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

The rate of reaction \(A \rightarrow P\) is \(1.25 \times 10^{-2}\) mol dm\(^{-3}\) s\(^{-1}\) when \([A] = 0.5\) M. Calculate the rate constant if the reaction is second order in A.

  • (A) 0.05
  • (B) 0.04
  • (C) 0.03
  • (D) 0.01

Question 2:

Which of the following is a correct set of four quantum numbers for 4d orbital?

  • (A) \((4, 3, 2, +1/2)\)
  • (B) \((4, 2, 1, +1/2)\)
  • (C) \((4, 1, 2, +1/2)\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 3:

Identify unit of rate constant for first order reaction from the following.

  • (A) mol dm\(^{-3}\) s\(^{-1}\)
  • (B) s\(^{-1}\)
  • (C) mol\(^{-1}\) dm\(^{3}\) s\(^{-1}\)
  • (D) mol dm\(^{-3}\)

Question 4:

Which of the following mixtures of gases represent water gas?

  • (A) \(CO + H_{2}\)
  • (B) \(CO_{2} + H_{2}\)
  • (C) \(H_{2}O + CH_{4}\)
  • (D) \(H_{2} + O_{2}\)

Question 5:

Which of the following electrolytic solutions of the same electrolyte has Maximum electrolytic conductivity at the same temp?

  • (A) 0.2 mole of solute is dissolved in 250 ml
  • (B) 0.3 mol in 600 ml
  • (C) 0.6 in 1000 ml
  • (D) 0.8 mole in 2000 ml

Question 6:

If \(\sin x \cos x = \frac{1}{4}\), then the general solution is:

  • (A) \(x = \frac{n\pi}{2} + (-1)^n \frac{\pi}{12}\)
  • (B) \(x = n\pi + (-1)^n \frac{\pi}{12}\)
  • (C) \(x = \frac{n\pi}{2} + (-1)^n \frac{\pi}{6}\)
  • (D) \(x = n\pi + (-1)^n \frac{\pi}{6}\)

Question 7:

If \(n \in \mathbb{Z}\), then the expression \(\frac{2^n}{(1-i)^{2n}} + \frac{(1+i)^{2n}}{2^n}\) is equal to:

  • (A) \(2i^n\)
  • (B) 0
  • (C) \(2^{n+1}\)
  • (D) \(i^n\)

Question 8:

The value of \(\int \frac{x^2-1}{(x^4+3x^2+1)\tan^{-1}(x+\frac{1}{x})} dx\) is:

  • (A) \(\ln|\tan^{-1}(x+1/x)| + C\)
  • (B) \(\tan^{-1}(x+1/x) + C\)
  • (C) \(\frac{1}{2} (\tan^{-1}(x+1/x))^2 + C\)
  • (D) \(\ln|x^4+3x^2+1| + C\)

Question 9:

If \(A = \begin{bmatrix} \sin \alpha & -\cos \alpha \\ \cos \alpha & \sin \alpha \end{bmatrix}\) and \(\alpha \in \left(\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3\pi}{2}\right)\). If \(A + A^T = I\), then \(\alpha =\)

  • (A) \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{5\pi}{6}\)
  • (C) \(\pi\)
  • (D) \(\frac{4\pi}{3}\)

Question 10:

The parametric equations of the circle \(x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 6y - 12 = 0\) are:

  • (A) \(x = 2 + 5 \cos \theta, y = 3 + 5 \sin \theta\)
  • (B) \(x = -2 + 5 \cos \theta, y = -3 + 5 \sin \theta\)
  • (C) \(x = 2 + 25 \cos \theta, y = 3 + 25 \sin \theta\)
  • (D) \(x = 5 + 2 \cos \theta, y = 5 + 3 \sin \theta\)

Question 11:

If the absolute temperature of a black body is doubled, the frequency corresponding to maximum emissive power becomes:

  • (A) halved
  • (B) doubled
  • (C) four times
  • (D) unchanged

Question 12:

The ratio of specific heats \(C_{p}/C_{v}\) for a mixture of 1 mole of helium and 1 mole of hydrogen is:

  • (A) 1.5
  • (B) 1.67
  • (C) 1.4
  • (D) 1.33

Question 13:

In an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, the heat supplied to the gas is:

  • (A) entirely used to increase internal energy
  • (B) entirely used to do work
  • (C) partly used to do work and partly to increase internal energy
  • (D) none of the above

Question 14:

A refrigerator has a coefficient of performance of 5. If the temperature inside the freezer is \(-20^{\circ}C\), the temperature of the surroundings to which it rejects heat is:

  • (A) \(31^{\circ}C\)
  • (B) \(41^{\circ}C\)
  • (C) \(21^{\circ}C\)
  • (D) \(11^{\circ}C\)

Question 15:

The displacement of a particle executing SHM is given by \(x = 0.01 \sin(100\pi t + 0.05)\). Its maximum velocity is:

  • (A) \(\pi\) m/s
  • (B) \(10\pi\) m/s
  • (C) \(0.1\pi\) m/s
  • (D) \(100\pi\) m/s

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%

MHT-CET 2026 Paper Analysis