MHT-CET 2026: Complete Preparation Strategy, Syllabus & Scoring Tips
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Crack MHT-CET 2026 with our expert preparation guide. Covers complete syllabus, topic-wise weightage, best books, mock test strategy, and how to maximize your percentile for top Pune engineering colleges.
MHT-CET 2026 is scheduled for April 20 – May 15, 2026. The exam tests Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Class 11 and 12 levels with 150 marks total. For admission to COEP CSE, you need 97+ percentile. PICT requires 92–95 percentile. VIT Pune accepts 88–92 percentile. Affordable colleges like JSPM and AISSMS accept 65–75 percentile. Key 2026 changes: NTA has revised the Mathematics paper to include more application-based questions. Top scoring topics: Integration (24% PCM weight), Mechanics (18%), Chemical Bonding (15%), Calculus (20%). Strategy: Complete NCERT Class 11 & 12 by December 2025, switch to MHT-CET specific books (Arihant, Target Publications) from January. Solve minimum 2,000 practice questions per subject. Attempt 3 full mock tests per week from March. Focus on accuracy over speed — negative marking is 25% per wrong answer.