MAH MBA CET 2026 Notification Out: Check Fees, Exam Dates, Admission and More!

Overview: MAH MBA CET 2026, conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, will be held on April 6, 7, and 8, 2026 (First Attempt), and on May 9, 2026 (Second Attempt). Read on to know the eligibility criteria, exam pattern and more!

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MAH CET MBA 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Note: Dates are based on official notifications and previous trends. Always check the official CET portal for final updates.

• Registration Start Date: 10 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 February 2026
• Application Correction Window: February 2026
• Admit Card Release: 1 week before the exam (late March 2026)
• Answer Key Release: Usually in the second week after the exam
• Result Declaration: May 2026
• CAP Counselling Rounds: From the first week of June to the third week of August 2026

Continue reading to know the complete details about the MAH MBA CET 2026 here!

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Highlights

The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam for admission to over 300 management institutes in India will be held on April 6, 7, and 8, 2026. 

Registration began on Jan 10, 2026, and the deadline was extended several times before finally closing on February 12, 2026. Admit cards were given out to registered students on March 26, 2026.

Here are the key highlights of MAH MBA CET 2026:

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH CET
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Dates	First Attempt: April 6, 7, and 8, 2026 Second Attempt: May 9, 2026
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Registrations	About 1 lakh
Courses Offered Through Entrance Exam	MBA/MMS/PGDM
Exam Fees	INR 1,200 (General category) INR 1,000 (Reserved category)
Exam Duration	2.5 hours
Total Marks	200
Total Questions	200
Marking Scheme	1 mark for each correct answer 0 marks for incorrect or no answer No negative marking
Language/Medium of Exam	English
Colleges Accepting Exam Scores	JBIMS SIMSREE PUMBA Prin. LN Welingkar Balaji Institute of Modern Management ITM Business School, etc.
No. of Test Cities	36+ (Maharashtra and Rest of India)
Official Website	https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
Contact Details	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001 Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM): +91-9513850008

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MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for the MAH CET MBA 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is mandatory.
• Minimum Graduation Marks:
  • General Category: 50% aggregate
  • Reserved Categories: 45% aggregate
• Final-year students are also eligible to apply (subject to fulfilling conditions at the time of admission).

Candidates appearing for or qualified in CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or other MBA entrance exams are fully eligible. There is no restriction on appearing for multiple exams.

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for the MAH CET 2026 MBA/MMS course is determined by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. The exam consists of 200 questions and 200 marks. 

Here is the exam pattern of MAH MBA CET 2026:

MAH MBA CET Syllabus and Pattern	Details
Number of sections, questions and marks	Logical Reasoning	75 questions	75 marks
	Abstract Reasoning	25 questions	25 marks
	Quantitative Aptitude	50 questions	50 marks
	Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	50 questions	50 marks
Exam duration	150 minutes
Mode of examination	Computer-Based Test
Marking scheme	1 mark for each correct answer No negative marking

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Marking Scheme

The Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test 2026 consists of 200 questions, each carrying 1 mark. Here is the marking scheme that you should be aware of:

Mode of examination	Online
Medium of examination	English
MAH CET marking scheme	+1 mark for a correct attempt Zero mark for incorrect attempt and unattempted question No negative marking

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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for the MAH CET MBA/MMS exam is determined by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, the exam-conducting body.

The syllabus is designed to assess the skills required to be a successful business leader or manager. Key topics that are likely to be covered in the MBA/MMS exam include:

MBA CET Syllabus 2026	Important Topics
Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning	Linear & Circular Arrangement Series Completion Coding Symbol-based Comparison Diagram Blood Relations
Quantitative Aptitude	Algebra Ratio & Proportion Percentage Mensuration Time & Work Probability
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Para jumbles, Antonyms, Reading Ability and Vocabulary

MAH MBA CET 2026 Registration Cum Application Process

The MAH CET MBA/MMS application form 2026 was available only on the official website. Candidates had to fill out the MAH CET registration cum application form at the Maharashtra CET website.

• Open the Maharashtra State CET Cell website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
• Click on the CET examination portal AY 2026-26
• Click on the ‘Register’ tab
• Enter personal details and a password
• Click on save and proceed
• Log in with the application number generated and the password
• Enter personal details, domicile and category
• Upload the required documents for the domicile/category
• Upload a passport-size photo and a scanned signature
• Enter test city preference
• Pay the application fee of INR 1,200 (INR 1,000 for the Reserved category) 

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How to Download MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2026?

The MAH MBA CET 2026 admit card has been released and is available for download on the exam website. To obtain your admit card:

• Visit the cetcell.mahacet.org website.
• Click on CET examination portal AY 2026-26.
• Log in with your email ID and password.
• Click on 'admit card.'
• Select an MBA/MMS course.
• Enter your MBA CET 2026 application number and date of birth.
• Go to the admit card option on the dashboard.
• Download your MBA CET hall ticket.

MAH MBA CET Result 2026 

To get your MAH MBA CET 2026 scorecard, go to the Maharashtra State CET website and click on the 'Scorecard download' section. 

Enter your application number and date of birth. The PDF of your scorecard will be displayed. Click Download, then save it to your desktop.

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MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026

The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is a common counselling process used to allocate MBA/MMS seats in MAH CET participating colleges to candidates who meet the college cut off.

It follows the declaration of the MAH MBA CET results and includes online registration, the release of round-wise cut-offs and seat allotment, and the completion of admission formalities. 

Candidates with scores from CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT can also participate.

Conclusion

The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is scheduled for April 6, 7, and 8, 2026. It's an important test for getting into MBA/MMS programs in Maharashtra, and students from all over India can take it. 

The exam covers Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability, and it consists of 200 questions to be completed in 2.5 hours.

Remember that registration closed on February 12, 2026, and admit cards were available from March 26, 2026. If you're aiming for management studies in Maharashtra, this exam is a key step.