State Common Entrance Test Cell will release MAH BEd 2026 CAP counselling dates soon. MAH BEd CET counselling CAP registrtaion started on June 16 at 11 am.
MAH BEd CET Counselling is usually conducted in three rounds. After the declaration of MAH BEd CET Results, the conducting authority begins counselling and admission process through CAP. Tentative schedule includes CAP Round I registration in June 2026, CAP Round II in August 2026, CAP Round III in September 2026, and the ACAP Institutional Round IV registration also in September 2026.
Only candidates who have qualified in MAH BEd CET and completed the registration process will be eligible to participate in counselling. Through the CAP rounds, candidates can complete registration, upload documents, check seat allotment results, and confirm admission to participating B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra.
- What is CAP round in MAH CET?
- MAH CET BED 2026 Dates
- MAH BEd CET 2026 Counselling Process
- MAH BEd CET Counselling Registration
- Release of the Alphabetical and Final Merit List
- Seat Allotment and Result Announcement
- Documents Required in MAH BEd CET Counselling
- Colleges Participating in the MAH BEd CET 2026 Counselling
- FAQs related to MAH BEd CET Counselling 2026
What is CAP round in MAH CET?
The MAH B.Ed CET Centralised Admission Process is an online counselling process conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to B.Ed. colleges across the state. Through this structured process, seats are allotted to candidates based on their MAH BEd CET scores, merit rank, reservation category, and college preferences submitted on the official portal, cetcell.mahacet.org.
Only candidates who have qualified in the MAH B.Ed CET are eligible to participate in the counselling process. To take part in CAP 2026, candidates must complete the online registration within the prescribed deadline and submit the required documents for verification.
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A 70+ score is considered good in MAH BEd CET. The marks above 85+ being excellent to get enrolled in top colleges, while 50+ might be a passing range
For the 2025 session, the last date for MAH CET BEd admission in Maharashtra was November 4. The State Common Entrance Test Cell is conducting the extended institutional counselling round. This is a last chance for candidates to get admission.
After MAH B.Ed CET result, qualified candidates must register for the CAP. During CAP, they can select preferred colleges and finalize admission based on merit and seat availability.
MAH CET BED 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH B.Ed CET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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| 29 May ' 26 | MAH BEd CET Result |
| 03 May ' 26 - 05 May ' 26 | MAH BEd CET Answer Key |
| 01 May ' 26 - 03 May ' 26 | MAH MEd CET Answer Key |
MAH BEd CET 2026 Counselling Process
The MAH BEd CET Counselling process is conducted through CAP (Centralized Admission Process). The counselling process started after the declaration of the MAH BEd CET 2026 results. All the qualified candidates can appear in the MAH BEd CET counselling process, conducted in online and offline modes. Through the counselling process, all the qualified candidates are allotted seats in BEd courses by colleges and universities accepting MAH BEd CET scores.Â
MAH BEd CET Counselling or CAP will include the following steps: Â Â
- Online registration by candidates and filling up CAP form in online mode. Â
- Online verification of documentsÂ
- Updating and confirmation of MAH BEd CET 2026 Application Form.Â
- Candidates need to produce original documents for verification rounds.Â
- Candidates need to display the final merit list.Â
- And then candidates are required to report to the allotted institute.Â
- Confirmation of admission.Â
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No, if the candidate prepares well in class 12, then the MAH BEd CET is not tough. They can also use reference books to clear the exam.
The candidates can use MAH BEd CET past year papers to get
familiar 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.
The MAH BEd CET 2026 difficulty level is generally considered easy to moderate, with the Mental Ability section often being the most challenging, while General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude are manageable
MAH BEd CET Counselling Registration
Candidates can fill their institute choices in order from most preferred to least, as told by the Competent Authority. The option form once confirmed before CAP Round 1 will be used for seat allotment in CAP Round 1 and 2. The option form confirmed before CAP Round 3 will be counted only for allotment in CAP Round 3.
- Go to the CET Cell website (cetcell.mahacet.org).
- Make your account and register for BEd CET counselling online.
- Fill your personal and education details carefully and upload scanned documents like photo, signature and certificates.
- Pay the counselling processing fee online to finish the BEd CET registration process.
Fee for Registration Fee (During Application):
- Open/OMS/All India: Around âı1300.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/SBC/PWD/Orphan/Transgender - Maharashtra only):Â Around âı1000.
Seat Acceptance Fee (After Allotment):
A one-time fee of âı1000 is mandatory to "Freeze" your seat and confirm admission after allotment
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A good rank in MAH BEd CET depends on competition, but higher scores and better ranks increase your chances of getting top colleges.
The MAH BEd CET syllabus covers three main sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teacher Aptitude. The final exam paper includes MCQs in English and Marathi.
No, MAH BEd CET is conducted once a year. If you miss the exam, you have to wait for the next year.
Release of the Alphabetical and Final Merit List
The Alphabetical and Final Merit Lists for MAH BEd CET are released by the Maharashtra CET Cell after counselling registration, with the Alphabetical List (provisional) published first, allowing for grievances, followed by the Final Merit List, which enables college option filling for CAP rounds
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After counselling registration and e-verification, the exam authority will release the alphabetical merit list.
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Once the list is out, candidates can send complaints if they find any issue.
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The admission committee will check all concerns, and if they are correct, they will publish the final merit list.
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College option form filling for round 1 and round 2 will start after the final merit list is declared.
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Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list can choose colleges based on their choice. The options you give during this time will stay valid for CAP round 1 and round 2.
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Commonly asked questions
In Maharashtra, most colleges require MAH BEd CET for admission. Some private colleges may allow direct admission, but it is better to qualify the exam for better college options.
A score above 70â80 marks is considered a good score in MAH BEd CET. This score will help students get into better colleges.
For MAH BEd CET, there isn't a fixed "passing mark,". A qualifying score based on your graduation marks i.e. 50% for General, 45% for Reserved categories is needed to appear for the exam, and you need a competitive score (often 70+ for good colleges, 85+ for top ones) to get admission through CAP Counselling.
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Seat Allotment and Result Announcement
MAH BEd Seat Allotment happens in CAP Rounds on the CET Cell portal after results, based on merit, choices (Freeze/Betterment)
- Candidates are assigned seats based on their merit rank, web options, and availability. The seat allotment result is announced on the official CAP portal.
- Aspirants must download the provisional allotment letter from their candidate login window.
- They must submit a copy of the provisional allotment letter to the assigned college during the college reporting period.
- If aspirants are allotted a seat as per their first preference during the choice-filling process, the allotment is considered final. They must give consent and select the "Freeze" option to confirm the seat. These candidates will not be eligible to participate in further college option rounds and must confirm the allotment by paying a one-time seat acceptance fee of INR 1,000 through the candidate login portal.
- Shortlisted candidates must report to the allocated institute for the checking of their documents and confirm their admission by paying the prescribed college fees.
- Aspirants who are not allotted their first preference but still wish to confirm their admission may also use the Freeze option.
- Candidates who do not wish to confirm their current allotment can select the "Betterment" option and proceed to Round 2 and Round 3 of the counselling process.
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The last date to apply for the Mah BEd CET 2026 exam counselling iss July 6.
The MAH BEd CET application form started from January 8 onwards. For BEd, the last date was February 24.
No, tthe MAH BEd CET merit list 2026 has not been released yet. The merit list is expected to be released in July/August.
Documents Required in MAH BEd CET Counselling
During the MAH BEd CET 2026 counselling process (CAP), candidates must upload scanned copies of all required documents at the time of online registration. After seat allotment, they are also required to visit the allotted college and present the original documents for verification. This step is mandatory to confirm admission and complete the counselling process.
| Type of candidate | Following documents are to be scanned and uploaded while filling the online CAP Application form. |
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| All candidates | 1) FY,SY, TY Degree Marks Memo 2) Post - Graduation Marks Memo I- year & II-Year (If Applicable) 3) CET Score Card 2026. 4) CET Application form 2026 5) Domicile Certificate or Birth Certificate Mentioning place of Birth or School Leaving Certificate mentioning Place of Birth. |
| In addition to the above documents, candidates are required to upload following documents depending upon the Category to which they belong. | |
| Maharashtra State Type-A Candidates | Domicile Certificate of the candidate or Birth Certificate or School Leaving certificate of the candidate Indicating place of Birth in the State of Maharashtra. Or Community, Nativity & Date of Birth Certificate. Candidate has to upload any one document from these four document. |
| Maharashtra State Type-B Candidates | Domicile certificate of Candidate/ father /mother of candidate indicating that he/she is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra |
| Maharashtra State Type-C Candidate | Certificate from the employer in Pro forma-A stating that father or mother of the candidate who is a Central Government/Government of India undertaking employee is presently posted in/outside Maharashtra. |
| Maharashtra State Type-D Candidate | Certificate from the employer in Pro forma-B-1 stating that father or mother of the candidate who is a Maharashtra State Government or Maharashtra State Government undertaking employee. OR Undertaking along with documentary evidences from the retired employees stating the Place of Settlement in Proforma-B2 |
| Maharashtra State Type-E Candidates Maharashtra Karnataka disputed border area Candidates |
1) Certificate stating that candidate belongs to the disputed border area in Pro forma-G1. And 2)Certificate stating that the mother tongue of the candidate is Marathi in Pro forma-G2 |
| Backward class candidates belonging to SC/ ST from the State of Maharashtra only | 1)Caste certificate And 2) Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate. If Caste/Tribe Validity certificate is not available then candidate has to upload Receipt of application form for Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate. But Candidates have to upload the Caste/Tribe Validity certificate before the last date of confirmation of Admission, otherwise candidate will be considered in Open category in the subsequent rounds |
| Backward class candidates belonging to VJ/DT/NT(A)/NT(B)/NT(C) /NT(D)/O.B.C/S.B.C/S.E.B.C from the State of Maharashtra only. |
1) Caste certificate. And 2) Caste/Tribe validity Certificate. If Caste/Tribe Validity certificate is not available, then candidate has to upload Receipt of application form for Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate. But Candidates have to upload the Caste/Tribe Validity certificate before last date of reporting/ Admission confirmation of the Second Round of Admission as declared in the Schedule otherwise candidate will be considered in Open category in the subsequent rounds. And 3) Non creamy layer certificate valid up to 31st March 2026 |
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A good MAH BEd CET score is generally considered to be 70+ marks, with scores above 85 being excellent, especially for top colleges
MAH BEd conducts CAP process where the stages are
- Registration
- Choice Filling
- Document Verification
- Seat Allotment
- Reporting/Upgradation, all within the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
No, there isn't any negative marking in MAH BEd CET exam.
Colleges Participating in the MAH BEd CET 2026 Counselling
The State Cell of Common Entrance Test added a few colleges in the CAP institutional round. These are the colleges participating in MAH BEd CET counselling.
- All government institutes offering Ed. courses
- All government minority and aided colleges offering Ed. programs
- Colleges and institutes managed by central universities offering Ed. courses
- Unaided minority institutes offering Ed. programs
Note: The final update will be released after the notification
Here are 10 colleges that typically participate in MAH BEd CET counselling:
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
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University of Mumbai, Department of Education
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Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
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Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
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Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
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Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
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Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
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SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
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Candidates can check the MAH BEd CET 2026 Application Fees for various categories:
Category | Fees |
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Open Category candidates from Maharashtra State, Out Side Maharashtra State (OMS) / All India Aspirants from all Categories, and J&K Migrant Applicants | INR 1000 |
Backward Class Categories (SC, ST, VJ / DT- NT (A), NT-1 (B), NT-2 (C), NT-3 (D), OBC, SBC SEBC* categories) belonging to Maharashtra State (must have a valid Caste Certificate / valid Non- creamy Layer Certificate) | INR 800 |
Orphan & Transgender Applicants | INR 800 |
You need a UG/PG with at least 50-55% marks. If you are from reserved category then 45-50% during graduation. The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
MAH BEd CET Counselling or CAP will include the following steps:
- Online registration by candidates and filling up CAP form in online mode.
- Online verification of documents
- Updating and confirmation of MAH BEd CET 2026 Application Form.
- Candidates need to produce original documents for verification rounds.
- Candidates need to display the final merit list.
- And then candidates are required to report to the allotted institute.
- Confirmation of admission.
FAQs related to MAH BEd CET Counselling 2026
BEd fees in Pune vary significantly by college (government vs. private) and university affiliation like SPPU, but can be from âı20,000 to âı1 Lakh+ per year, with many private colleges charging around âı40k-70k every year.
The BEd CET syllabus typically covers General Knowledge/Awareness, Mental Ability/Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, and Language Proficiency (English/Hindi), testing comprehension, logic, educational awareness, and basic concepts from Science,
The MAH BEd CET exam is conducted for 90 minutes in English & Marathi medium.
There is no single "the toughest" shift for the CET BEd exam. The difficulty level varies between different exam dates and shifts depending on student feedback.
The candidates who has successfully filled the registration form by making the payment and filling all the details can download the MAH BEd CET admit card.
There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for this BEd entrance exam. It is advised to check the other criterias like educational before filling the MAH BEd CET application form.
Total Marks: 100 (CET), 50 (ELCT) Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, no negative marking. Language of Exam: English and Marathi (except ELCT, which is only in English)
To prepare for the MAH BEd CET exam, start with understanding the syllabus and pattern. Attempt previous year and mock question papers.
The State CET Cell releases the exam pattern and syllabus in the official notification. For the 2026 session, it hasn't been released yet. The expected format for BEd exam in Maharashtra is
- 100 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
- No negative marking
- Time: 90 minutes
- Mental Ability: 40 Questions.
- General Knowledge: 30 Questions.
- Teaching Aptitude: 30 Questions.
The MAH B.Ed CET syllabus pattern focuses on three core sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude, with 100 MCQs in total (around 40 Teaching Aptitude, 30 each for the other two)
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