MHT-CET coaching in Malad East
MHT-CET preparation at Merit Edge is part of our two-year classroom programmes for Class 11 and 12 science students in Malad East, Mumbai. Students in the engineering programme prepare for the MHT-CET PCM group alongside JEE, with an MHT-CET test on the second Sunday.
Who it is for
- Students in Class 11 and 12 science who want engineering, pharmacy or related professional seats in Maharashtra.
- Students in our engineering programme, who prepare for MHT-CET (PCM) alongside JEE.
What the programme covers
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the MHT-CET PCM group.
- An MHT-CET test on the second Sunday of the weekly test plan.
- MHT-CET preparation in Phase 7 (February to June), alongside JEE Advanced.
Programme details
- Duration
- Two years
- Exams covered
- MHT-CET (PCM), as part of the engineering programme
- Tests
- An MHT-CET test on the second Sunday, plus Daily Class Tests
MHT-CET exam pattern
Maharashtra's computer-based entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and related professional courses, based on the state's Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
- Syllabus
- Maharashtra SCERT syllabus for Std XI and Std XII
- Weightage
- About 20% Std XI and 80% Std XII
- Negative marking
- None
- Questions
- Mainly application-based MCQs with 4 options. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are set at the JEE Main level, Biology at the NEET level.
- Mode
- Computer-based, in two groups, PCM and PCB. Candidates can take either or both.
- Attempts
- In 2026, candidates could choose one or two attempts for each group
- Used for
- Admission to first-year engineering and technology, pharmacy, B.Planning and related courses in Maharashtra
MHT-CET PCM group (180 minutes)
Physics and Chemistry (Paper II)
- Questions
- 50 + 50, 1 mark each
- Marks
- 100
- Time
- First 90 minutes
Mathematics (Paper I)
- Questions
- 50, 2 marks each
- Marks
- 100
- Time
- Next 90 minutes
Total
- Questions
- 150
- Marks
- 200
- Time
- 180 minutes
MHT-CET PCB group (180 minutes)
Physics and Chemistry (Paper II)
- Questions
- 50 + 50, 1 mark each
- Marks
- 100
- Time
- First 90 minutes
Biology (Paper III)
- Questions
- 100, 1 mark each
- Marks
- 100
- Time
- Next 90 minutes
Total
- Questions
- 200
- Marks
- 200
- Time
- 180 minutes
Official source: cetcell.mahacet.org. Last checked: 17 October 2026. Exam patterns can change every year. The official information bulletin always takes precedence.
How students are tested
A short test before lectures and a weekly test every Sunday.
Daily Class Test (DCT)
A short test of about 10 questions, held in class for about 10 minutes before the lecture, to check preparation regularly.
Sunday Weekly Test (WT)
Weekly tests follow the pattern of the exam each student is preparing for, to check preparation and test strategy every week.
| Week | Engineering |
|---|---|
| First Sunday | JEE Main test |
| Second Sunday (this programme's test) | MHT-CET test |
| Third Sunday | JEE Main test |
| Fourth Sunday | JEE Advanced test |
DCTs and WTs are designed to be challenging and to test conceptual understanding.
Study material provided
Daily Practice Problems (DPP)
After every lecture, as practice or assignment sheets, with MCQs from 3 to 4 widely used books and publications (Marvel, Universal Self Scorer, MTG).
Internal module (printed booklet)
Chapter-wise questions with synopsis and MCQs, with past year questions (PYQs).
Reference material
Books and notes for extra practice beyond the main material.
Academic planner
How the two years are organised, phase by phase, for engineering students.
Phase 1: Bridge course
April to May
- Engineering
- 3 working days + 1 test day. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Phase 2: 20% portion completion
June to Diwali
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 3: 50% portion completion
November to February
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 4: 70% portion completion
April to May
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 5: 100% portion completion
June to October
- Engineering
- 4 working days + 1 test day. PCM
Phase 6
November to January
- Engineering
- Boards + test series
Phase 7
February to June
- Engineering
- JEE Advanced + MHT-CET
Frequently asked questions
Who prepares for MHT-CET at Merit Edge?
Students in our engineering programme prepare for the MHT-CET PCM group alongside JEE Main and JEE Advanced. See the JEE programme.
How is MHT-CET different from JEE Main?
MHT-CET is based on the Maharashtra SCERT syllabus, with about 20% weightage to Std XI and 80% to Std XII, while JEE Main follows the syllabus NTA publishes. MHT-CET has no negative marking and its questions are mainly application-based MCQs with 4 options; JEE Main deducts 1 mark for a wrong answer.
How often are MHT-CET tests held?
The engineering weekly test plan has an MHT-CET test on the second Sunday. A short Daily Class Test is also held before lectures.
When is MHT-CET covered in the academic planner?
Phase 7, from February to June, covers JEE Advanced and MHT-CET. See the academic planner.
Enquire about admission
Send us your details and we will call you back, or visit the centre or write to us.
Visit or contact us
- Address
- Shubh Laxmi Shopping Centre, Next to Modern Dairy, Rani Sati Marg, Malad (E), Mumbai 400097
- @Meritedgejeeneet
Grievances
Write to meritedgejeeneet@gmail.com. We acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and aim to resolve them within 30 days.
Other programmes
Preparing for JEE as well?
JEE Main, JEE Advanced and MHT-CET (PCM), alongside Class 12 boards.
See the JEE programmePreparing for NEET (UG)?
NEET (UG), alongside Class 12 boards.
See the NEET programme