MH BSc Nursing CET 2026: Result (OUT), Counselling Dates & Seat Allotment

Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MH BSc Nursing CET )

Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 00:30 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

MH Nursing CET 2026: State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will soon commence MH BSc Nursing CET counselling. The schedule for the counselling process will be available online at cetcell.mahacet.org. 

Latest Updates

  • MH Nursing counselling is expected in July 2026.
  • Those who have qualified MH Nursing CET exam 2026 are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
  • MH Nursing CET exam was conducted on May 6 & 7.
  • The result was declared on June 11, 2026.

Candidates can check the page for more information on MH Nursing CET 2026 events.

Also Read: MH Nursing CET marks vs rank 2026

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Table of contents
  • What is MH Nursing CET Exam?
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Important Dates 2026
  • MH Nursing CET Counselling 2026
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Eligibility Criteria and Application Form
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Test Centre 2026
  • MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Pattern, Syllabus, And Preparation
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Admit Card 2026
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Exam Analysis
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Answer Key 2026
  • MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Result
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What is MH Nursing CET Exam?

Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test (MH BSc Nursing CET) is a state-level BSc nursing entrance exam conducted by Maharashtra CET Cell. It is an online (computer-based) exam conducted annually to grant admission to Government Nursing Colleges and 85% of seats under the State quota of Private Nursing Colleges. 15% of the Institutional quota seats in Private Nursing colleges will be filled by eligible candidates, including eligible NRI candidates who will appear and qualify in the MH Nursing CET 2026. Around 30% of seats are reserved for female candidates in all the Colleges of Maharashtra.

Key Highlights for MH Nursing CET 2026

Below are the highlights of the MH BSc Nursing CET entrance exam: 

Particulars

Details

Name of the examination

Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test (MH B.Sc Nursing CET)

Competent Authority

Maharashtra CET Cell

Level of the examination

Undergraduate level

Frequency of the examination

Yearly

Mode of exam 

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Current Status

Counselling Expected Soon

Next Event

Seat Allotment

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Q:   When will MH BSc Nursing 2026 exam be conducted?
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The MH BSc nursing 2026 exam dates were released by the Maharashtra CET Cell on November 21, 2025. The BSc nursing entrance was held on May 6 and May 7, 2026, in CBT mode in the morning and afternoon, two shifts, at the designated test centres.  

Q:   Why to appear for MH BSc Nursing exam?
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Candidates seeking admission to the UG nursing courses will get an opportunity to seek admission to the top colleges of Maharashtra. There is a nursing quota set for the admission of aspiring female candidates domiciled in Maharashtra by the Government of Maharashtra. This increases their chances of seeking admission to the nursing colleges in the state of Maharashtra. Also, the MH BSc nursing 2026 exam is another state-level entrance exam that is open for candidates across the country. While applying for the national-level entrance exams, candidates can enhance their chances of seeking admission in Maharashtra as well. 

MH BSc Nursing CET Important Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
11 Jun ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Result

22 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Answer Key Challenge

22 May ' 26 - 24 May ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Answer Key

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MH Nursing CET Counselling 2026

The authority will soon release the notification regarding MH Nursing CET counselling online. The counselling will be held online to offer admission to the nursing colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates will be offered college based on their rank. The counselling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the institutes. 

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Q:   What is the MH BSc nursing counselling application fee?
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The MH BSc nursing counselling application fee is INR 1000/- for the General category candidates and INR 800/- for the reserved category aspirants. It is mandatory to pay the counselling participation fee online. 

Q:   Who will release the MH BSc nursing seat matrix?
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The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will release the seat matrix for the counselling online at the official website. Along with this, the seat allotment result will also be provided online.   

Q:   Where will the MH BSc nursing counselling be held?
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The MH BSc nursing counselling will be held online through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. There will be three to four rounds of counselling for the seat allotment in the participating colleges. 

Q:   What documents are required for participating in the MH BSc nursing counselling?
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The list of documents required for verification is mentioned in the counselling brochure. Do visit the allotted institute with the originals for the purpose of verification. 

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MH BSc Nursing CET Eligibility Criteria and Application Form

State CET Cell has released the eligibility criteria for MH Nursing CET 2026 online. The eligibility criteria are the minimum conditions to appear for the entrance test. The MH BSc Nursing exam criteria comprise education qualification, domicile, and age. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

  • The candidate must be an Indian Citizen domiciled in Maharashtra.
  • The NRI applicants are eligible only for a maximum 15 per cent quota.
  • Overseas Citizens of India can apply for all types of seats in government and private colleges.
  • Passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from an Institution located in Maharashtra with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects.
  • The aspirant must have been born on or before December 31, 2010. 

MH Nursing CET 2026 Application Form

The authority has closed the MH Nursing registration portal. The application form was available online at cetcell.mahacet.org. MH BSc Nursing CET application process comprises registration, form filling, document uploading and payment of application fees. The process to fill the MH Nursing CET application form 2026 is mentioned below.

How to fill MH Nursing CET 2026 Application Form?

Given below is the MH CET BSc nursing application process 2026, which candidates should follow to apply for the BSc nursing exam:

  1. Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and register for the CET cell.
  2. Download and read the brochure for MH Nursing CET 2026 available on the official website
  3. Keep the necessary documents ready at the time of filling out the MH BSc nursing CET application form.
  4. Fill in the MH BSc Nursing application form provided on the CET Cell official website carefully and make sure to avoid mistakes.
  5. Candidates need to select at least three different nearby exam centres from the given list to appear for the exam at the physical test centres.
  6. Upload the required documents and submit the application form by paying the MH BSc Nursing application fee.
  7. After submitting the MH BSc Nursing application form, download and keep a copy for future reference.

MH BSc Nursing CET Application Fee 2026

The Maharashtra BSc Nursing exam application fee for the unreserved category is INR 1,000 and INR 800 for the reserved categories. The MH Nursing CET 2026 application fee can be paid using a Credit Card/ Debit Card/UPI/ Net Banking. Please remember that the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

MH Nursing CET 2026 Application Form Correction

The last date for the MH Nursing CET form correction was April 9, 2026. The registered candidates can edit their forms online. The editable details information is mentioned online. Candidates can not make a complete change to the filled form.

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Q:   What is the eligibility for admission to MH BSc Nursing exam?
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The MH BSc nursing exam eligibility criteria state that only candidates domiciled in Maharashtra are eligible to apply for the exam. He/she should have passed class 12 with 45 percent in PCB subjects. English must be a mandatory language with a passing status. 

Q:   Is MH BSc nursing application form available for free for reserved category candidates?
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The MH BSc nursing application form is not free for any reserved category candidates. They will have to pay INR 800/- to appear for the exam. Unlike other entrances in which some female and PwD candidates are exempted from paying fee, MH CET nursing charges all the applicants to pay some amount to complete the registration process. 

Q:   Can I do changes to the MH BSc nursing application form?
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The MH BSc nursing application form cannot be changed by the candidate. He/she will have to send an email requesting the conducting body for corrections in case they have provided any wrong information in the registration form. 

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MH BSc Nursing CET Test Centre 2026

The MH Nursing 2026 test centre locations have been allotted in the state of Maharashtra only. The complete details about the location and address are mentioned only in the admit card for the aspirant. Candidates can choose the test city in the vicinity of their home at the time of filling out the application form. 

 

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Q:   Is NEET UG mandatory to appear for the MH BSc Nursing exam?
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No, appearing in the NEET exam is not a mandatory eligibility requirement to appear for the MH BSc Nursing exam. Candidates can appear for this entrance after completing Class 12th to seek admission to government nursing colleges in the state. 

Q:   Will there be a merit list for MH BSc Nursing result?
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The MH BSc Nursing merit list is released at the time of result announcement. The conducting body also issues a scorecard for the candidates. It can be downloaded online through the direct link which is provided on the Shiksha website. 

Q:   Where will I get the MH BSc nursing test centre details?
A: 

MH BSc Nursing CET exam centre details were mentioned on the hall ticket. Candidates had to check the MH Nursing CET admit card to know their centre address, exam centre reporting time, and exam time.

Q:   Will the MH BSc Nursing test centre be allocated in Delhi?
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No, the MH BSc Nursing test centres were allocated in Maharashtra, as it is a state-level nursing entrance exam. Candidates were not allowed to choose the test cities in the state only. 

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MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Pattern, Syllabus, And Preparation

The MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 is a computer-based test. There are 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. Each multiple-choice question carries four alternatives/options. The candidate must choose one answer option to score 1 mark for each question. The MH BSc Nursing CET exam duration is 1 hour & 30 minutes. The medium of examination is English.

Check the MH CET Nursing exam pattern or the section-wise distribution of questions and marks as tabulated below:

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Physics

20

20

Chemistry

20

20

Biology

20

20

English

20

20

Nursing Aptitude

20

20

Total

100

100

MH Nursing CET 2026 Syllabus

MH BSc nursing CET 2026 syllabus comprise subjects such as:

  • Physics,
  • Chemistry,
  • Biology and
  • English

The course will be as per the HSC examination as prescribed by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, Pune.

MH Nursing CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates can follow the preparation tips mentioned below for MH BSc Nursing CET exam preparation

  • First of all, you must know the exam syllabus and pattern. This will help to focus on the topics that are important for the exam.
  • You need to have all the important resources, such as study materials, notes, and a question bank, for preparation.
  • Make a study timetable distributing equal time to all sections.
  • Make notes of important formulas and concepts for revision.
  • Give an hour for revision of the topics that you have studied.
  • Solve the past year question paper.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is MH BSc Nursing an offline exam?
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The MH BSc Nursing 2026 is an online exam. It was conducted in a computer-based format. The STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MUMBAI, has released a list of test centres situated in the state of Maharashtra. Candidates can choose one of their preferred test centre locations to appear for the MH BSc Nursing entrance exam. 

Q:   How much time will be allotted to attempt the MH BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

Candidates were given 90 minutes to attempt 100 questions in the MH BSc Nursing exam. It is an online exam (computer-based test) where there were 20 questions from each section. 

Q:   Are there four sections in MH BSc nursing exam?
A: 

No, there are five sections in the MH BSc nursing entrance. Candidates need to preapre for the Physics, Chemistry, biology, english, and nursing aptitude section. Each section will carry 20 questions to test the knowledge of the aspirants.

Q:   Is there negative marking in the MH BSc Nursing exam?
A: 

No, there will not be any negative marking in the MH BSc Nursing 2026 exam. Candidates are advised to attempt all the questions in the exam. One mark each will be awarded for choosing the correct option. All the questions are objective type and have four options each. There are 100 questions (20 questions in each section).

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MH BSc Nursing CET Admit Card 2026

The admit card of MH Nursing CET 2026 was available online. Registered candidates were able to download the MH Nursing CET hall ticket through their login. They had to provide their email ID and password to access the admit card. After downloading the admit card, check all printed details and contact the authority in case of any error in the printed details. The process to download the MH Nursing CET 2026 admit card is mentioned below.

How to Download MH Nursing CET Admit Card 2026?

  • Go to the website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on CET (Examination ) portal link.
  • Enter email id and password.
  • Click on Hall Ticket link.
  • Technical Education page will display.
  • Check Medical Education section for the hall ticket.
  • Click on the link and download the admit card PDF.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I show the MH BSc nursing admit card on the phone for entry at the centre?
A: 

The MH BSc nursing admit card will have to be presented in the form of a hard copy at the test centre. The hall ticket will not be accepted as presented on the mobile for the purpose of verification by the authorities. 

Q:   Will the MH BSc nursing hall ticket be required at the time of counselling?
A: 

Yes, the MH BSc nursing hall ticket will be required at the time of counselling for the purpose of verification. Candidates must preserve it till the admission process concludes. 

Q:   What details are mentioned on the MH BSc nursing admit card?
A: 

As per the details mentioned on the MH BSc nursing admit card, candidates can check for their name, signature, centre reporting time, address, exam day instructions, and other related details.

Q:   When will I get the MH BSc nursing admit card?
A: 

MH BSc nursing admit card is available to download. Candidates can download the hall ticket online at cetcell.mahacet.org. Take the print of admit card after downloading it.

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MH BSc Nursing CET Exam Analysis

Candidates can check the MH Nursing CET exam analysis to know the paper difficulty level. MH BSc Nursing CET overall exam difficulty level was moderate.  The paper was balanced. No questions were out of syllabus. According to students, Biology and Chemistry were scoring sections. Physics questions were conceptual based and time consuming. 

Also Read: MH Nursing CET 2026 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key May 6 (Shift 1 & 2)

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Q:   Is MH BSc nursing difficult or easy to attempt?
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The MH BSc nursing exam is generally of easy to moderate difficulty level. The exam is not tough as compared to NEET UG. Nursing aspirants find it manageable to appear for the exam. As per the expert analysis also, the exam seems moderately difficult.  

Q:   What is the MH BSc nursing expected cutoff?
A: 

As per the MH BSc nursing expected cutoff of previous year, out of 100 objective questions in the exam, 90+ questions were of Easy to Moderate difficulty level. It makes it evident that the MH CET BSc nursing cutoff went 90+ for the aspirants. 

Q:   When will the MH CET BSc nursing exam analysis release?
A: 

The MH BSc nursing exam analysis was released after the exam concluded on May 6 and May 7, 2026. The exam was of a moderate difficulty level.

Q:   How is the Biology section in the MH BSc nursing section?
A: 

Candidates must prepare for the Biology section with reference to the Class 11 and Class12th syllabus. There were no application based questions in the exam. Questions on topics such as Artificial germination, Leaching Process, Chromosome, Blood composition and much more were asked. 

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MH BSc Nursing CET Answer Key 2026

The Nursing CET answer key was released online. Students who appeared for the entrance test can download the answer key through the CET login portal. The answer key is available in PDF form. Students can download the answer key and cross-check their responses. The process for downloading the MH Nursing CET answer key is mentioned below.

  • Go to State CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on CET (Examination) Portal link.
  • Enter registered email id and password.
  • Click on Answer Key link
  • MH Nursing CET answer key pdf will open.
  • Download the same

If a candidate has an objection to any question in the "Question Paper" or "Answer Key," he/she can raise the objection through the objection tracking option. Candidates were allowed to submit the objections online by paying a question paper challenge fee of INR 1000 per objection through an online payment gateway. After the timeline was over, no candidate was allowed to submit objections or access the answer key for cross-verification purposes. Challenges or objections regarding Questions and Answers received through email or by any other mode were not considered. 

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Q:   When will MH Nursing CET answer key 2026 release?
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The MH BSc Nursing 2026 answer key was released on May 22, 2026, at the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The response sheet was released along with the answer key. Candidates are allowed to challenge the incorrectly evaluated answers. 

Q:   When will the MH BSc Nursing final answer key release?
A: 

After the challenge window closes, and the result gets declared, the MH BSc Nursing final answer key will be released. It is issued after considering the objections raised by the aspirants.  

Q:   How can I challenge the MH BSc Nursing Answer Key?
A: 

The MH BSc Nursing answer key can be challenged through the official website. The candidate must pay the specified objection-raising fee and then save the Claims. The challenge fee is non-refundable.  

Q:   Can I challenge the MH BSc Nursing answer key?
A: 

Yes, the MH BSc Nursing answer key is open for candidates to challenge. After the deadline mentioned in the official notification, no representation or objections will be entertained. Candidates will be able to download the MH BSc Nursing answer key and model question paper. A nominal challenge fee must be paid to lock in the objection per question. 

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MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Result

The MH BSc Nursing CET result 2026 was released on June 11, 2026. The result is available online at portal.maharashtracet.org. To download the result, candidates have to visit the Maharashtra CET Cell website. The login details required to check the result are email id and password. The process to check the result of MH Nursing CET 2026 is mentioned below.

How to Check MH BSc Nursing 2026 Result? 

Applicants will be able to check their results for the MH BSc Nursing 2026 exam in the following manner: 

  • Open the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Log in to their account by entering the registration credentials.
  • Click on the MH BSc Nursing CET scorecard
  • Check the MH BSc Nursing 2026 result and scorecard of the candidates.

MH Nursing CET 2026 Result Link

Candidates can find the direct link here to check the MH BSc Nursing result.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is MH BSc nursing result valid for the next academic session?
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The MH BSc nursing result is valid for the current year only. Candidates need to appear for the exam again to be eligible to participate in counselling. 

Q:   I have lost my MH BSc nursing scorecard. How can I get it again?
A: 

The MH BSc nursing scorecard, if lost, can be retrieved either using the login details on the admission portal until the admission process for the next academic session begins.

Q:   Where will the MH BSc nursing scorecard be released?
A: 

The MH BSc nursing scorecard was released on June 11, 2026, online at the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates need to login at the official admission portal to download the result in PDF format. 

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Answered 2 months ago

MH Nursing CET rank under 200 will help to get adimission to the top colleges. Candidates need to obtain 75+ marks to get a rank under 200. 

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Answered 2 months ago

Candidates appearing for the MH Nursing CET 2026 exam need to carry a hall ticket and a valid photo id. Carry the photo id used while applying for the MH Nursing CET. If there is any mismatch in the name mentioned in the hall ticket and the photo id, else students will not be allowed to take the tes

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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered 2 months ago

No, negative marking is not done for wrong answers in MH Nursing CET. There are 100 questions in MH BSc Nursing CET. Each question has 1 mark.

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