MHT CET 2027 syllabus: Instagram posts unconfirmed; check official status today

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An image claiming to show the MHT CET 2027 syllabus notification is being shared on Instagram, but it remains unconfirmed by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.
As of September 29, 2026, the official CET Cell website lists the syllabus notification for the 2026-27 academic year, published on November 21, 2025, with no separate 2027 syllabus found.
Students are advised to consult cetcell.mahacet.org for official updates and avoid changing preparation strategies based on unofficial social media posts.
The Maharashtra CET Cell plans to conduct MHT CET 2027 Attempt 1 between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027, with a second attempt in April 2027.
Application forms for MHT CET 2027 are expected to open around September–October 2026, according to official announcements.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has not officially confirmed a purported MHT CET 2027 syllabus notification that is circulating on Instagram. As of September 29, 2026, the official website of the State CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org, does not feature a separate notification for the MHT CET 2027 syllabus.

cetcell.mahacet.org homepage — Official website: cetcell.mahacet.org

Students preparing for the MHT CET 2027 examination are advised to exercise caution and rely solely on official channels for information. The MHT CET is a state-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission to B.E./B.Tech (Engineering), B.Pharmacy / Pharm.D, and Agriculture and allied courses in Maharashtra.

Official Syllabus Status and Student Advisory

An image claiming to be the MHT CET 2027 syllabus notification has been widely shared on Instagram. However, the Maharashtra State CET Cell has not confirmed this update on its official website as of September 29, 2026. The State CET Cell website currently displays the syllabus notification for the 2026-27 academic year, which was published on November 21, 2025.

No distinct MHT CET 2027 syllabus notification was found on the official CET Cell pages that were checked on September 29, 2026. Students are advised not to consider the viral Instagram image as the official MHT CET 2027 syllabus announcement until the CET Cell formally publishes the document through its official channels. The official syllabus page on the Maharashtra CET Cell website provides syllabus information for various CETs under the Technical Education Department for the Academic Year 2026-2027.

Changes to the MHT CET 2027 Examination Schedule

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has announced a significant shift in the MHT CET examination schedule for the 2027 admission cycle. This change aims to align Maharashtra’s entrance exam calendar with national-level examinations, particularly JEE Main. CET Commissioner Dileep Sardesai stated that the goal is to align the schedule with JEE Main, which is typically held in the third week of January.

The MHT CET 2027 Attempt 1 is planned to be conducted between December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027, which is approximately four months earlier than the traditional April–May window. A second attempt for MHT CET 2027 will be available in April 2027. Both PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) groups will have two attempts, with the better score considered for admissions. The formal notification with exact dates for MHT CET 2027 Attempt 1 is yet to be released on cetcell.mahacet.org. Application forms for MHT CET 2027 are expected to open around September–October 2026.

Old vs. New MHT CET 2027 Schedule at a Glance
Milestone	Old Schedule	New Schedule (2027)
CET Attempt 1	April–May	15 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 *
CET Attempt 2	Single attempt only (earlier years)	April 2027 (retained)
JEE Main	January	3rd week of January (after CET Attempt 1)
HSC Boards	Feb–March	Feb–March (unchanged)
CET Result / Admissions	June–July	Earlier aligns with national cycle *

MHT CET Exam Pattern and Syllabus Overview

The MHT CET syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Board curriculum for Classes 11 and 12. Class 12 topics carry 80% of the total marks in the examination, with approximately 80–85% of MHT CET questions directly based on Maharashtra State HSC Board textbooks. The exam is conducted in an online (Computer-Based Test) mode and has a duration of 180 minutes (3 hours).

There is no negative marking in MHT CET. The difficulty level of MHT CET is considered comparable to national-level exams like JEE Main. For eligibility, General Category candidates require a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12, while Reserved Categories require 40% marks. There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the MHT CET exam. The counselling process is conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, which also releases the admit card, provisional answer key, response sheet, question paper, and final results online.

MHT CET 2027 Highlights
Feature	Detail
Exam Name	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)
Conducting Authority	State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Level	State-level
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration	180 minutes (3 hours)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Courses Offered	Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture
New Update (2027)	Exam conducted twice a year (April & May sessions)
New Update (2027)	Students can appear for one or both attempts, best score considered

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