MAH MBA CET 2026 application process has started. Candidates can fill the MAH CET registration form 2026 till February 12. There are a few changes announced for the exam including fee amount. Check details.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Important changes
MAH MBA CET 2026 registration cum application process has started. Candidates can now fill the online form at the State CET Cell website. This year, the exam will be held in two phases and each candidate will get the chance to appear in both, if they wish to. First phase of MAH MBA CET 2026 will be held on April 6, 7 and 8, 2025. Second phase of MAH MBA CET 2026 will be held on May 9, 2026.
This year, another change is mandatory identification through Aadhaar and APAAR IDs. Candidate can register to the MBA/MMS application portal only after verification through these two methods.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Application Process: Major Changes
Here’s a list of major changes in the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam and registration process you should know about:
MAH CET 2026 Application Fee Amount Increased
The fee amount has been increased for both categories of candidates. Check the below table for increase in MAH CET fee from last year:
| MAH CET category |
2025 fee |
2026 fee |
|---|---|---|
| General |
INR 1200 |
INR 1500 |
| Reserved |
INR 1000 |
INR 1300 |
MAH CET 2026 Exam in Two Phases
- MAH MBA CET 2026 will be held in two phase and each candidate will get two attempts. Candidates can choose attempt the exam in one or both phases. Those who will attempt twice, can use best of two percentiles for MBA CAP 2026.
- Both attempts of MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2026 will be conducted in multiple shifts.
- Percentile scores will be calculated based on the raw(actual) marks obtained by each candidate.
- Fee is to be paid per attempt
| MAH CET category |
Single attempt |
Both Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General |
INR 1500 |
INR 3000 |
| Reserved |
INR 1200 |
INR 2600 |
Aadhaar and APAAR Authentication Mandatory
- The State CET CELL will use Aadhaar authentication for MAH MBA/MMS-CET 2026 registration. Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar number is correct and functional for authentication via Digi locker.
- Candidates will also have to approve APAAR ID verification via Digi locker. Candidates must ensure their APAAR ID details are valid and up to date.
- Without Aadhaar and APAAR identification, it will not be possible for any candidate to access the application form.
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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.
The MAH MBA CET application form will have a section where candidates can select test city as per their choice. They can select up to three cities from the given list. Select the first city as the first preference. The exam authorities try to allot the exam centre to the candidate in the city of first preference. Select your home town as first preference so that they are allotted the nearest exam centre.
MAH MBA CET exam centre venue will not be mentioned in the application form so you will have no access to that information. You will have to make the selection on the basis of the names of cities only. The venue address will be printed on the MAH CET admit card only.
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The important documents that are mandatory for filling up the MAH CET MBA registration cum application form are a recent passport size photograph and signature. Size of the photo should be 3.5 cm in breadth and 4.5 cm in height. It should be less than 50 kb. Size of the signature image must be 3.5 cm in breadth and 1.5 cm in height and it should be less than 50 kb. Apart from photo and signature, candidates need to keep the following documents with them at the time of MAH MBA CET application form filling.
· Class 10 marksheet
· Class 12 marksheet
· Graduation marksheets/certificate
· Postgraduation marksheet (if applicable)
· Birth certificate
· Proof of address
· Recent Passport size photo
· Signature on A4 size white sheet
· Caste category certificate (if applicable)
· Credit/debit card or net banking credentials