MAH CET Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Check Important Dates & CAP Schedule

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.

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).

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.

MAH CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who have appeared for MAH CET 2026, can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2026-2028 batch) Candidates who will appear in MAH MBA CET 2027, their scores will be valid for admission to 2027-2029 batch of MBA programmes only. Those who wish to take a break of one year will have to appear for the exam again.

For MAH MBA CET 2026 candidate has to be a graduate or must be in final year of their bachelor's degree programme. The minimum score requirement is 50% for General candidates and 45% for Reserved category candidates.

After the MAH MBA CET result announcement the State CET will conduct common counselling for admission to about 300 colleges in Maharashtra, most likely in July-August. Qualifying candidates will be required to participate in MAH CET counselling for admission to participating MBA colleges in Maharashtra by filling the online counselling form. The MAH MBA CET counselling process will be conducted in two or three rounds and will be based on cut offs. Candidates will be allotted seat in the college of their choice, if they meet the minimum cut off percentile of that college.

The counselling will be held for mainly two categories – Maharashtra State candidates and All India candidates. Separate merit lists will be released for these two categories. To be eligible for MAH CET counselling candidates need to score more than 0 in MBA CET exam.

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.

It is not compulsory to attempt all the sections if MAH CET exam, but candidates must not skip a section all together as meeting sectional cut offs is also important. If you haven't answered questions of one section at all, it will reflect badly on the overall score.

MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key for first attempt released on May 2. The second attempt answer key release date will be announced soon.

You can cover MAH CET syllabus in three to six months depending on your familiarity with topics. If you are from engineering or technical background, you will find it quicker to cover. However, if you are from a non-technical background you will need more time for Quantitative Aptitude.

For Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension candidates will have to start the preparation early as reading comprehension cannot be mastered overnight. They need to read novels, books, magazines, etc. regularly for months to develop reading speed and comprehension.

To study the syllabus for MAH CET MBA/MMS, candidates must choose the right reference books. Although the CAT preparation books are common study material for all MBA entrance exams in India including MAH CET, candidates must refer to exam specific books to know the nuances of the exam. Books for MAH MBA CET are available in the market and they include sample questions of various difficult levels for practice. Candidates planning to appear for MAH MBA CET must refer to the books specific to the exam. Given below is the list of best books for MAH CET MBA preparation:

The Logical Reasoning section of MBA CET has the maximum weightage. This section carries 75 marks and Abstract Reasoning section carries 25 marks. So, together they carry 100 questions, i.e. 1/2 of the total number of questions. Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension sections carry 50 marks each.

Thus, candidates must prepare for this section well. Most of the times, the Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning questions have been easy to moderate in terms of difficult level. However, candidates should not ignore it at any cost as a good overall score and overall percentile will be directly related to one’s performance in these two sections. If you score low in these two sections, you score will fall drastically.

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.

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.

MAH CET 2026 admit card for April session will not be valid for May session. Separate admit cards will be issued for both sessions.

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.

Last date to fill the MAH CET application form was February 25, 2026. Earlier, the last date was February 12, which was later extended to Feb 20. With the registration deadline, the fee payment deadline was also February 25, 2026.

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