MHT CET 2026 April 13 Shift 1 PCM Question Paper is available for download here. Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam on April 13 in Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM in CBT mode.

  • The MHT CET 2026 PCM Question Paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) totalling 200 marks divided into 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 50 questions in each subject.
  • Physics and Chemistry questions carry 1 mark each while Mathematics questions carry 2 marks each.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

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MHT CET 2026 April 13 Shift 1 Question Paper

Question 1:

The value of \(\tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) + \sec^{-1}(-2) - \sin^{-1}\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)\) is

  • (A) \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{7\pi}{6}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\)

Question 2:

If the statement \((p \wedge q) \rightarrow (r \vee \neg s)\) is False (F), then the truth values of \(p, q, r\) and \(s\) are respectively

  • (A) T, T, F, T
  • (B) T, F, T, F
  • (C) F, F, T, T
  • (D) T, T, T, F

Question 3:

In \(\triangle ABC\), if \(2a^2 = b^2 + c^2\), then the value of \(\frac{\cos 3A}{\cos A} + 2\) is

  • (A) \(0\)
  • (B) \(1\)
  • (C) \(2\)
  • (D) \(3\)

Question 4:

In \(\triangle ABC\), \((b-c)^2 \cos^2 \frac{A}{2} + (b+c)^2 \sin^2 \frac{A}{2} =\)

  • (A) \(a\)
  • (B) \(a^2\)
  • (C) \(b^2 + c^2\)
  • (D) \(2a^2\)

Question 5:

If \(\frac{dy}{dx} = y + 5\) and \(y(0) = 4\), then \(y(\log 2)\) is equal to

  • (A) \(13\)
  • (B) \(15\)
  • (C) \(18\)
  • (D) \(9\)

Question 6:

The coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane \(2x - 3y - 6z = 4\) are

  • (A) \(\left(\frac{8}{49}, -\frac{12}{49}, -\frac{24}{49}\right)\)
  • (B) \(\left(\frac{2}{7}, -\frac{3}{7}, -\frac{6}{7}\right)\)
  • (C) \(\left(\frac{8}{7}, -\frac{12}{7}, -\frac{24}{7}\right)\)
  • (D) \(\left(\frac{4}{49}, -\frac{6}{49}, -\frac{12}{49}\right)\)

Question 7:

The solution of the differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x+y}{x-y}\) is

  • (A) \(\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \log\sqrt{x^2+y^2} + C\)
  • (B) \(\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{x}{y}\right) = \log(x+y) + C\)
  • (C) \(x^2 + y^2 = C(x+y)\)
  • (D) \(y = x \tan(\log x + C)\)

Question 8:

The monomer used to prepare Orlon is

  • (A) Vinyl chloride
  • (B) Tetrafluoroethylene
  • (C) Acrylonitrile
  • (D) Styrene

Question 9:

Identify the product when a ketone reacts with hydrazine \((NH_2-NH_2)\)

  • (A) Oxime
  • (B) Hydrazone
  • (C) Semicarbazone
  • (D) Phenylhydrazone

Question 10:

Which of the following reagents is used to prepare alkyl isocyanides from alkyl halides \((RX)\)?

  • (A) \(KCN\) (alc.)
  • (B) \(AgCN\) (alc.)
  • (C) \(NaCN\) (aq.)
  • (D) \(HCN\)

Question 11:

Which of the following aqueous solutions will show maximum vapour pressure at 300 K?

  • (A) \(0.1\) M Glucose
  • (B) \(0.1\) M \(NaCl\)
  • (C) \(0.1\) M \(CaCl_2\)
  • (D) \(0.1\) M \(AlCl_3\)

MHT CET PCM Exam Pattern 2026

Parameter Details
Conducting Body Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra CET Cell)
Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test)
Duration 180 minutes (3 hours)
Groups / Subjects PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) for Engineering
Total Questions

150

Total Marks 200
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marks Distribution
  • Mathematics – 2 marks/question
  • Physics and Chemistry – 1 mark/question
Negative Marking No
Syllabus Weightage
  • Class 12 – 80%
  • Class 11 – 20%

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