What is MHT CET?
MHT CET is an annually-held state-level common entrance test organized by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) for admission to various UG/PG courses in both Govt./Private institutions across Maharashtra. The MHT CET entrance exam is an eligibility test for admission to Pharmacy, Engineering, Agriculture, Fisheries Science/Dairy Technology courses in the state of Maharashtra. With over 4.2 million registrations in 2019, MHT CET 2019 application portal closed registrations on 31st Mar 2019 for all the courses.
This article focuses on MHT CET 2019 for Engineering only.
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Score cards are available to download (link below).
Maharashtra CET 2019 Highlights
| Examination Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2019 |
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra |
| Exam Type | State Level Entrance Exam |
| Mode of Examination | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Courses Applicable for | Engineering (B.E/B.Tech)Pharmacy (B.Pharm | Pharm.D)
Agriculture (B.Sc | B.Tech | BFSc.) Fisheries & Dairy Technology |
| Date of Examination | 2nd May – 13th May 2019 (Engineering) |
| Medium of Exam | English | Marathi | Urdu |
| Mode of Application | Online (1st Jan – 31st March 2019) |
| Application Fee | INR 800 (General) | INR 600 (Reserved Category) |
| Score Cards | 4th June 2019 |
List of Contents
- Important Dates.
- Date of Examination.
- Mode of Examination.
- Medium of Examination.
- Eligibility Criteria.
- How to Apply?
- Admit Card.
- Examination Pattern.
- Results.
- Counseling
- Cut offs
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Important Links.
MHT CET 2019 Important Dates
Events |
Dates |
| Release of Notification | 1st January 2019 |
| Online registration starts | 1st January 2019 |
| Last date to submit the online MHT CET application form | 31st March 2019 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 25th April 2019 to 2nd May 2019 |
| MHT CET 2019 Exam Date | 2nd May to 13th May |
| End date to submit objections on question paper/answer key | 15-18 May 2019 |
| Declaration of MHT CET Result 2019 | 4th June 2019 |
| MHT CET Counselling Begins | To be updated |
MHT CET 2019 Exam Date
MHT CET will be held tentatively from 2nd May to 13th May 2019 through online mode (Computer based Test). The questions will be based on Syllabus of Maharashtra State board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
Type of Examination
The examination shall be conducted as a Computer-based test across all districts and exam centers in the state of Maharashtra.
Mode of Examination
Question paper medium shall be either English or Marathi or Urdu. However, for Mathematics the question paper shall be in English only.
MHT CET Eligibility Criteria
Engineering/Technology Courses
- Candidates should be Indian National.
- There is no age limit for this examination.
- Candidates must have passed the class 12th exam or HSC examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/Technical Vocational subject and must have scored minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category students) in these 3 subjects taken together.
OR
- Passed Diploma in Engineering & Technology with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
OR
- Passed B.Sc from a recognized university in India with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category).
Candidates applying under the Maharashtra candidature must appear for MHT CET. However, those candidates who wish to apply under the All India Quota can choose to appear for either JEE Main or MHT CET 2019.
MHT CET 2019 Application Form
MHT CET 2019 application form shall be available through online medium only.
The registration for 2019 MHT CET have closed on 31st Mar 2019 for all courses.
Application forms were available from 1st January to 31st March 2019.
Application Fee
The application fee is given below:
| Courses | Fee | |
| General category (Maharashtra/J & K Migrant / Outside Maharashtra) | SC/ST/VJ/DT/OBC/SBC/SEBC | |
| All courses | Rs. 800 | Rs. 600 |
The fee can be paid through online mode only. Following methods can be used:
- Credit / Debit card,
- Net banking.
Fees once paid will not be refundable under any circumstances.
Documents to be Uploaded
The following documents must be uploaded in order to register for MHT CET:
- Colored photograph
- Format- JPG only
- Size- 15 – 50 kb
- Light/white background
- Scanned/Digital.
- Signature
- Format- JPG only
- Size- 5 – 20 kb with 200 dpi
- White paper with black ink pen
- Scanned/Digital
Application Procedure
An applicant can submit the online MHT CET 2019 application form in 4 steps. They are –
- Step 1: Registering for MHT CET.
- Step 2: Uploading the Photograph and Signature.
- Step 3: Payment of the Application Fee.
- Step 4: MHT CET Application Form Submission.
MHT CET 2019 Admit Card
Applicants who will successfully apply for the entrance exam will be able to access their MHT CET 2019 admit card from 25th April to 2nd May, 2019.
The admit card will be made available on the official website.
The candidates will need to take a print out of the MHT CET hall ticket 2019 and retain one copy for future reference. Along with the admit card, the candidate must carry a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.
MHT CET Exam Pattern
The MHT CET 2019 examination for Engineering shall comprise of 2 sections:
- Mathematics
- Physics + Chemistry.
Type of Questions – All the questions will be multiple choice questions (MCQs).
Total Marks – The question paper will be of 300 marks.
Total Number of Questions – The total number of questions asked will be 150.
Paper I: Mathematics
The mathematics paper will have 50 questions in total over a duration of 90 minutes.
Each question will carry 2 marks making the total marks 100.
Out of 50 questions, 40 will be based on 12th std syllabus while 10 questions will be drawn from 11th std syllabus.
Paper II: Physics & Chemistry
The paper II will have 100 questions in total. Both Physics & Chemistry will have equal weightage, with 50 questions being drawn from each subject.
Each question will carry 1 mark.
| Paper | Subject | No of Questions | Marks /question | Total Marks | Duration (in minutes) | |
| Class 11 | Class 12 | |||||
| I | Mathematics | 10 | 40 | 2 | 100 | 90 |
| II | Physics | 10 | 40 | 1 | 50 | 90 |
| Chemistry | 10 | 40 | 1 | 50 | ||
MHT CET 2019 Results
MHT CET 2019 result has been declared on 4th June 2019. The result will be declared on the official website. The candidate can check the result by logging in with the valid credentials.
The result will be in the form of a score card which can also be downloaded. The candidates are advised to retain a copy of the result for future reference.
The link to download score cards: https://mhtcet2019.mahaonline.gov.in/ScoreCard/ScoreCardCabdidateHome
Only the candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be called for the counseling process.
MHT CET 2019 Counselling
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will organize MHT CET 2019 counselling for admission to the multiple programs included under MHT CET. The counselling will be organized via online mode. The admission will be made as per the merit, availability of seats, eligibility requirements, etc. Applicants should have the required original certificates during document verification process. Applicants must register themselves for MHT CET 2019 counselling on the official website and choose their institutes and courses as per their preference. The dates for counselling has not yet been declared on the official site.
Documents needed during counselling:
- Class 10th Mark-sheet and Passing certificate
- Class 12th Mark-sheet and Passing certificate
- MHT CET Admit Card 2019
- MHT CET Score Card 2019
- Residence Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Transfer Certificate
- Aadhaar Card.
MHT CET Cut Off
The institute wise cut off lists for Engineering seats in MHT CET 2018 have been uploaded on the official website by the conducting authority. The counseling for MHT CET 2018 concluded in 4 rounds.
Round-wise cut off has been tabulated below.
| First Year Engineering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Round | Cut OFF Lists
(Maharashtra Domicile) |
Cut OFF Lists
(All India) |
| Round I | Cut Off List | Cut Off List |
| Round II | Cut Off List | Cut Off List |
| Round III | Cut Off List | Cut Off List |
| Round IV | Cut Off List | Cut Off List |
(Source: MHT CET Official website)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. Is slot booking available for the MHT-CET, or will they only give the dates?
Ques. Is MHT CET cancelled for Engineering?
Ques. Will MHT CET be conducted for 2019?
Ques. Is MHT CET conducted for M.B.B.S admissions in Maharashtra?
Helpline Details
Address of DTE
Directorate Of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
3, Mahapalika Marg, Post Box No.1967,
Opp. Metro Cinema, Mumbai – 400 001.
Contact Numbers/Email
Tel: (022) 2264 1150, 2264 1151, 2262 0601, 2269 0602
Fax: (022) 2269 2102, 2269 0007
Helpline: +91-22-30233420/30233464 (between 10 am – 6 pm)
Email: mhtcet@dtemaharashtra.gov.in
Important Links
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