The pharmacy MHT CET exam dates for 2024 are April 16–23. The engineering MHT CET 2024 exam dates are April 25–30. The MHT CET 2024 exam pattern, marking scheme, and curriculum PDF are now available. Candidates can review the MHT CET Syllabus 2024 with Weightage PCM and PCB, pattern, and marking scheme through this page or the CET’s official website.

Crucial details of the MHT CET 2024 exam are:

• The State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, has approved a syllabus for classes 11 and 12, which would serve as the basis for the questions in MHT CET 2024.
• When determining the weight of the question paper, the class 11 syllabus will be given about 20% weight, and the class 12 syllabus, 80%. 
• The MHT CET will not have negative markings but will be roughly as challenging as the JEE Mains.
• There will be two sections in the MHT CET 2024 PCM exam, each worth 100 points. Mathematics will be covered in the first section, followed by physics and chemistry in the second. Comparably, Biology will be covered in the first segment of the PCB exam, followed by Physics and Chemistry in the second.
• A selection of the topics listed below will be examined, although the entire class 12 syllabus will be included in the question paper.

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MHT CET Exam: What is it?

The state-level Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is used to choose candidates for admission to engineering and pharmacy programs at different Maharashtran colleges. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell administers the exam annually.

Three question papers will be used in the MHT CET 2024 exam. Paper 1 will be maths; Paper 2 will be a combination of chemistry and physics; and Paper 3 will be biology. Those who are interested in enrolling in the engineering course should show up for Papers 1 and 2. Candidates for pharmacy programs are expected to show up for Papers 2 and 3. 

MHT CET 2024 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the MHT CET 2024 exam

MHT CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before completing the application form, candidates for the MHT CET 2024 exam should confirm that they meet the qualifying requirements. You can see the whole list of MHT CET qualifying requirements below.

Filling out an application involves some steps, which include:

Step 1: Registration

Step 2: Completing personal and academic information

Step 3: Upload the scanned copies of the certificate of category, signature, and photo. Only candidates in the reserved category are required to upload their certificate of category.

Step 4: Make application fee payments.

After the application fee is received, the form will be automatically submitted. Applicants must download the completed application form, fill it out, and print it. Since the print copy is needed for college acceptance, it must be kept secure until the application process is over. The following provides a step-by-step guide on how to complete the MHT CET application form.

MHT CET 2024 Application Fees

MHT CET 2024 Exam Pattern

The question paper will be set with 20% weighting for class 11 topics and 80% weighting for class 12 topics following the MHT CET exam format. There will be multiple-choice questions (MCQ) in this computer-based, online exam. Three question papers will be provided.

There are 50 questions in total in the first maths paper. ten questions overall from the syllabus for classes eleven and twelve, and forty questions from class twelve. Every query will carry two marks. The paper will run for ninety minutes in total. No failing grades.

There are 100 questions in the second Physics and Chemistry paper. There will be 50 questions in the Physics section and the remaining 50 in Chemistry. Ten of the fifty questions in each subject will come from the syllabus for class 11, and the remaining forty questions will come from the syllabus for class 12. The paper will run for ninety minutes in total. No failing grades.

Only pharmacy candidates may appear in Paper 3 of Biology, which consists of 100 questions overall. Twenty of the questions will come from the syllabus for class 11, and the remaining eighty will come from class 12. There will be ninety minutes in total. No failing grades.

MHT CET 2024 Admit Card

One week before the exam, the MHT CET 2024 admission card will be made available. On the website mahacet.org, candidates will be able to download their admission card. Candidates must use their application number and birthdate to log in to the website to download the admission card. On the day of the exam, candidates must print the page after downloading it and bring it to the testing location.

The MHT CET 2024 exam date, time, exam center address, paper the candidate is appearing for, and the candidate’s details (name, photo, and signature) will all be included on the admit card. Candidates can get in touch with the MHT CET Cell if they find any problems with their admission card. 

The detailed instructions for downloading the admit card are:

MHT CET 2024 Result

In June, the MHT CET 2024 results will be made public. Following the exam, the precise date for the MHT CET result announcement will be announced. On the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, candidates who will take the MHT CET 2024 can view their results. Candidates need to use their application number and password to log in to check the MHT CET 2024 results. To view the outcome, candidates need to follow these steps.

• Go to the official MHT CET website.
• Click on the “MHT CET 2024 Result” link.
• After entering your login details, click “Submit”.
• The screen will display the MHT CET 2024 results.
• For future use, download and print the result.

Conclusion:

MHT CET 2024 registration has closed, and late fees were applicable until March 15. The pharmacy exam is scheduled for April 16–23, and the engineering exam will be held from April 25–30. The exam pattern, marking scheme, and curriculum PDF are available for review. The exam will be based on the class 11 and 12 syllabus, with 20% weightage for class 11 and 80% for class 12. There will be no negative marking. The MHT CET 2024 will have three question papers: maths, a combination of chemistry and physics, and biology. Admit cards will be available one week before the exam. Results are expected in June, with counseling tentatively scheduled from June 24 to August 24.

The Commission, at its 581 meeting held on 25th June 2024, has considered the recommendations of the expert committee and has decided to include “Ayurveda Biology” as an additional subject from December 2024 onwards to the present list of subjects of UGC-NET”, informed the commission.

The syllabus for the new subject of UGC NET is also available on its website ugcnetonline.in, also informed the commission.

“Ayurveda Biology is now covered as a subject in the UGC-NET exam. From December 2024, candidates can select this new subject that develops inter-disciplinary knowledge but also comprises Ayurveda – an ancient science,” the UGC informed through an X post on sharing the news.

As recently as June this year, the commission revealed that disaster management subjects would be added to the list of subjects for the UGC NET December 2024 exam.

The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam twice a year with the aim of declaring eligibility of aspirants for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), ineligibility for Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programs at Indian colleges and universities.

UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Ayurveda Biology syllabus

The Ayurveda Biology paper of the UGC NET syllabus encompasses 10 units, which are given below.

• Unit 1: History and Development of Ayurveda
• Unit 2: Philosophy and Basic Principles of Ayurveda
• Unit 3: Sharir Rachna and Kriya
• Unit 4: Padartha Vigyan and Dravya Vigyan
• Unit 5: Rasa Shastra, Bheshajya Kalpana and Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia
• Unit 6: Disease Biology, Microbiology and Immunology
• Unit 7: Genetics, Ayurgenomics, Cell and Molecular Biology
• Unit 8: Physiology, Biochemistry and Nanotechnology
• Unit 9: Biodiversity and Environmental Health, IPR and Entrepreneurship
• Unit 10: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Ayurveda-informatics

Conclusion

The introduction of Ayurveda Biology as a new subject for UGC NET in December 2024 marks a significant development in promoting interdisciplinary research and education in Ayurveda. This move opens up new opportunities for candidates passionate about Ayurveda and its scientific principles. Aspirants can now access the detailed syllabus on the official UGC NET website and start preparing to explore the rich confluence of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern biology.