MHT CET 2018 exam starts; Results expected by June 3

NEW DELHI, MAY 10: DTE Maharashtra is conducting Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2018 on May 10 in offline mode at 1260 exam centres in 36 towns and cities. A total of 435606 candidates are expected to appear for the exam as per the registration details announced by DTE Maharashtra.

The entrance exam is being conducted for 2 papers- Paper I for Mathematics and Paper II for Physics and Chemistry. Candidates have 1.30 hours to complete each paper. The state level engineering entrance exam is conducted annually for the candidates who are seeking admission in various B.Tech programmes offered by participating institutes.

Candidates must be aware that 85% of the seats in the state engineering colleges are filled through MHT CET, while 15% seats in private unaided colleges/institutions of Maharashtra state is filled on All India Quota basis for which  JEE Main ranks are considered and MHT CET scores in case of vacancies.

To be eligible for the admission process it is mandatory for the candidates to appear in both the papers. Each paper carries a weightage of 100 marks. Candidates have to solve total of 50 questions in Paper I, while 100 questions need to be solved in Paper II- 50 questions each in Physics and Chemistry.

The exam authorities will provide 2 marks for every correct answer in Paper I, while each correct answer in Paper II will fetch 1 mark. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. As per the authorities, Paper I will be conducted in English, while Paper II (Physics & Chemistry) will be held in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

The result of entrance exam is expected to be announced on or before June 3. Prior to announcing the result, DTE Maharashtra will release the answer key for the candidates. With the help of the answer key, candidates can check and calculate their probable score.

Exam day guidelines

Mentioned below are the few guidelines for the MHT CET aspirants which they need to adhere:

• The admit card is the most important document to be carried to the examination centre. Entry without admit card is prohibited inside the examination hall.
• As the entrance exam is in offline mode, candidates must make sure that they darken only one circle completely for answering each question.
• Enter the roll number, question booklet and version number correctly on the OMR answer sheet.
• Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall in between the exam. Only after the completion of exam, candidate can leave the hall.
• OMR sheet need to be handed over to the invigilator once the exam is completed.
• If a candidate is find adopting any unfair means in the examination, he/she will be disqualify immediately.
• The signature of the candidate uploaded at the time of registration, in the attendance sheet and OMR answer sheet must be similar and match or else the candidate will be disqualified.