Which app is best for MAH BEd CET preparation?

To get the latest updates on MAH CET, candidates are advised to download the Shiksha App which is available on both iOS as well as Android. Through the Shiksha App, candidates will be able to track all the latest happenings on the MAH BEd CET.

How many hours of study is required for MAH BEd CET?

It is not about the quantity of hours but the quality of the study. Candidates must focus on more quality hours then the number of hours. To crack the MAH BEd CET exam it is advised to have atleasy 4-5 hours of rigorous studies on a daily basis.

Does MAH BEd CET have negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH BEd CET exam. As per the official exam pattern of MAH BEd CET, there are 3 sections in the exam with a total of 100 questions in total. For every right answer, students will be alloted 1 mark each and there will be no negative marking in the exam. The total time duration for the exam will be 90 minutes.

How do I start preparing for MAH BEd CET?

The best way to start preparing for the MAH BEd CET exam is to first go through the detailed exam pattern and syllabus in detail. Identify the strong and weak sections from the syllabus, keep aside the strong sections, and work on the weaker sections more. Allot equal time to solve the previous year's question papers and give mock tests. When the exam is 10-15 days close, do regular revisions.

How can candidates prepare effectively for the MAH B.Ed CET?

To prepare effectively for the MAH B.Ed CET 2026, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below - Understand the MAH BEd CET syllabus and exam pattern in detail. Practice the past years' question papers and give mock tests regularly specially when the exam is near. During the preparation of the exam, candidates must focus on developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills for the Mental Ability section as these are the maximum scoring subjects. While preparing for the exam candidates must stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge topics. They must enhance teaching aptitude by studying child development and pedagogy concepts.

Does MAH BEd CET have negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH BEd CET exam. As per the official exam pattern of MAH BEd CET, there are 3 sections in the exam with a total of 100 questions in total. For every right answer, students will be alloted 1 mark each and there will be no negative marking in the exam. The total time duration for the exam will be 90 minutes.

Can I complete MAH BEd CET preparations in 1 month?

Yes, candidates can compete the MAH BEd CET preparations in 1 month give that they have a basic idea about its syllabus and the exam pattern. Secondly if they can invest atleast 4-5 hours on a daily basis for the preparations.

What is the duration of MAH B.Ed CET exam?

MAH BEd CET exam was held in online mode. The duration of MAH BEd CET exam was 60 minutes. Candidates were supposed to complete the exam on time. They were not provided any extra time to complete the exam. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule at the official website of the exam and also follow this space to more about the MAH BEd CET exam pattern and more.

What are the courses offered through MAH B.Ed CET exam?

MAH BEd CET exam is conducted to provide candidates the opportunity to take admission into BEd courses in Maharashtra. Candidates need to apply for the exam first at the official website to appear for the exam. Application form for MAH BEd CET exam was released online at MAH BEd CET website- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra cetcell.Mahacet.Org. Notably, candidates can also download the examination brochure to get all details related to courses offered through MAH BEd CET exam.

What is the marking scheme in MAH B.Ed CET?

According to MAH BEd CET marking scheme, one mark will be awarded for each correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates are suggested to check the detailed marking scheme and exam pattern of MAH BEd CET exam before applying for the exam.

Is there negative marks in the MAH B.Ed CET exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH B.Ed CET exam. Giving candidates complete freedom to attempt as many questions as they can without the fear of losing marks for incorrect answers, which is advantageous in maximizing their scores.

What is the mode of MAH B.Ed CET exam?

MAH BEd CET exam is conducted in online mode at the allotted test center. Before the exams, candidates were supposed to apply for the exam by visiting the official website of the exam. After registration, candidates were issued admit cards and details related to the exam center were mentioned there.

How can past year question papers of MAH BEd CET help in preparations?

With the help of the past year question papers of MAH BEd CET exam candidates will be able to know the exam pattern, types of questions asked in the exam, and difficulty level. The previous year question papers will also help candidates by - Familiarizing themselves with the structure of the exam. Identifying commonly asked topics which will help them in scoring marks. More practice of the past year question papers will help candidates in increase time management skills. Candidates can find the past years' question papers of MAH BEd CET from the official website of the exam as well as from various exam preparation platforms.

What is the duration of MAH B.Ed CET exam?

MAH BEd CET exam was held in online mode. The duration of MAH BEd CET exam was 60 minutes. Candidates were supposed to complete the exam on time. They were not provided any extra time to complete the exam. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule at the official website of the exam and also follow this space to more about the MAH BEd CET exam pattern and more.

MAH B.Ed CET Books 2026: Check out best books for exam preparation

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Updated on Jun 4, 2025 14:17 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

MAH BEd CET Book 2026: The Maharashtra Bachelors of Education Common Entrance Test (MAH BEd CET) is an annual BEd entrance exam which is conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, to shortlist candidates for the BEd course offered by participating colleges of Maharashtra. It is one of the highly competitive B.Ed. entrance exams attract a lot of candidates every year. Students planning to appear in the MAH BEd CET 2026 exam are advised to prepare for the exam efficiently so that they have an edge over the competition. In this article on MAH BEd CET 2026 Books, we have shared the list of the best books, subject-wise books as well as preparation tips for the MAH BEd CET exam. Before checking the list of books, students must also check the MAH BEd CET syllabus and exam pattern to get acquainted with the syllabus, topics, subtopics, time duration, and marking scheme of the exam.

Q: How to study for MAH BEd CET?

Before studying for MAH BEd CET, candidates are advised to ensure that they are well versed with its exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must also know that this exam is highly competitive as a lot of candidates appear in it, so to have an edge over the competition they must prepare in such a way that they score above the designated cut off marks.

Q: Is the MAH BEd CET syllabus same every year?

Yes, the syllabus of MAH BEd CET is the same every year however, the topics in the General Knowledge section varies as per the current affairs.

Q: How to prepare for MAH BEd CET exam?

To prepare for MAH BEd CET exam it is advised for the candidates to first go through the detailed exam pattern and syllabus. Basis on the exam pattern and syllabus candidates must make a list of their strong and weak sections and make a time table as per it. Based on the this time table they must prepare for each topics. Candidates must also download past year question papers of MAH BEd CET and start practising.

Q: What is the syllabus of MAH BEd CET?

The MAH BEd CET syllabus 2026 consists of the topics, sub-topics and sections on which the exam question paper will be based. As per the official syllabus the MAH BEd CET consists of these subjects - Mental Ability, General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude. The following is the MAH BEd CET syllabus -

Mental Ability - Coding-Decoding, Relationship, Analogies, Classification, Problems on Dice etc., Verbal or Non-Verbal form, Series Syllogism.

General Knowledge - Local, Natinal and Internatinal Level events, Current Affairs, Questions on Science and Technology, History, Civics, Geography, Political Science, Literature in General.

Teaching Aptitude - Leadership qualities awareness, Communication, Changes in Education and Soceity, Professional Commitment etc.

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MAH BEd CET Exam Highlights
List of MAH BEd CET Books 2026
Additional Sources for MAH B.Ed CET Preparation 2026
MAH BEd CET 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
FAQs on MAH BEd CET Books 2026

MAH BEd CET Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Body	State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Name	MAH B.Ed CET, MAH B.Ed CET, MAH B.Ed CET Entrance test, MAH B.Ed CET Joint Entrance Exam
Exam Category	BEd Entrance Exam
Examination Mode	Offline exam
Application Mode	Online mode

List of MAH BEd CET Books 2026

Subject	Name of Book	Author/Publication
General Awareness	The Indian Constitution	M. Laxmikanth
	Sports General Knowledge	Harshit Patel
	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Dr. Binay Karna, Manwendra Mukul, etc.
	Manorama Yearbook	Mammen Mathew
	General Knowledge	Arihant Pandey
Mental Ability	Analytical Reasoning	M. K. Pandey
	Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
	Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal
	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
	A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	S. Chand
	Logical Reasoning	Arun Sharma
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching Aptitude	R. P. H Editorial
	Educational Psychology	Anita Woolfolk
	Teacher’s Attitude and Aptitude Test	Dr K. C. Vashistha
	Teaching Aptitude & Attitude	K.V.S. Madaan
	Teaching Aptitude	Arihant

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Additional Sources for MAH B.Ed CET Preparation 2026

Apart from the MAH BEd CET books students preparing for the exam can also take references from various study materials such as topper notes, previous year MAH BEd CET question papers, mock tests, test series, quizzes, YouTube videos, blogs, articles, etc. Students can plan their studies using these study materials so that they can perform better in examinations hoping their name is on the merit list.

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MAH BEd CET 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

From the following table, candidates can check the MAH BEd CET exam pattern 2026.

Subject	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Knowledge	40	40	1 hour and 30 minutes
Mental Ability	30	30
Teaching Aptitude	30	30
Total	100	100	1 hour and 30 minutes

As per the syllabus of the MAH BEd CET 2026, the question papers will be based on 3 subjects - General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude, and Mental Ability. The sub-topics under these subjects will be generic as from other BEd entrance tests.

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