✅ MHT CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria (Category-wise)
Are you eligible to appear for MHT CET 2025? Let's break down the eligibility rules based on category, board, and minimum marks so you don't get rejected during counseling!
🔹 General Category (OPEN / GOPENS)
- Board: Passed or appearing in Class 12 (HSC) from Maharashtra State Board or any recognized board.
- Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry/Alternative Subject, Maths (PCM).
- Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in Physics + Maths + any one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject (like CS, Electronics, IT, etc.).
- Marks: Minimum 135/134 marks in total to be eligible for General Category.
🔹 Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC/SBC/NT/VJ - Maharashtra State Only)
- Board: Same as above.
- Minimum Marks: 40% aggregate in Physics + Maths + one optional subject.
- Marks: Minimum 120/119 marks in total to be eligible for Reserved Category.
🔹 All India Candidates (Outside Maharashtra)
- Board: Any recognized board in India.
- Marks Required: 45% in PCM or PCB, depending on the course.
🔹 Minority / EWS / TFWS Candidates
- Marks Criteria: Same as General category (45%).
- Note: Income proof may be required for EWS/TFWS quota.
✅ MHT CET 2025 Subject Eligibility (For Engineering)
Physics and Maths are compulsory for all candidates. Chemistry can be replaced by any of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Electronics
- Biotechnology
- Informatics Practices
- Agriculture
- Engineering Graphics
- Business Studies
- Entrepreneurship
- Technical Vocational Subject
🎓 Aggregate Marks Criteria for Eligibility (Physics + Maths + Optional Subject)
| Category | Minimum % Required |
|---|---|
| Open/General Category | 45% aggregate in PCM / PM + optional |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/SBC/VJNT/EWS of Maharashtra) | 40% aggregate |
🧮 Subjects with 200 Marks (Divided by 2 in Board % Calculation)
Some subjects are out of 200 marks and are divided by 2 when calculating the aggregate percentage for eligibility. These subjects include:
- Computer Science (CS)
- Electronics
- Information Technology (IT)
- Biotechnology
Example: If you scored 160/200 in Computer Science, it will be considered as 80 marks (i.e., 160 ÷ 2 = 80) while calculating your PCM or PCB aggregate.
🔑 Entrance Exam Requirement
| Candidature Type | Entrance Required |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra State | MHT CET (PCM Group) with a non-zero score |
| All India Candidature | JEE Main Paper 1 score accepted |
🔍 Examples for Better Understanding
| Physics | Maths | Third Subject | Eligible? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ | ✅ | Chemistry | ✅ | Default combination (most common) |
| ✅ | ✅ | Computer Science | ✅ | Chemistry replaced by CS |
| ✅ | ✅ | Biology | ✅ | Biology allowed for Engineering |
| ✅ | ✅ | IT (Information Tech) | ✅ | Allowed |
| ✅ | ✅ | Only 2 subjects | ❌ | Not eligible — third subject needed |
| ✅ | ❌ | Chemistry | ❌ | Not eligible — Maths is compulsory |
💡 Conclusion (Your Main Doubt Answered)
✅ Yes, Chemistry is not compulsory. It can be replaced by any of the listed optional subjects.
🚫 But Physics and Maths are strictly compulsory — they CAN'T be replaced.
📝 Additional Notes:
- Diploma holders can apply for Direct Second Year (DSE).
- Appearing students (12th Board 2025) are eligible conditionally.
- Always check the official brochure before applying!
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