
• Allocation of MHT CET exam centers 2020: The allotment of MHT CET 2020 Exam Centres will be done within the same district headquarters of Maharashtra from where you have passed your qualifying exam.

Given below is the list of Exam Centres for MHT CET 2020:

Documents Required On MHT CET Exam Day

The candidates will have to carry the following documents to the MHT CET Exam hall along with them:

• Admit Card
• Government ID proof
• Passport Size Photograph.

MHT CET 2020 Result

The MHT CET 2020 Result will be announced a few weeks after the exam is held. Candidates will have to use their application number, password, and security code to access the Result on the mentioned link seen on the official website. Candidates are advised to take a hard copy of the Results in pdf format.

• No personal notification: Candidates should note that the Results will not be emailed or posted to them.
• Discrepancies: Candidates who have discrepancies with their Results and are willing to verify their marks will have to submit a written request to the concerned authority, along with a Demand Draft of INR 1000/- in favor of the Commissionaire, State CET Cell, Mumbai, payable at Mumbai.
• Ultimate decision: If any changes are made, the candidates will be notified. The answer sheet will be sent to the candidate via post after the results have been changed. The decision of the concerned authority will be final and no representations will be entertained after the specified period

How To Download MHT CET 2020 Result?

Candidates have to follow the below-given steps to check MHT CET 2020 results:

• Step 1: Visit the official website dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on the MHT CET 2020 Result link enter the Application Number, Password (which was produced in the MHT CET 2020 Admit card) along with Security Key. Click on Login Button and the results will be displayed.
• Step 3: The candidates need to download and take a printout of the result as it will be required for future admission processes including MHT CET 2020 counselling.

MHT CET Rank List

The candidates can get the rank or merit list of MHT CET 2020 from the official website of MHT CET. The rank list for colleges participating in MHT CET is given below:

MHT CET 2020 Cutoff

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is conducted every year by DTE, Maharashtra. The MHT CET 2020 Cutoff is decided by the different colleges that accept the MHT CET Exam as the benchmark for admission into their college.

The cutoffs will be released online and the candidates will be able to get the seats under the colleges through the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP).

MHT CET Selection Process

The candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can apply for MHT CET Exam. The candidates who score the marks that are eligible for the courses will be called for counselling. And in the counselling process, they will be given the seats to courses in which they are eligible.

MHT CET 2020 Counselling

Candidates selected for the Counselling Process will be informed via a notification on their registered E-mail address or Mobile number. Candidates who have qualified for MHT CET Exam will have to appear for the Counselling process that is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research for health sciences and pharmacy courses. For Engineering courses, the Board has a separate body. Only those candidates who meet all the criteria will receive a notification regarding the counselling. At the time of counselling, candidates will be required to produce several documents for verification. Go through the following section to keep these documents handy during counselling.

Documents Required For MHT CET Counselling

Candidates have to carry original documents to the counselling process, and candidates should submit the below-mentioned documents during the MHT CET Counselling:

• 10^th Standard Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
• 12^th Standard Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
• MHT CET 2020 Result
• MHT CET 2020 Admit Card
• Character Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• School Leaving Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra (if applicable)

How To Prepare For MHT CET?

Candidates aspiring to write MHT CET 2020 can take a look at the following tips to enhance their preparatory efforts:

• Time Management is essential as there will be 2 papers for 90 minutes each. Thus, knowing the exam pattern and being consistent with the syllabus topics will help understand the question faster and use time effectively.
• Stay focused and prepare well in advance for the MHT CET Exam. Class 11 portions need to be consistently refreshed.  Candidates can use study materials that are available for each subject.
• Refer to previous year Question papers and Mock papers as practice as many papers as possible to check efficiency and speed.
• Create a realistic time table with ample breaks to relax. Cramming information is not advisable.
• Good health is as important to be able to write the exam. This comes from eating healthy, sleeping well, and staying active. It will go a long way in improving focus while studying.

Courses Offered Through MHT CET

Admissions for the courses offered through MHT CET are Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) and Pharmacy (B.Pharm/Pharm.D.) as well as some allied health sciences programs in the Government aided and private universities/institutions in Maharashtra. Candidates can also apply for MBA through this test.

MHT CET Latest News

The following changes have been incorporated for MHT CET 2020:

• Earlier MHT CET used to be based entirely on the Class 12 syllabus of the HSC Board of Maharashtra. Now, the Class 11 syllabus will be included as well.
• In MHT CET Syllabus 2020, 20% weightage is given to class 11th standard syllabus and 80% weightage is given to class 12th standard syllabus.
• The level of difficulty of MHT CET 2020 will be raised in terms of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• The approximate number of questions from Class 11 Syllabus will be 10 and 40 from Class 12.
• In MHT CET 2020, questions will not be asked from the chapter on complex numbers of Class 11.

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