MAH B.Ed CET Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Maharashtra Bachelor in Education Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH B.Ed CET )

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Aug 31, 2026 14:07 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

MAH BEd CET 2027 exam pattern has not been officially released yet. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, releases MAH BEd CET test pattern for every admission cycle. For the last few years, the MAH BEd CET pattern has remained unchanged for BEd admission. 

MAH BEd CET exam format includes test sections, marking scheme, time, and duration. MAH BEd CET 2027 will be conducted in offline mode. There will be three sections in exam. The questions will be based on subjects such as General Knowledge, Mental Ability, and Teaching Aptitude. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Students can appear for the text in English or Marathi language. Check more details related to the exam pattern of MAH BEd CET on this page.

Table of contents
  • MAH BEd CET Exam Pattern Highlights
  • MAH B.Ed CET Section-wise Weightage
  • What is MAH BEd CET Marking Scheme?
  • MAH BEd CET Syllabus and Important Topics
  • FAQs Related to MAH BEd CET Exam Pattern 2027
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MAH BEd CET Exam Pattern Highlights

Refer to the table below for the key highlights of the MAH B.Ed. CET 2027 exam pattern.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Maharashtra Bachelor of Education Common Entrance Test (MAH BEd CET)

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Exam Level

State Level

Mode of Examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Medium of Exam

English and Marathi

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions

100

Total Marks

100

Marks per Question

1 Mark

Exam Duration

90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)

Number of Sections

3

Sections

Mental Ability, General Knowledge, Teaching Aptitude

Marking Scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

Marks for Unattempted Questions

0 Marks

Admission Offered

B.Ed Programmes in Maharashtra Colleges

Also Read: MAH B.Ed CET Exam Syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the syllabus for MAH CET BEd?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is MAH BEd CET conducted twice in a year?
A: 

No, MAH BEd CET is conducted once a year. If you miss the exam, you have to wait for the next year.

Q:   Is there negative marking in MAH BEd CET?
A: 

No, there isn't any negative marking in MAH BEd CET exam.

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MAH B.Ed CET Section-wise Weightage

The Mental Ability section carries the highest weightage in the MAH B.Ed CET. Candidates should allocate sufficient preparation time to all topics:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Weightage

Mental Ability

40

40

40%

General Knowledge

30

30

30%

Teaching Aptitude

30

30

30%

Total

100

100

100%

Also Read: MAH B.Ed CET Preparation Tips & Guide

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I do BEd without MAH BEd CET?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the passing marks for MAH BEd CET?
A: 

There is no fixed passing mark for MAH BEd CET. Students need a good score to get admission to colleges.

Q:   What is the format of BEd exam in Maharashtra?
A: 

The State CET Cell releases the exam pattern and syllabus in the official notification. For the 2027 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. 

 

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What is MAH BEd CET Marking Scheme?

Based on the marking scheme:

  • Maximum marks are 100
  • +1 mark for every right answer.
  • No negative marking.

Also Read:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is CET compulsory for BEd in Maharashtra?
A: 

Yes, the MAH BEd CET is compulsory for admission to most BEd colleges in Maharashtra, including government, aided, and unaided institutions

Q:   How many papers are in a BEd?
A: 

In MAH BEd CET, only 1 papers is held for the course. Candidates who have opted ELCT also might need to give extra exam.

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

To prepare effectively for the MAH BEd CET, candidates need to - 

  • Get familiar with the paper format and important topics

  • Practice the past years' question papers and give mock tests regularly specially when the exam is near.

  • Candidates must focus on developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills for the Mental Ability section as these are the maximum scoring subjects.

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MAH BEd CET Syllabus and Important Topics

Check the MAH BEd CET syllabus and topics on which the question paper will be based using this table.

Subjects

Syllabus

Mental Ability

  • Letter and Number Series
  • Analogy
  • Odd One Out
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning Abilities
  • Statements and Conclusions
  • Logical Problems
  • Coding-Decoding

Teaching Aptitude

  • Emotional and Social Adjustments
  • Interpersonal relations and Interpersonal skills
  • Attitude toward students, education, and the teaching profession
  • Leadership Qualities
  • General awareness and interest in teaching.

General Knowledge

  • Person in news
  • Important Current Affairs
  • Science and Technology
  • General Science (SSC level)
  • Various Inventions
  • Technology
  • Books and Authors
  • Awards and Honours
  • Important National days
  • History (SSC level)
  • Geography (SSC level)
  • Indian Civics and Economics (SSC level)

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is MAH BEd CET exam tough?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of MAH BEd CET 2027?
A: 

MAH BEd CET difficulty level is expected to be moderate. The Mental Ability section often being the most challenging. General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude are expected to be manageable. 

Q:   What is the duration of MAH BEd CET exam?
A: 

The MAH BEd CET exam is conducted for 90 minutes in English & Marathi medium.

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FAQs Related to MAH BEd CET Exam Pattern 2027

Candidates can refer to the additional FAQs on the MAH B.Ed. CET 2027 exam pattern.

Q:   What is the MAH CET exam for?
A: 

The State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the CET exam for many professional courses like BEd. The notification for the same is expected to be released in December end or first week of January. Candidates can get admission in various course like BEd after clearing MAH CET.

Q:   In which language MAH BEd CET exam is conducted?
A: 

MAH BEd CET exam is mainly conducted in English and Marathi language. Candidates can make the choice based on their preference while filling the application form.

Q:   Which chapters are important for MAH CET for BEd?
A: 

For the MAH BEd CET, focus on Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Sentence Formation, Idioms, Proverbs, Figures of Speech), Vocabulary, and Phonetics for the ELCT section

Q:   What is the total marks of BEd CET exam?
A: 

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)

Q:   Who can download MAH BEd CET Admit Card?
A: 

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.

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

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.

Q:   Is MAH BEd CET harder than NEET?
A: 

No, NEET is national-level exam with high competition. 

Q:   How to prepare for MAH BEd CET exam?
A: 

To prepare for the MAH BEd CET exam, start with understanding the syllabus and pattern. Attempt previous year and mock question papers. 

Q:   Where is the MAH BEd CET exam held?
A: 

The MAH BEd CET exam is held online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across various centers in Maharashtra.

Q:   What is the syllabus of MAH BEd. CET?
A: 

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,

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The MAH BEd CET merit list contains details such as the candidate's name, application details, category, merit position and other admission-related information.

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Candidates should first check the Not Considered in Round I Final Merit List. It contains candidates whose candidature was not considered due to incomplete applications or missing documents.

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Candidates can check the merit list through the official MAH BEd CAP 2026 portal under the Merit List section.

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The MAH BEd CET 2026 Final Merit List for Round 1 was released on August 10, 2026.

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