JEE Main 2026: Preparation Tips & Study Plan
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JEE Main and MHT CET are both widely popular engineering examinations which are attempted by many aspirants. The difficulty level of JEE Main and MHT CET is often compared since MHT CET is said to be of the same level as JEE Main.
Particulars
MHT CET
JEE Main (Paper 1)
Level of Exam
State-Level
National-Level
Nature of Questions
Formula-substitution type questions
More conceptual questions
Total Number of Questions
Students should attempt 150 questions in 3 hours
Students should attempt 75 questions in 3 hours
Speed or Accuracy
Speed because 150 questions are to be attempted in 3 hours
Accuracy
Competition
Comparatively less competition, since the exam is of state level.
Has a higher level of competition since the students who attempt JEE Main consist of top students
Level of Difficulty
The questions will be based on state board syllabus and the number of questions to answer in 3 hours is a lot more than JEE Main. The level of difficulty is said to be as the same as JEE Main.
Since the questions are based on NCERT books and will be more conceptual, the level of difficulty will be high.
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