MHT CET 2020 exam dates have been announced; to be conducted in multiple shifts to ensure social distancing norms. The computer-based exam will now be conducted on July 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 28, 29, 30, 31, and August 3, 4 and 5, 2020. State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts the exam for admission to BE/BTech and pharmacy programmes in engineering colleges in the state. The online application form of MHT CET is now closed. Candidates who have successfully registered for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) will be issued admit cards for appearing in the exam. The MHT CET admit card 2020 will carry vital details like the name and roll number of the candidate, date and time of the exam, and MHT CET venue details. The merit list of MHT CET 2020 will be prepared by giving 50% weightage to Class 12 marks and 50% to CET scores. Go through the rest of the article to learn the full details of MHT CET 2020.
LATEST: MHT CET 2020 exam dates announced; to be conducted on July 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 28, 29, 30, 31, and August 3, 4 and 5
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MHT CET 2020 – At a glance
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Test Takers | Around 4.13 lakh |
| Participating colleges | 342 institutes |
| Syllabus | Questions will be based on Syllabus of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education |
| Application statistics for CET 2020 | Total applications: 448690 Incomplete applications: 9635 Complete applications: 439055 |
| Official Website | mhtcet2020.mahaonline.gov.in |
MHT CET 2020 Exam Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Commencement of online registration and application submission | January 7 |
| Application submission last date | February 29 |
| Registration with late fee of Rs. 500 | March 7 |
| Availability of online mock test | February 13 |
| Release of admit card | To be released in June |
| MHT CET 2020 exam | July 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 28, 29, 30, 31, and August 3, 4 and 5 |
| Display of Candidate response through candidate log-in | To be notified |
| Submission of objections on question paper | To be notified |
| Declaration of MHT CET 2020 result | To be notified |
| MHT CET 2020 counselling | To be notified |
All applicants need to consult the exam pattern of MHT CET 2020 to get crucial insights into the exam, including duration of exam, mode, type and number of questions asked, and marking scheme. Check the table below to learn the full details about MH CET 2020 exam pattern.
MHT CET exam pattern 2020
| Particulars | Description |
| Mode of Examination | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Groups | MHT-CET will be conducted in two groups: Group I – PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) Group II – PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) |
| Duration of Exam | 180 minutes Group I 90 minutes for Mathematics90 minutes for Physics + Chemistry Group II 90 minutes for Biology90 minutes for Physics + Chemistry |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each question to be followed by 4 options |
| Total number of Questions | Group I 150 questions, each for three subjects (PCM) contributing 50 questions Group II 200 questions Biology – 100 questionsPhysics – 50Chemistry – 50 |
| Marking scheme | Mathematics questions will each carry 2 marks. Physics, Chemistry and Biology questions will each carry 1 mark |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Language | The medium of examination is English or Marathi or Urdu for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics Paper – English only. |
| Syllabus | Syllabus will be based on MSBSHSE |
| Weightage of questions | 20% weightage to Std. XI syllabus and 80% weightage to Std. XII syllabus |
MHT CET Mock Test 2020
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the mock tests of MHT CET 2020 for both PCM group and PCB group; the links to take the mock tests are given below. The MHT CET 2020 mock tests are simulations of the real exam, comprising similar type and same number of questions. The candidate will also learn navigation by taking the MHT CET mock test 2020, which can be helpful on exam day. Other things to learn by taking the mock tests is how to answer a question, mark for review, etc.
Official Mock tests:
- PCM Mock – Click here
- PCB Mock – Click here
MHT CET 2020 exam centres
The computer-based entrance exam will be conducted at eight MHT CET exam centres. The allotment of MHT 2020 exam centres is based on the choices opted by the candidate at the time of filling the application form. Requests for change in the exam centre of MHT CET 2020 will not be entertained.
MHT CET exam centres 2020
| S.No. | Exam Districts |
| 1 | Mumbai |
| 2 | Pune |
| 3 | Sangli |
| 4 | Nashik |
| 5 | Aurangabad |
| 6 | Nanded |
| 7 | Amravati |
| 8 | Nagpur |
MHT CET Answer Key 2020
The provisional answer key of MHT CET 2020 will be released by State CET Cell, Maharashtra soon after the conduct of the exam along with the Candidate’s response. The answer key will be released for all the versions of the question paper. The applicant will be thus able to compare their responses as given in the Candidate’s response with those of the provisional MHT CET 2020 answer key to calculate probable scores, and eventually their chances of admission. The cutoff reports of previous year’s may be used to estimate chances of admission.
To download the Candidate’s response, log-in by entering password and registration ID.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will declare the result of MHT CET 2020 at mhtcet2020.mahaonline.gov.in. The MHT CET result 2020 would be released in the form of subject-wise and total percentile scores. The MHT CET merit list 2020 will be prepared based on the percentile obtained by the candidate in the entrance exam.
How to check MHT CET result 2020
- Go to the result portal
- Log-in by entering roll number and security code displayed on screen
- The result cum score card of MHT CET 2020 will be appear in downloadable PDF format
- Download the MHT CET 2020 score card
Please note that since the MHT CET 2020 exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, the scores obtained by candidates will be normalized to account for difference in difficulty levels across different shifts.
MHT CET Counselling & Seat Allotment 2020
The state CET cell, Maharashtra will conduct MHT CET 2020 counselling through Centralised Admission Process (CAP). There will be three rounds of normal counselling and seat allotment rounds, which will be followed by a spot/ institutional round to fill any vacancies. As part of the counselling process, eligible candidates need to register, exercise their choices of colleges and courses in the order of preference.
Once registration is over, the candidate has to get her documents verified at designated FCs. There is no counselling fee if the candidate is applying for admission based on MHT CET 2020 scores. However, those seeking admission on the basis of JEE Main 2020 scores are required to pay a specific counselling fee.
The MHT CET 2020 seat allotment will be based on: 1) merit rank of the candidate and, 2) selections made at the time of choice filling.
MHT CET 2020 counselling fee
| S.No | Category | Counselling Fees |
| 1 | General, Outside Maharashtra State candidates, and Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries | Rs. 800 |
| 2 | Candidates belonging to Reserved Category of Maharashtra State and PwD applicants from Maharashtra | Rs. 600 |
| 3 | Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Foreign National | Rs. 5000 |
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