MAH CET 2025 CAP Dates (OUT): Registration, Cut Off, Merit List Dates for MBA/MMS Admission

Q: Can I prepare for MAH CET MBA in 6 months?

Yes, you can prepare for MAH MBA CET in 6 months as the syllabus in not very different from any other MBA entrance test. The main subjects to study are Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. Data Interpretation is the sub part of Quantitative Aptitude so you need not prepare for it separately. To prepare for MAH MBA CET in six months, make a plan which is more focused on the topics from which most of the questions are asked. This is to make sure that you prepare the right topics in the given limited time. Spend the first three months in covering the syllabus, then utilize the next two months in practicing sample questions as well as mock tests. In the last one month focus on improving your hold on important topics by doing extensive revision and mock tests. You can make your own plan according to your hold over the topics. However, your plan must include mock tests and practice questions. Read More: MAH MBA CET preparation in six months

Q: How many months will it take to complete the MAH CET syllabus?

You can cover the MAH CET syllabus in three to six months as per your familiarity with the topics and ability. If you are from the engineering or technical background, you will be able to cover the MAH CET syllabus in three months. However, if you are from a non-technical background you will need more time to cover the syllabus as you will have to study the Quantitative Aptitude concepts from scratch. Similarly, for preparing the 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.

Q: What after MAH MBA CET result?

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.

Q: What is the MAH MBA CET syllabus?

The syllabus of MAH MBA CET includes the following: Logical and Abstract Reasoning: Arrangements, Family tree, Coding-Decoding, Direction, Clock and Calendars, Groups and Conditionality, Number Series, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Odd Word Out, Analogies, Blood Relations, Proposition, Direction Sense, Assumptions, Puzzles, Binary Logic, Clock and Calendars, Sets and Caselets, etc. Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Partnership (Accounts), Profit and Loss, Mean, mode, median, Ratio and Proportion, In-Equations, Quadratic and Linear equations, Surds and Indices, Time-Speed-Distance, Number System, Geometric Progression, Binomial theorem, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentage, Logarithms, Square Root and Cube Root, Probability and Simple Interest and Compound Interest. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: Reading comprehension, selling/appropriate usage, fill in the banks, para jumbles, vocabulary, antonyms and synonyms, error correction, sentence completion and word arrangement, grammar, one-word substituting and verbal ability.

Q: How to download MAH MBA CET scorecard?

MAH MBA CET result cum scorecard can be downloaded from the mahacet.org website once it is released. The MAH CET scorecard can be downloaded by using login credentials created at the time of exam registration. Open the official website: mahacet.org Click on the 'MBA/MMS-CET' section Next, click on the 'download scorecard' option Enter your application number and date of birth PDF result containing your name, registration number, MBA CET score and percentile will be displayed ·Click on download and save your scorecard on the desktop The MAH CET MBA scorecards will not be sent to any candidate by post. Every candidate will have to download their respective scorecards from the official website when the result is declared. The result is the most important document for MBA admission through MAH CET.

Q: Which are the best books for MAH MBA CET?

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: Book Name Authors/Publishers Name MAH CET (MBA/ MMS) Entrance Guide Odisha Publications 50+ Solve Papers Arihant Mathematics for MBA Entrance Exams RS Agarwal Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension TIME Maharashtra MBA CET Arihant Publications

Q: For how long is MAH CET score valid for admission?

MAH CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who have appeared for MAH CET 2024, can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2024-25 batch) Candidates who will appear in MAH MBA CET 2025, their scores will be valid for admission to 2025-2026 batch of MBA programmes only. Those who wish to take a break of one year will have to appear for the exam again. It is good to take a break and appear for the MAH CET exam next year again instead of taking admission in a college that is not of your choice. If you’ve scored below expectation in the current attempt, skip the year, prepare for the exam again, score better the next year and pursue MBA from a college that meets all your parameters.

Q: 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).

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MAH MBA CET 2026 exam dates and registration schedule announcement can be expected in December 2025. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will announce the MBA CET 2026 exam dates through an offiical circular.

MAH MBA CET 2025 exam was held on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 and the MAH CET result 2025 was announced on May 28, 2025. The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted the MBA CAP round from Juky 24 to September 4, 2025. The MAH CET CAP was conducted in 4 rounds in which nearly a lakh candidates were allotted seats in MBA/MMS courses offered by 350 + Maharashtra colleges. Get all the information regarding MAH MBA CET important dates here:

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MAH MBA CET Exam and Counselling Dates 2026
MBA CET Exam Schedule 2026
FAQs on MAH CET 2026 Exam Dates

MAH MBA CET Exam and Counselling Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH CET 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25	MAH MBA CET 2026 registration starts TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
02 Sep ' 25 - 04 Sep ' 25	MAH MBA CAP 2025: Reporting to the Allotted Institute
02 Sep ' 25 - 04 Sep ' 25	MAH MBA CAP 2025: Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login
01 Sep ' 25	MAH MBA CAP 2025: Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV
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MBA CET Exam Schedule 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 Registrations: MAH CET exam is conducted for admission to MBA/MMS. Registration process of MAH CET 2026 will be conducted on the official website of MAH CET. The MAH MBA CET application fee will be INR 1,000 for Open category students and INR 800 for Maharashtra students. MAH MBA CET 2026 registration process will be online only. Offline submission of forms will not be accepted.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Admit Card: State Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will issue the admit card for MAH CET 2026 online. The MAH CET admit cards will be available for download using login ID and password. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets by using their login credentials.

MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam: Candidates will have to 200 MCQs in two and a half hours (no sectional time limit). MAH CET exam syllabus includes–Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What after MAH MBA CET result?

Q: What is the MAH MBA CET syllabus?

Q: How to download MAH MBA CET scorecard?

Q: Which are the best books for MAH MBA CET?

Q: For how long is MAH CET score valid for admission?

Q: Are MAH CET application form and counselling form the same?

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Which college for MBA can I get through MAH MBA CET Cap round with 91.6 percentile?

Answered 2 months ago

Since your percentile in MAH MBA CET is 91.6, you have a high probability of getting admission into most mid-tier colleges through the CAP round which comprise the following options: MET Institute of Management, Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Indira Institute of Management Pune, and Thakur

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What documents are required to fill out the MAH B.Design CET Application?

Answered 2 months ago

MAH B.Design CET Applications Process needs the following documents:

A valid email ID and mobile number
Recent passport-sized photograph and signature (scanned)
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Caste certificate, if applicable
Domicile certificate, if claiming Maharashtra quota
Disability certificate, if appli

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What is the admission process after the MAH B.Design CET exam?

Answered 2 months ago

Qualified candidates participate in Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds after the MAH B.Design CET Entrance Exam, where they fill in their choices of institutes and seats are allotted based on merit and preferences.

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Can candidates from outside Maharashtra apply for MAH B.Design CET?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, All India Candidates are also eligible to apply for MAH B.Des CET. The MAH B.Design CET Registration fee for All India Candidature is INR 1900.

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What is the Application fee for MAH B.Des CET?

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The application fee for MAH B.Des CET is INR 1900 for General Category Candidates (Maharashtra State only) and for All India Candidature Candidates.

For candidates belonging to [SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT (A), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS], and PwD candidates (Maharashtra State only), the MAH B

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What is the eligibility criteria for MAH B.Design CET?

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The eligibility criteria for MAH B.Des CET are:

Must be an Indian national.
Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with at least 45% (40% for reserved categories).
There is no age limit.

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What is the total duration and marks for MAH B.Des CET?

Answered 2 months ago

The MAH CET B.Des exam is of 2 hours 45 minutes duration and carries 200 marks. There is no negative marking in the exam and the exam is conducted in English.

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I got 88 percentile in MBA CET so which college can accept my score?

Answered 2 months ago

With 88 percentile in the MBA CET, you will have many reputable colleges in Maharashtra where your chances of admission will be high. Some of the institutes like Indira Global School of Business, Sinhgad College of Engineering, Kohinoor Business School, and Sheila Raheja School of Business Managemen

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What is the MAH MBA CET score required at Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research?

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates seeking admission in Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research can apply through MAH MBA CET score. Aspirants should score equal or more than MAH MBA CET cutoff for admission. Below is the NICDR Pune MBA percentile cutoff for last three-years: