MAH BBA CET 2026: Exam Dates (OUT), Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

MAH BBA CET scores are accepted by some of the prestigious colleges in the country for admission to the BBA, BBCA, BMS, BBM courses. Some of these colleges are:

• Jai Hind College
• VES College of Arts, Science and Commerce
• KPB Hinduja College
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
• Wilson College
• Modern College
• RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics

MAH BBA CET application form 2026 will likely be released in the first week of January 2026. The application process is expected to continue till March 2026. MAH BBA CET application form can be submitted online. Candidates can fill the MAH BBA CET application form online.

Additional MAH BBA CET application form will also be released after the MAH BBA CET exam 2026.

The MAH BBA CET exam 2026 will be conducted from April 28, 2026, to April 30, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test centers in the country.  The MAH BBA CET exam will be conducted in multiple slots on different days. Candidates have to carry the MAH BBA CET admit card to the allotted exam center in order to gain entry to the exam hall. 

Yes, you can appear for MAH BBA CET exam after Class 12 as it is an undergraduate exam and the minimum qualification required is Class 12. The eligiblity criteria for MAH BBA CET is similar to the other BBA entrance exams. The MAH BBA CET eligibility criteria is the minimum set of requirements that aspirants should fulfil in order to appear for the exam. MAH BBA BMS CET eligibility criteria is as follows:

• Aspirants must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board
• Aspirants should have secured at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
• Aspirants appearing for the Class 12 examination or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the exam.

The MAH BBA CET exam primarily facilitates admission to undergraduate programmes. However, the exact courses offered through the MAH BBA CET are:

1. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

2. Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

3. Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Applications (BBCA)

4. Integrated MBA Programme

5. Integrated MCA Programme

6. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

7. Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)

MAH BBA CET exam is a national level undergraduate exam conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. The MAH BBA CET exam is a gateway to the UG colleges in Maharashtra only, private as well as government. If the candidates wishes to take admission to the undergraduate courses in Maharashtra, they need to appear for the MAH BBA CET exam.

No, it is not necessary to take the coaching for the MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH CET BBA exam is typically easier as compared to other BBA entrance exams, such as IPMAT, NPAT, JIPMAT, etc.

However, the candidates planning to appear or appearing for the MAH BBA CET exam must prepare for the MAH BBA CET exam with a structured plan and disciplined approach to score well.  

Even if a candidate who have not studied mathematics in Class 12 can still do well in the MAH BBA CET exam. The exam includes sections such as Logical and Abstract Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The QA section is based on topics such as algebra, geometry, data interpretation, arithmetic, etc. Students do not require advanced knowledge of these topics. To prepare for the QA section students can refer to the NCERT books of Class 9 to Class 12 adn other books such as "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal and online tutorials. Regular practice can help the candidates score well in the QA section of MAH BBA CET.

MAH BBA CET has four sections – English, Reasoning, Computer-Basics and General Knowledge. Section wise, the Englishs section has the maximum weightage and Computer-basics and General Knowledge has the minimum weightage. Check below the sectional weightage of MAH BBA CET 2026:

• English: 30 questions
• Reasoning: 30 questions
• General Knowledge: 20 questions
• Computer-Basics: 20 questions

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test (MAH BBA CET) is conducted by the State Cell for admission into various management colleges across Maharashtra. MAH BBA CET is conducted online for a duration of 120 minutes. English, General Knowledge, Reasoning and Computer Basics are the sections which are tested in the examination.

1 mark is awarded for correct answers and no marks are deducted for the wrong answer which means there is no negative marking. Question paper can only be answered in English.

1. English- This is a test to see how well you know the English language. In this test, there will be passages with questions based on their contents to test your comprehension. 
2. Reasoning- This test measures how quickly and accurately you can think. This test may have questions based on figures and diagrams and also questions on verbal reasoning. 
3. General Knowledge- As the name suggests, this tests the candidate's general knowledge about the world and happenings in and around the world. 
4. Computer-Basics- This test measures the basic knowledge of the computer and its applications. 

The marking scheme of MAH BBA CET is very simple. The total marks is 100 for 100 questions. Which means, every question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. In case of incorrect attempt, candidates will be marked zero. If they skip a question, even then they will be marked zero. Total marks of a candidate will be calculated out 100 based on their total number of correct attempt.

Section wise the marks allotment is as follows:

• English: 30 marks
• Reasoning: 30 marks
• General Knowledge: 20 marks
• Computer-Basics: 20 marks

The percentile is calculated on the basis of top scoring candidate’s marks against all other candidates.

Yes, students who are in Class 12 or are awaiting for their Class 12 results can certainly apply for the MAH BBA CET exam. The basic eligibility crtieria for appearing for the MAH BBA CET exam is as follows:

• Candidates must have studied Class 12 from a recognised board
• Candidates should have secured at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Class 12
• Candidates appearing for the Class 12 examination or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the MAH BBA CET exam.

MAH BBA CET application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking or UPI. The candidates applying for the MAH BBA CET exam must complete the fee payment to complete the MAH BBA CET registration. The following is the category-wise application fee MAH BBA CET:

MAH BBA CET exam was conducted for the first time in 2024. The questions in the MAH BBA CET exam are mostly based on the Class 12 syllabus. The English language section can be a bit difficult because of lengthy comprehension passages. The General Knowledge section was the easiest. Rest of the sections are usually of the easy to moderate difficulty level but are easily doable. 

Yes, students from any part of the country can apply for the MAH BBA CET Exam. The students who appeared for the CUET exam are also eligible to take part in the MAH BBA CET counselling. However, the students from the Maharashtra domicile will be given a concession in the admission/application fee. 

There is no age limit to appear for the MAH BBA CET exam. Candidates who have cleared Class 12 from a recognised board with the minimum required aggregate or CGPA are eligibile to apply for the MAH BBA CET exam. Candidates who are appearing for the Class 12 Board exams are also eligible to apply for teh MAH BBA CET exam. 

No, there are no subjective-type or long form answer questions in the MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH BBA CET question paper only has 100 multiple-choice questions that are to be solved in 90 minutes. Candidates must attempt all the sections. Candidates must note that each question in the MAH BBA CET question paper will have four options. They will be required to choose the correct answer and select the radio button for the answer. If the candidate marks two options for a particular answer, then that answer will be considered incorrect. Each question in the MAH BBA CET carries one mark. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

On the MAH BBA CET exam day, candidates have to follow certain guidelines which include settling on time, cooperating with the exam conducting staff, following instructions of the test invigilator and following the test navigation for solving the MAH BBA CET questions. There are some key dos that candidates should follow on the MAH BBA CET exam day, which have been listed below:

MAH BBA CET exam day dos:

1. Reach the MAH BBA CET exam centre on the allotted time.
2. Keep a photocopy of the MAH BBA CET admit card along with a government issued identity proof.
3. PwD candidates should keep the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities. 
4. Keep a blue/black ball point pen for calculations
5. Keep a drinking water bottle with you as you will not be allowed to leave the seat during the exam
6. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow instructions carefully
7. Candidates must write their name and roll numbers on the rough sheet they use.
8. Candidates must affix a coloured passport size photograph on their MAH BBA CET hall ticket

Candidates must carry the MAH BBA CET admit card to the exam centre. Candidates must also carry a government-issued photo ID proof for the verification process at the MAH CET test centre. Candidates must not carry any other item to the exam centre. Every candidate can also carry a simple blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery to the exam centre. They must also not bring a bag as there will be no provision to keep the bags. They should also avoid carrying electronic devices such as watches, smartphones, calculators, etc.

MAH BBA CET result 2025 was released on June 4, 2025. The exam was conducted on April 29, 2025, April 30, 2025 and May 2, 2025. Additonal CET result 2025 was released on August 6, 2025. The exam was conducted on July 19 and July 20. 

The official MAH BBA CET result date 2025 was announced by the State Cell of Maharashtra. The MAH BBA CET result was released in the online mode. Candidates who appear for the MAH BBA CET exam 2025 can to download the MAH CET result using their login credentials, i.e. user Id and Password. The scorecard for MAH BBA CET will not be released offline. 

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will upload round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 on its official website during the CAP process for MAH BBA CET. You can check MAH BBA CET cut off once the cut offs are released on the official website.

MAH BBA CET cut offs refer to the percentile on the basis o which seats are allotted to candidates during the counselling process. Candidates do not have to meet any sectional cut off to be eligible for admission into a particular BBA college. MAH BBA CET cut offs 2025 will be declared for two to three rounds. The MAH CET cut off percentiles will be released category wise. 

The MAH BBA CET counselling process begins after the announcement of the MAH BBA CET result. The registrations for the MAH BBA CET counselling 2025 started on August 8, 2025. If the candidates match the cutoff criteria, they can participate in the MAH BBA CET counselling process by registering online on the MAH BBA CET candidate portal using their Application number and password. The State CET Cell Maharashtra will conduct the MAH BBA CET counselling through a Common Admission Process (CAP). 

MAH BBA CET is one of the BBA entrance exams in India which does not have negative marking. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded to the candidate but no marks are deducted for wrong answers or unattempted questions. The total marks of BBA CET are 100 and candidates need not worry about making incorrect attempt. They must however avoid random selection of options as correct answers. They should take time in understanding the question and then choose the option. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in MAH BBA BMS CET so candidates can spend some time on the questions and then answers. The exam will be of 1.5 hours. Answering 60-70 questions can land them with a good percentile. 

Yes, the exam conducting authorities accept objections against the MAH BBA CET answer key. If the candidates find any mistakes in the answer key of MAH BBA CET, they will be able to raise objections to the authorities. However, each objection should be supported with a substantial proof. Without any proofs, the authorities will not accept the objections. After all of the objections are checked and analyzed carefully, the authorities will release the final MAH BBA CET answer key.

MAH BBA CET CAP round is the Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test Centralized Admission Process. It's a centralized system for admission to the UG courses offered through MAH BBA CET exam. The candidates who qualify the MAH BBA CET exam can participate in the CAP round for admission to the colleges which accept MAH BBA CET exam for BBA/BBCA/BBM/BMS courses. The selection is based on the candidate's MAH BBA CET score, preferences for colleges, and seat availability.

Candidates are required to register and fill out their application form online during the specified window. After registration, they need to get their documents verified at CET centers. Candidates can then choose their preferred programme then a merit list will be issued based on the choices filled by the candidates and the seats are allotted in each round.

MAH BBA CET mock test 2025 link will be released in the third week of April 2025, tentatively, by the exam conducting authorities. Students who have regsitered for the additional MAH BBA CET exam 2025 will be able to take the MAH CET mock test online. The link will be available on the official website of Maharashtra State CET Cell. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to take the MAH BBA CET mock test:

• Visit the official website of State CET Cell
• Click on the 'MAH BBA/BMS/BCA mock test link'
• Enter the login credentials, i.e. User ID and password
• Click on the 'Login' button

Yes, MAH CET BBA is conducted by the Maharashtra State Cell for admission to professional courses such as BBA, BCA, BMS, Integrated MBA, Integrated MCA and BBM. 
The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test cities.

The MAH BBA CET answer key will be available online on the official website of Maharashtra State CET Cell. The MAH BBA CET answer key will be released in the form of a PDF which can be downloaded by the candidates using their login credentials. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to download the MAH BBA CET answer key:

• Go to the official MAH CET website
• Login through the login window using User ID and Password
• Click on the 'Response Sheet' tile
• Go to the tab indicating the MAH BBA CET answer key
• Download the PDF 

MAH BBA CET 2026 will be conducted for admission to various UG programmes on April 28, 2026, April 29, 2026, and April 30, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. This year too, the exam is expected to be conducted in multiple shifts. Candidates will be allotted the shift time, which will be mentioned on their MAH BBA CET admit card. 

The eligiblity criteria for MAH BBA CET is similar to the other BBA entrance exams. The MAH BBA CET eligibility criteria is the minimum set of requirements that aspirants should fulfil in order to appear for the exam. MAH BBA BMS CET eligibility criteria is as follows:

• Aspirants must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board
• Aspirants should have secured at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA
• Aspirants appearing for the Class 12 examination or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the exam.

To apply for MAH BBA CET, candidates need to visit the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, register themselves, fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to apply for MAH BBA CET exam:

• Visit the official website of Maharashtra State CET Cell
• Click on the 'New candidate login' button
• Fill the complete MAH BBA CET application form
• Pay the application fee online after uploading the required documents
• Take a printout for future use

MAH BBA CET exam will be conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses once a year. The MAH BBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted in the month of April 2026, in multiple shifts. Students can choose their preferred date while filling the MAH BBA CET application form.

The MAH BBA 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 BBA 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, internet banking or e-wallets to complete the registration process of the 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 MAH BBA CET fee amount is non-refundable.

The additional MAH BBA CET exam 2025 will be conducted on June 19, 2025, and June 20, 2025. Candidates who did not appear for the MAH BBA CET exam 2025 have the opportunity to appear for the additional MAH BBA CET exam. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. 

The application process started on June 12, 2025, and the last date to register is June 27, 2025. 

The English section of MAH BBA CET has the maximum weightage. This section carries 40 marks and Reasoning (Arithmetic and Verbal) section carries 30 marks. So, together they carry 70 questions, i.e. 70 percent of the total number of questions. General Knowledge and Computer Basics sections carry 15 marks each.

Thus, candidates must prepare for this section well. 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.