MHT CET 2026 April 23 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download PDF with Solutions

MHT CET 2026 April 23 Shift 1 PCB Question Paper is available for download here. Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted MHT CET 2026 PCB Exam on April 23 in Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM in CBT mode.

The MHT CET 2026 PCB Question Paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) totalling 200 marks divided into 3 sections: Physics (50 questions), Chemistry (50 questions), and Biology (100 questions).
All questions carry 1 mark each. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

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Question 1:

What is the primary site of sperm production?

(A) Epididymis
(B) Vas deferens
(C) Seminiferous tubules
(D) Prostate gland

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Question 2:

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the relaxation of pelvic ligaments during childbirth?

(A) Estrogen
(B) Progesterone
(C) Relaxin
(D) Oxytocin

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Question 3:

The interaction where one species is harmed and the other is unaffected is called?

(A) Mutualism
(B) Commensalism
(C) Amensalism
(D) Parasitism

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Question 4:

Which respiratory volume cannot be measured using a simple spirometer?

(A) Tidal Volume
(B) Inspiratory Reserve Volume
(C) Expiratory Reserve Volume
(D) Residual Volume

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Question 5:

What is the vector responsible for transmitting Filariasis?

(A) Female Anopheles mosquito
(B) Female Culex mosquito
(C) Aedes mosquito
(D) Sandfly

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Question 6:

Which part of the brain acts as the primary regulator for body temperature and hunger?

(A) Cerebellum
(B) Hypothalamus
(C) Medulla oblongata
(D) Cerebrum

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Question 7:

How many ATP molecules are net gained during Glycolysis?

(A) 2 ATP
(B) 4 ATP
(C) 6 ATP
(D) 8 ATP

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Question 8:

What is the oxidation state of Phosphorus in \( H_3PO_4 \)?

(A) +3
(B) +5
(C) +1
(D) +7

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Question 9:

Which catalyst is used in the Rosenmund Reduction?

(A) Pd–BaSO\(_4\)
(B) Ni catalyst
(C) Pt catalyst
(D) Cu catalyst

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Question 10:

What is the Effective Atomic Number (EAN) of \(Fe(CN)_6^{4-}\)?

(A) 34
(B) 36
(C) 38
(D) 40

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Question 11:

What are the repeating monomer units of Nylon-6,6?

(A) Ethylene glycol and Terephthalic acid
(B) Adipic acid and Hexamethylenediamine
(C) Caprolactam
(D) Styrene

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Question 12:

What is the formula for the escape velocity of a body from Earth's surface?

(A) \(\sqrt{gR}\)
(B) \(\sqrt{2gR}\)
(C) \(\sqrt{g/2R}\)
(D) \(2gR\)

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Question 13:

What is the relation between the height \(h\) and the range \(R\) when a projectile is fired at \(45^\circ\)?

(A) \(R = h\)
(B) \(R = 2h\)
(C) \(R = 4h\)
(D) \(R = 8h\)

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Question 14:

What is the SI unit of Luminous Intensity?

(A) Lux
(B) Candela
(C) Lumen
(D) Watt

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Question 15:

In a stationary wave, what is the distance between a node and an adjacent antinode?

(A) \(\lambda/2\)
(B) \(\lambda/4\)
(C) \(\lambda/8\)
(D) \(\lambda\)

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MHT CET PCB 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	PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for Pharmacy and Agriculture
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No
Syllabus Weightage	Class 12 – 80% Class 11 – 20%

MHT-CET 2026 PCB Exam Strategy

MHT CET Questions

1.
How many times does oxidation occur in the Krebs cycle?

Two times
Three times
Four times
Six times

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2.
Identify the special tissue in the epiphytic roots of orchids that absorbs atmospheric moisture.

Cortex
Velamen
Endodermis
Pericycle

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3.
What is the unit of the ratio \(L/R\) where \(L\) is inductance and \(R\) is resistance?

Ampere
Second
Ohm
Volt

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4.
Match the following diseases with their causative agents:

1. Common cold    A. Bacteria
2. Typhoid    B. Virus
3. Malaria    C. Protozoa

\(1-B,\,2-A,\,3-C\)
\(1-A,\,2-B,\,3-C\)
\(1-C,\,2-A,\,3-B\)
\(1-B,\,2-C,\,3-A\)

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5.
Calculate the moment of inertia for two spheres of radius \(10\,\text{cm}\) placed \(20\,\text{cm}\) apart.

\(\frac{7}{5}MR^2\)
\(\frac{14}{5}MR^2\)
\(\frac{9}{5}MR^2\)
\(2MR^2\)

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6.
How does the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons relate to wavelength (\(\lambda\))?

\(K.E \propto \lambda\)
\(K.E \propto \lambda^2\)
\(K.E \propto \frac{1}{\lambda}\)
\(K.E \propto \sqrt{\lambda}\)

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MHT CET 2026 April 23 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download PDF with Solutions

MHT CET 2026 April 23 Shift 1 PCB Question Paper PDF Download

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MHT CET Questions

1.
How many times does oxidation occur in the Krebs cycle?

2.
Identify the special tissue in the epiphytic roots of orchids that absorbs atmospheric moisture.

3.
What is the unit of the ratio \(L/R\) where \(L\) is inductance and \(R\) is resistance?

4.
Match the following diseases with their causative agents:

1. Common cold    A. Bacteria
2. Typhoid    B. Virus
3. Malaria    C. Protozoa

5.
Calculate the moment of inertia for two spheres of radius \(10\,\text{cm}\) placed \(20\,\text{cm}\) apart.

6.
How does the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons relate to wavelength (\(\lambda\))?

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MHT CET 2026 April 23 Shift 1 PCB Question Paper PDF Download

MHT CET PCB Exam Pattern 2026

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MHT CET Questions

1.How many times does oxidation occur in the Krebs cycle?

2.Identify the special tissue in the epiphytic roots of orchids that absorbs atmospheric moisture.

3.What is the unit of the ratio \(L/R\) where \(L\) is inductance and \(R\) is resistance?

4. Match the following diseases with their causative agents: 1. Common cold A. Bacteria 2. Typhoid B. Virus 3. Malaria C. Protozoa

5.Calculate the moment of inertia for two spheres of radius \(10\,\text{cm}\) placed \(20\,\text{cm}\) apart.

6.How does the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons relate to wavelength (\(\lambda\))?

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1.
How many times does oxidation occur in the Krebs cycle?

2.
Identify the special tissue in the epiphytic roots of orchids that absorbs atmospheric moisture.

3.
What is the unit of the ratio \(L/R\) where \(L\) is inductance and \(R\) is resistance?

4.
Match the following diseases with their causative agents:

1. Common cold A. Bacteria
2. Typhoid B. Virus
3. Malaria C. Protozoa

5.
Calculate the moment of inertia for two spheres of radius \(10\,\text{cm}\) placed \(20\,\text{cm}\) apart.

6.
How does the maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons relate to wavelength (\(\lambda\))?