What is the MAH CET application fees?

MAH MBA CET application fee is INR 1,500 for General category candidates and INR 1300 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.

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.

Can I change my allotted MAH CET exam centre?

No, candidates cannot change their MAH CET exam centre as the test arrangements are done in a particular order based on candidate roll numbers. Test takers have to appear at the same test centre in the same slot as mentioned in their MBA CET admit card.

What is the difference between MAH CET exam sessions?

There is no difference between MAH CET exam sessions. The question paper structure, difficultly level and time duration are the same. The questions of all exam sessions are unique, though. MAH MBA CET is a popular exam and over 50,000 candidates appear for it every year. To accommodate so many aspirants in limited test centres, the Maharashtra State CET conducts the exam in multiple sessions. Candidates who get a morning shift slot will have to go through the same process for appearing in the exam as the candidates who will get afternoon session exam. However, that doesn’t mean that a candidate can appear in the exam in any slot. The exam session allotted to a candidate will be mentioned in their MAH CET admit card and candidates will have to appear for the test in that session only.

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

Will a digital copy of MAH MBA CET admit card be accepted at the exam centre?

No, the digital copy of MBA CET admit card will not be acceptable as a valid ID proof. The admit card of every candidate is to be checked manually by the test centre staff and the invigilator. It is to be signed and stamped by the authorities. One signed and stamped copy is submitted at the exam centre and one copy is to be retained by the student. Thus, the digital copy of the admit card is not accepted. Candidates need to carry two print outs of their admit card to the MAH CET test centre, in A4 size sheet. Candidates must affix a recent passport size photo on the admit card (preferably the one uploaded with the application form). Candidates not carrying the hard copy of their MAH CET admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam under any circumstances.

What are the documents to carry with MAH CET admit card on the exam day?

Every candidate will be required to carry two copies of the MAH MBA CET admit card. Along with the admit card copies, candidates will have to carry the original copy of a valid identity proof, which can be any of the following: College University ID card Aadhaar card PAN card Voter ID card Passport Candidates can also show at the exam centre, a photo identity proof issued by a gazetted officer on official letterhead along with photograph or a photo identity proof issued by a people's representative on official letterhead along with photograph. Ration Card & Learning Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof.

Can I change my MAH CET test city option during form correction?

Unlike in other MBA entrance exam, MAH CET MBA has no option to change test city during form correction. Candidates can only change their name, date of birth, photo and signature. Basically there is no way to change your test city option once you’ve submitted the MAH CET application form. Thus, you need to be very careful in selecting the test cities. The exam is held in 36 cities across Maharashtra and 12 cities in rest of India. While filling the MAH MBA CET application form, check the list of test cities, and select three which are within your accessibility. The city of first preference should be the city you are residing in or are expected to be at the time of exam. The second and third options can be cities where you can reach easily.

How will I know about my MAH CET MBA test center?

The address of MAH MBA CET test centre will be mentioned on the admit card. The candidates will get to know of their test centre only after downloading the MAH CET admit card. Once they know the address, they should check the distance and time taken from their home to the centre. This is important as candidates have to reach their MAH CET test centre as per the reporting time mentioned in their admit card. For both shifts of MAH CET, the reporting time in 1 hour before the commencement of the exam. Candidates must note that there is no provision to change the test centre after the admit card has been released. They should visit the MAH CET test centre a day before the exam to check traveling options, etc.

When will MAH MBA CET 2026 admit card release?

MAH MBA CET 2026 admit card for first session was released on April 1 and the admit card for May 9 session was released on May 1.

What is the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam date?

MAH MBA CET 2026 was conducted on April 6, 7 and 8, 2026 and May 9, 2026. This year, the exam was conducted in 2 phases. Candidates could choose to appear for one or both attempts. Fee was to be paid per attempt. If a candidate attempted both sessions, best of the two percentiles will be considered for admission.

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).

Will MAH MBA CET 2026 admit card be needed for CAP round?

Yes, MAH MBA CET 2026 will be needed for CAP round. It may have to be uploaded with other documents at the time of registration, choice filling and document verification. Colleges might also as for a copy of the same for completing admission formalities. So preserve your admit card even after the exam.

Is the MAH MBA CET application form available offline too?

The MAH MBA CET application form is not released offline. Candidates have to fill the online application form only. There is no provision of submitting the application form offline either. Aspirants, who wish to apply for the exam, need to access a computer or laptop with high-speed internet to fill the MAH MBA CET application form. The process of fee payment is also online. After filling the application form, candidates have to make the fee payment via debit card, credit card, net banking or e-wallets to complete the registration process of the MBA CET. Candidates can fill the form from any location. All they need to keep in mind is that the internet speed is good so that there is no error in fee payment. The MBA CET fee amount is non-refundable.

What is the duration of MAH CET exam for MBA/MMS?

The duration of MAH CET exam is 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. Candidates are expected complete the paper in the given time limit. There will be no sectional time limit so candidates can answers the questions as per their own strategy. No extra time will be given to any candidate for completing the test under any circumstances. In the MAH MBA CET exam, candidates will be required to punch in their answers on screens by using the computer mouse. They will be required to select an option and click on it. To save time on rough work use the screens calculator. Since MAH MBA CET does’t have sectional time limit, you can re-check your answers as many times as you want till the exam time limit gets over. However, it is important that you keep a check on the time and not waste it in rechecking the answers repeated.

What is a good score in MAH MBA CET?

MAH CET exam is of 200 marks and around 75000 candidates appear for it every year. It has been seen in the past that about 130+ marks convert into 99+ percentile. JBMIS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar's have MAH CET cut off in 98.95- 99.99 percentile range.

MAH MBA CET Test Centres 2026: Check State wise Exam City and Centre List

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round I - Online confirmation of Option form

28 Jul '26 - 30 Jul '26

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 14:47 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAH CET 2026 was held in 181 centres across 36 cities in Maharashtra. This year, the exam was not conducted at any location outside the state. Both exam attempts - first (April 6, 7, 8) and second (May 9) were conducted in mutliple slots at these test centres. The first attempt of MBA CET 2026 had 5 slots over 3 days and the second attempt had 2 slots on a single day.

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam centres were allotted to candidates in the preferred city as mentioned in the MAH MBA CET registration cum application form 2026. Read on this page, all about MAH CET 2026 test cities and centres.

Table of contents

How to Select MAH MBA CET 2026 Test City
MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2026
MAH CET Test Cities 2026 (Maharashtra)
MAH CET Test Cities 2026 (Outside Maharashtra)
MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Centres: Key Points
FAQs on MAH CET 2026 Test Centres

How to Select MAH MBA CET 2026 Test City

While filling up the MAH MBA CET 2026 application form, candidates had to select preferred test city for centre allotment. Here's how to select test city:

Create a login as cetcell.mahacet.org
Go to MBA/MMS portal to fill the application form
Enter relevant details
Select 3 options in test city section
Select test cities in order of preference 1 - 2 - 3
Enter remaining details, pay the fee and submit the form

MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2026

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

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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MAH CET Test Cities 2026 (Maharashtra)

DeskCalendar Counselling: 28 Jul ' 26 - 30 Jul ' 26

Given below are the city names where MAH MBA CET exam centres were set up for 2026 exam:

MAH CET MBA Test Cities: Maharashtra State
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	Yavatmal

MAH CET Test Cities 2026 (Outside Maharashtra)

Given below are the cities in which MAH MBA CET exam was conducted outside s the state until the year 2025.

MAH CET MBA Test Cities: Outside Maharashtra State
Ahmedabad	Gandhinagar	Bangalore
Bhopal	Delhi	Delhi-NCR
Jaipur	Kolkata	Lucknow
Ranchi	Panaji	Verna

MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Centres: Key Points

Given below are a few key points regarding selection of cities for allotment of MAH MBA CET test centres:

Candidates could select up to three cities as exam centre preference in the MAH MBA CET application form 2026.
The MBA CET test centres were allotted to candidates as per the rules set by Maharashtra State CET Cell.
Candidates may or may not hace been allotted exam centre in the city of their first preference. The examination body reserved the right to allocate or change the MAH MBA CET exam centre and venue.
Choice of exam cities by the candidate was final. Once the MAH MBA CET application form 2026 was submitted, no request for change of centre/venue/date/session could be entertained.
The exam centre address was mentioned in the MAH MBA CET admit card only.