MHT CET 2025 23 April Shift 2 Question Paper (Available): Download Question Paper (PCM) with Answers PDF

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The MHT CET 2025 PCM Exam Shift 2 for 23rd April 2025 was conducted from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. The MHT CET 2025 question paper for April 23 Shift 2 (PCM group) is available here with the solutions PDF.

The MHT CET 2025 Question Paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) totaling 200 marks divided into 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 50 questions in each subject.

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Question 1:

Given that: \[ x = a \sin(2t) (1 + \cos(2t)), \quad y = a \cos(2t) (1 - \cos(2t)) \]
Find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).

  • (1) \( \frac{a \tan(t)}{b} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{a \tan(t)}{b} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{b \tan(t)}{a} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{b}{a \tan(t)} \)
Correct Answer: (4) \( \frac{b}{a \tan(t)} \)
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Question 2:

Find the value of the following expression: \[ \tan^2(\sec^{-1}4) + \cot(\csc^{-1}3) \]

  • (1) \( 1 \)
  • (2) \( 2 \)
  • (3) \( 3 \)
  • (4) \( 4 \)
Correct Answer: (2) \( 2 \)
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Question 3:

In the word "UNIVERSITY", find the probability that the two "I"s do not come together.

  • (1) \( \frac{7}{11} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{8}{11} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{9}{11} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{10}{11} \)
Correct Answer: (2) \( \frac{8}{11} \)
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Question 4:

A die is rolled once. What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?

  • (1) \( \frac{1}{6} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{2}{3} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{1}{3} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{5}{6} \)
Correct Answer: (3) \( \frac{1}{3} \)
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Question 5:

If \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \) are two non-zero vectors such that the angle between them is \( 60^\circ \), what is the probability that the dot product \( \mathbf{a} \cdot \mathbf{b} \) is positive?

  • (1) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{1}{3} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{2}{3} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{1}{4} \)
Correct Answer: (3) \( \frac{2}{3} \)
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Question 6:

In a dataset of 50 values, the mean is 40 and the variance is 25. What is the probability that a randomly selected value from this dataset is between 35 and 45?

  • (1) \( 0.68 \)
  • (2) \( 0.95 \)
  • (3) \( 0.34 \)
  • (4) \( 0.99 \)
Correct Answer: (1) \( 0.68 \)
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Question 7:

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 5 years. What is the probability that a single atom of this substance will decay within 5 years?

  • (1) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{1}{4} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{3}{4} \)
  • (4) \( \frac{1}{8} \)
Correct Answer: (1) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
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Question 8:

In the case of a particle in a one-dimensional infinite potential well (box), what is the probability of finding the particle in the first half of the box for the ground state?

  • (1) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
  • (2) \( \frac{1}{3} \)
  • (3) \( \frac{1}{4} \)
  • (4) \( 1 \)
Correct Answer: (1) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
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Question 9:

For a system of particles in thermal equilibrium, what is the probability that a particle will have energy greater than \( E_0 \) according to the Boltzmann distribution?

  • (1) \( e^{-\frac{E_0}{kT}} \)
  • (2) \( 1 - e^{-\frac{E_0}{kT}} \)
  • (3) \( e^{\frac{E_0}{kT}} \)
  • (4) \( 1 + e^{\frac{E_0}{kT}} \)
Correct Answer: (1) \( e^{-\frac{E_0}{kT}} \)
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Question 10:

For the reaction \( N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g) \), the equilibrium constant \( K_c \) at a certain temperature is 1.5. If the concentration of \( N_2 \) is 0.5 M, \( H_2 \) is 1.0 M, and \( NH_3 \) is 0.2 M, what is the reaction quotient \( Q_c \)?

  • (1) \( 1.0 \)
  • (2) \( 1.5 \)
  • (3) \( 0.5 \)
  • (4) \( 2.0 \)
Correct Answer: (3) \( 0.5 \)
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Question 11:

In the reaction \( 2Al(s) + 3Cl_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2AlCl_3(s) \), if 4.0 g of aluminum reacts with 6.0 g of chlorine gas, what is the limiting reactant?

  • (1) \( Al \)
  • (2) \( Cl_2 \)
  • (3) \( AlCl_3 \)
  • (4) None
Correct Answer: (2) \( \text{Cl}_2 \)
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Question 12:

The enthalpy of formation for \( H_2(g) \), \( O_2(g) \), and \( H_2O(l) \) are 0, 0, and -285.8 kJ/mol, respectively. What is the enthalpy change for the following reaction:
\[ 2H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2H_2O(l) \]

  • (1) \( -571.6 \, kJ/mol \)
  • (2) \( -285.8 \, kJ/mol \)
  • (3) \( 0 \, kJ/mol \)
  • (4) \( 571.6 \, kJ/mol \)
Correct Answer: (1) \( -571.6 \, \text{kJ/mol} \)
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Question 13:

What is the pH of a 0.01 M solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl)?

  • (1) \( 1 \)
  • (2) \( 2 \)
  • (3) \( 3 \)
  • (4) \( 4 \)
Correct Answer: (2) \( 2 \)
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Question 14:

A gas occupies a volume of 10.0 L at a pressure of 2.0 atm and a temperature of 300 K. What will the volume be if the pressure is increased to 4.0 atm and the temperature is increased to 600 K? (Assume the amount of gas remains constant.)

  • (1) \( 5.0 \, L \)
  • (2) \( 10.0 \, L \)
  • (3) \( 20.0 \, L \)
  • (4) \( 2.5 \, L \)
Correct Answer: (1) \( 5.0 \, \text{L} \)
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MHT CET 2025 PCM Previous Shifts Analysis

The MHT CET 2025 PCM exam, held between April 19 and April 22, had a moderate level of difficulty.

Mathematics proved to be the longest and toughest part in nearly all shifts, whereas Chemistry was fairly easy and NCERT-based, making it easier for students to utilize time effectively.

Physics also contained a combination of concepts and numerical questions, usually requiring accuracy and clarity about fundamentals.

MHT-CET 2025 Topper’s Strategy: Scoring 90 Percentile

MHT CET 2025 PCM Analysis (April 21 – April 22)

Date Shift Overall Difficulty Key Highlights
Apr 21 Shift 1 Moderate
  • Physics: Most questions from Mechanics and Optics were formula-based.
  • Chemistry: Majorly from Organic & Bonding
  • Maths: It was lengthy and calculation-based from Algebra & Calculus.
Apr 21 Shift 2 Moderate
  • Physics: Most questions were based on numericals from Electronics and mechanisms, and Optics.
  • Chemistry: NCERT, Coordination Compounds
  • Maths: Most questions were from Integration and lengthy
Apr 22 Shift 1 Moderate
  • Physics: Most weightage was given to Mechanics and Modern Physics
  • Chemistry: It was of an Easy to Moderate difficulty level based on the NCERT
  • Maths: The Exam was challenging and based on long calculations

MHT CET 2025 PCM Analysis (April 19 – April 20)

Date Shift Overall Difficulty Key Highlights
Apr 19 Shift 1 Moderate
  • Physics: Combination of Conceptual and numerical questions
  • Chemistry: It Was Easy and NCERT-based
  • Maths: It was of a Moderate difficulty level and was slightly lengthy
Apr 19 Shift 2 Slightly Tougher
  • Physics: More numerical questions, so it was time-consuming
  • Chemistry: Questions were directly from the NCERT-based
  • Maths: There were Long questions with multi-step problems
Apr 20 Shift 1 Moderately Challenging
  • Physics: Questions were Conceptual and lengthy
  • Chemistry: The paper was moderately easy
  • Maths: The exam was Formula-based and of a moderate difficulty level
Apr 20 Shift 2 Moderate
  • Physics: It was formula-based more questions from Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
  • Chemistry: It was based on theory & was easier compared to others
  • Maths: It was time-consuming because of the formula-based questions, mainly from Vectors and 3D

MHT CET 2025 Good Score

A good score in MHT CET 2025 depends upon several factors such as level of difficulty, competition, and availability of seats in top colleges.

As the exam is to get admission to engineering and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra, the cut-off score to get admission into top colleges such as COEP, VJTI, SPIT, and PCCOE is higher.

Score Range (out of 200) Is it a Good Score? Percentile Range Admission Chances / Colleges
160 – 200 Yes 99.5 – 100 COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, SPIT Mumbai – CSE/IT
140 – 159 Yes 98 – 99.5 PICT Pune, DJ Sanghvi, Sardar Patel – Top branches
120 – 139 Moderate 95 – 98 MIT Pune, PCCOE, KJ Somaiya – Core branches
100 – 119 Borderline 85 – 95 Average private colleges, some govt. colleges – Non-core branches
Below 100 Not good Below 85 Limited options – Low-tier or management quota

MHT CET Questions

  • 1.
    A metal rod of length $ L = 0.8 \, \text{m} $ is rotating about its center with an angular velocity $ \omega = 10 \, \text{rad/s} $. What is the linear velocity of a point on the rod at a distance $ r = 0.4 \, \text{m} $ from the center?

      • \( 4 \, \text{m/s} \)
      • \( 8 \, \text{m/s} \)
      • \( 2 \, \text{m/s} \)
      • \( 6 \, \text{m/s} \)

    • 2.
      In non uniform circular motion, the ratio of tangential to radial acceleration is (r = radius of circle, $v =$ speed of the particle, $\alpha =$ angular acceleration)

        • $\frac{\alpha^{2} r^{2}}{v }$
        • $\frac{\alpha^{2} r}{v^2}$
        • $\frac{\alpha r^{2}}{v^{2} }$
        • $\frac{v^{2}}{\alpha r^{2}}$

      • 3.
        A 0.2 kg ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of \( 10 \, \text{m/s} \). What is the maximum height reached by the ball? (Acceleration due to gravity \( g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \))

          • \( 5 \, \text{m} \)
          • \( 10 \, \text{m} \)
          • \( 20 \, \text{m} \)
          • \( 2 \, \text{m} \)

        • 4.
          If \( p \) is the magnitude of linear momentum of a particle executing a uniform circular motion, then the ratio of centripetal force acting on the particle to its linear momentum is given by:

            • \(v/r\).
            • \(r/v\).
            • \(v^2/r\).
            • \(r/v^2\).

          • 5.
            A particle is moving with a constant velocity of \( 5 \, \text{m/s} \) in a circular path of radius \( 2 \, \text{m} \). What is the centripetal acceleration of the particle?

              • \( 1.25 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
              • \(12.5 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) 
                 

              • \( 5 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
              • \( 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)

            • 6.
              A car of mass 1000 kg is moving in a circular path of radius 50 m with a speed of 20 m/s. Calculate the centripetal force acting on the car.

                • \( 4000 \, \text{N} \)
                • \( 2000 \, \text{N} \)
                • \( 5000 \, \text{N} \)
                • \( 10000 \, \text{N} \)

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