MHT CET 2027 syllabus released: Class 11 topics get 20% weightage

In short

The MHT CET 2027 syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) curriculum.
Approximately 20% weightage will be given to the Class 11 curriculum and 80% to the Class 12 curriculum in the question paper.
There will be no negative marking in the MHT CET 2027, which will be a Computer Based Test (CBT).
The difficulty level for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will be at par with JEE Main, and for Biology, it will be at par with NEET.
The first attempt for MHT CET 2027 is expected as early as mid-December 2026, with candidates having two attempts a year since 2026.

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the MHT CET 2027 syllabus and marking scheme for admission to First Year of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy Degree Courses, B.Planning, and First Year of Master of Engineering and Technology (Integrated), Pharm.D PG Degree courses. The examination is Maharashtra’s biggest engineering entrance exam, affecting a large number of aspirants seeking admission to various professional programs across the state.

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The MHT CET syllabus is based on the Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) curriculum, not the CBSE syllabus. A significant aspect of the updated scheme is the distribution of weightage, with approximately 20% of the questions drawn from the Class 11 curriculum and 80% from the Class 12 curriculum. Questions will primarily be application-based, requiring students to apply concepts to numerical and situation-based problems.

MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The MHT CET 2027 will consist of three question papers, all comprising Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each paper will be of 100 marks, and the duration for each paper is 90 minutes. There will be no negative marking in the MHT CET. The difficulty level for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will be at par with JEE (Main), while for Biology, it will be at par with NEET.

For candidates opting for the PCM group, the total questions will be 150 MCQs (50 per subject) with a total of 200 marks (Physics 50, Chemistry 50, Maths 100). Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each, while Mathematics questions carry 2 marks each. The MHT-CET has had two attempts a year since 2026, with the better percentile counting for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The first attempt for 2027 is anticipated as early as mid-December 2026.

Paper	Subject	No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) based on Std. XI	No. of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) based on Std. XII	Mark(s) Per Question	Total Marks	Duration in Minutes
Paper I	Mathematics	10	40	2	100	90
Paper II	Physics	10	40	1	100	90
	Chemistry	10	40	1
Paper III	Biology	20	80	1	100	90

Class 11 Syllabus Topics for MHT CET 2027

The questions for MHT CET 2027 will be set on the entire syllabus of Class 12 of 2025-26 for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. In addition, questions will be included from the specified Class 11 syllabus of 2024-25. This 20% weightage from Class 11 is a crucial component of the overall examination structure, ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates’ foundational knowledge.

For the PCM group, candidates will prepare Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while for the PCB group, the subjects are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The detailed topics from Class 11 for each subject have been specified by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.

Class	Approximate Weightage
Class 11	20%
Class 12	80%
Total	100%

Subject-Wise Class 11 Topics

The Class 11 Physics topics include Vectors, Error Analysis, Motion in a Plane, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Thermal Properties of Matter, Sound, Optics, Electrostatics, and Semiconductors. These topics form the foundational understanding required for advanced concepts in Class 12.

For Chemistry, the specified Class 11 topics are Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Chemical Bonding, Redox Reactions, Elements of Groups 1 and 2, States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquids), Adsorption and Colloids (Surface Chemistry), Hydrocarbons, Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, and Chemistry in Everyday Life.

Mathematics in Class 11 will cover Trigonometry II, Straight Line, Circle, Probability, Complex Numbers, Permutations and Combinations, Functions, Limits, Continuity, and Conic Section. These areas are essential for developing problem-solving skills in higher mathematics. Finally, the Class 11 Biology topics include Biomolecules, Respiration and Energy Transfer, Human Nutrition, and Excretion and Osmoregulation.

Feature	PCM	PCB
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Class 11 Weightage	Approx. 20%	Approx. 20%
Class 12 Weightage	Approx. 80%	Approx. 80%
Mathematics	Included	Not included
Biology	Not included	Included
Physics	Included	Included
Chemistry	Included	Included