Is MAH BBA CET the only exam accepted by BBA colleges in Maharashtra?

No, other BBA entrance exams are also accepted for BBA admission to colleges in Maharashtra. MAH BBA CET is a popular BBA entrance exam for admission to various UG courses such as BBA, BBM, BCA, Integrated MBA, Integrated MCA, etc., but some of the other top institutes in the country offering BBA course accept entrance exams such as IPMAT, CUET UG, SET, NPAT, etc. Some institutes also offer admissions through merit.

Is MAH BBA CET easy or tough?

MAH BBA CET is conducted for BBA admissions in top Bschools in Maharashtra. MAH CET BBA is considered easy to moderate in terms of difficulty.

Does MAH BBA CET exam have advanced level topics?

Syllabus of MAH BBA CET exam is based on Class 12 and students need not study advanced topics beyond Class 12. MAH CET BBA syllabus assesses knowledge of students and skills at Class 12 level.

For how long is the MAH BBA CET score valid?

MAH BBA CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who appear for MAH BBA CET 2026 (first and additional sessions), can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2026-29 batch).

When will the MAH BBA CET result be out?

MAH BBA CET result 2026 was released on June 11. Students can check their scorecard using login details.

How to download MAH BBA CET result?

MAH BBA CET result can be downloaded online from the official website of Maharashtra State CET Cell- cetcell.mahacet.org once it is released. The candidates can download the MAH BBA CET scorecard using their login credentials. Follow the below-mentioned steps to know how to download MAH BBA CET result: Open the official website of CET Cell Click on the 'Download Scorecard' link on the homepage Enter the login ID and password PDF of the result will be displayed Download the result PDF and take a printout of the same. Candidates must know that the result will not be emaild to the candiadtes or sent through post. Every candidate will have to download the result card once the MAH BBA CET result is declared.

How can I use MAH BBA CET answer key to calculate my scores?

The official MAH BBA CET answer key has question wise official answers and candidate's response. One can use the answer keys to calculate their raw MAH BBA CET score by adding 1 mark to each of their responses which are correct as per the official key and 0 to responses which are incorrect as per the official key. The grand total of all correct answers will be the candidate's raw score out of 100.

What is the marking scheme in the MAH BMS BBA CET exam?

The marking scheme of MAH BBA CET is very simple. The total marks is 100 for 100 questions. Which means, every question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. In case of incorrect attempt, candidates will be marked zero. If they skip a question, even then they will be marked zero. Total marks of a candidate will be calculated out 100 based on their total number of correct attempt. Section wise the marks allotment is as follows: English: 30 marks Reasoning: 30 marks General Knowledge: 20 marks Computer-Basics: 20 marks The percentile is calculated on the basis of top scoring candidate’s marks against all other candidates.

Can I raise objections against MAH BBA CET answer key?

Yes, exam conducting authorities accept objections against MAH BBA CET answer key. If the candidates find any mistakes in the answer key of MAH BBA CET, they will be able to raise objections to the authorities.

I have applied for MAH BBA CET exam, why have I not received the admit card?

If candidates leave MAH BBA CET registration incomplete, they will not be issued hall ticket for the exam. In case they are not issued the admit card, they have to check the application status or check the receipt of the application confirmation email or SMS after registration. While filling the application form candidates must have ensured to complete all the details in the MAH BBA CET application form soon after paying the application fee. Incase the payment has been successful, candidates will be unable to download the hall ticket they must immediately contact at the helpdesk of CET Cell, Maharahstra.

What is the process to download MAH BBA CET admit card?

To download MAH BBA CET admit card, students will have to follow process given below: Open cetcell.mahacet.org website Click on CETs tab and choose year Login using application number and password Go to Admit Card/ Hall Ticket section Admit card link will show on screen Click on it to see and download MAH BBA CET admit card

When will the MAH BBA CET admit card release?

MAH BBA CET admit card 2026 was released on April 24, 2026. The admit card was available at CET Cell, Maharashtra website.

What are the registration dates for MAH BBA CET?

MAH BBA CET application form 2026 released on January 14, 2026. The application process ended on March 25, 2026. MAH BBA CET application form can be submitted online. Candidates can fill the MAH BBA CET application form online

How to crack MAH BBA CET in first attempt?

To crack MAH BBA CET exam in first attempt, students should have a preparation plan for 3 to 6 months, bifurcated according to topics, strengths and knowledge of students. Students should consistently practice to fetch good MAH CET scores.

When will the MAH BBA CET exam be conducted?

MAH BBA CET 2026 exam dates were April 28 to April 30. MAH CET exam was held in CBT test format. It was conducted in slots on these three days.

How many rounds of counselling are there in MAH BBA CET?

The Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the counselling in three or four rounds, depending upon the number of candidates participating in the counselling.

What is MAH BBA CET normalization process?

MAH CET score normalization process is undertaken to ensure that all candidates are judged on the same plane. This is done because MAH MBA CET is a multi-session exam and it may be possible that one session can be slighter easier or tougher than another.

What is the fee to participate in the MAH BBA CET counselling?

There is no fee for MAH BBA CET counselling registration. Candidates can register and participate in counselling without any fee. They need to pay the seat confirmation fees once the seat is allotted to them.

MAH CET BBA Dates 2026 (OUT); Check CAP Registration and Seat Allotment Dates

Updated on Sep 7, 2026 09:57 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

MAH BBA CET CAP 2026 is being conducted round-wise. Seat allotment is being done for admission to nearly 1000 colleges. The first round of BBA CAP 2026 seat allotment list was released on August 8; the second round seat allotment list was announced on August 18, 2026. The third seat allotment list was released on August 27, and the fourth allotment list for MAH BBA CAP Round 4 2026 was released on September 5. The fourth MAH BBA CET CAP round is the last counselling round. Students who got their name in the list are required to confirm their admission by visiting the allotted college between September 6 and 8, 2026. Scroll down to know the complete schedule for the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam.

Table of contents

MAH BBA CET Exam Date 2026
MAH BBA CET 2026 Counselling and CAP Round Dates
MAH BBA CET Result 2026 Date
MAH BBA CET Registration Dates 2026
MAH BBA CET Admit Card 2026 Dates
MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Dates
MAH BBA CET 2026 Answer Key Dates
FAQs on MAH BBA CET Exam Dates 2026

MAH BBA CET Exam Date 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH BBA CET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
06 Sep ' 26 - 08 Sep ' 26	MAH BBA CAP 2026 Accepting to the offered seat by candidate
05 Sep ' 26	MAH BBA CAP 2026 Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round IV
01 Sep ' 26 - 03 Sep ' 26	MAH BBA CAP 2026 Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form
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MAH BBA CET 2026 Counselling and CAP Round Dates

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, is conducting counselling and seat allotment through a Common Admission Process (CAP).

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Registration and Merit List Dates

Students who match the MAH BBA CET cutoff 2026 are eligible to participate in the MAH CET BBA selection process. Check the schedule in the table below:

Event	Date
Online registration last date	26-Jul-2026 up to 5:00 PM
Documents verification last date	27-Jul -2026 up to 5:00 PM
Display of the provisional merit list	29-Jul-2026
Submission of grievances if any	30-Jul-2026 to 01-Aug-2026 Up to 5:00 PM
Display of the Final Merit lists	03-Aug-2026

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Seat Allotment Dates

Check the below table for complete schedule of MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round Seat Allotment.

Events	Dates
Display of Provisional Category wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I	04-Aug-2026
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round I by candidate	05-Aug-2026 to 07- Aug -2026 up to 5 pm
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round I	09-Aug-2026
Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round I.	10- Aug -2026 to 12- Aug -2026 upto 03:00 PM
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I.	10- Aug-2026 to 12-Aug -2026 upto 05:00 PM
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round II	13-Aug-2026
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through candidate’s Login by the Candidate	14-Aug-2026 to 16-Aug-2026
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round III	18- Aug-2026
Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round II	19-Aug-2026 to 21-Aug-2026 Up to 03:00 PM
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II.	19-Aug-2026 to 21-Aug-2026 Up to 05:00 PM
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round III	22- Aug-2026
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round III through candidate’s Login by the Candidate	23-Aug-2026 to 25-Aug-2026
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round III	27-Aug-2026
Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round III.	28-Aug-2026 to 30-Aug-2026 Up to 03:00 PM
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round III.	28-Aug-2026 to 30-Aug-2026 Up to 05:00 PM
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round IV	31-Aug-2026
Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round IV through candidate’s Login by the Candidate	01-Sep-2026 to 03-Sep-2026
Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV	05-Sep-2026
Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round IV	06-Sep-2026 to 08-Sep-2026 Up to 03:00 PM
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IV	06-Sep-2026 to 08-Sep-2026 Up to 05:00 PM

MAH BBA CET Result 2026 Date

MAH BBA CET exam result 2026 was released on June 11, 2026. MAH BBA CET scorecard 2026 was available on cetcell.mahacet.org. Participating colleges release a MAH CET cutoff after the result, and candidates have to match cutoff to participate in MAH BBA CET 2026 counselling and CAP rounds.

Scorecard for MAH CET BBA 2026 exam is available online only and there was no offline communication for this. Students can login to the State CET Cell login portal and download the scorecard.

MAH BBA CET Registration Dates 2026

MAH BBA CET registration date 2026 was announced on CET Cell, Maharashtra, website. Students could apply for MAH BBA CET 2026 exam using their personal, academic and communication details. To apply, students had to fill MAH CET BBA application form 2026.

Documents for MAH BBA CET Registration 2026

Aadhar Card
APAAR ID
Disability certificate or Unique Disability ID or UDID card for PwD candidates
Scribe details

Candidates needed following documents when registering for MAH BBA CET 2026 exam:

Class 10 marksheet
Date of Birth proof
Address proof
Domicile certificate
Scanned photograph and signature of the candidate in the prescribed format
Netbanking, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card details for the application fee payment
Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
EWS section certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)

MAH BBA CET Admit Card 2026 Dates

State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MAH BBA CET admit card 2026 after closing the registration window. Students who registered for the MAH BBA CET exam and paid the application fee were able to download their admit cards once released. The authorities released one admit card for all sessions and the details were mentioned as per candidate's MAH CET form. The MAH CET BBA admit card released on April 24, 2026. It will mention name, date of birth, application number, venue details, etc. Students have to carry a hard copy of the admit card for entry to the exam hall. To download MAH BBA CET hall ticket 2026, follow:

Go to website of Maharashtra State Cell
Click on MAH BBA CET Admit Card
Enter Application Number or Roll Number and Password
Enter security pin and login using the login credentials
Download MAH BBA CET 2026 admit card and take a print

MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Dates

MAH BBA CET 2026 exam date was announced online at CET Cell website. MAH BBA CET dates for all events were released online. MAH BBA CET 2026 exam was conducted from April 28, 2026, to April 30, 2026. MAH CET events schedule is as follows:

Release of MAH BBA CET exam date
Filling MAH BBA CET application form
Issuance of MAH BBA CET admit card
MAH BBA CET exam
MAH BBA CET answer key release
MAH BBA CET result declaration
MAH BBA CET CAP Rounds

MAH BBA CET 2026 Answer Key Dates

MAH BBA CET 2026 Answer Key: Official answer key of MAH BBA CET 2026 was released on May 21, 2026. Candidates will have to download it from official CET website. The objection window will remain open for 3 days during which candidates will be able to fill the form to challenge answer key. They will have to upload a document in support of their objection. All objections will be examined by exam authority and if any of them are found to be valid, MAH CET official answer key will be revised. The final answer key for BBA CET 2026 will be released with result.

FAQs on MAH BBA CET Exam Dates 2026

Check below the FAQs on MAH BBA CET exam dates:

Q: Can I apply for MAH BBA CET Exam with 70% in class 12th?

Yes, students with 70% in Class 12 can apply for MAH BBA CET exam. The minimum criteria is 50% aggregate.

Q: What is the last date to apply for MAH BBA CET exam?

The last date to register for the MAH BBA CET exam 2026 was March 25, 2026. MAH BBA CET application form was released on January 14, 2026.

Q: If a student registers at MAH BBA CET for one course; can they apply for other courses?

Yes, students who apply for MAH BBA CET exam can also apply for other applied courses such as BMS, BBM, BHMCT, Integrated MBA, etc. It is undergraduate exam.

Q: Can I participate in MAH CET CAP rounds without Class 12 results?

Yes, students can participate in the CAP rounds even if they do not have Class 12 results. But, if shortlisted they will be given admission provisionally and they will have to submit the Class 12 result card and marksheet for final selection.

Q: When will the additional MAH BBA CET result release?

The additional MAH BBA CET result released on August 6, 2025. The exam was conducted on July 19 and July 20. The authorities released the final answer key for the July 19, 2025, exam on August 5.

Candidates who appeared for the additional MAH BBA CET exam 2025 can view their MAH CET scorecards using their application number and password. The scorecard will be released on the State CET Cell website on the candidate portal.

Q: What are the most important topics of MAH BBA CET exam?

The important topics to focus on in MAH BBA CET exam are:

Reasoning: Syllogims, Arrangements, Arithmetic, Blood Relations, Family Tree, etc.
Computer Basics: CPU, organisation of computer, hardware, System Software and Application Software, basics of internet
English: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, prepositions, parts of speech, sentence correction.
General knowledge: Current Affairs, discoveries, politics, economics, trade, sports, awards

Q: Is MAH BBA CET exam easier than IPMAT?

Yes, as compared to the IPMAT exam, the MAH BBA CET exam is easier. The reasons behind this are:

1. The MAH BBA CET has less competition than the IPMAT which is a state-level exam.

2. There is no negative marking in the MAH BBA CET exam, unlike the IPMAT exam.
3. The nature of the questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section is also easier in the MAH BBA CET than the IPMAT.

Q: Is the application form for additional MAH BBA CET exam different from the 1st MAH BBA CET exam?

Yes, candidates who were not able to appear for MAH BBA CET exam (first session) will be able to apply for additional MAH BBA CET exam or second session. They will be required to fill a fresh MAH BBA CET application form for additional exam and also pay the application fee.

Q: Is there a provision of conducting the MAH BBA CET exam twice?

SET exam is conducted in three sessions every year. The exam is conducted in CBT test mode for all sessions. MAH BBA CET 2026 exam was conducted from April 28 to 30.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MAH BBA CET exam?

Eligibility Criteria for MAH BBA CET exam says that students should have passed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate. Students awaiting Class 12 results can also apply.

Q: What is the selection criteria for BBA through MAH BBA CET?

The MAH BBA CET selection criteria includes appearing for the MAH BBA CET exam. Candidates who score well and match the cutoff will be eligible to participate in the CAP (Common Admission Process) rounds. Students will be called for a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview for the final selection.

Q: What are the additional MAH BBA CET registration dates?

The additional MAH BBA CET exam 2025 was conducted for students who were not able to appear for the MAH BBA CET exam 2025. The registration for the MAH BBA CET exam started on June 12, 2025. The last date to register for the additional MAH BBA CET exam 2025 was June 27, 2025. Earlier, the last date to register for the MAH BBA CET exam (additional) was June 20, 2025.

Q: Can MAH BBA CET application filled offline?

No. State CET Cell, Maharashtra does not facilitate the MAH BBA CET application process in an offline mode. Candidates can register themselves for MAH BBA CET exam in an online mode only.