MHT CET 2019: Common Entrance Test is an annual entrance examination conducted by the Government of Maharashtra.
- Aspirants through this exam will get admissions into a full-time degree courses, drug store and science courses like B.Tech, B.Pharm, and Pharm.D.
- Students who will be appearing for the entrance test can submit their preference about different features of the online exam.
- MHT CET is conducted for admission to Degree Courses of Technical Education (Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy and Pharm. D.).
- MHT CET was the only exam which was conducted in offline mode.
- State Entrance Test Cell has been conducting all other CETs, MAH MBA/MMS CET, MAH MCA CET, MAH B.HMCT CET, in online mode.
- Earlier the exam was conducted in offline mode but for next year, the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is mulling to conduct the exam in online mode.
- The application form will be published by DTE Maharashtra by the first week of Feb 2019 in the official website of DTE, ie. dtemaharashtra.gov.in
MHT CET 2019 Highlights:
| Exam | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
| Acronym | MHT CET |
| Exam Date | 1st week of May 2019 |
| Conducting body | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra |
| Exam Type | State Level UG and PG |
| Courses | B.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm D, MBA, MMS |
| Languages | English/Marathi/Urdu for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. English for Mathematics Paper |
| Mode of Exam | Offline Mode |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 questions(Engineering courses) 200 questions (Health Sciences) 150, 200 or 250 questions (Pharmacy courses) |
| Official Address to HQ | The Directorate Of Technical Education No. 3, Mahapalika Marg, Opp. Metro Cinema, |
MHT CET 2019 Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: The candidate appearing for MHT CET 2019 should be a citizen of India.
- Age Criteria: There is no age limit to appear for this examination.
- Minimum Qualification: Candidates have to pass 10+2 to be eligible for MHT CET 2019.
Educational criteria:
| Course | Qualification |
| Engineering/ Technology | A pass in HSC or equivalent exam with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects and at least 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects is required.Those with Diploma in Engineering/ B.Sc with 50% marks are also eligible. |
| Pharmacy | The candidates who have cleared their HSC or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects and at least 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects are eligible. |
| Pharma.D | The candidates who have cleared their HSC or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational subjects and at least 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects are eligible.The applicants who have done Diploma in Pharmacy from an institute affiliated to State Board can apply for MHT CET 2019. |
*A relaxation of 5% in qualifying marks will be given to OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD candidates of Maharashtra
For Engineering/ Technology, the candidates with a valid score in JEE Main 2019 will be exempted from appearing in the MHT CET 2019.
MHT CET 2019 Application Form
| Category | Application fee |
| General category | Rs. 800/- |
| Reserved category candidates of Maharashtra | Rs. 600/- |
MHT CET 2019 Important Dates
| MHT CET 2019 Events | Date (Tentative) |
| Application Form | 1st week of March 2019 |
| Last Date to fill the Application Form | 4th week of March 2019 |
| Last date payment of application fee | Last week of March 2019 |
| Admit Card | Last week of April 2019 |
| Date of Exam | 2nd week of May 2019 |
| Answer Key Publishing Date | 4th week of May 2019 |
| Declaration of Results | 1st week of June 2019 |
| Declaration of Merit List | June 2019 |
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