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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
State-level entrance test administered by Maharashtra CET Cell for admission to first year full-time undergraduate degree courses in Engineering and Pharmacy.
Verified against official gazette notifications & examination brochures•Last civic audit: 2026-10-05
⚙️Examination Mechanics
Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test.
Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts
Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:
- ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
- ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme
Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 or +2 marks per correct answer | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | No negative marking (or -0.25 in select state boards) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
📋Statutory Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test.
Qualifying Educational Degree
Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination.
Minimum Aggregate Marks
50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Age Limit Policy
As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.
Permissible Attempts
As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority.
🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)
Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)
Under the National Education Policy, Maharashtra Common Entrance Test question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule
Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.
General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment
Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway
Candidates qualifying in Maharashtra Common Entrance Test are allocated seats via State Common Entrance Test Cell / State Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
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Government Scholarships Applicable for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Candidates
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)
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Frequently Asked Questions on Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.
What is the exam pattern and duration for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test?▼
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in Maharashtra Common Entrance Test?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test?▼
Candidates must have passed Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).. Regarding age limits: As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.. Permitted attempts: As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority..
In how many languages is Maharashtra Common Entrance Test conducted?▼
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://dtemaharashtra.gov.in).
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Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days
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