MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern: PCM vs PCB, Marking Scheme, Time Limits & No Negative Marking
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MHT CET 2027 Exam Pattern: PCM vs PCB, Marking Scheme, Time Limits & No Negative Marking
MHT CET 2027 is a computer-based test of 3 hours. PCM has 150 questions (Physics 50, Chemistry 50 at 1 mark; Maths 50 at 2 marks) for 200 marks. PCB has 200 questions (Physics 50, Chemistry 50, Biology 100, all 1 mark) for 200 marks. Physics and Chemistry share the first 90 minutes; Maths or Biology gets the next 90. There is no negative marking.
Before you take a single mock, you should know exactly how MHT CET is structured: how many questions, how the time is split and how marks are given. The pattern shapes your entire strategy.
Here is the complete MHT CET 2027 exam pattern for PCM and PCB, with a timing plan.
MHT CET 2027 Pattern at a Glance
| Feature | PCM | PCB |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test | Computer-based test |
| Duration | 180 minutes | 180 minutes |
| Total questions | 150 | 200 |
| Total marks | 200 | 200 |
| Question type | MCQ | MCQ |
| Negative marking | No | No |
| Medium | English, Marathi, Urdu (check brochure) | English, Marathi, Urdu (check brochure) |
| Confirm the 2027 pattern in the official information brochure. | ||
PCM Paper Structure
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks each | Total | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 50 | 2 | 100 | 90 min |
| Paper II | Physics | 50 | 1 | 50 | 90 min (shared) |
| Paper II | Chemistry | 50 | 1 | 50 | 90 min (shared) |
| Maths alone is worth half of the PCM total. | |||||
PCB Paper Structure
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks each | Total | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper II | Physics | 50 | 1 | 50 | 90 min (shared) |
| Paper II | Chemistry | 50 | 1 | 50 | 90 min (shared) |
| Paper III | Biology | 100 | 1 | 100 | 90 min |
| Biology has 100 questions in 90 minutes, under a minute each. | |||||
Marking Scheme and No Negative Marking
- No negative marking: attempt every question; a smart guess can only help
- Maths questions: carry 2 marks each in PCM
- All others: carry 1 mark each
- Percentile: your raw score is converted to a percentile within your session
See how marks convert in MHT CET 2027 Marks vs Percentile.
A Timing Plan for Each Section
| Section | Questions | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics + Chemistry | 100 | 90 min | About 54 seconds per question |
| Maths (PCM) | 50 | 90 min | About 1 min 48 sec per question |
| Biology (PCB) | 100 | 90 min | About 54 seconds per question |
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