MAH CET Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Registration, Admit Card, & Result Dates for MBA/MMS

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )

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MAH MBA CET 2026 exam dates have been announced and registration process is expected to start soon. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will conduct the MBA CET 2026 exam on April 16, 17, 18 and May 9, 2026. Get all the information regarding MAH MBA CET important dates here: 

Table of contents
  • MAH MBA CET Exam and Counselling Dates 2026
  • MBA CET Exam Dates 2026 - Registration, Admit Card, Exam
  • MBA CET 2026 - Answer Key, Result, Counselling Dates
  • MAH MBA CET 2026 exam pattern
  • 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 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
16 Apr ' 26 - 18 Apr ' 26

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam

09 May ' 26

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam 2

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MBA CET Exam Dates 2026 - Registration, Admit Card, Exam

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 1,200 for Open category students and INR 1000 for Maharashtra students. 

MAH MBA CET 2026 Admit Card: Examination body 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. The hall ticket will contain candidate details and test centres and cities. 

MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam: There will be 200 objective type questions to be solved in two and a half hours (no sectional time limit). MAH CET exam will have questions from Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.  

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

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Maharashtra MBA CET 

Arihant Publications

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

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MBA CET 2026 - Answer Key, Result, Counselling Dates

MAH MBA CET 2026 Answer Key: Official answer key of MAH MBA CET 2026 will be released a few days after exam. Candidates will have to download it from official website. The objection window will remain open for 2-3 days during which candidates will be able to fill the form challenging the answer key. They will have to upload a document also in support of their objection. All the objection will be examined by the exam authority and if any of it will be found to be valid, the official answer key will be revised. The final answer key for MAB CET 2026 will be released with result.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Result: Maharashtra CET will announce MAH CET result 2026 online about a month after the exam. CET 2026 result cum scorecard will be available for download though login. Candidates will be able to download it by using login ID and password.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Counselling: The common counselling process includes online registration, document verification, uploading and confirmation of application form by candidates at designated Setu Suvidha Kendra (SETU) along with the print of online filled & submitted application form & copy of uploaded documents.    

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the best books for MAH MBA CET?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 exam pattern

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam pattern has been released by the CET cell. Check the table below for key highlights of the test structure:

MAH MBA CET Paper Pattern 2026

Details

Sections

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Number of questions

200

Number of answer choices

Five options

MBA CET total marks

200

Exam duration

150 minutes

Mode of examination

Computer based test

Medium of examination

English

MAH CET marking scheme

  • One mark for correct attempt
  • Zero mark for incorrect attempt and unattempted question
  • No negative marking
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Q:   Which section of MAH MBA CET syllabus has maximum weightage?
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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.

Q:   What is the syllabus of MAH MBA CET Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning?
A: 

The syllabus of MAH MBA CET Logical and Abstract Reasoning section includes 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.

This section is divided into two parts. The Logical Reasoning section has 75 questions and Abstract Reasoning Section has 25 questions. Each question has five option to choose the correct option from. Each correct option fetches 1 mark and incorrect option fetches 0 marks. The candidates need to focus more on this section of MAH MBA CET as it carries the maximum weightage. Prepare for this section by practicing a large number of practice questions.

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FAQs on MAH CET 2026 Exam Dates

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAH MBA CET 2026 Dates:

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

Q:   What after MAH MBA CET result?
A: 

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.

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Answered a week ago

UNIPUNE accepts the CAT, CMAT, MAT, MAH CET, etc., exams for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. The MAH CET Cutoff 2025 was 99.73 for admission to the MBA course at College of Engineering. According to the CAT Cutoff 2025, MBA admission in various affiliated colleges was 60 percentile. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Yes, students can participate in the CAP rounds even if they do not have Class 12 results. But, if shortlisted they will be given admission provisionally and they will have to submit the Class 12 result card and marksheet for final selection. 

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Rashmi Chatterjee

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There is no negative marking in MAH MBA CET. Every question carries 1 mark. No marks are deducted for making incorrect attempt or leaving questions. However, candidates must avoid guess work and try to solve questions first before marking an answer. 

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Aarushi Hazarika

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Answered a week ago

MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted on April 16, 17 and 18. 2026 and also on May 9, 2026. This year, the exam will be conducted in 2 phases. Complete details regading process and eligibility of two-phase exam is awaited. The details may be released when the registration window opens.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

The State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the CET exam for many professional courses like BEd. The notification for the same is expected to be released in December end or first week of January. Candidates can get admission in various course like BEd after clearing MAH CET.

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Anshul Jindal

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The PIBM Pune MAH CET Cutoff 2025 is out for students seeking admission to the MBA/PGDM courses at PIBM Pune. The MAH CET Cutoff 2025 was released in the form of percentile for all categories and students. The qualifying cutoff for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) was 87.29 perce

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam dates are April 16, April 17, April 18, 2026. This year, exam will be conducted in two phases. MBA CET 2026 exam date of second phase is May 9, 2026. Registration can be done at Maharashtra CET website.

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Nitesh Vimal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

COEP MAH CET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to M.B.A. in Business Analytics course and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. Refer to the table below to view the qualifying percentile for MAH CET Cutoff 2025. 

Course NameSection NameCOEP Pune MAH CET Cutoff 2025
MBA in Business AnalyticsOverall99.73
Master of Business Administration (MBA)Overall99.73

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