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MHT CET 2026 April 17 Question Paper: The MHT CET 2026 April 17 exam was successfully conducted. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducted the MHT CET exam 2026 from April 11 to April 19, 2026 for PCM. The MHT CET April 17 memory-based question papers for both shifts are provided below on this page. Students can download the MHT CET 2026 April 17 Question Paper free PDF for both shifts from the link provided on this page. Along with question papers, a detailed analysis including overall difficulty level, types of questions asked, and important topics are also provided. Students who will be appearing for the MHT CET 2026 exam in the future can go through this article to get an idea of the exam pattern and understand the types of questions asked in the exam.
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Students can download the MHT CET 17 April Question Paper PDF from the link given below. The paper consists of memory-based questions collected from students who appeared for the exam on that day. Students can match their answers with the solutions provided in the question paper to get an idea of their expected score.
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The official MHT CET 2026 April 17 answer key was released by the Maharashtra State CET Cell on May 20, 2026. You can use the MHT CET 2026 answer key to calculate your score accurately.
Before entering the exam hall, students must know the MHT CET 2026 exam pattern of the question paper. The table below provides a detailed overview of the MHT CET exam.
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Detail |
Information |
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Exam Name |
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 |
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Exam Date |
April 11–20 (PCM) April 21–26 (PCB) |
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Shift 1 Timing |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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Shift 2 Timing |
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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Mode |
CBT |
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Total Questions |
150 (50 each from Physics, Chemistry, Maths) |
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Total Marks |
200 |
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Negative Marking |
None |
A detailed analysis of the MHT CET 2026 April 17 paper is provided below. This analysis covers the difficulty level of the MHT CET 17 April question paper, the types of questions, the most repeated topics, and the MHT CET high-weightage chapters.
The MHT CET 2026 Shift 1 was conducted successfully. The analysis of the shift 1 paper is provided in the table below:
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Subject |
Difficulty Level | Key Observations |
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Overall | Moderate and Balanced | Overall the MHT CET April 17 paper shift 1 was balanced with some calculation-based and one-liner questions. |
| Moderate but Lengthy |
Questions in MHT CET 17 April Paper Shift 1 maths section were lengthy and calculative; they were based on multi-step calculations and mixed concepts | |
|
Chemistry |
Moderate | Most questions were one-liners except 5-6 tricky questions. Section-wise difficulty level: Organic> Physical>Inorganic |
| Moderate to Slightly Tricky | Questions in MHT CET April 17 Shift 1 paper from Physics were time taking with almost similar options and tricky concepts |
The MHT CET 2026 17 April shift 2 analysis has been updated in the table given below:
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Subject |
Difficulty Level | Key Observations |
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Overall | Moderate to Slightly Lengthy | Overall the MHT CET 17 April Paper was Balanced with some lengthy and tricky questions |
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Maths | Lengthy | Questions from the math section were lengthy and calculative |
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Moderate | Most questions in MHT CET April 17 question paper were one-liners, but some tricly questions were also present. | |
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Physics |
Moderate |
Questions from physics were calculative. Class 11 Physics section weightage had more as compared to Class 12 |
The MHT CET 17 April 2026 memory-based questions have been updated below. These questions help students understand the paper pattern and the types of questions for better preparation.
Question 1: Which of the following is not used as a parameter for the classification of polymers?
A Source of polymer
B Structure of polymer chain
C Mode of polymerization
D Boiling point of monomer
Question 2: What is the correct order of reactivity in an SN1 reaction
A Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
B Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
C Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
D Primary > Tertiary > Secondar NO2
Question 1: Two sides of a square are along the lines 5x−12y+39=0 and 5x−12y+78=0, then the area of the square is
Question 2: The negation of the statement "The number is an odd number if and only if it is divisible by 3."
A The number is an odd number but not divisible by 3 or the number is divisible by 3 but not odd.
B The number is not an odd number if it is not divisible by 3.
C The number is not an odd number but it is divisible by 3 .
D The number is not an odd number or is not divisible by 3 but the number is divisible by 3 or odd.
Question 8: The maximum value of z=7x+8y subject to the constraints x+y≤20,y≥5,x≤10,x≥0,y≥0 is
A 150
B 160
C 110 1 2/3
CHEMISTRY
Question 1: Buna-S is an example of
A) Natural rubber
B) Condensation polymer
C) Copolymer
D) Thermosetting polymer
Question 2: A zwitterion is a species which:
A) Contains only positive charge
B) Contains only negative charge
C) Contains both positive and negative charge
D) Has no charge at all
Question 3: The oxidation state of chlorine in chlorous acid ( HClO2 ) is
A) +1
B) +2
C) +3
D) +5 H2Te<H2Se<H2 S<H2O
Question 5: Question asked on the oxidation state of Copper
Question 6: Which of the following compounds gives a positive Tollens' test?
A) Acetone
B) Benzophenone
C) Ethanal
D) Propanone CH3−CH2−CHO
Mathematics
Question 1: ex+ef(x)=e, find domain of f(x)
Question 2: Area enclosed by the lines y=2x,2y=x,x=2
Question 3: If f(x−1x+1)=x+1, then ∫f(x)dx
Question 4: y=cos−1(1−4x1+4x), then (dydx) at x=1
Students can access the MHT CET 17 April 2026 question paper PDF through the Careers360 page. They can easily access and download the paper for practice and analysis by following the steps given below:
Click on the MHT CET 17th April 2026 Shift 1 question paper link provided in the table in the above section.
You will be redirected to the Careers360 portal.
Log in using your registered email ID and password.
New users must complete the registration process first.
After that, click the download option.
The MHT CET 17 April Shift 1 question paper PDF along with the answer key will be sent to your registered email address. You can then check your email ID and view the downloaded MHT CET 17 April Shift 1 question paper with solutions PDF.
The MHT CET 2026 answer key is released. Students can easily download their answer key by following the steps provided below:
Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on "MHT CET 2026 Answer Key"
Log in with your application number and password
Download the answer key PDF for your specific shift and date
Cross-check your responses to estimate your score
Refer to the points given below to calculate the scores using the MHT CET 2026 April 17 answer key:
1. Download the answer key of MHT CET 17 April Question Paper
2. Match your answers with the correct answers.
3. Count the number of correct answers, number of incorrect answers and unattempted questions
4. Check the marking scheme
5. Add section-wise scores
6. Recheck your calculation for accuracy.
Practicing previous years’ question papers is an one of the most important and effective ways to prepare for the exam. These papers help you understand the actual exam pattern, the way questions are framed, and identify high-weightage topics that have been frequently asked in the past year's exam. The links to download the previous year's papers are given in the table below:
After the completion of the MHT CET 2026 exam, you start thinking about which college you want to apply to. The MHT CET 2026 College Predictor Tool can help. Enter your expected score, and it will show you a list of engineering and pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra that are within your reach. Starting this process early means you go into counseling with a clear head and a shortlist already ready.
Use the table below to get a rough idea of your percentile according to your score in the MHT CET paper. This is approximate data, prepared based on previous years' trends, and can vary depending on the difficulty level of the MHT CET exam this year.
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MHT CET Marks |
MHT CET Percentile |
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160+ |
99.50+ |
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140-160 |
99+ |
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130-140 |
98-99 |
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110-130 |
96-98 |
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100-110 |
95-96 |
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95-100 |
92-95 |
|
80-90 |
85-95 |
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60-80 |
65-85 |
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55-65 |
60-70 |
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Below 55 |
Below 70 |
The MHT CET 2026 result will be declared soon. Once the result is out, you can check your scorecard and percentile on the official portal by logging in with your application number and password. This section will be updated with the exact result date as soon as the CET Cell makes an official announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The MHT CET 2026 17 April memory-based question papers with solutions have been uploaded on this page; you can download the paper by clicking on the provided link.
The MHT CET 2026 session 1 answer key has been released. Students can access the answer key using their application number and date of birth.
In the MHT CET question paper, a total of 150 questions were asked, 50 each from each subject (PCM), with no negative marking.
Yes. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key by submitting supporting proof on the official website when the objection window opens after the exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
MHT-CET is a computer based test conducted only at allotted exam centers, not from home or personal PCs, Students from outside Maharashtra can appear for the exam at selected centres during application. Non-Maharashtra candidates usually can't claim state quota seats through CAP and often use JEE Main scores instead.
HEY THERE!!!
The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:
I GOT 72 persentile (GOBCH) in MHTCET and I want to pursue BTech CSE, AI, AI-DS,ai-ml,IT, (anyone) so which college can I get in Pune
Hey,
As per the MHT CET syllabus 2024 with weightage PCM and PCB prescribed by the Maharashtra CET Cell, 20 percent weightage is given to the Class 11 topics and the remaining 80 percent to the Class 12 topics of the Maharashtra board.
For detailed information about weightage chapter wise
Hello aspirant,
Certainly, admission to Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) programs is possible through the MHT CET Exam by meeting the necessary cutoff. If you are a Maharashtra resident with a valid domicile, you are eligible to take the MHT CET exam for BPT admission. Alternatively, NEET and CET exams are
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