MH BSc Nursing CET Dates 2026: Registration (Begins), Exam (May 6-7), Admit Card & Result Dates

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

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Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Jan 5, 2026 19:23 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

The MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 exam registration begins on January 5, 2026. The exam dates were announced by the conducting body, State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The state-level Nursing entrance exam for Maharashtra will be conducted on May 6 and May 7, 2026. The complete schedule for the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 is expected to be released soon, along with the information brochure. 

The event calendar related to the MH BSc Nursing 2026 will provide the entire schedule for the important events of the MH BSc Nursing 2026 exam and counselling. Applicants are advised to adhere to the MH BSc Nursing 2026 event calendar diligently. Applicants who are preparing to appear for the MH BSc Nursing CET exam must note that the exam events will take place as per the pre-decided date.  

Get complete details about the MH BSc Nursing CET exam and schedule here.  

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Table of contents
  • MH BSc Nursing CET Important Dates 2026
  • MH BSc Nursing 2026: Trend-analysis of Exam Date
  • MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Important Dates
  • What is the Exam Date of MH Nursing CET 2026?
  • MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Counselling Events
  • MH BSc Nursing Pattern 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
05 Jan ' 26 - 31 Jan ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET Registration Date

ONGOING
Apr ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
06 May ' 26 - 07 May ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Exam Dates

May ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Answer Key

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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MH BSc Nursing 2026: Trend-analysis of Exam Date

The MH BSc nursing exam date trend analysis shows that the entrance was conducted several times in the month of May in previous years. However, in the last five years, the conducting body scheduled the nursing entrance in April and August in 2025 and 2022 respectively. Know the MH CET exam dates of the previous five years here: 

Exam Year 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022
MH CET Nursing Exam Date 06-May-2026 07-Apr-2025 25-May-2024 15-May-2023 20-Aug-2022

 

 

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Q:   When will MH BSc Nursing application form release?
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The MH BSc Nursing 2026 application process has commenced by the conducting body, the STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MUMBAI, on January 5, 2026. The MH BSc Nursing application forms are available in online mode on cetcell.mahacet.org

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 will be held on May 6 and May 7, 2026, in CBT mode in the morning and afternoon, two shifts, at the designated test centres.  

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MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Important Dates

The exam schedule for the academic year 2026-27 has been released. The exam date has been declared on the official website. Know the tentative MH nursing 2026 schedule in the upcoming sections: 

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Application Form

The MH BSc Nursing CET registration process begins from January 5, 2026, in online mode. The students will be allowed to fill out the application form in the window will be open for a period of 30 days.   

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Admit Card

The MH BSc Nursing CET admit card will be issued in the last week of April 2026. Applicants who successfully fill out the application form will be issued the admit card for the MH BSc Nursing CET exam in online mode on the official website. To download the hall ticket, students need to enter their login credentials, followed by a captcha. After downloading it, check for discrepancies. In case of any concern about the details mentioned in the MH BSc Nursing admit card, immediately contact the exam conducting authorities and ensure that the details get rectified.   

MH BSC Nursing CET Answer Key 2026 

The MH CET BSc nursing answer key will be released tentatively in the fourth week of May 2026. Candidates will be able to raise objections till the stipulated date.  

MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 Result

The Maharashtra CET Cell will declare the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 result by the first week of June 2026. The MH BSc Nursing CET result will be declared in online mode on the official website. After the result announcement, the MH BSc Nursing CET scorecard will be released for download. 

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Commonly asked questions
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:   Can I challenge the MH BSc Nursing answer key?
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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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What is the Exam Date of MH Nursing CET 2026?

The MH BSc nursing exam 2026 will be conducted on May 6 and May 7, 2026, in online mode by the State CET CELL. It is a highly sought-after UG-level nursing entrance exam in the state of Maharashtra. It is a moderately difficult exam. Candidates who appear for it find it easy compared to the NEET UG entrance. 

After the exam concludes, some of the major events held by the conducting body are:

1. Release of the provisional Answer key 

2. Release of the final answer key

3. Result announcement

4. Counselling for admission to the institute

5. Institute reporting and document verification

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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. 

Q:   When will MH Nursing CET answer key 2026 release?
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The MH BSc Nursing 2026 answer key will be released tentatively in the fourth week of May 2026 at the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The provisional answer key will be released along with the model question paper for the candidates. Candidates will be allowed to challenge the incorrectly evaluated answers. 

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MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Counselling Events

The MH BSC Nursing CET 2026 counselling is a strategically important event from an admission perspective. After the result declaration, candidates will have to proceed with the counselling process to seek admission to their preferred college. The conducting body organised five rounds of counselling last year to fill the vacant seats. Candidates will be given an equal and fair opportunity to participate in all rounds of counselling until they get the college of their preference. The entire counselling process is expected to conclude in October 2026. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does the state Cell Maharashtra release syllabus for MH BSc Nursing entrance exam?
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No, the State cell Maharashtra does not release any official notification for MH BSc Nursing exam preparation. As per the information brochure, the expected questions in the nursing entrance exam will be based on Std.XII Syllabus of State Board of Maharashtra for Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English. 

Q:   Is MH BSc Nursing an offline exam?
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MH BSc Nursing 2026 will be an online exam. It will be conducted in a computer-based format. The STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MUMBAI, will release 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. 

Ongoing
Registration
Exam Date
Results
Cutoff
Counselling
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MH BSc Nursing Pattern 2026

The MH BSc nursing exam pattern is released by the State CET CELL, Maharashtra. Candidates must read it carefully before starting their preparation. Some key pointers to remember are:

  1. The entrance exam will be held for a duration of 90 minutes
  2. Overall, 100 MCQs with four options will be asked
  3. It is an online test. It will be conducted at designated test centres in Maharashtra only
  4. Do not panic regarding the negative marking in the exam
  5. Every question carries a ‘+1 mark’. The test paper will be of 100 marks
  6. Prepare for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Nursing aptitude of class 12
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much time will be allotted to attempt the MH BSc Nursing exam?
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Candidates will get 90 minutes to attempt 100 questions in the MH BSc Nursing exam. It is an online exam (computer-based test) where there will be 20 questions from each section. 

Q:   Is there negative marking in the MH BSc Nursing exam?
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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 will be objective type and will have four options each. There will be 100 questions (20 questions in each section).

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