MH BSc Nursing CET 2026: Registration Link (OUT), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cutoff

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 2025. Around 30% of seats are reserved for female candidates in all the Colleges of Maharashtra.

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

The MH BSc Nursing eligibility criteria state the following conditions for the applicants: 

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. The aspirant should have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination 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. 

The MH Nursing CET 2026 application process for the BSc Nursing programme has started on January 5, 2026. Candidates can read about the MH Nursing CET eligibility and registration process in the sections below: 

MH Nursing CET 2026 Registration Process

The MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 registration process will be held online at cetcell.mahacet.org. The process to apply for the state-level BSc nursing exam is given below:

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 2026 Application Fee

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.

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. 

The MH Nursing CET 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in the fourth week of April 2026. Candidates can download it from the exam portal. Candidates can access the MH BSc Nursing CET admit card/hall ticket using the login credentials allotted at the time of registration. The MH BSc Nursing CET admit card will be sent to the candidates at their registered email ID. Candidates will be informed about the availability of the MH BSc Nursing CET admit card through email or SMS. Candidates need to provide the following details to download the admit card from the official website:  

(i) Registration Number

(ii) Password or Date of Birth

After downloading the MH BSc Nursing CET admit card 2026, it is important to affix a recent passport-size photograph on the admit card, preferably the same as provided during registration. Candidates must carry the MH BSc Nursing CET Admit card along with one valid Photo Identity Proof card at the examination centre on the day of the exam. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the examination unless he/she present the downloaded MH Nursing CET 2026 Admit Card along with a valid Photo ID proof.

The MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 will be a CBT exam. There will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. Each multiple-choice question will carry four alternatives/options. The candidate will have to 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 will be English.

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