MHT CET Question Papers are released on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org after each session of the examination. Candidates will be able to download MHT CET Question Papers with Answer Key PDFs from the below article. The previous year's question paper links of MHT CET are also updated here.
MHT CET 2023 Question Paper, Previous Year PCM and PCB Papers with Answers PDF Download
Content Curator updated | Updated On - Mar 27, 2023
Where can I download MHT CET Question Papers?
MHT CET 2023 Question Paper PDF will be updated here after the conclusion of the exam. Till then, candidates can download and practice MHT CET previous year question papers. Collegedunia has provided MHT CET Question Paper PDF for 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 in the article below for the candidates to download and practice. The total weightage of MHT CET Question Paper is 200 (100 marks for each section). 1 mark is rewarded for every correct answer in Physics & Chemistry section and 2 marks are awarded for the Mathematics section. There is no negative marking for both section of MHT CET 2023.
MHT CET 2023 Question Paper
MHT CET 2023 is scheduled from May 9 to May 13 for PCM papers and from May 15 to 20 for PCB papers. Links to download MHT CET 2023 question paper will be updated here for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics after the exam.
MHT CET 2022 Question Paper
| Paper | Exam Date | Shift | Question Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCM | August 5 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 6 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 6 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 7 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 7 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 8 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | August 8 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
MHT CET 2020 Question Paper
| Subject/Paper | Exam Date | Shift | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCB | October 1 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCB | October 4 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCB | October 5 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCB | October 6 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCB | October 7 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCB | October 8 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 12 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 12 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 13 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 13 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 14 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 14 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 15 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 15 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 16 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 16 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 19 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 19 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 20 | Shift 1 | Check Here |
| PCM | October 20 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCM | – | – | Check Here |
MHT CET 2019 Question Paper
| Subject/Paper | Exam Date | Shift | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCM | – | – | Check Here |
| PCM | May 2 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| PCMB | May 12 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
MHT CET 2018 Question Paper
| Subject/Paper | Exam Date | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|
| PCM | May 10 | Check Here |
| Mathematics | May 10 | Check Here |
| Biology | May 10 | Check Here |
MHT CET 2017 Question Paper
| Subject | Exam Date | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|
| PCM | May 11 | Check Here |
MHT CET 2016 Question Paper
| Subject/Paper | Exam Date | Shift | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Chemistry (Set 11) | May 5 | – | Check Here |
| Physics & Chemistry (Set 22) | May 5 | – | Check Here |
| Physics & Chemistry (Set 33) | May 5 | – | Check Here |
| Physics & Chemistry (Set 44) | May 5 | – | Check Here |
| Mathematics (Set 11) | May 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics (Set 22) | May 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics (Set 33) | May 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| Mathematics (Set 44) | May 5 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
MHT CET 2015 Question Paper
| Subject/Paper | Exam Date | Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|
| PCB (Set 11) | May 7 | Check Here |
| PCB (set 22) | May 7 | Check Here |
| PCB (Set 33) | May 7 | Check Here |
| PCB (Set 44) | May 7 | Check Here |
MHT CET 2023 Exam Highlights
| Examination Mode | Online Mode (Computer-Based Test) |
| Examination Medium | English, Marathi, Urdu |
| Number of Papers | 3 (Physics/Chemistry, Zoology & Botany and Mathematics) |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 50 from each Subject |
| Negative Marking | No |
MHT CET 2023 Exam Pattern
MHT CET Question Paper is based upon the secondary and higher secondary education syllabus of the Maharashtra State Board. MHT CET papers come from three topics: Mathematics / Biology, Physics & Chemistry. The difficulty level for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will be at par with the JEE Main Question Paper. Biology will be at par with NEET Question Paper. The questions will primarily be focused on the application of concept.
| Paper | Subject | Approximate No of MCQs Based on | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Duration in Minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class XI | Class XII | |||||
| Paper-1 | Mathematics | 10 | 40 | 2 | 100 | 90 |
| Paper-2 | Physics | 10 | 40 | 1 | 100 | 90 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | ||||
| Paper-3 | Biology (Botany) | 10 | 40 | 1 | 100 | 90 |
| Biology (Zoology) | 10 | 40 | ||||
MHT CET 2023 Marking Scheme
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Physics | 50 | +1 | 50 |
| - | Chemistry | 50 | +1 | 50 |
| Section II | Botany | 50 | +1 | 50 |
| - | Zoology | 50 | +1 | 50 |
| Section III | Mathematics | 50 | +2 | 100 |
Medium of MHT CET 2023 Question Paper
Candidates can choose to attempt MHT CET question paper either in English, Marathi, or Urdu. These options are available for all candidates.
| Particular/Paper | MHT CET PCM | MHT CET PCB |
|---|---|---|
| Medium of paper | English, Marathi, or Urdu | English, Marathi, or Urdu |
| Mode of Paper | Online Mode (Computer-Based Test) | Online Mode (Computer-Based Test) |
MHT CET Question Paper - Students’ Review
It is helpful to understand the viewpoints of students who have appeared for MHT CET in the previous years. This will make you understand how the papers were and how you can prepare accordingly.
- Students indicated that they found that MHT-CET 2018 was one of the easiest engineering entrance exams.
- The paper's difficulty point, according to them, was not even half as compared with the 2018 JEE Mains.
- Another statement from the students was that they encountered no time-management problem in both papers this year.
- There were fewer calculations and even some non-numerical questions.
- All three subjects were of moderate difficulty, namely, mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
- There have been more numerical-based problems in Physics than theoretical ones.
- In Chemistry, Chemical bonding and Organic Chemistry posed many questions.
- It was quite easy for a well-prepared student to attempt 130 out of 150 questions having an accuracy of around 85 to 90 per cent.
MHT CET Important Questions
A few sample questions from MHT CET important topics are given below.
Mathematics
Answer: (B)
Answer: (B)
Answer: (D)
Physics
Answer: (D)
A:
-
(B)
Answer: (A)
Chemistry
Answer: (A)
Answer: (A)
Answer: (A)
Biology
Ques. The highest rate of photosynthesis is in ____ and ____ region of the spectrum of light.
- Yellow and orange
- Green and violet
- Red and blue
- Violet and blue
Answer: (C)
2. The pH of nutrient medium in plant tissue culture gets adjusted between _____
A) 3 - 4
B) 4.1- 4.8
C) 5 - 5.8
D) 6 - 7
Answer: (C)
3. Which is the simplest of all nutrient cycles operating in an ecosystem?
A) carbon
B) phosphorous
C) nitrogen
D) sulphur
Answer: (B)
MHT CET 2023 Question Paper FAQs
Ques. What is the mode and medium of MHT CET 2023 question paper?
Ans. MHT CET 2023 will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test mode. The medium will be English, Urdu, or Marathi.
Ques. What is the time duration of MHT CET 2023?
Ans. The exam will have 3 papers and you will have 180 minutes for every paper. No extra time will be provided to any candidate. Exam mode will be online. You have to practice a lot to solve a maximum number of questions in a specific time period. Attempt to try some online mock exams and previous years' papers so you can practice online, and calculate your response speed.
Ques. How can I prepare for MHT CET 2023?
Ans. You can attempt to solve the previous years question papers. This will help you have an idea of the kind of questions posed in the exam. You could take reference from the books given here.
Ques. What is the difficulty level of the MHT CET question paper?
Ans. The difficulty level of the MHT CET question paper will be almost equal to the one of JEE Main for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For Biology, the difficulty level will almost be on par with NEET.
Ques. Can I use a calculator to solve the MHT CET question paper?
Ans. No, you cannot use a calculator to solve the MHT CET question paper. Practice to solve the question paper manually to improve your speed.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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