MAH B.Ed CET Exam Syllabus 2026: Important topics, Exam Pattern, & Download Section-wise Syllabus PDF

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 00:10 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

MAH BEd CET Syllabus 2026: The State Common Entrance Test has prescribed the MAH BEd Syllabus 2026 alongside the commenced of the registration process for BEd (General & Special) and BEd ELCT course. The MAH BEd Syllabus PDF is made available at https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ in the "Download Information Brochure" section. The release of the syllabus will help the exam candidates understand the important topics on which the MAH BEd CET Question Paper will be based.

Candidates can appear for the MAH BEd CET exam in either Marathi or English language to get admission across the state. The MAH BEd CET 2026 Syllabus consists of three sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude. On this page, candidates can check important information including section-wise topics, MAH BEd CET Best Books, previous years' question paper analysis, and preparation tips.

Table of contents

What is the syllabus of BEd CET?
MAH BEd CET 2026 Syllabus: Section-wise
No. of Questions asked in MAH BEd CET Question Paper
MAH BEd CET ELCT Syllabus
MAH BEd CET Section-wise Important Topics
MAH BEd CET ELCT Important Topics
Best Books for MAH BEd CET Preparation
FAQs on MAH BEd CET Syllabus 2026

What is the syllabus of BEd CET?

The MAH BEd CET 2026 exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, to be completed within 60 minutes. The test does not include any subjective or descriptive questions. Candidates must focus on key areas outlined in the MAH BEd CET syllabus to perform well in the exam. The important topics related to the test are listed below.

MAH B.Ed CET Sections	Important Topics
Mental Ability	Series Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationship, Analogies, Classification, Problems on Dice, etc., either in Verbal or Non-Verbal form
General Knowledge	About events at Local, National, International Level including past events, Current Affairs including Science and technology, History, Geography, Civics, Political Science and Literature in General.
Teaching Aptitude	Questions related to leadership qualities awareness, changes in Education and Society, Communication and Professional Commitment etc.

Also check: PTET Syllabus 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus for MAH CET BEd?

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 there negative marking in mah BEd CET?

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

MAH BEd CET 2026 Syllabus: Section-wise

Candidates are required to study the syllabus section-wise for deep preparation of the MAH BEd CET exam. Listed below in the table are the section-wise subjects and topics of the MAH BEd CET syllabus on which candidates are required to focus during the preparation of the exam:

MAH BEd CET Syllabus: Mental Ability

The content of this test aims to judge your reasoning power It also helps to judge how accurate you can think. This test will contain questions based on Series, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationship, Analogies, Classification, Problems on Dice, etc., either in Verbal or Non-Verbal form. This covers 40% of the MAH BEd CET paper.

Mental Ability Syllabus
Series Syllogism	Problems on Dice
Coding-Decoding	Classification
Relationship	Analogies

Also Check: How to Prepare for Mental Ability for BEd Entrance Exam?

MAH BEd CET Syllabus: General Knowledge

The aim of this section is to test how well you are acquainted with the happenings in the surroundings at Local, National, International Level including Past Events, Current Affairs including, Science and Technology, History, Geography, Civics, Political Science and Literature in General. Covers almost 30% in the final exam.

General Knowledge Syllabus
Local, National and International Level Events based	Political Science
Current Affairs	Geography
Science and Technology	Political Science
History	Literature in General

MAH BEd CET Syllabus: Teaching Aptitude

Total number of questions from Teaching Aptitude section in MAH BEd CET are 30. Each question is 1 mark. The table below shows the important topics from which maximum questions are asked in this section:

Teaching Aptitude Syllabus
Leadership qualities awareness	Changes in Education and Society
Communication	Professional Commitment

Also Check: MAH CET BEd-MEd Notification

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No. of Questions asked in MAH BEd CET Question Paper

The MAH BEd CET question paper has a total of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with each question carrying 1 mark, for a total of 100 marks, across sections like Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude, with no negative marking and a duration of 1.5 hours (90 minutes).

MAH BEd CET Topics	Number of Questions	Marks Per Questions	Maximum Marks
Mental Ability	40	1	40
General Knowledge	30	1	30
Teaching Aptitude	30	1	30

The Test will comprise of Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions with Four Options.
There is no Negative Marking System for this Test.
Test Duration: 90 Minutes
Medium of CET: English and Marathi.

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MAH BEd CET ELCT Syllabus

Candidates who wish to get admission to English Medium Colleges of Education will have to appear and qualify the MAH BEd CET ELCT 2026.

Topics	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Maximum Marks
Reading Comprehension	20	1	20
Vocabulary Focus	05	1	05
Grammar Focus	08	1	08
Sentence Formation	07	1	07
Phonetics	03	1	03
Verbal Idioms and Proverbs	05	1	05
Figures of Speech	02	1	02

The ELCT (English Language Content Test) syllabus focuses on English skills: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Phonetics, and Idioms/Proverbs, both testing objective-type questions with no negative marking for admission to BEd courses in Maharashtra.

Special Note:- The candidate will have to opt for ELCT CET while filling in the form and confirm before submitting the form. No request post submission in this regard will be entertained at later point or at the centre. ELCT CET will also be conducted in On Line Mode along with BEd CET in the same session. No request for adding ELCT option after the final submission of CET application form will be entertained.

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MAH BEd CET Section-wise Important Topics

The MAH BEd CET syllabus deals with the reasoning skills, general awareness, and potential as a future educator. The main exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, with no negative marking.

Section	No. of Q's	Topics Covered
Mental Ability	40	Series, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Relationships, Analogies, Classification, Problems on Dice (verbal and non-verbal forms)
General Knowledge	30	History, Geography, Civics, Political Science, Literature in General, Current Affairs (local, national, international), Science and Technology, Past Events
Teaching Aptitude	30	Leadership qualities, Awareness about changes in Education and Society, Communication, Professional Commitment, Keenness to update knowledge

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MAH BEd CET ELCT Important Topics

The English Language Content Test (ELCT) is a mandatory exam for candidates seeking admission to English medium B.Ed. colleges through the MAH BEd CET. This 50-mark test evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in English language skills essential for effective teaching. The ELCT assesses areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence construction, along with understanding idioms, proverbs, and figures of speech. A key component of the test is phonetics, which focuses on the sounds of English, pronunciation patterns, stress, and intonation. Mastery of phonetics helps future teachers communicate clearly and teach pronunciation accurately, making it a vital skill for those aspiring to teach in English medium institutions.

Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Focus (synonyms, antonyms, spellings)
Grammar Focus (punctuation, articles, prepositions, conjunctions)
Sentence Formation
Verbal Idioms & Proverbs
Figures of Speech
Phonetics

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Commonly asked questions

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

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 ELCT in BEd?

Candidates who wish to get admission in English medium education college across Maharashtra via MAH BEd CET must appear for ELCT (English Language Content Test)

Best Books for MAH BEd CET Preparation

Focus on important areas like Mental Ability, Teaching Aptitude, General Knowledge, and English. Candidates are advised to use the right preparation book that cover the entire MAH BEd CET Syllabus. using dedicated guides like Arihant Publications.

Book Name	Author/Publisher Name
Maharashtra CET BEd Exam Paperback	Dr. Lal & Jain
Maharashtra BEd Common Entrance Test	Arihant Experts
Maharashtra English Language Content Test: Common Entrance Test (Popular Master Guide) (For ELCT)	RHP Editorial Board
General Knowledge	Lucent

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Commonly asked questions

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

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

To prepare effectively for the MAH BEd CET 2026, 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.