The total marks for the MHT CET PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) exam is 200. The exam is divided into two sections, with 100 marks allocated to each section. Each section has a duration of 90 minutes, making the total exam duration 180 minutes (3 hours).
The results of MHT CET 2025 PCM have been declared today 16th June 2025. Candidates from Maharashtra and other states are checking their marks so that they can plan their subsequent steps. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is an entrance exam conducted at the state level by the State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra for admission to undergraduate engineering, Pharmacy and other courses in Maharashtra.
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How many Questions are there in MHT CET PCB?
In MHT CET PCM, a total of 150 questions are asked. There are 50 questions each for 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The total marks in Physics and chemistry subjects are 50 each as each question carries 1 mark. However the total marks for Mathematics is 100 as each question carries 2 marks. Thus the MHT CET total mark PCM is 200.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| 180+Mathematics | 50 | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 150 Questions | - | 200 Marks |
What is a good score in MHT CET PCM?
The good score in MHT CET PCM is around 150-180+ marks. Candidates who secure 180+ marks out of 200 are considered as the top scorers with 99.9 percentile. Candidates whose scores are within the range of 150 and 180 are also in the safe zone since these marks are regarded as very good scores. Their percentile ranges between 98 - 99. The scores between 120 and 150 in MHT CET PCM is considered to be competitive. Candidates whose score is within this range have 95 - 97 percentile may face intense competition. The marks between 100 - 120 is considered moderate for candidates in the exam and may get admission in decent engineering colleges during the lower rounds.
| 180+ Marks | Top 1% Scores, Percentile of 99.9+ |
|---|---|
| 150-180 Marks | Very Good score, Percentile around 98-99 |
| 120-150 Marks | Competitive Score, Percentile around 95-97 |
| 100-120 Marks | Moderate, but can secure decent colleges in lower rounds |
Also Read: MHT CET College Predictor 2025: Know Your B.Tech Admission Chances using CET Percentile
MHT-CET Passing Marks PCM
The passing marks for MHT CET 2025 are 45% (i.e., 90 out of 200) for General category candidates. For OBC candidates, the minimum passing mark is around 80. Similarly, SC and ST candidates are needed to score at least 40% or 80 marks to qualify the exam.
What Can You Do After the Result?
After candidates have checked their MHT CET 2025 PCM results today, need to take the following steps:
Checking The Percentile
The results for MHT CET 2025 PCM are declared in terms of percentile and not in the form of marks. Thus it is essential to determine the marks. Candidates can arrive at their marks by using the below formula:
Estimated Marks= ( (100- your percentile)/100) ) x total candidates appeared x (200/ total candidates)
MHT CET Marks vs Percentile
Candidates who have appeared for MHT CET must understand how the MHT CET marks are different from MHT CET percentile. The marks are out of 200.
- For candidates whose marks range between 190 - 200 the expected percentile is within the range of 99.90 – 100. So their ranking is within the top 500 ranks and they are eligible to get admission in top institutes.
- The MHT CET marks between 170 - 180 are considered excellent scores and the percentile of candidates with these marks is between 99.50 - 99.89.
- The marks between 150 - 169 translates to 98.00 - 99.49 percentile and candidates can get admission in top tier private and public colleges.
- The marks between 130 - 149 are considered competitive scores and they translate to 95.00 - 97.99 percentile. Candidates with competitive scores have chances of choosing good branches in top colleges.
- Candidates whose score is between 110 - 129 have 90.00 - 94.99 percentile. These scores are considered to be decent for choosing lower branches in Tier 1 institutes.
- Candidates whose MHT CET score ranges between 90 - 109 have percentile around 80.00 - 89.99 and they can get admission in Tier 2 colleges. The score between 70 - 89 translates to 65.00 - 79.99 percentile and students with such scores should consider backup private options.
- The MHT CET marks below 70 implies the percentile is lower than 65. Candidates whose score belongs to this category must consider private universities or diploma-to-degree options.
| MHT CET Marks (Out of 200) | Percentile | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 190 – 200 | 99.90 – 100 percentile | Top 500 rank (COEP, VJTI level) |
| 170 – 189 | 99.50 – 99.89 | Excellent score |
| 150 – 169 | 98.00 – 99.49 | Very good; top tier private & public colleges |
| 130 – 149 | 95.00 – 97.99 | Competitive; still good branches in top colleges |
| 110 – 129 | 90.00 – 94.99 | Decent for lower branches in Tier-1 colleges |
| 90 – 109 | 80.00 – 89.99 | Eligible for Tier-2 colleges |
| 70 – 89 | 65.00 – 79.99 | May need backup private options |
| Below 70 | Below 65 percentile | Explore private universities or diploma-to-degree routes |
Also Read: MHT CET Marks vs Percentile vs Rank 2025
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