MAH MBA CET 2027 exam dates will be announced most likely in the second week of November. Read this article to know all about MAH CET 2027 to be conducted by CET Cell in March next year.
Know all about MAH MBA CET 2027 exam to be conducted next year
Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts a common entrance exam for MBA/MMS admission annually. The examination is called MAH CET MBA/MMS. Candidates from Maharashtra State are eligible to appear for this exam, score of which is accepted by over 300 institutes in the state. The examination used to be conducted only once until 2025 but in 2026, the pattern was revised and the exam was held on 2 sessions – April and May. Candidates had the option to appear for one or both attempts of the MAH CET.
For 2027 academic session, the examination body is expected to follow the same, 2-attempt pattern. Read on this page all about MAH MBA CET 2027.
- MAH MBA CET 2027 Highlights
- MAH MBA CET 2027 dates
- MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria
- MAH CET Registration Process 2027
- MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2027
- MAH MBA CET 2027 Pattern
- MAH MBA CET Preparation Tips
- MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2027
- MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2027
- MAH CET Result 2027 for MBA/MMS
- MAH CET Cut Offs for MBA/MMS
MAH MBA CET 2027 Highlights
MAH CET is a state level MBA entrance exam for students of Maharashtra. Candidates from rest of India can also appear for it, under All India category. Check below, some of the key highlights of MBA CET 2027.
| 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 |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English |
| 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 MBA CET 2027 dates
MAH CET MBA 2027 important dates will be announced at the cetcell.mahacet.org website most likely in November 2026 and registrations will start in January 2027. Check the below table for tentative schedule.
| MAH CET 2027 Events |
MBA CET Exam Date 2027 |
|---|---|
| MAH MBA CET 2027 registration starts |
First week of January 2027 |
| Registration ends |
Last week of February 2027 |
| Form correction |
Last week of February 2027 |
| Admit card download starts |
First week of April, 2027 |
| MAH MBA CET 2027 exam |
First week of April, 2027 First week of May, 2027 |
| MAH CET answer key download and objection |
First/second week of May, 2027 |
| MAH CET 2027 result declaration |
First/second week of June 2027 |
| MAH MBA CET CAP 2027 |
First week of July to Third week of August 2027 |
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MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria
MAH MBA CET eligibility criteria is graduation. Check below academic requirement, category wise.
- Candidate belonging to General category must have scored a minimum of 50% in graduation
- Candidate from SC/ST/PwD categories must have scored a minimum of 45 % in graduation
- The Bachelor’s degree must be from a UGC recognized university
- Candidates in final year of Bachelor’s degree programme can also apply.
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MAH CET Registration Process 2027
MAH MBA CET 2027 registration process will be online. Candidates will have to create a login at the CET Cell website to fill the form.
- Visit Maharashtra State CET Cell website
- Click on CET examination portal AY 2027-2028
- 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 to complete the process
MAH CET exam is conducted in 36 cities across Maharashtra and 12 cities across India. Candidates can select the test city as per their preference.
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MAH CET Application Fee 2027
MAH MBA CET 2027 application fee can be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking. Check below category wise CET fee:
| Category |
Fee for 1 attempt |
Fee for 2 attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General |
INR 1500 |
INR 3000 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
INR 1300 |
INR 2600 |
MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2027
MAH CET candidates have to prepare 4 subjects – Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. Check below, important topics included in MBA CET syllabus.
| MAH MBA CET syllabus |
Topics |
|---|---|
| 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 |
MAH MBA CET 2027 Pattern
MAH CET 2027 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode. Duration will be 2.5 hours. There will be multiple slots in one day. Given below is the sectional break up of MBA CET question paper.
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
75 |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
| Verbal Ability |
50 |
50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
Note: There is no negative marking in MAH CET MBA.
Also Read: MAH CET exam pattern
MAH MBA CET Preparation Tips
MBA CET 2027 exam preparation will require a minimum of 6 months. So, candidates should start exam preparation by October. Here are a few tips on how to plan MAH CET preparation:
- Divide 6 months into – syllabus coverage and mock test practice
- Devote first 3 month in syllabus coverage
- Check out the syllabus and list down familiar/unfamiliar topics
- Start with familiar topics to gain confidence in the beginning
- Check out official MAH CET question papers to understand question type and prep requirement
- Divide syllabus coverage plan into daily, weekly and monthly targets
- Once the syllabus has been completed, move to MAH CET mock tests and analysis
- Practice full length and sectional mock test for 2-3 months regularly to master all the topics
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MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2027
Admit card for MAH CET will be issued in online mode. Candidates will have to download the hall ticket of their respective attempt by using login credentials. Check the process below:
- Go to cetcell website
- Click on link indicating release of MBA admit card
- Enter application number and email ID
- Go to admit card tab and download the PDF copy
MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2027
Post the exam, CET cell will release answer keys and response sheets of the candidates. They provisional MAH CET 2027 answer key will be available through login. Check the steps below:
- Go to cetcell website
- Click on link indicating MBA/MMS objection window
- Enter application number and email ID
- Go to objection tracking tab and download the window
Candidates, who wish to challenge the official MAH CET answer keys, will have to fill the MAH MBA CET 2027 answer key objection form available in the dashboard. The fee to raise objection is INR 1000 per question. All the objections raised will be evaluated and if any of them are found to be correct the provisional answer key will be revised.
MAH CET Result 2027 for MBA/MMS
MBA CET 2027 result will be announced on the official website. The scorecard will be available through login. To download the scorecard, candidates will have to:
- Visit the cetcell website
- Click on link indicating MBA/MMS scorecard
- Enter application number and email ID
- Go to scorecard option and download it
Candidates who will qualify MAH CET will be eligible for MBA CAP – a common counselling process through which candidates will be allotted seat in the participating college.
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MAH CET Cut Offs for MBA/MMS
MAH MBA CET Cut Offs
The Maharashtra State CET Cell will release MAH CET cut offs 2027 during the CAP round. MAH CET cut offs will be released in 3 rounds. 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in UG courses such as: BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM are required to appear in a common entrance test CET (MAH-B. BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM-CET). Admission to UG courses such as: BA, BCom and BSc are done on the basis of merit in Class 12.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, you cannot show MAH CET city intimation slip at the test centre for entry. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the test only if they present the hard copy of the admit card and photo ID.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
In the MAH CET city intimation slip only the name of test city is mentioned along with candidate's name, DOB, application number and exam. No other detail is mentioned on it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The purpose of MAH CET city intimation slip is to inform the candidates the city in which they have been allotted test centre. City intimation slip is released in advance to allow candidates to make arrangement for travel and stay on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
The MAH MBA CET cutoff is calculated based on your percentile score, not raw marks. Your raw score is normalized across exam sessions to account for difficulty variations, then converted into a percentile that shows how you rank among all test-takers. The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) uses the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
MAH BBA CET score is the total marks awarded to the candidate out of 100. It is calculated based on every correct attempt. MAH BBA CET percentile is calculated from rank as compared to rest candidates.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
After MAH CET result announcement, the CET CELL conducts Centralized Admission Process or CAP. In this process qualifying candidates are allotted MBA/MMS college basis their preference and score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
MAH MBA CET 2026 score will be valid for one year only, i. e. it can be used for admission to the 2026 academic session only. If a candidate plans to drop admission this year, they will have to appear for the exam again next year.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
MAH MBA CET is an annual exam. So far candidates were able to appear for it only once. However, from 2026, the examination body is offering 2 attempts to candidates in the same academic session to improve score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam was held in 2 phases. One phase was held on April 6, 7, 8 and second phase was held on May 9. Since this year, candidates have got two attempts, the result is expected to be released by the first week of June 2026.
Contributor-Level 10
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