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Top Most Expected Questions in MHT CET 2026: Here's What You Should Be Focusing On

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‘What are the most expected questions for MHT CET 2026?

Let’s be honest. 

If we could predict the exact questions, we’d all be toppers by now.

But while no one has a crystal ball, what we do have is years’ of MHT CET exam paper analysis, chapterwise weightage trends, and a whole lot of insider insight into what really matters.

So, in this blog, what you will get is:

  • Chapterwise weightage for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology
  • Topics that have historically carried high marks
  • A smart study path to maximise your score

Let’s dive in.

First, Let’s Talk Real: Can Questions Be ‘Expected’?

The answer: Not exactly.

But examiners tend to follow patterns and these patterns help us identify important chapters and types of questions that show up repeatedly.

So, your goal should be to prioritise topics that have higher chances of appearing.

That’s because most MHT-CET questions—even the tricky ones—are built on the same base concepts. The manner in which the question is framed may vary, but the logic behind it doesn’t change much.

By analysing MHT CET previous years’ chapterwise weightage and repeatedly practising solving the types of questions asked, you strengthen your grasp on these core ideas. Which means: no matter how new or confusing a question looks in 2026, you’ll know how to approach it because you’ve already trained for that kind of problem.

Which is why analysing chapterwise question weightage and solving previous years’ MCQs can help you build familiarity with both, the types of questions and the core concepts that frequently appear in the exam.

And that’s where we come in.

MHT CET 2026: Chapterwise Weightage Breakdown

Here's a quick look at the weightage trends based on past MHT CET papers (2024–2025). These can give you a good sense of which are the important chapters in MHT CET that deserve more of your attention.

Physics:

These numbers reflect how many MCQs appeared from each chapter in 2024 and 2025 across all shifts—a strong indicator of their importance in MHT CET.

2024 2025
Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions
- - - - - 11 Vectors 15
- - - - - 11 Error Analysis 15
3 11 Motion in a Plane 19 3 11 Motion in a Plane 18
4 11 Laws of Motion 19 4 11 Laws of Motion 17
5 11 Gravitation 33 5 11 Gravitation 15
7 11 Thermal Properties of Matter 15 7 11 Thermal Properties of Matter 18
8 11 Sound 15 8 11 Sound 15
9 11 Optics 33 9 11 Optics 16
10 11 Electrostatics 20 10 11 Electrostatics 16
14 11 Semiconductors 17 14 11 Semiconductors 14
1 12 Rotational Dynamics 44 1 12 Rotational Dynamics 41
2 12 Mechanical Properties of Fluids 49 2 12 Mechanical Properties of Fluids 44
3 12 Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation 39 3 12 Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation 40
4 12 Thermodynamics 37 4 12 Thermodynamics 32
5 12 Oscillations 47 5 12 Oscillations 44
6 12 Superposition of Waves 47 6 12 Superposition of Waves 43
7 12 Wave Optics 49 7 12 Wave Optics 46
8 12 Electrostatics 42 8 12 Electrostatics 44
9 12 Current Electricity 32 9 12 Current Electricity 31
10 12 Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current 39 10 12 Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current 31
11 12 Magnetic Materials 13 11 12 Magnetic Materials 16
12 12 Electromagnetic Induction 46 12 12 Electromagnetic Induction 40
13 12 AC Circuits 50 13 12 AC Circuits 46
14 12 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 33 14 12 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 32
15 12 Structure of Atoms and Nuclei 31 15 12 Structure of Atoms and Nuclei 30
16 12 Semiconductor Devices 31 16 12 Semiconductor Devices 31

Chapters with consistently high number of questions:

  • AC Circuits, Wave Optics, Oscillations, Superposition of Waves, and Mechanical Properties of Fluids have shown 40+ questions across both years. Prioritise these for securing maximum marks.
  • Std. 12 MHT CET chapters contribute significantly more important questions than Std. 11, about 75–80% of the total.
  • Rotational Dynamics and Kinetic Theory of Gases also maintained high weightage

Trend:

  • Electrostatics appears in both Std. 11 and 12. Don’t skip either version.
  • Around 30–35 questions are asked from chapters like Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, and Magnetic Fields, making them important in the MHT CET exam, even if they’re not at the top.

Smart Study Tip:

  • Focus first on Std. 12 topics like AC Circuits, Wave Optics, and Oscillations cluster.
  • Build concept clarity for Std. 11 chapters like Laws of Motion and Gravitation, as they’re often used indirectly in other questions.
  • Practise solving numericals from Oscillations, Fluids, and Electrostatics—these often trip students under time pressure.

Chemistry:

The figures below show how many questions came from each chapter in previous years across all shifts.

2024 2025
Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions
1 11 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 18 1 11 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 16
4 11 Structure of Atom 29 4 11 Structure of Atom 15
5 11 Chemical Bonding 19 5 11 Chemical Bonding 15
6 11 Redox Reactions 16 6 11 Redox Reactions 15
8 11 Elements of Group 1 and Group 2 18 8 11 Elements of Group 1 and Group 2 15
10 11 States of Matter: Gaseous and Liquid States 16 10 11 States of Matter: Gaseous and Liquid States 15
11 11 Adsorption and Colloids 16 11 11 Adsorption and Colloids 15
14 11 Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry 15 14 11 Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry 15
15 11 Hydrocarbons 17 15 11 Hydrocarbons 15
- - - - 16 11 Chemistry in Everyday Life 15
1 12 Solid State 48 1 12 Solid State 45
2 12 Solutions 49 2 12 Solutions 45
3 12 Ionic Equilibria 46 3 12 Ionic Equilibria 45
4 12 Chemical Thermodynamics 47 4 12 Chemical Thermodynamics 45
5 12 Electrochemistry 48 5 12 Electrochemistry 44
6 12 Chemical Kinetics 48 6 12 Chemical Kinetics 45
7 12 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 28 7 12 Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 31
8 12 Transition and Inner Transition Elements 33 8 12 Transition and Inner Transition Elements 30
9 12 Coordination Compounds 32 9 12 Coordination Compounds 30
10 12 Halogen Derivatives 45 10 12 Halogen Derivatives 45
11 12 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers 47 11 12 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers 43
12 12 Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 52 12 12 Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids 45
13 12 Amines 32 13 12 Amines 31
14 12 Biomolecules 32 14 12 Biomolecules 30
15 12 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry 31 15 12 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry 30
16 12 Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry 18 16 12 Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry 15

Chapters with consistently high number of questions:

  • After the MHT CET 2024 and 2025 paper analysis, it can be concluded that Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solid State, and Solutions had 45+ questions in both years. So, make sure to treat them as high-priority.
  • Organic Chemistry (Alcohols, Phenols, Amines, Halogen Derivatives) accounted for a large chunk of the question papers. Many students found this section scoring if revised smartly.
  • There were 30–33 questions from Inorganic Chemistry which had important chapters like Coordination Compounds and Transition Elements. 

Trend:

  • Std. 12 dominates the question distribution. Focus your energy here, especially on Physical and Organic Chemistry.
  • Biomolecules, though seemingly theory-heavy, featured in over 30 questions.

Smart Study Tip:

  • Begin with Physical Chemistry (e.g. Solutions, Thermodynamics, Ionic Equilibria), which usually formula-based and high scoring.
  • Daily revision of Organic Chemistry name reactions and mechanisms can boost accuracy.
  • Make short notes for Inorganic Chemistry, especially p, f, d block elements and periodicity.

Mathematics:

By looking at how many questions came from each important chapter in past papers across all shifts, you can focus on topics that consistently matter in MHT CET.

2024 2025
Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions
3 11 Trigonometry - II 15 3 11 Trigonometry - II 15
5 11 Straight Line 17 5 11 Straight Line 14
6 11 Circle 16 6 11 Circle 14
8 11 Measures of Dispersion 16 8 11 Conic Section 16
9 11 Probability 15 9 11 Probability 15
1 11 Complex Numbers 15 1 11 Complex Numbers 14
3 11 Permutations and Combinations 14 3 11 Permutations and Combinations 15
6 11 Functions 15 6 11 Functions 15
7 11 Limits 16 7 11 Limits 15
8 11 Continuity 16 8 11 Continuity 15
1 12 Mathematical Logic 33 1 12 Mathematical Logic 31
2 12 Matrices 16 2 12 Matrices 15
3 12 Trigonometric Functions 82 3 12 Trigonometric Functions 76
4 12 Pair of Straight Lines 15 4 12 Pair of Straight Lines 15
5 12 Vectors 94 5 12 Vectors 76
6 12 Line and Plane 65 6 12 Line and Plane 75
7 12 Linear Programming 16 7 12 Linear Programming 15
1 12 Differentiation 51 1 12 Differentiation 43
2 12 Applications of Derivatives 76 2 12 Applications of Derivatives 61
3 12 Indefinite Integration 64 3 12 Indefinite Integration 45
4 12 Definite Integration 21 4 12 Definite Integration 30
5 12 Application of Definite Integration 16 5 12 Application of Definite Integration 15
6 12 Differential Equations 49 6 12 Differential Equations 60
7 12 Probability Distributions 31 7 12 Probability Distributions 30
8 12 Binomial Distribution 16 8 12 Binomial Distribution 15

Chapters with consistently high number of questions:

  • Trigonometric Functions (Std. 12), Vectors, Line and Plane, and Applications of Derivatives saw more than 60–90 questions over two years. This makes them absolute must-cover areas.
  • Differentiation, Integration (Definite + Indefinite), and Differential Equations are core to Calculus, and together, make up over 150 questions in total.

Trend:

  • Calculus and Algebra are your most scoring zones. Mastering them can help secure 60–70% of the question paper.
  • Std. 12 again has a heavier contribution, especially in Coordinate Geometry and Vector Algebra.

Smart Study Tip:

  • Begin preparing Calculus (Differentiation → Application → Integration), followed by Vectors and 3D Geometry.
  • Make a formula sheet for chapters like Trigonometry, Binomial Distribution, and Matrices.
  • Solve application-based questions in Linear Programming, Probability Distributions.

Biology:

This data reflects the frequency of Biology questions from each chapter in MHT CET 2023 and 2024 across all shifts, offering insights into which important topics are more likely to appear.

2023 2024
Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions Ch. No. Std. Chapter Name Total Questions
6 11 Biomolecules 47 6 11 Biomolecules 52
13 11 Respiration and Energy Transfer 62 13 11 Respiration and Energy Transfer 69
14 11 Human Nutrition 62 14 11 Human Nutrition 71
15 11 Excretion and Osmoregulation 73 15 11 Excretion and Osmoregulation 83
1 12 Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants 72 1 12 Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants 85
2 12 Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals 65 2 12 Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals 84
3 12 Inheritance and Variation 65 3 12 Inheritance and Variation 74
4 12 Molecular Basis of Inheritance 59 4 12 Molecular Basis of Inheritance 74
5 12 Origin and Evolution of Life 63 5 12 Origin and Evolution of Life 70
6 12 Plant Water Relation 63 6 12 Plant Water Relation 71
7 12 Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition 60 7 12 Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition 69
8 12 Respiration and Circulation 94 8 12 Respiration and Circulation 111
9 12 Control and Co-ordination 103 9 12 Control and Co-ordination 122
10 12 Human Health and Diseases 47 10 12 Human Health and Diseases 58
11 12 Enhancement of Food Production 63 11 12 Enhancement of Food Production 71
12 12 Biotechnology 60 12 12 Biotechnology 71
13 12 Organisms and Populations 49 13 12 Organisms and Populations 55
14 12 Ecosystems and Energy Flow 54 14 12 Ecosystems and Energy Flow 56
15 12 Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues 54 15 12 Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues 54

Chapters with consistently high number of questions:

  • Over 70–120 questions were from chapters like Control and Co-ordination, Respiration and Circulation, Reproduction in Plants, Reproduction in Animals, and Inheritance. These are important topics in MHT CET.
  • 60+ MHT CET questions were from important chapters such as Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Biotechnology, and Origin of Life.

Trend:

  • Std. 12 chapters dominate the papers, accounting for almost 70% of total questions.
  • Diagrams, flowcharts, and key terminologies are frequently asked, sometimes directly.

Smart Study Tip:

  • Revise using NCERT textbook and diagram annotations.
  • Don’t skip Human Health and Diseases, Ecosystem, and Biotechnology. There were around 50+ important MHT CET questions from these chapters.
  • Practise solving assertion–reason and match-the-pair type MCQs in Ecology and Genetics.

Plan to Master the 'Most Expected' Questions (without Guessing)

By now, you’ve seen the truth: success in MHT CET 2026 doesn’t come from guessing what’ll appear. It comes from strategic preparation built on trends, weightage, and concept clarity.

So here’s a simple but powerful action plan you can follow starting today:

Week 1: Foundation + Focus

  • Pick the top 3 important high weightage MHT CET chapters from each subject (based on the lists above).
  • Watch concept videos/revise notes.
  • Practise solving 20–25 MCQs per chapter.
  • Mark tough questions for revision later.

Week 2: Core Strengthening

  • Add 2 more chapters per subject in MHT CET (preferably Std. 12).
  • Start time-bound MCQ practice (30 minutes per subject).
  • Take 1 full-length subject-wise MHT CET mock test mid-week.
  • Analyse your mistakes thoroughly.

Week 3: Revision + Realism

  • Solve MHT CET PYQs from past 2–3 years (especially for repeated concepts).
  • Revisit chapters you’re weak in.
  • Take 2 full syllabus mock tests (1 online + 1 pen-paper).
  • Focus on stamina, accuracy, and time management.

Week 4: Final Push

  • Final round of revision for formula-heavy and scoring topics (e.g., Calculus, Organic Chemistry, Reproduction etc.).
  • Take 3 full-length mock tests across different timings (morning and afternoon).
  • Practise solving tricky MCQ types: assertion-reason, match the following, conceptual numericals.

Final Words: You Don’t Need Predictions. You Need Strategic Preparation

You don’t need to know the exact questions.

What you need is to master the concepts behind those questions, sharpen your speed, and train your brain to recognise patterns, even when the paper throws a curveball.

And now that you know which chapters are most likely to show up—and how to tackle them, you’re already ahead of most.

So stop worrying about ‘what might come’.

Instead, start preparing like you already know what’s coming.

We’ve shown you the data, the trends, and the plan. Now it’s your move.

All the best!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are MHT CET mock tests similar to the actual exam pattern?

Ans: Yes, good-quality mock tests like our Meri Taiyyari MHT CET mock test closely follow the actual pattern, including section-wise time limits and question types.

2. How frequently should one solve previous years’ MHT CET papers during preparation?

Ans: Start once a week early on, then increase to 2–3 times per week in the final month.

3. What types of questions are asked from high-weightage chapters—conceptual or numerical?

Ans: Mostly numerical, but with strong conceptual application—especially in Physics and Mathematics.

4. Is it necessary to complete the entire MHT CET syllabus or just focus on the most expected topics?

Ans: Cover the full MHT CET syllabus, but prioritise high-weightage topics for deeper revision and practice.

5. Can a student crack MHT CET with self-study by following past question trends?

Ans: Yes, many students do—if they stay consistent, solve model papers, and focus on understanding concepts.

6. Do different shifts in MHT CET vary in difficulty level and topic distribution?

Ans: Yes, shifts vary in difficulty and topic emphasis, but overall weightage trends remain similar.

7. How do assertion-reason and match-the-pair questions impact MHT CET scores?

Ans: They test understanding and can be scoring if practised well, but can also cause confusion if not prepared.

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