Are MAH CET application form and counselling form the same?

No, the MAH CET application form and MAH CET Counselling form are different and candidates have to fill them separately. The MAH CET application form is valid for the entrance test only and the MAH CET counseling application form has to be filled by only those candidates who qualify the entrance test and wish to participate in the seat allotment process. The MAH MBA CET counseling registration form is released about 2 months after the entrance test result announcement. The candidates will have to fill the counseling form at the MAHA CET counseling portal. Those who shall have filled the MAH CET MBA/MMS application form and appeared for the exam, will not have to pay the registration fee at the time of CAP. However, those who will be participating in MAH CET CAP through CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT score will have to pay the registration fee of Rs 1000 (Rs 800 for registered category candidates).

Can I change my test city option after submitting the MAH MBA CET application form?

There is no provision of changing test city in MAH CET MBA unlike other MBA entrance exams such as CAT or CMAT. The option to change the test city preference is not given in the MAH MBA CET form correction process. Thus, candidates be very careful in selecting test cities in the online form. If they select wrong cities they will have to fill a fresh form in order to be allotted the exam centre in the correct choice of city. Candidates must also keep in mind to fill the form before the deadline as once the registration window is closed no request for editing of form will be entertained and the test centre will be allotted as per the selection made in the form. Candidates should choose their home town or city of current residency as the first option. If there is no MAH CET test centre in your town/city, choose the nearest city. You must cross check the information that they have entered in the form twice before hitting the submit button.

What are the documents to upload for MAH CET registration?

The important documents that are mandatory for filling up the MAH CET MBA registration cum application form are a recent passport size photograph and signature. Size of the photo should be 3.5 cm in breadth and 4.5 cm in height. It should be less than 50 kb. Size of the signature image must be 3.5 cm in breadth and 1.5 cm in height and it should be less than 50 kb. Apart from photo and signature, candidates need to keep the following documents with them at the time of MAH MBA CET application form filling. · Class 10 marksheet · Class 12 marksheet · Graduation marksheets/certificate · Postgraduation marksheet (if applicable) · Birth certificate · Proof of address · Recent Passport size photo · Signature on A4 size white sheet · Caste category certificate (if applicable) · Credit/debit card or net banking credentials

Till when can I submit the MAH CET application fee?

Candidates can submit the MAH MBA CET application fee before the last date of form submission. It is not mandatory to pay the fees at the time of exam registration. They can register for the exam on a particular day and complete the form filling process or fee payment on another day, however, all the activities have to be completed within the deadline otherwise the form will not be accepted. Until the exam fee is paid, the application form submission will remain incomplete. Thus, candidates must ensure that they pay the fee on time and check the acknowledgement slip generated upon successful fee payment. In case the acknowledgement is not received within 24 hour of form submission, candidates must reach out to MAH MBA CET exam helpdesk to check the status.

Where is MAH CET held for MBA/MMS course?

MAH MBA CET exam is held in about 48 cities. In every city, there is at least one exam centre. Since MAH CET is a state-level exam, the number of test cities is more within Maharashtra than in rest of India. The exam is held in 36 cities of Maharashtra and 12 cities in rest of the country. Outside Maharashtra, the test centres for the exam are allotted mainly in capital cities of certain states. Check below the names of test cities where the exam is held. Test cities in Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Hingoli, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Mumbai Sub Urban, Nagpur, Nanded, Nandurbar, Nashik, Osmanabad, Palghar, Parbhani, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurga, Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim and Yavatmal Test cities outside Maharashtra: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Bhopal, Delhi, Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ranchi, Panaji and Verna

What is the MAH CET admit card download process?

MAH MBA CET admit card is released at the mahacet.org website. Candidates can download their admit card from this website by using their login credentials created at the time of MAH CET application form filling.

What is the MAH CET application fees?

MAH MBA CET application fee is INR 1,200 for General category candidates and INR 1000 for Reserved category candidates. There is no fee relaxation for non-Maharashtra candidates. The MAH CET fee is to be paid at the time of application submission. The fee payment is to be done in online mode only through debit/credit card or net banking. Candidates must note that the application process will be deemed complete only after the fee payment is done successfully. The MAH CET application fee is non refundable so candidates must fill the forms correctly as in case of faulty forms, new form will have to be filled. The MAH CET application fee includes CAP fee. Candidates who will be participating in the MAH CET CAP, with their MBA CET score, they will not have to pay the registration fee for it. However, those candidates who will participate in the CAP with CMAT/ATMA/MAT/CAT etc. Scores, will have to pay the registration fee of INR 1,200.

Is there a provision to fill MAH CET application form with late fee?

There is no provision to fill MAH CET application form with late fee. The examination body announces application window closing date with the start of registration process. It also extends the form submission deadline a couple of times, but it is best to submit the MAH MBA CET application form and pay the fee before the first deadline. The sooner you submit the form, higher the chances of getting the test city of your choice.

How can I choose MAH CET MBA test city in the application form?

The MAH MBA CET application form will have a section where candidates can select test city as per their choice. They can select up to three cities from the given list. Select the first city as the first preference. The exam authorities try to allot the exam centre to the candidate in the city of first preference. Select your home town as first preference so that they are allotted the nearest exam centre. MAH MBA CET exam centre venue will not be mentioned in the application form so you will have no access to that information. You will have to make the selection on the basis of the names of cities only. The venue address will be printed on the MAH CET admit card only.

Can I change my MAH CET exam centre after the admit card has been issued?

You cannot change your MAH MBA CET exam centre after the admit card has been issued. You will have to take the test at the exam centre that has been allotted to you. Candidates will not be allowed to take the test at any other exam centre either. You must make prior arrangements to reach the exam centre on time. If you have been allotted the test centre in another city you must visit the city a day before so that there is no delay in reaching the examination centre. Candidates are supposed to be at the centre at least 30 minutes before the exam commencement. Once the gates are closed, candidates will not be allowed inside the venue. They cannot even take the exam in another session. Thus, download the MAH CET admit card as soon as it is released and make arrangements for the exam day in advance.

Is MAH CET application fee refundable?

No, MAH CET application fee is neither refundable nor transferable under any circumstances. If they fill the MAH MBA CET application form incorrectly, they will have to fill a fresh form and pay the fee again.

Can I select test city outside Maharashtra for MBA CET?

Yes, candidates applying under All India category can select test cities outside Maharashtra. However, the exam is held in a very limited number of cities outside Maharashtra. Candidates can select from thr following cities only: · Ahmedabad · Bhopal · Jaipur · Ranchi · Gandhinagar · Delhi-NCR · Kolkata · Panaji · Bangalore · Lucknow · Verna

Will I have to fill a new application form and pay the fee at the time of MAH MBA CET counselling?

Candidates will have to fill the MAH MBA CET counselling registration form which is different from the exam application form. The counselling form will be available at the examination portal as per the schedule for that year. Those applying through MAH CET score will have to only fill the registration form and not pay any fee. Those applying through other MBA entrance exam score will have to pay registration fee of INR 1200 (For Reserved category INR 1000).

How many cities can I select in the MAH MBA CET application form for test centre allotment?

Candidates can select upto three cities for test centre allotment in the MAH MBA CET application form. Candidates must select their hometown as their first city of preference as the examination authority strives to allot the test centre to candidate in the city of first preference only. Thus, it is wise to select the first city in which you are currently residing. Otherwise you can select the city the closest to your current location.

I am in final year of graduation. Can I apply for MAH MBA CET?

Yes, you can apply for MAH MBA CET. However, you're aggregate of first and second year of bachelor's degree course should meet the minimum criteria (50 percent for Unreserved category and 45 percent for reserved category). You will also have to submit the final year passing certificate or marksheet to the university in which you finally take admission by October. Until then, your admission will be provisional.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Registration (Starting Soon): Release Date, Exam Fees & How to Fill Application Form

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Exam On - 16 Apr '26 - 18 Apr '26

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 20:49 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAH CET registration process 2026 is expected to start in the third week of December 2025. The Maharashtra State CET Cell has announced the exam schedule. MAH MBA CET 2026 will be held on April 16, 17 and 18 and May 9, 2026.

The online form will be available at the cetcell.mahacet.org website. The MAH CET 2026 fee will be INR 1200 (Open category) and INR 1000 (Reserved category). There are over 300 MBA colleges that accept MAH CET score. Candidates can apply for MAH MBA CET 2026 under two categories - Maharashtra State and All India. Read here all about MAH MBA CET 2026 registration cum application process.

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