MAH BEd CET 2026: Counselling (Live), Cutoff, Participating Colleges

The MAH BEd CET is an entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell to offer admission to candidates into BEd Courses across the state. The test is of an hour's duration in an online computer-based mode. The MAH BEd question paper will comprise three sections, including Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teacher Aptitude.

Candidates can also get admission in other courses like BEd (General & Special) & BEd ELCT, BEd-MEd, and BA BEd, and BSc BEd.

MAH BEd CET Highlights

Table below gives a quick overview of MAH BEd CET 2026 exam highlights.

Candidates will get shortlisted for BEd courses in Maharashtra via the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The MAH BEd CET Counselling process is conducted online through the official website. Candidates can log in using their registration number to fill out their choice of colleges and pay the counseling fee online. The MAH BEd CET 2026 counselling is conducted in four rounds.

How to Register for BEd Counselling?

Below, you can find how you can register for the counselling process. 

• Eligible candidates can begin the registration process online.

• Enter the application number and roll number to proceed.

• Confirm the result and provide the required personal details.

• Use the login credentials to access the CAP candidate portal.

• After logging in, open the dashboard to complete the detailed counseling registration.

• Carefully fill in all required information, including personal and academic details.

• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.

• Choose preferred colleges and courses based on eligibility and interest.

• Review all entered details before submission.

• Pay the counseling fee online to complete the registration process.

Also check: BEd Colleges in Maharashtra

MAH BEd CET 2026 Counseling: Documents Required

The following documents are required during the counseling process of the MAH BEd CET.

• MAH BEd CET application form

• Admit card

• Scanned Photo ID - PAN Card, Aadhar card, Voter ID, Driver’s license, etc.

• Recent photograph and sign in the given format.

• Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificate.

• Provision letter and character certificate.

• Category certificate for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

• No objection certificate and a sanction letter of 2 years from the employer if the candidate is in service.

Also read: MAH BEd College Predictor

The MAH B.Ed CET 2026 cut-off has not been released yet. It will be updated after the admission process begins. Meanwhile, candidates can check the previous years’ cut-off trends for top MAH B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra in the table below.

Factors Determining MAH BEd CET Cut Off 2026

The cut-off mark for MAH BEd CET depends on factors such as -  

• Total number of candidates who appeared for the test

• Number of seats available

• Last year cut off marks.

• How challenging the exam was

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria of MAH BEd CET 2027 exam to appear for the test:

• UG with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university (45% for SC/ST/PwD)

• There is no upper age limit to appear for the exam.

• In-service candidates will have to provide the IGNOU Teaching Experience Certificate.

How to Apply for MAH BEd CET 2027 Exam?

As of new rules, Aadhaar and APAAR verification is required to access the application form of MAH BEd CET 2027. Given below is the process to apply:

• Visit cetcell.mahacet.org

• Click on CET examination portal AY 2027-28

• Click on 'Register' option

• Provide basic details to create a login

• APAAR and Adhaar authentication should be completed in next step

• In next step, you will be redirected to application dashboard

• Go to MAH BEd CET 2027 tab

• Click on 'New Registration' tab

• Enter details: address, mobile phone number

• Create a password

• Click on save and proceed

• Enter APAAR ID linked with digilocker to register

• In the next step, enter personal details, domicile details, category details, academic details for class 10, 12 and graduation

• Upload a valid document for proof of identity

• Upload photo and signature in prescribed format. Format will be mentioned on the MAH BEd CET admission notification. 

• Enter test city preferences

• Preview all details and validate 

• Pay MAH BEd CET application fee

MAH BEd CET Application Fees

The fee is decided based on the category.

Also Check: Top BEd Colleges That Provide Admission Without Entrance Exam in India

Understanding the pattern and syllabus of MAH BEd CET exam is very significant for exam preparation.

MAH BEd CET Exam Pattern

Check the table below for key highlights of MAH BEd CET exam pattern 2026:

MAH BEd CET Exam Syllabus

The MAH BEd CET Syllabus 2026 includes three sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude. The teaching test includes these topics

Mental Ability

This section weighs around 40% in the final entrance test.

• Series
• Syllogism
• Coding-Decoding
• Relationship
• Analogies
• Classification
• Problems on Dice, etc., either in Verbal or Non-Verbal form

General Knowledge

This knowledge testing segment weighs around thirty percent.

• Local, National, International Level including Past Events
• Current Affairs including, Science and Technology, History, Geography, Civics, Political Science, and Literature

Teaching Aptitude

Same as General Knowledge section, this also carries 30% of marks weightage. It will contain questions related to

• your keenness to update your knowledge
• leadership qualities awareness
• about changes in Education and Society
• Communication and Professional Commitment etc.

ELCT (English Language Common Test)

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Vocabulary Focus
• Phonetics
• Figures of Speech
• Sentence Formation
• Verbal Idioms and Proverbs

Important: Review previous years’ papers and mock tests to gain a clear understanding of all the topics.

MAH BEd CET Exam Prep Tips

Check below subject-wise prep tips for MAH BEd CET:

Mental Ability (40 Questions)

• Solve practice questions daily

• Use Arun Sharma's Logical Reasoning book

• Focus on speed and accuracy

• Take timed mock tests

• Learn shortcuts and tricks for each topic

General Knowledge (30 Questions)

• Read newspapers every day

• Follow education-related news closely

• Revise SSC-level static GK regularly

• Make notes of important events

• Use GK apps or monthly current affairs magazines

Teaching Aptitude (30 Questions)

• Understand teaching methods and philosophies

• Read about the Indian education system

• Study NCF and NEP guidelines

• Practice scenario-based questions

• Focus on teacher ethics and responsibilities

Students can download their MAH BEd CET admit card by following the steps below:

• To download the admit card of MAH BEd CET, browse to State Common Entrance Test website.

• On the homepage, they will see a short notice titled “MAH BEd admit card.” They must click on the link.

• A login window will open where they will have to enter their credentials such as registration number/roll number and password/date of birth.

• Candidates must take a printout of the admit card and affix their recent photograph on it. They must carry the admit card to exam centre along with one valid photo ID.

MAH BEd CET 2026 Admit Card: Documents Required

On exam day, please bring the required documents along with your admit card. These are needed for identity check and verification.

1. Valid Photo ID Proof – Any one from the list:

• Aadhaar Card

• PAN Card

• Voter ID

• Passport

• Driving License

• College ID (if applicable)

2. Admit Card Printout – Clear and not folded.

3. Passport-size photograph – Same as uploaded in application form.

Make sure all details on admit card match with ID proof. If any mistake found, contact exam authority before exam date.

The MAH BEd CET answer key helps candidates calculate their expected score. Once released, it can be downloaded from the official website of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.

Usually, the authority first releases a provisional answer key. Candidates can raise objections if they find an incorrect question or answer. They must submit valid proof while raising the objection. After reviewing all objections, the authority releases the final answer key.

The final MAH BEd CET 2026 answer key is used to prepare the result. Candidates can follow the steps below to calculate their expected score:

• Open the PDF:

• Compare your answers with the official ones

• Count how many are correct or wrong