MHT CET 2026 April 15 Shift 1 PCM Question Paper is available for download here. Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted MHT CET 2026 PCM Exam on April 15 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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Question 1:

Which of the following pairs contains only intensive properties?

  • (A) Mass, Volume
  • (B) Density, Temperature
  • (C) Volume, Pressure
  • (D) Mass, Density

Question 2:

Which compound undergoes Cannizzaro reaction?

  • (A) \( \mathrm{CH_3CHO} \)
  • (B) \( \mathrm{C_6H_5CHO} \)
  • (C) \( \mathrm{CH_3COCH_3} \)
  • (D) \( \mathrm{CH_3CH_2OH} \)

Question 3:

The relation between molar conductivity \( \Lambda_m \), conductivity \( \kappa \), and concentration \( C \) of an electrolyte solution is:

  • (A) \( \Lambda_m = \dfrac{\kappa}{1000C} \)
  • (B) \( \Lambda_m = \dfrac{C}{\kappa \times 1000} \)
  • (C) \( \Lambda_m = \dfrac{\kappa \times 1000}{C} \)
  • (D) \( \Lambda_m = \kappa C \)

Question 4:

If the concentration of an electrolyte solution decreases, the molar conductivity \( \Lambda_m \) will:

  • (A) Decrease
  • (B) Increase
  • (C) Remain same
  • (D) Become zero

Question 5:

A metal has BCC structure. Atomic radius \(=173\,pm\) and molar mass \(M=56\,g mol^{-1}\). The density of the metal is:

  • (A) \(7.2\,g cm^{-3}\)
  • (B) \(5.6\,g cm^{-3}\)
  • (C) \(8.5\,g cm^{-3}\)
  • (D) \(3.2\,g cm^{-3}\)

Question 6:

Evaluate the integral:
\[ \int_{1}^{4}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{e^x}}\right)dx \]

  • (A) \(3 + \frac{2}{\sqrt{e}} - \frac{2}{e^2}\)
  • (B) \(2 + \frac{2}{\sqrt{e}} - \frac{2}{e^2}\)
  • (C) \(2 + \frac{2}{e} - \frac{2}{e^2}\)
  • (D) \(3 + \frac{2}{e} - \frac{2}{e^2}\)

Question 7:

Evaluate the integral:
\[ \int \frac{x+1}{x(1+xe^x)^2}\,dx \]

  • (A) \( \dfrac{1}{1+xe^x} + C \)
  • (B) \( -\dfrac{1}{1+xe^x} + C \)
  • (C) \( \ln(1+xe^x) + C \)
  • (D) \( \dfrac{xe^x}{1+xe^x} + C \)

Question 8:

If \( h(x) = \sqrt{4f(x) + 3g(x)} \), \( f(1)=4 \), \( g(1)=3 \), \( f'(1)=3 \), \( g'(1)=4 \), then \( h'(1) \) is equal to:

  • (A) \( -\dfrac{5}{12} \)
  • (B) \( -\dfrac{12}{7} \)
  • (C) \( \dfrac{5}{12} \)
  • (D) \( \dfrac{12}{5} \)

Question 9:

If \( y = \sin^{-1}\!\left(\dfrac{5x + 12\sqrt{1-x^2}}{13}\right) \), then \( \dfrac{dy}{dx} \) is equal to:

  • (A) \( \dfrac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \)
  • (B) \( \dfrac{2}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \)
  • (C) \( -\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \)
  • (D) \( -\dfrac{x}{\sqrt{1-x^2}} \)

Question 10:

Evaluate the integral:
\[ \int \frac{4x^2 \cot^{-1}(x^3)}{1+x^6}\,dx \]

(where \(C\) is a constant of integration)

  • (A) \( -\dfrac{2}{3}(\cot^{-1}x^3) + C \)
  • (B) \( \dfrac{2}{3}(\cot^{-1}x^3) + C \)
  • (C) \( -\dfrac{2}{3}(\cot^{-1}x^3)^2 + C \)
  • (D) \( \dfrac{2}{3}(\cot^{-1}x^3)^2 + C \)

Question 11:

Evaluate the integral:
\[ \int_{0}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{dx}{1+(\cot x)^{101}} \]

  • (A) \( \dfrac{\pi}{2} \)
  • (B) \( \dfrac{\pi}{4} \)
  • (C) \( \dfrac{\pi}{8} \)
  • (D) \( \pi \)

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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