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.

Which courses can I apply to with MAH CET?

MAH CET exam is conducted for MBA and MMS courses offered by over 300 management institutes in India. Entrance exam qualifying candidates can select colleges and courses in the CAP registration form.

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.

Is MAH CET only for Maharashtra students?

MAH CET is not only for Maharashtra students. Candidates belonging to other States of the country can also appear for it. They can apply under All India category. The exam is conducted in 12 locations outside Maharashtra for All India category candidates.

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.

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.

Will there be any correction window for MAH CET 2026 application form?

Yes, the correction window for MAH CET 2026 application form will be opened for 2-3 days after registration process will end. Candidates will get to edit: · Name · Date of birth · Photo · Signature · Gender

MAH MBA CET Registration 2027: Check Expected Dates, Fees & Process

Updated on Oct 8, 2026 15:58 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAH CET 2027 application process will start most likely in the first week of January 2027. Candidates will be required to register for the exam and fill the application form at the CET Cell website. MAH MBA CET 2027 application fee will be INR 1500 for Open category candidates and INR 1300 for Reserved category candidates. Registration for MAH MBA CET 2027 exam will go on for a month and exam dates will be announced thereafter. Read on this page all about MAH MBA CET registration cum application process.

Table of contents

How to Register for MAH MBA CET 2027?
MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2027
Documents Required for MAH MBA CET 2027 Application
MAH CET MBA 2027 Application Form: Important Points to Remember
MAH MBA CET Application Fee 2027
MAH MBA CET Form Correction Process 2027
FAQs on MAH CET MBA Applications 2027

How to Register for MAH MBA CET 2027?

Maharashtra State CET Cell will conduct MAH CET 2027 registration in online mode only. APAAR ID may be made mandatory for the MAH MBA CET 2027 application. Given below is the process to apply:

Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on CET examination portal AY 2027-28
Click on 'Register' option
Enter basic details to create a login
Complete APAAR and Adhaar authentication
Once done, you'll be redirected to application dashboard
Go to MBA/MMS CET 2026 tab
Click on 'New Registration' tab
Enter personal details, address, mobile phone number
Create a password and click on save and proceed
Enter APAAR ID linked with digilocker to register
Now, enter personal details, domicile and category

Enter academic details for class 10, 12 and graduation
Upload a valid document for proof of identity
Upload photo and signature in prescribed format
Enter test city preferences and test dates
Preview information entered and validate it
Pay MAH MBA CET application fee

MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2027

The minimum eligibility criterie for MAH CET varies for different categories. Check below the minimum academic requirement:

Graduation with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Final year graduation students awaiting their result are also eligible to apply if the aggregate fo first two years meet the requisite marks
There is no age limit to appear for MAH CET
The graduation degree must be from a UGC recognised university

Also Read: MAH CET eligibility criteria for MBA/MMS

MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2027

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 27	MAH CET 2027 First Attempt TENTATIVE
May ' 27	MAH CET 2027 Second Attempt TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
09 May ' 26	MAH MBA CET 2026 (2nd Attempt)
24 Apr ' 26	MAH MBA 2026 Registration Window for 2nd Attempt
07 Apr ' 26 - 08 Apr ' 26	MAH MBA CET 2026 (1st Attempt)
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Documents Required for MAH MBA CET 2027 Application

Applicants will have to upload scanned images of their passport size colour photograph and scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format in the MAH CET 2027 application form. Given below are the specifications:

Document	Specification
Size of photo image	Mimimum 5 mb and maximum 100 kb in size.
Size of signature	3.5 x 1.5 cm and must be less than 50 kb.

Points to note regarding documents to upload

The photo should be not more than 6 months old. It must be in color and against a white background
Candidate's face should be completely visible and they should not be wearing caps, hats or goggles.
The signature should be on a white paper and in blue ink. It should be legible

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MAH CET MBA 2027 Application Form: Important Points to Remember

Given below are some important points that candidates will have to keep in mind while MBA CET application form 2027 filling:

Not more than one MAH MBA CET application per candidate is accepted.
Candidate will have to preserve a print out of the application form (containing fee payment details) & E-receipt for reference.
MAH CET form filling should be error-free as most of the fields are not editable after submission and also during form correction.

Preferred Web Browser to Fill MAH CET Application Form

Internet Explorer (version 11 and above)
Mozilla Firefox (version 50 to 61)
Google Chrome (version 50 to 69)

Note: Using smart phone to fill and submit the application form is not advised.

MAH MBA CET Application Form 2027: Mistakes to Avoid

Do not leave any mandatory field empty in the MBA CET application form.
Select your home city as first preference for ease of taking the exam. Or the closest location so that you can easily reach the exam centre.
Make the fee payment on the same day as form filling to have a better chance of getting the preferred test city
Enter only valid and functional email ID and phone number correctly as login ID and other communication will be shared through these.
Always check your junk e-mail folder also for registration related emails from Maharashtra State CET.

MAH MBA CET Application Fee 2027

The application fee for MAH CET 2027 will be different for different categories. The fee amount will have to be paid session wise. Check the below table for MBA CET fee details.

Category	MAH MBA CET Fees (single attempt)	MAH MBA CET Fees (both attempts)
For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J&K Migrant candidates	INR 1,500	INR 3,000
For Candidates of Backward Class Categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State only.	INR 1,300	INR 2,600

Note: Application fee will have to be paid by either Credit Card/ Debit Card or Mobile Wallets. The MAH MBA CET 2027 application fee will be non-refundable.

MAH MBA CET Form Correction Process 2027

In the MAH MBA CET form correction process, candidates will be allowed to edit name, date of birth, photograph, signature, gender and add second option. They will not be able to change the test city unlike in other MBA entrance exams. Given below is the process to make changes in the already submitted MBA CET 2027 form.

Go to MAH CET MBA/MMS website
Click on ‘registered candidate login’
Enter application number and password
Go to relevant sections and make the changes
Review the entries and click on submit

FAQs on MAH CET MBA Applications 2027

Check below the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on MAH MBA CET application process:

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: Will I have to pay MAH CET fee again for counselling?

Candidates applying for MBA counselling through MAH CET exam will not have to pay fee. Those applying through CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA will have to pay the counselling fee.

Q: 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).

Q: 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

Q: Which documents are to be uploaded at the time of filling out MAH CET application form?

Documents to upload at the time of filling out MAH CET application form are Aadhaar card, passport size photo and signature.

Q: 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.