MHT CET 2027 syllabus PDF expected in October: check Maths weightage, paper pattern

The Maharashtra State CET Cell is anticipated to release the MHT CET 2027 syllabus PDF for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in the second week of October 2026. This syllabus will be made available on the official portal, cetcell.mahacet.org, and is crucial for candidates seeking admission to engineering (B.E./B.Tech), pharmacy (B.Pharm), and agriculture degree programs in Maharashtra state universities and affiliated colleges.

MHT-CET serves as Maharashtra’s primary gateway for these degree programs, with over 4 lakh students appearing annually. While JEE Main scores are accepted for some engineering seats, MHT-CET remains the dominant route, particularly for the 85% state quota seats.

MHT CET 2027 Syllabus Structure and Release

The MHT CET 2027 syllabus will be based on the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) Class 11 and Class 12 curricula. Approximately 20% of the MHT CET exam questions will be based on the Class 11 syllabus, with the remaining 80% derived from the Class 12 curriculum. The official syllabus PDF is expected to be released soon, as indicated by the Maharashtra State CET Cell.

Candidates are advised to download the MHT CET Maths syllabus PDF once released to prepare effectively. Aspirants should primarily prepare from the official SCERT/MSBSHSE (Balbharati) textbooks. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts this exam, which is vital for securing seats in competitive institutions such as VJTI Mumbai, SPIT Andheri, and ICT Mumbai.

Mathematics Section: Weightage and Paper Pattern

The MHT CET Maths section (Paper 1) will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), carrying a total of 100 marks. Each question in this section is worth 2 marks, and there will be no negative marking in the MHT CET exam. The total time duration allocated for the Maths paper is 90 minutes. Mathematics alone contributes nearly 50% weightage in the PCM score calculation for MHT-CET 2027.

Out of the 50 questions in the Maths section, 10 questions will be from the Class 11 syllabus, and 40 questions will be from the Class 12 syllabus. This distribution highlights the higher emphasis on the Class 12 curriculum. Integration, for instance, typically contributes 6-8 questions (12-16 marks) out of 50 in the Mathematics paper. Strategic preparation focusing on chapter-wise weightage is considered crucial for achieving a top percentile, especially given that Mathematics is often a challenging differentiator in the PCM stream due to lengthy and calculation-intensive questions.

Detailed Maths Syllabus Topics

The MHT CET Maths syllabus for Class 11 includes topics such as Trigonometry II, Straight Line, Circle, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Functions, Limits, Continuity, and Conic Section. For Class 12, the syllabus covers Mathematical Logic, Statements, Matrices, Pair of Straight Lines, Circle, Line, Conics, Trigonometric Functions, Vectors, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Plane, Linear Programming Problems, Continuity, Applications of Derivatives, Integration, Differentiation, Applications of Definite Integrals, Differential Equation, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distribution.

Candidates should focus more on Class 12 chapters due to their higher weightage in the exam. Solving previous-year question papers (PYQs) and attempting full-length mock tests are recommended preparation strategies. Regular revision, including making short notes, formulas, and important reactions, is also advised.

Overall MHT CET 2027 Exam Structure

The MHT CET 2027 exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple sessions. Due to the multi-session conduct, scores will be normalized using a percentile-based system. For PCM candidates, the exam consists of 150 MCQs, while PCB candidates will face 200 MCQs. Both PCM and PCB papers have a total weightage of 200 marks, and the exam duration for both is 180 minutes.

The exam is divided into three papers: Paper 1 for Mathematics, Paper 2 for Physics and Chemistry, and Paper 3 for Biology (Botany and Zoology). Each paper has a specific number of questions, marks, and duration, as detailed in the table below.

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