MAH MBA CET 2026: Exam Dates, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation, Old Papers
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
Exam On - 7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted by Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to MBA/MMS programmes offered by state colleges and institutes on April 6, 7 and 8 and May 9, 2026. Registration of MBA CET 2026 is over and the admit card will be released soon. This year, CET will release city intimation before the hall ticket. Read here all about MAH CET 2026 exam fot MBA/MMS.
MAH MBA CET 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be held on April 6, 7 and 8, 2026. For the 2026 session, a second MAH CET will be conducted on May 9, 2026. Candidates can choose to make one or both attempts. For those who take both attempts, best of the two scores will be considered for CAP admission.
MAH MBA CET 2026 application form was to be filled from January 10 to February 25, 2026. The application edit window was opened from February 27 to March 2, 2026. Candidates could edit name, date of birth, photograph, signature, gender and add second attempt for the test. MAH MBA CET 2026 admit card can be expected to be released by last week of March. This year, city intimation slip will be released before the MBA CET hall ticket 2026. The MAH CET 2026 city intimation will be available through login and will contain name of the city, district, taluka, in which candidate has been alloted exam centre.
Candidates who are Maharashtra domicile, can appear for the exam in MH category. Candidates from rest of India can appear for the exam in All India category. Admission will be done through a common counselling process (MBA CAP). Admission cut offs to top MAH CET colleges go up to as high as 99.99 percentile. Read all about MAH MBA CET 2026 here.
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- MAH MBA CET 2026: Exam Highlights
- MAH CET Eligibility Criteria for MBA/MMS
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Dates
- MAH MBA CET Registration Process 2026
- MAH MBA CET Pattern 2026
- MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026
- MAH MBA CET Preparation 2026
- MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2026
- MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026
- MAH MBA CET Result 2026
- MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026
- MAH MBA CET Cut Offs
MAH MBA CET 2026: Exam Highlights
MAH MBA CET is a computer based test. Check here key highlights of MAH CET 2026 MBA/MMS:
| MAH CET Exam Particulars |
MBA CET Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH-CET |
| Conducting Body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Mode of Exam |
Computed Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Registrations |
About 70,000 |
| Courses offered through Entrance Exam |
MBA/MMS/PGDM |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,500 (General category) INR 1,300 (Reserved category) |
| Exam Duration |
2.5 hours |
| Total Marks |
200 |
| Total Questions |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark for each correct entry Zero marks for each incorrect entry |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Prin. LN Welinkar, Balaji Institute of Modern Management, ITM Business School, etc. |
| No. of Test Cities |
48 |
| Official Website |
https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
| Contact Details |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM) |
MAH CET Eligibility Criteria for MBA/MMS
MBA CET is a post graduate level exam, thus the minimum academic criteria is graduation. Check below detailed MAH CET eligibility criteria 2026:
- Candidate must have completed graduation from a recognized university.
- Minimum marks required in graduation is 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent in case of reserved category candidates).
- Final year students awaiting their result are also eligible to appear in CET
- Candidates having CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA score can apply for MAH MBA CET counselling or MBA CAP.
Also Read: MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria
MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Dates
MAH MBA CET 2026 dates were announced at the cetcell.mahacet.org website on November 21, 2025. Check exam schedule below.
| MAH CET 2026 Events |
MBA CET Exam Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| MAH MBA CET 2026 registration starts |
10-Jan-2026 |
| Registration ends |
12-Feb-2026 20-Feb-2026 25-Feb-2026 |
| Form correction |
27-Feb-2026 to 02-Mar-2026 |
| Admit card download starts |
Last week of March 2026 |
| MAH MBA CET 2026 exam |
6-April-2026 7-April-2026 8-April-2026 09-May-2026 |
| Answer key release |
Second week of April 2026 |
| MAH CET 2026 result declaration |
First week of May 2026 |
| MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 |
First week of June to Third week of August 2026 |
MAH MBA CET Registration Process 2026
The process to apply for MAH MBA CET 2026 was online. Candidates had to mention the number of attempts in the form and pay fee per attempt. Given below is the process of MAH CET registration and application form submission.
- Open the Maharashtra State CET Cell website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
- Click on CET examination portal AY 2026-2027
- Click on ‘Register’ tab
- Enter personal details and a password
- Click on save and proceed
- Verify through Aadhaar and APAAR IDs
- Log in with application number generated and password
- Enter personal details, domicile and category
- Upload required documents for domicile/category
- Upload passport size photo and scanned signature
- Enter test city preference
- Pay application fee of INR 1,500 (INR 1,300 for Reserved category)
For 2 attempts the fee amount to be paid was INR 3000 (General categoey) or INR 2600 (Reseved category). Candidates could choose 4 test cities for allotment of exam centre, in the MBA CET application form 2026. The exam will be conducted in about 40 cities in Maharashtra and 12 in rest of India. Check here: MAH MBA CET 2026 test cities
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MAH MBA CET Pattern 2026
MAH MBA CET pattern is same as other entrance exams. Candidates have to attempt a certain number of MCQs in a certain period of time. Check the below table for highlights of MBA CET pattern 2026.
| MBA CET Pattern |
Details |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sections, questions and marks |
Logical Reasoning |
75 questions |
75 marks |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 questions |
25 marks |
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 questions |
50 marks |
|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
50 questions |
50 marks |
|
| Exam duration |
150 minutes |
||
| Mode of examination |
Computer Based Test |
||
| Marking scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer No negative marking |
||
MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026
Candidates have to study four subjects as part of MAH MBA CET syllabus - Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Given below are some of the important topics included in these four sections of MAH CET.
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Parajumbles, Antonyms, Reading Ability and Vocabulary
- Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Probability
- Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning: Linear & Circular Arrangement, Series Completion, Coding, Symbol-based Comparison, Venn Diagram, Blood Relations
Also Read: MAH CET syllabus 2026- section wise and topic wise weightage
MAH MBA CET Preparation 2026
To prepare for MBA CET 2026 one would need about 6-9 months. Since, the exam is of moderately difficult, one can prepare easily if they devote 4-6 hours daily. The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam preparation should have three stages-
- Syllabus coverage
- Mock test and sample paper practice
- Revision and practice
Those not opting for coaching, must join online study groups for problem solving sessions and guidance by mentors. Candidates must make a strategy for MAH MBA CET preparation by keeping the above mentioned points in mind.
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MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2026
MAH MBA CET admit card 2026 will be issued to registered candidates in online mode. Candidates will be required to download their MAH MBA CET admit card by using their login credentials. Check the process below:
- Go to the mahacet.org website
- Click on CET examination portal
- Enter email ID and password
- Click on 'admit card' option
- Select MBA/MMS course
- Enter application number and date of birth
- Go to admit card option on dashboard
- Download your MBA CET hall ticket
MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026
After the MBA CET exam, the examination body will release MBA CET 2026 response sheet and answer key which will be available through login. Check below, how to download MAH CET answer key 2026:
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
- Click on CET portal link
- Click on candidate registration option
- Enter login/password and go to Objection Tracking tab
- Check MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key and response sheet
The option to raise objection against the official answer key will be provided to candidates. If they think any answer is incorrect, they can challenge it by raising objection. The objections will be evaluated by a panel of experts if any of the objections are found to be correct, the answer key will be revised.
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MAH MBA CET Result 2026
The MAH MBA CET 2026 result will be declared at the Maharashtra State CET website. Check the process to download MBA CET scorecard 2026 below:
- Open the Maharashtra State CET Cell website in a new browser
- Go to CET portal link
- Enter application number and date of birth
- Click on scorecard option
- PDF of MAH MBA CET result 2026
- Click on download and save your scorecard on the desktop
Also Read: MAH MBA CET 2025 result and scorecard download
MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026
MBA CET counselling process will be held 2 months after result declaration. The Centralised Admission Process or CAP, it will be conducted in online and offline modes. The MAH CET CAP process will include the following stages:
- Online registration for MBA CAP 2026
- Release of merit list for MH and All India categories
- Round wise MAH MBA CET 2026 cut off release and seat allotment
- Acceptance of seat by candidates, online
- Completion of admission formalities by candidates
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MAH MBA CET Cut Offs
The Maharashtra State CET Cell will release MAH CET cut offs 2026 during the CAP. Check the below table for latest MBA CET cut offs of top MBA colleges accepting MAH CET exam score.
| MBA Colleges |
MBA CET Cut Offs |
|---|---|
| 99.99 |
|
| 99.98 |
|
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai |
99.89 |
| 99.68 |
|
| Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune |
99.67 |
| 99.62 |
|
| 99.60 |
|
| Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai |
99.24 |
| 98.57 |
|
| 98.36 |
|
| 98.00 |
|
| 97.87 |
|
| 97.79 |
|
| 96.49 |
|
| Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai |
96.49 |
| Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai |
96.06 |
| 95.88 |
|
| 95.55 |
|
| Indira Global Business School, Parandwadi Tq. Maval Dist. Pune |
95.39 |
| Fr. C. Rodrigues Inst. of Management. Studies, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
95.14 |
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Commonly asked questions
The marking scheme of MAH MBA CET is very straightforward. The total marks is 200 hundred for 200 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 200 on the basis of their total number of correct attempt.
Section wise the marks allotment is as follows:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 50 marks
- Logical Reasoning: 75 marks
- Abstract Reasoning: 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
The MAH CET percentile is calculated out of normalized scores of every test take across all the sessions of the exam. The percentile is calculated on the basis of top scoring candidate’s marks against all other candidates.
Yes, MAH CET exam pattern has changed for 2026 session. This year, candidates will get two attempts and they can use best of the two scores for admission. Sectional compositions and exam duration remains the same as previously.
MAH CET is one of the few MBA entrance exams in India which does not have negative marking. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded to the candidate but no marks are deducted for wrong answers or unattempted questions. The total marks of MBA CET are 200 and candidates need not worry about making incorrect attempt. They must however avoid random selection of options as correct answers. They should take time in understanding the question and then choose the option. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in MAH CET so candidates can spend some time on the questions and then answers. The exam will be of 2.5 hours and if they answers 75-80 questions correctly, they stand to gain a good percentile.
Commonly asked questions
MAH MBA CET 2026 has 200 questions and all of them are objective types. Every question has five options to choose the correct answer from. There is no subjective type question.
There is no negative marking in MAH MBA CET. Every question carries 1 mark. No marks are deducted for making incorrect attempt or leaving questions. However, candidates must avoid guess work and try to solve questions first before marking an answer.
The latest change in MAH MBA CET is that candidates will get the opportunity to make two attempts in the exam - April and May. Those who make two attempts, can use best of both scores for CAP registration and seat allotment.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Yes, MAH CET exam is held in about 12 cities outside Maharashtra. It is held in Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ranchi, Gandhinagar, Delhi, Kolkata, Panaji, Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, Lucknow and Verna.
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MAH CET admit card 2026 will be valid until the exam day only for which it has been issued.
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Contributor-Level 7
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MAH CET 2026 admit card for April session will not be valid for May session. Separate admit cards will be issued for both sessions.
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Contributor-Level 7
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It requires a minimum of 3 months to cover each and every topic of MAH MBA CET. Candidates must dedicate at least that much time to cover the syllabus with detailed study, practice and revision.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, the JSPM University takes MAH CET exam scores for MBA programme admission. This exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, and it is a computer-based test (CBT). Furthermore, the university accepts some national-level entrance exams, namely CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. Prospe
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Yes, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University does accept the MAH CET entrance examination results for the MBA/MMS courses for various All India and Home State quota categories.
Students who want admission to this institute need to appear for the MAH CET exam, followed by the MAH CET counselling process
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Answered a week ago
The SGBAU MAH CET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA course for various AI and HS categories. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 49.38 to 79.8. According to the first round, the hardest college to get a seat at was the Department of Business Administration and
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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2026 on its official website during the CAP process (July to September 2026).
Contributor-Level 10
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There is no minimum marks required to appear in MAH CET counselling. Candidate with more than 0 in MAH CET or other entrance exams can register for CAP. However, selection will be based on minimum cut offs for the participating colleges.
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MAH CET 2026 counselling fee is INR 1200 for General candidates and INR 1000 for Reserved category candidates. Fee is to be paid at the time of counselling form submission.
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