MHT-CET Exam Paper Analysis 2023 - Check Answer Key, Counselling Details etc.

The MHT-CET 2023 examination commenced on May 9 and will conclude on May 20. MHT-CET is short for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, conducted by the State CET Cell. Thousands of candidates sit for this state-level examination to get admission to Maharashtra's esteemed colleges for various undergraduate programs like engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, and more. The MHT-CET evaluates a candidate's knowledge and aptitude in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

MHT-CET 2023: Paper Analysis

The MHT-CET has 2 papers that are conducted in various rounds spread over several days. This year, the PCM paper took place from 9 to May 13, while the PCB paper was conducted from 15 to May 20. Below is an overview of the papers conducted in 2 shifts on the allotted dates.

MHT-CET PCM 2023: Post-Paper Analysis

The paper analysis is given based on students’ feedback.

Most Important Topics: PCM

In the PCM paper, these topics enjoyed more weightage.

Physics

• Mechanics
• Electrostatics and Current Electricity
• Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
• Optics
• Thermodynamics
• Modern Physics

Chemistry

• Chemical Bonding
• States of Matter
• Thermodynamics
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions
• s-Block and p-Block Elements
• Organic Chemistry
• Coordination Compounds
• Chemical Kinetics
• Surface Chemistry

Maths

• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Probability and Statistics
• Vectors

MHT-CET PCB 2023: Post-Paper Analysis

The analysis is developed according to students’ feedback.

Most Important Topics: PCB

This year, the PCB question paper majorly focused on these topics.

Physics

• Surface tension
• Magnetism
• Stationary waves
• Wave theory of light
• Interference and diffraction
• Wave motion
• Current electricity
• Electrostatics
• Electromagnetic inductions
• Electrons and photons

Chemistry

• Chemical thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
• Solid State
• Solutions and colligative
• Chemical kinetics-General principles and processes
• Coordination compounds
• p-Block elements
• d and f Block Elements

Biology

• Cell Structure and Function
• Genetics and Evolution
• Diversity in Living Organisms
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Reproduction in Organisms
• Ecology and Environment
• Biotechnology and its Applications

MHT-CET 2023: Counselling Process

Once the MHT-CET exams are over, all candidates look forward to the start of the counselling process. The process begins at the end of the exams. Aspirants need to follow a set procedure to be eligible for counselling and enter their college of choice.

The counselling process contains the following steps:

1. Registration

Candidates need to register on the counselling portal to be eligible for counselling. First, Aspirants visit the official MHT-CET website and click on the counselling registration link on the home page. Then enter personal details such as name, gender, contact details, annual income and so on, as mentioned on the page. Once all details have been entered, candidates must answer a security question and set up a password.

Once the registration is done, candidates must submit details related to Class 10 & 12 and their MHT-CET examination.

2. Document Upload

After registration, students need to upload their photographs and scanned signatures. The photograph file size should be 4 KB to 100 KB, while the image should be 3.5cm x 4.5cm. The signature file size should be 1 KB to 30 KB.

3. Counselling Fee

Once the registration is complete and all mentioned documents have been uploaded, candidates who want admission via JEE Main will be required to pay the counselling fee in online mode. Candidates who have qualified for the MHT-CET 2023 need not pay the fees.

The fees may vary depending on the category.

• Candidates from the General category, those who have applied from outside Maharashtra and the children of any Indian workers in Gulf countries will pay Rs. 800.
• Maharashtrian candidates from the reserved category and persons with disability will pay a counselling fee of Rs. 600.
• The counselling fee for children of NRIs / PIO / OCI, Foreign National is Rs. 5000.

4. Print out and Document Verification

Candidates need to take a printout of the counselling registration form since it will be needed during document verification at their designated Felicitation Center (FC). At the document verification, students need to carry their original documents as well as a set of attested copies of the listed documents.

5. Choice Filling

After that, candidates need to choose the colleges and courses they hope to bag a seat in, ensuring they mention the names in the order of preference. Students will be able to select their college of choice after every round of counselling.

6. Seat Allotment

Once authorities have announced the final merit list for MHT CET 2023, students can view the shortlisted candidates. The authorities will do the seat allotment in three rounds according to the merit list and the candidates' choices. The allotment will follow the CAP or the Centralized Admission Process. Once the seats have been allotted, candidates can choose to freeze, float or slide the seat if they want to finalise it, wait for a bit, or reject it.

Top 10 Colleges That Consider MHT-CET Scores

There are hundreds of private as well as government colleges that accept the MHT-CET scores for admission. Students need to go through the complete counselling process to secure a seat in one of Maharashtra's top engineering and pharmacy institutes. Some of the best colleges that students hope to get admission to are:

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
• College Of Engineering Pune Technological University, Pune
• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai
• Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai
• IIIT Nagpur   
• IIIT Pune
• Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Pune
• K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering
• G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur
• Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur

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