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MHT CET 17 April 2026 Question Paper

Students can download the MHT CET 17 April Question Paper PDF from the link given below. The links for memory based questions of MHT CET 2026 April 17 Question Paper is activated. You can use it to match your answers and get an idea of your expected score.

MHT CET 2026 Question Paper Overview

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.

MHT CET 17 April Analysis for Shift 1 and Shift 2

A detailed analysis of the MHT CET 2026 April 17 Paper is provided below. This analysis covers the difficulty level of MHT CET 17 April question paper, the types of questions, most repeated topics and MHT CET high weightage chapters.

Analysis of the MHT CET 17 April 2026 Shift 1 paper

Analysis of the MHT CET 17 April 2026 Shift 2 paper

MHT CET 2026 April 17 Question Paper

The MHT CET 17 April 2026 question are updated below. It will help students understand the paper pattern and the types of questions for better preparation.

Memory Based Questions of MHT CET April 17 Shift 2 Paper

CHEMISTRY

Question 1: Which of the following is not used as a parameter for the classifintion 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

Question 3: Which of the following does not show. Wurtz coupling reaction?
A $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{Cl}$

B $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{Br}$

C $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{Cl}$

D $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Cl}$

Question 4: Which of the following is not an example of a paramagnetic compound?

A $\mathrm{O}_2$
B NO
C CO

D $\mathrm{NO}_2$

Mathematics

Question 1: Evaluate the following indefinite integral: $\int x^3 \log x d x$

A $\frac{x^4}{4} \log x-\frac{x^4}{16}+\mathrm{C}$
B $\frac{x^4}{4} \log x-\frac{x^4}{4}+\mathrm{C}$
C $x^4 \log x-\frac{x^4}{4}+\mathrm{C}$
D $\frac{x^4}{4} \log x+\frac{x^4}{16}+C$

Question 2: In triangle ABC with standard notation, let the side lengths be:

$a=4 \quad b=5 \quad c=6$
Find the value of $\cos \mathrm{C}$.
A $\frac{1}{2}$
B $\frac{1}{8}$
C $\frac{9}{16}$
D $\frac{5}{16}$

Question 3: Given the three vectors:

$a=4 \hat{\imath}+\hat{\jmath}+\hat{k}$

$b=2 \hat{\imath}+\hat{\jmath}+2 \hat{k}$

$c=3 \hat{\imath}+4 \hat{\jmath}+5 \hat{k}$

Evaluate the value of the expression: $(a+b) \cdot(b+c)$

A 52

B 61
C 48
D 75

Question 4: Find the number of arrangements of the letters in the word SOLAPUR so that consonants and vowels are placed alternately.

A 72

B 144

C 288

D 576

Question 5: If the statement $p \rightarrow(q \wedge \sim r)$ is false, then find the truth values of $p, q$, and $r$.

A $p=\mathrm{T}, q=\mathrm{F}, r=\mathrm{T}$

B $p=\mathrm{T}, q=\mathrm{T}, r=\mathrm{F}$
C $p=\mathrm{T}, q=\mathrm{F}, r=\mathrm{F}$

D Both A and C

Question 6: Two sides of a square are along the lines $5 x-12 y+39=0$ and $5 x-12 y+78=0$, then the area of the square is

Question 7: 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 $z=7 x+8 y$ subject to the constraints $x+y \leq 20, y \geq 5, x \leq 10, x \geq 0, y \geq 0$ is

A 150

B 160
C 110
D $\mathbf{1 8 0}$

Question 9: $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{(1-\cos 2 x) \cdot \sin 5 x}{x^2 \sin 3 x}$ is

A $10 / 3$
B $5 / 3$
C $5 / 6$
D $2 / 3$

Question 10: If the volume of tetrahedron, whose vertices are with position vectors $\hat{\imath}-6 \hat{\jmath}+10 \hat{k},-\hat{\imath}-3 \hat{\jmath}+7 \hat{k}, 5 \hat{\imath}-\hat{\jmath}+\lambda \hat{k}$ and $7 \hat{\imath}-4 \hat{\jmath}+7 \hat{k}$ is 11 cubic units, then value of $\lambda$ is
A 4

B 5
C 7

D 6

Memory Based Questions of MHT CET April 17 Shift 1 Paper

CHEMISTRY

Question 1: Buna-S is an example of:

A) Natural rubber
B) Condensation polymer
C) Copolymer

D) Thermosetting polymer

Question 2: A zwitter ion 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 ( $\mathrm{HClO}_2$ ) is

A) +1

B) +2
C) +3

D) +5

Question 4: The correct order of acidic strength of hydrides of Group 16 elements is:
A) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}$

B) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}$
C) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}$
D) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

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

Question 7: The oxidation state of oxygen in potassium superoxide $\left(\mathrm{KO}_2\right)$ is:

A) $\quad-2$

B) -1
C) $-1 / 2$
D) 0

Question 8: $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CHO}$ on reaction with $\mathrm{H}_2 / \mathrm{Ni}$ followed by $\mathrm{LiAlH}_4$ gives:
A) $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CHO}$

B) $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$
C) $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{OH}$
D) $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CHO}$

Mathematics

Question 1: $e^x+e^{f(x)}=e$, find domain of $f(x)$

Question 2: Area enclosed by the lines $y=2 x, 2 y=x, x=2$

Question 3: If $f\left(\frac{x-1}{x+1}\right)=x+1$, then $\int f(x) d x$

Question 4: $y=\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1-4^x}{1+4^x}\right)$, then $\left(\frac{d y}{d x}\right)$ at $x=1$

How to Download MHT CET 17 April 2026 Question Paper PDF

The official MHT CET 17th April question paper PDF has not been released by the CET Cell Maharashtra immediately after the exam. However, you can access it through the Careers360 Page. These steps will help you easily access and download the paper for practice and analysis.

• 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.

MHT CET April 17 Answer Key

The official MHT CET 2026 April 17 answer key will be released by the Maharashtra State CET Cell after the exam. You can use the MHT CET 2026 answer key to calculate your score accurately.

Steps to Download Official MHT CET 2026 Answer Key (When Released)

1. Visit cetcell.mahacet.org

2. Click on "MHT CET 2026 Answer Key"

3. Log in with your application number and password

4. Download the answer key PDF for your specific shift and date

5. Cross-check your responses to estimate your score

How to Calculate MHT CET 2026 Scores Using Answer Key

Refer to the points given below to calculate the scores using 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.

MHT CET Previous Years’ Question Paper

Along with MHT CET 2026 April 17 Paper practicing previous years’ question papers is also important and most effective ways to prepare for the exam. These papers help you understand the actual exam pattern, the way questions are asked, and identify high-weightage topics that are frequently asked. The previous year's papers are given below in the table:

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MHT CET 2026 Marks vs Percentile

Use the table below to get a rough idea of your percentile according to your score in MHT CET April 17 Paper. This is approximate data, prepared based on previous years' trends, and can vary depending on the level of the MHT CET exam of this year.

MHT CET 2026 Result Date

The MHT CET 2026 result will be declared after all exam dates April 11 to 19 for PCM and April 21 to 26 for PCB are over. Once the result is out, you can check your scorecard and percentile on the official portal by logging in with your application number and date of birth. This section will be updated with the exact result date as soon as the CET Cell makes an official announcement.