MHT CET 2027 Counselling

Complete guide to Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process (CAP 2027) — cutoff trends, Candidature Types A–E, Auto-Freeze vs Betterment rules, and seat quotas across 350+ engineering colleges.

🎯 MHT CET College Predictor 📊 MHT CET Rank Predictor 📈 Percentile Predictor
350+ Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra
1,35,000+ Total Centralized B.Tech / B.E. Seats
3 CAP Rounds Centralized Allotment + ACAP Spot Round
E-Scrutiny 100% Online or Physical FC Verification

MHT CET 2027 Highlights & Examination Framework

Essential facts, governing bodies, courses offered, entrance exam structure, and centralized admission architecture for Maharashtra engineering admissions.

Admission Process Centralized Admission Process (CAP 2027) for Engineering & Technology (First Year B.E. / B.Tech)
Conducting Body State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra (CET Cell Mumbai)
Official Portals https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ & https://mahacet.org/
Academic Courses Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) & Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) across Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, EnTC, IT, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil & 30+ emerging branches
Exam Pattern (PCM) Computer-Based Test (CBT): 150 Multiple Choice Questions across 200 Marks (Mathematics: 50 Qs × 2 Marks = 100 Marks; Physics: 50 Qs × 1 Mark = 50 Marks; Chemistry: 50 Qs × 1 Mark = 50 Marks). No negative marking.
Scoring System Multi-session normalization using Percentile Scores up to 7 decimal places (e.g. 99.8732104) to eliminate session difficulty differences.
Merit Basis Maharashtra State Candidates: 100% based on MHT CET Percentile Score.
All India Candidates: JEE Main Paper 1 Percentile gets first preference over MHT CET.
Facilitation Modes Hybrid Scrutiny: Option to choose between online E-Scrutiny (no physical travel required) or in-person Physical Scrutiny at designated Facilitation Centres (FCs).
Key Seat Categories Home University (HU), Other Than Home University (OHU), State Level (SL - Autonomous Institutes), All India (15% in unaided colleges), TFWS (5% tuition fee waiver), EWS (10%), and Institutional/Management Quota.
Premier Institutes COEP Technological University (Pune), VJTI (Mumbai), SPIT (Mumbai), PICT (Pune), Walchand College of Engineering (Sangli), DJSCE (Mumbai), VIT (Pune), PCCOE (Pune), Cummins College for Women, and Government Engineering Colleges (Amravati, Aurangabad, Karad, Yavatmal, Chandrapur).

Maharashtra Candidature Types (A, B, C, D, E & All India)

CET Cell classifies every applicant into a specific Candidature Type based on birth state, 10th/12th schooling, and parental domicile status. Use our interactive tool below to determine your exact type.

Interactive MHT CET Candidature Type Finder

Select your personal education & family domicile background:

Eligibility Engine

📊 Official CET Cell Candidature Categories Summary

Type Qualifying Criteria Seat Eligibility Key Document Required
Type A SSC & HSC from Maharashtra AND Candidate born in Maharashtra or holds Domicile Certificate. Home University (HU), Other than Home University (OHU), State Level (SL), and all State Reserved Seats. Birth Certificate showing MH place of birth OR School Leaving Certificate (SLC) showing MH birth OR Domicile Certificate.
Type B Does not qualify Type A, but Father or Mother holds a valid Maharashtra Domicile Certificate. Home University (based on parent's domicile district), OHU, SL, and Reserved Seats. Father's or Mother's Domicile Certificate issued by Competent Authority in Maharashtra.
Type C Does not qualify Type A or B, but Father/Mother is an employee of Govt of India / Central Undertaking posted in MH. State Level Seats in Maharashtra; Home University defined by parent's posting place. Certificate in Proforma-A from employer stating posting order before last date of application.
Type D Does not qualify A, B, or C, but Father/Mother is an employee or retired employee of Govt of Maharashtra. State Level Seats and Home University based on parent's posting or retirement location. Certificate in Proforma-B from competent Maharashtra State Govt Department / Undertaking.
Type E Passed SSC/HSC from Maharashtra-Karnataka disputed border area and mother tongue is Marathi. State Level Seats in Maharashtra institutions. Certificate in Proforma-G1 (Border area residence) & Proforma-G2 (Mother tongue Marathi).
All India Candidates having Indian Citizenship from any state outside Maharashtra (or MH students applying via JEE Main). 15% All India Quota in unaided private engineering colleges; not eligible for State Govt/Aided colleges. JEE Main Paper 1 Scorecard, Indian Citizenship Proof, 10th & 12th Marksheets.

MHT CET Marks to Percentile & Rank Estimator

Estimate your normalized percentile score, anticipated State General Merit (SML) rank, and engineering tier admission outlook from your expected raw PCM score out of 200.

MHT CET Score Analyzer (PCM Stream)

Enter your raw marks obtained in Mathematics (100) and Physics + Chemistry (100):

Score Engine
50 Qs × 2 Marks each = 100 Marks
50 Qs × 1 Mark each = 50 Marks
50 Qs × 1 Mark each = 50 Marks

📈 Historical MHT CET Marks vs Percentile & General Rank Benchmark

Raw Marks Range (Out of 200) Estimated Percentile Band Expected State Merit Rank (SML) Admission Probability (Target Institutes)
165 – 195+ 99.50 – 100.00 Rank 1 – 600 COEP, VJTI, SPIT (CSE / IT / AI)
150 – 164 98.50 – 99.49 Rank 601 – 2,500 PICT Pune, Walchand Sangli, DJSCE Mumbai
135 – 149 96.50 – 98.49 Rank 2,501 – 6,000 VIT Pune, PCCOE, VESIT, Cummins Women
120 – 134 93.00 – 96.49 Rank 6,001 – 12,000 TSEC Bandra, GCOE Amravati/Aurangabad, MIT AOE
100 – 119 87.00 – 92.99 Rank 12,001 – 25,000 RCOEM Nagpur, DY Patil Akurdi, Fr. CRCE Bandra
80 – 99 75.00 – 86.99 Rank 25,001 – 48,000 AISSMS Pune, Sinhgad, Vidyalankar, KJSIT Sion
Below 80 Below 75.00 Rank 48,000+ Tier 3 Private Colleges & Institutional Quota
💡 Want Pinpoint Branch-Wise Predictions?

Use our dedicated Famral MHT CET College Predictor. It compares your exact percentile across all reservation categories (GOPENS, LOPENS, GOBC, GSC, GST, TFWS, EWS, AI) with historical Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 closing ranks.

CAP Round Decision Simulator: Auto-Freeze vs Self-Freeze vs Betterment

MHT CET counselling strictly enforces the three-choice rule. A single mistake in selecting your option status can disqualify you from the entire centralized counselling process. Simulate your decision safely below.

MHT CET 2027 Seat Acceptance Decision Engine

Select your current round and allotment circumstances:

Decision Engine
Mandatory Rule

Auto-Freeze (Preference #1)

If you get your First Preference, the seat is Auto-Frozen by the system. You CANNOT participate in subsequent CAP rounds (Round 2 or Round 3).

Action: Pay ₹1,000 Seat Acceptance Fee online → Visit allotted college within deadline with original documents → Confirm admission.
Voluntary Action

Self-Freeze (Choices 2+)

If you get a choice other than #1, but you are completely satisfied with the college and branch, you can choose Self-Freeze in your portal.

Action: Pay ₹1,000 online → Report to the allotted institute to confirm admission → Exit centralized rounds.
Recommended Strategy

Not Freeze (Betterment)

You retain your allotted seat as a guaranteed safety net while competing for higher-preference choices in the next CAP round.

Action: Pay ₹1,000 Seat Acceptance Fee → Do NOT report to college yet → Edit/reorder options for Round 2/3.

MHT CET Seat Matrix, University Quotas & Reservations

Understanding the distribution between Home University (HU), Other than Home University (OHU), State Level (SL), Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS), and All India quota seats.

🏛️ Home University (HU) Seats

For non-autonomous colleges affiliated to a specific regional university (e.g. SPPU Pune, Mumbai University, DBATU), candidates passing 12th from that district hold Home University priority (historically 70% of state seats).

Regional Priority
🌐 Other Than Home Univ (OHU)

Maharashtra candidates passing 12th from outside the college's university jurisdiction compete for OHU seats (historically 30% of state seats). Cutoffs are typically 1–3% higher than HU.

Cross-University
⚡ State Level (SL) Seats

Premier Autonomous institutes like COEP Technological University, VJTI Mumbai, SPIT, and Walchand have 100% State Level seats. There is NO HU/OHU quota — all Maharashtra candidates compete on equal merit.

Autonomous Institutes
🎓 TFWS (100% Tuition Waiver)

5% extra supernumerary seats available in all engineering branches. 100% tuition fees waived for candidates with annual family income < ₹8,00,000. Cutoffs for TFWS are generally higher than open merit.

Tuition Waiver

📋 Maharashtra Constitutional & Special Reservation Seat Share

Category Code Reservation Category Name Percentage Allocation Mandatory Certificates Required
SC Scheduled Castes and SC converts to Buddhism 13.0% Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate
ST Scheduled Tribes 7.0% Tribe Certificate, Tribe Validity Certificate
VJ / DT Vimukta Jati / Denotified Tribes (NT-A) 3.0% Caste Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
NT-B Nomadic Tribes 1 2.5% Caste Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
NT-C Nomadic Tribes 2 (Dhangar and similar) 3.5% Caste Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
NT-D Nomadic Tribes 3 (Vanjari and similar) 2.0% Caste Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
OBC Other Backward Classes 19.0% Caste Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
SBC Special Backward Class (from vacant VJ/NT/OBC) 2.0% Caste Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
EWS Economically Weaker Section (General unreserved) 10.0% (Over and above) EWS Eligibility Certificate issued by Competent Authority in MH
PwD Persons with Benchmark Disabilities 5.0% (Horizontal) Disability Certificate with ≥ 40% permanent disability
DEF Children of Ex-Servicemen / Active Defence Personnel 5.0% (Horizontal) Defence Service Certificate / Zilla Sainik Welfare Board Certificate
Female Ladies Reservation (Horizontal) 30.0% (Horizontal) Non-Creamy Layer (for OBC/VJNT/Open-EWS candidates)

MHT CET 2027 Key Dates & Counselling Schedule

Projected timeline for MHT CET examination, results, online CAP registration, merit lists, and three-round seat allotment process based on CET Cell Maharashtra notification cycles.

Counselling Event / Milestone Tentative Timeline (2027) Action Required by Candidate
MHT CET Online Application Form January – March 2027 Register online, choose PCM stream, pay exam fee on cetcell.mahacet.org
MHT CET Admit Card Release Mid April 2027 Download hall ticket with designated test shift, slot, and exam center
MHT CET PCM CBT Examination Late April – Early May 2027 Appear for 3-hour Computer-Based Test (150 questions, 200 marks)
Official Answer Key & Objections Late May 2027 Verify response sheets, submit question challenge if applicable
MHT CET Result & Percentile Scorecard Second Week of June 2027 Download scorecard showing Physics, Chem, Maths & Total Percentiles
CAP Online Registration & Scrutiny Late June – Early July 2027 Upload documents; choose E-Scrutiny or book Physical FC slot
Provisional Merit List & Grievance Window Mid July 2027 Verify State Merit Rank (SML), submit correction grievance if any discrepancies
Final Merit List & Seat Matrix Release Third Week of July 2027 Check confirmed State Merit Rank and institute-wise category seat vacancies
CAP Round 1 Option Form & Allotment Late July 2027 Fill up to 300 preferences; view Round 1 allotment (Auto-Freeze / Betterment)
CAP Round 2 Option Form & Allotment Early August 2027 Update/reorder choices; check betterment allotments
CAP Round 3 (Final Round) & Reporting Mid August 2027 Final centralized allotment; mandatory reporting to college
Institutional / ACAP Spot Vacancy Rounds Late August 2027 Participate in college-level open merit counselling for remaining vacant seats

Step-by-Step MHT CET CAP Counselling Roadmap

A comprehensive walk-through of the six critical stages of Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process from initial registration to physical college joining.

Stage 1

Online Registration & Document Upload

Visit cetcell.mahacet.org, create your candidate login, and enter your personal, academic (10th/12th marks), and MHT CET / JEE Main roll numbers. Upload scanned copies of qualifying certificates, domicile, category proofs, and photo/signature.

Stage 2

E-Scrutiny or Physical FC Verification

Choose your verification mode. Under E-Scrutiny, CET Cell verification officers audit your uploaded documents digitally; if queries arise, you resolve them via your dashboard. Under Physical Scrutiny, you book an appointment slot and visit an FC in person with original documents.

Stage 3

Merit List & State Rank Verification

CET Cell releases the Provisional Merit List displaying your State General Merit (SML) rank, Home University rank, and Category rank. If any error exists (e.g. category not recognized), submit a grievance online with supporting documents before the Final Merit List is published.

Stage 4

Option Form Filling (Up to 300 Choices)

Carefully construct your preference list. The combination of Institute Code (e.g. 6006 for COEP) and Branch Choice Code (e.g. 10 for Computer Engineering) represents a single option. Fill choices in strict descending order of preference. Remember: Choice #1 triggers Auto-Freeze!

Stage 5

Seat Allotment & Acceptance Fee

Upon allotment announcement, log in to verify your allocated college and branch. Choose Auto-Freeze (mandatory if Choice #1), Self-Freeze, or Betterment. Pay the mandatory ₹1,000 online Seat Acceptance Fee to secure the seat.

Stage 6

Institute Reporting & Fee Payment

Candidates who freeze their seat must download their Seat Allotment Letter and report to the allotted engineering college within the notified schedule with original documents and college tuition fee demand draft / online payment to finalize admission.

Top 15+ Maharashtra Engineering Colleges & Cutoff Benchmarks

Explore historical closing cutoff percentiles for General Open (GOPENS), OBC, TFWS, and All India (JEE Main) categories across top government, aided, and autonomous private engineering institutes in Maharashtra.

Code College & Location Institute Status CSE / IT Percentile (GOPENS) EnTC Percentile (GOPENS) Core (Mech/Civil/EE) Predict
6006 COEP Technological University, Pune
Shivajinagar, Pune | Autonomous Unitary State Univ | Est. 1854
 Govt Autonomous 99.85 – 99.95 99.40 – 99.70 97.80 – 98.90 Predict 🎯
3012 Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai
Matunga, Mumbai | Govt-Aided Autonomous | Est. 1887
 Govt-Aided 99.88 – 99.96 99.30 – 99.65 97.50 – 98.80 Predict 🎯
3014 Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai
Andheri West, Mumbai | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan | Est. 1962
 Private Autonomous 99.60 – 99.85 98.85 – 99.25 N/A (CS/Circuit Only) Predict 🎯
6271 Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), Pune
Dhankawadi, Pune | SCTR's PICT | Est. 1983
 Private Autonomous 99.55 – 99.80 98.70 – 99.15 N/A (CS/IT/EnTC Only) Predict 🎯
6273 Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), Sangli
Vishrambag, Sangli | Govt-Aided Autonomous | Est. 1947
 Govt-Aided 99.10 – 99.50 97.80 – 98.40 95.20 – 96.80 Predict 🎯
3199 Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai
Vile Parle West, Mumbai | SVKM | Est. 1994
 Private Autonomous 98.80 – 99.40 96.80 – 97.90 92.50 – 95.00 Predict 🎯
6274 MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune
Karve Nagar, Pune | Autonomous Women's College | Est. 1991
 Women Autonomous 98.40 – 99.10 96.20 – 97.40 91.00 – 94.00 Predict 🎯
6146 Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune
Bibwewadi, Pune | Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal | Est. 1983
 Private Autonomous 98.70 – 99.25 96.40 – 97.50 92.00 – 95.20 Predict 🎯
6175 Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune
Nigdi / Akurdi, Pune | PCET Autonomous | Est. 1999
 Private Autonomous 98.30 – 98.95 95.80 – 96.90 91.50 – 94.50 Predict 🎯
3185 Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology (VESIT), Mumbai
Chembur, Mumbai | VES Autonomous | Est. 1984
 Private Autonomous 97.90 – 98.70 94.50 – 96.10 N/A (CS/Circuital Focus) Predict 🎯
3182 Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Mumbai
Bandra West, Mumbai | HSNC Board | Est. 1983
 Private Unaided 98.10 – 98.80 94.20 – 95.80 89.00 – 93.00 Predict 🎯
2008 Government College of Engineering (GCOEA), Aurangabad
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Autonomous Govt | Est. 1960
 Government 98.20 – 98.90 95.50 – 96.70 90.00 – 93.80 Predict 🎯
1005 Government College of Engineering (GCOEA), Amravati
Kathora Naka, Amravati | Autonomous Govt | Est. 1964
 Government 97.90 – 98.60 94.80 – 96.00 89.50 – 93.20 Predict 🎯
4115 Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (RCOEM), Nagpur
Gittikhadan, Katol Road, Nagpur | Autonomous | Est. 1984
 Private Autonomous 97.70 – 98.50 94.00 – 95.50 88.50 – 92.50 Predict 🎯
6007 Government College of Engineering (GCEK), Karad
Vidyanagar, Karad, Satara | Autonomous Govt | Est. 1960
 Government 97.50 – 98.30 93.80 – 95.20 88.00 – 92.00 Predict 🎯

Mandatory Document Checklist for MHT CET Verification

Organize your authentic original certificates and self-attested photocopies for E-Scrutiny and in-person Facilitation Centre verification. Filter by your category to view exact requirements.

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MHT CET 2027 Scorecard & Admit Card

Official computer-generated scorecard indicating normalized PCM percentile issued by CET Cell.

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Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet & Passing Certificate

For proof of date of birth, mother's name, and qualifying passing certificate.

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Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet & Passing Certificate

Shows qualifying aggregate of at least 45% (40% for reserved) in Physics, Maths & Chem/Bio.

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Maharashtra Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate

Required for establishing Candidature Type A or B. School Leaving Certificate showing MH birth is also accepted.

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Caste Certificate (Jati Pramanpatra)

Issued by Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) / Executive Magistrate of Maharashtra State.

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Caste / Tribe Validity Certificate

Mandatory for SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT, OBC, SBC. Must submit validity or receipt of application before CAP deadline.

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Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCL)

Mandatory for OBC, VJ/DT, NT-A/B/C/D, SBC. Must be valid up to 31st March 2028 (covering current financial year).

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EWS Eligibility Certificate

Issued by Competent Authority in Maharashtra State in prescribed Proforma-V for general category candidates.

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Income Certificate (Sub-Divisional Officer / Tehsildar)

Certifies that annual family income from all sources is less than ₹8,00,000 for the preceding financial year.

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Disability Certificate (PwD Proforma)

Issued by District Civil Surgeon / Medical Board certifying permanent benchmark disability of 40% or more.

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Defence Certificate (Def-1 / Def-2 / Def-3)

Proforma-C / D / E issued by Competent Authority or Zilla Sainik Welfare Board.

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Government Photo Identity Card

Original Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID for candidate identification during reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions (MHT CET 2027 CAP)

Clear answers to the most common questions about percentile normalization, counselling rules, seat allotment, and reporting.

What is the difference between Auto-Freeze and Self-Freeze in MHT CET? ▾
Auto-Freeze happens automatically when you receive your 1st Preference choice in any CAP round. Because your highest dream choice was granted, the CET Cell system permanently locks your seat and excludes you from subsequent CAP rounds. You must pay the ₹1,000 Seat Acceptance Fee and report to the college. Self-Freeze occurs when you are allotted choice #2 or lower, and you voluntarily decide that you love this seat and wish to confirm admission right now without trying for higher choices in further rounds.
What happens if I choose 'Betterment' (Not Freeze) and do not get a higher seat in Round 2? ▾
If you choose Betterment and pay the ₹1,000 online Seat Acceptance Fee, your Round 1 allotted seat remains 100% safe and reserved for you. If Round 2 allocates you a higher-preference choice, your previous seat is automatically cancelled and offered to someone else. However, if you are NOT allotted any higher choice in Round 2, your Round 1 seat continues to be safely retained.
Can outside Maharashtra students get admission in COEP or VJTI through JEE Main? ▾
No. 100% of seats in Government and Government-Aided engineering colleges in Maharashtra (including COEP Technological University, VJTI Mumbai, and Government Colleges of Engineering at Amravati, Aurangabad, Karad, etc.) are strictly reserved for Maharashtra State Candidates based on MHT CET merit. Outside Maharashtra candidates can only apply for 15% All India Quota seats in unaided private engineering colleges (such as SPIT, PICT, DJSCE, VIT Pune, PCCOE) via their JEE Main Paper 1 score.
How is MHT CET Percentile calculated across multiple shifts? ▾
MHT CET is conducted across multiple days and morning/afternoon shifts. To ensure that students in tougher shifts are not penalized, CET Cell uses a mathematical Normalization Formula:

Percentile = (100 × Number of candidates in the shift with raw score ≤ Candidate's raw score) ÷ (Total number of candidates who appeared in that shift)

Percentile scores are calculated to 7 decimal places to avoid ties in state ranks.
What is the TFWS Quota and how do I apply for it? ▾
The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) reserves 5% supernumerary seats in all approved engineering colleges in Maharashtra. Selected candidates receive a 100% waiver on their annual tuition fee. To be eligible, the candidate must hold Maharashtra State Domicile and submit an annual Family Income Certificate below ₹8,00,000 issued by the Tehsildar / SDO. During option form filling, TFWS choices have separate choice codes (ending with 'T').
What is the difference between E-Scrutiny and Physical Scrutiny? ▾
Under E-Scrutiny, you upload digital copies of all certificates through your candidate login; an allotted verification officer examines your documents remotely. If discrepancies are found, you receive an online query and can re-upload corrections from home. Under Physical Scrutiny, you must book an appointment slot and visit a designated Facilitation Centre (FC) in person with original documents for on-the-spot physical verification. Both modes have identical merit validity.
What is an ACAP / Spot Admission Round? ▾
ACAP stands for Against CAP Vacancy. After the conclusion of Centralized CAP Round 3, seats that remain vacant due to non-reporting or cancellations are returned to the respective colleges. The institutions then conduct institutional-level open merit Spot Rounds. All registered candidates who have an MHT CET or JEE Main merit rank can participate directly at the college campus.
Is there any negative marking in MHT CET? ▾
No. There is no negative marking in MHT CET. In the PCM group, Mathematics consists of 50 questions awarding 2 marks each (100 marks), while Physics and Chemistry consist of 50 questions each awarding 1 mark (100 marks total), bringing the total test score to 200 marks.