MHT CET 2027 maths syllabus PDF expected in October: check exam structure, weightage
In short
- The Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MHT CET 2027 syllabus PDF for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in the second week of October 2026.
- The MHT CET 2027 exam will be conducted online in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple sessions, with scores normalized using a percentile system.
- Mathematics (Paper 1) carries 100 marks with 50 questions, 40 from Class 12 and 10 from Class 11, to be completed in 90 minutes.
- Approximately 4 lakh students appear annually for MHT CET, which is the primary gateway for engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture admissions in Maharashtra.
- The MHT CET 2026 exam introduced a change, being conducted twice a year.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell is expected to release the MHT CET 2027 syllabus PDF for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the second week of October 2026. This syllabus, which will be available on cetcell.mahacet.org, will detail the exam structure and chapter-wise weightage for Mathematics, guiding aspirants for admission to engineering (B.E./B.Tech), pharmacy (B.Pharm), and agriculture degree programs in Maharashtra state universities and affiliated colleges.
The MHT CET is Maharashtra’s primary entrance examination for these programs, with over 4 lakh students appearing annually. While JEE Main scores are accepted for some engineering seats, MHT CET remains the dominant route, especially for the 85% state quota seats. The MHT CET 2026 exam marked a change by being conducted twice a year, a pattern expected to continue for 2027.
MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern and Mathematics Structure
The MHT CET 2027 exam will be conducted online in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple sessions. Due to the multi-session conduct, scores will be normalized using a percentile-based system. The syllabus for MHT CET 2027 is based on the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) Class 11 and Class 12 curricula, with approximately 20% of questions from Class 11 and 80% from Class 12. There is no negative marking in the MHT CET exam.
For candidates aspiring to engineering programs, the exam consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM), totaling 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Pharmacy and agriculture candidates appear for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), with a total of 200 MCQs. Both PCM and PCB papers carry a total weightage of 200 marks, with an exam duration of 180 minutes.
| Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 50 | 100 (2 marks each) | 90 minutes | PCM |
| Paper 2 | Physics + Chemistry | 50 + 50 | 100 + 100 | 90 minutes each | PCM + PCB |
| Paper 3 | Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 50 + 50 | 100 + 100 | 90 minutes each | PCB |
Paper 1, dedicated to Mathematics, carries 100 marks and comprises 50 questions. Each question in the Mathematics section is worth 2 marks. Out of these, 10 questions are from the Class 11 syllabus, and 40 questions are from the Class 12 syllabus. The duration for the Mathematics paper is 90 minutes. The difficulty level of the MHT CET Maths section has typically ranged from moderate to difficult, and Mathematics alone contributes nearly 50% weightage in the PCM score calculation for MHT-CET 2027.
| MHT CET Maths Pattern Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Types of questions asked | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of questions from class 11 | 10 |
| Number of questions from class 12 | 40 |
| Total questions | 50 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Marks Per Question | 2 |
| Negative marking | NO |
| Total time | 90 minutes |
Mathematics Chapter-Wise Weightage for MHT CET 2027
The Maharashtra State CET Cell will provide detailed chapter-wise weightage for the Mathematics section in the upcoming syllabus PDF. Based on previous trends and the expected structure, certain topics are anticipated to carry higher weightage. Integration, Trigonometric Functions, Three Dimensional Geometry, Differentiation, and Probability Distribution are among the chapters with significant weightage.
Aspirants are advised to focus more on Class 12 chapters given their higher representation in the exam. The official SCERT/MSBSHSE (Balbharati) textbooks are the recommended study material. Candidates are also encouraged to solve previous-year question papers and attempt full-length mock tests to prepare effectively.
| MHT CET Chapter for Mathematics | Weightage of Marks |
|---|---|
| Integration | 9% |
| Trigonometric Functions | 8% |
| Three Dimensional Geometry | 8% |
| Differentiation | 7% |
| Probability Distribution | 8% |
| Matrices | 5% |
| Circles | 6% |
| Conics | 5% |
| Vectors | 7% |
| Continuity | 5% |
| Applications of Derivatives | 5% |
| Differential Equations | 6% |
| Bernoulli Trials And Binomial Distribution | 4% |
| Pair Of Straight Lines | 5% |
| Line | 3% |
| Plane | 4% |
| Linear Programming Problems | 2% |
| Applications of Definite Integrals | 4% |
| Statistics | 3% |
| Mathematical Logic | 3% |
| Chapter | Class | Avg. Questions | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration and its Applications (Definite + Indefinite) | 12 | 6-8 | Very High |
| Probability Distribution | 12 | 3-5 | Very High |
| Matrices and Determinants | 12 | 3-4 | High |
| Differential Equations | 12 | 3-4 | High |
| Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry | 12 | 3-4 | High |
| Mathematical Logic | 12 | 2-3 | Medium-High |
| Circles (Locus, Lines) | 11 | 2-3 | Medium |
| Trigonometry and Applications | 11 | 2-3 | Medium |
| Continuity and Differentiability | 12 | 2-3 | High |
| Applications of Derivatives | 12 | 2-3 | High |
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