The date of the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be 6, 7 and 8 April 2026. The Maharashtra CET exam date for the second attempt is 9 May 2026 as announced on 21 November 2025. This exam is conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.

The application process for the MAH MBA CET 2026 is now open through the Maharashtra CET application form available on mahacet.org 2026 also known as the MBA CET portal. The MAH CET registration last date for 2026 has now extended and students can apply till 20 February 2026. Candidates may use the same application form to apply for one or both tries. Each attempt comes with a fee. 

Aadhaar is compulsory this year. This is an entrance test for MAH MBA, MBA CET admission and programs under MAH MBA MMS CET in state universities and colleges across Maharashtra.

What is MAH CET MBA?

What is MHT CET exam is a common question among applicants. The Maharashtra MBA exam, officially known as Maharashtra CET is a state level test conducted for admission to management institutes. The exam is also referred to as MBA MHCET, MH CET MBA, MHT MBA and MH CET in official notifications. The Maharashtra State CET Cell exam scores are accepted by -

• Government participating institutes

• University departments

• University-managed colleges

• Self-financing institutions in Maharashtra. 

Candidates take part in the CAP admission procedure following the exam. Applicants with CAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA scores can also apply under the All India category without appearing for the test.

MAH CET 2026 Test Highlights

MAH MBA CET 2026 Important Dates

MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university securing 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 45 per cent for SC or ST candidates.

• Final year students can also apply but their average marks for the two years should fulfil the eligibility criteria.

• Seats offered under All India can be applied for by candidates holding ATMA, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT or CAT scores as they are exempted from the MAH CET exam.

• No upper age limit so that the working professionals can also apply. 

MAH CET Application Process 2026

The deadline for the MAH MBA CET registration 2026 date is likely 2026 Feb. The application can only be filled out online. Follow these steps for online registration of the MAH CET 2026 exam- 

1. Go to the official MAH CET website.

2. Click the CET Exam Portal for 2026

3. Click on Register and provide personal details, address and cell number

4. Set a password and close the application

5. Note the number of application 

6. Log in with the number of application and the password

7. Provide your personal like name and date of birth, residential, category and educational information

8. Uploading Aadhaar Card, Photo and Signature

9. Test city preference

10. Pay the MBA CET form fees online

Note -  The exam will be conducted in thirty-six plus cities in Maharashtra as well as India. The CET cell attempts to allocate the first-choice city to the candidates.

MAH CET MBA Application Fees Structure 2026 

MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2026

• Topics covered under the MAH CET paper pattern are -

• Logical Reasoning - 75 questions of 75 marks

• Abstract Reasoning - 25 questions of  25 marks

• Quantitative Aptitude - 50 questions of 50 marks

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension - 50 questions of 50 marks

• Duration - Exam will be of 150 minutes or 2.5 hours

• Mode - Online in Computer based format

• Medium - English

• Marking Formula Used - Plus one for getting correct answer with the exam having no MHCET negative marking.

MAH CET Syllabus 2026 for MBA

The list of topics for the MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026 is mentioned below that the aspirants need to cover for MAH MBA CET preparation -

1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 

• Synonyms

• Vocabulary

• Sentence Completion

• Antonyms

• Reading Comprehension

• Parajumbles

• Grammar

• Symbol-based Comparison

• Linear & Circular Arrangement

• Coding

• Venn Diagram

•  Series Completion

• Blood Relations

• Algebra

• Data Interpretation

• Probability

• Percentage

• Mensuration

• Time and Work

• Ratio and Proportion

MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2026

The steps that need to be followed by candidates appearing in the test to download their admit cards of MAH MBA CET have been given below -

1. Go to the MAHCET official website

2. Click on MAH-MBA / MMS CET dates 2026

3. Number of Application and DOB

4. Enter the security PIN and sign in

5. Click download admit card

6. Save and print two copies

MAH MBA CET Exam Day Schedule For the 2026 First Batch 

MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026

Candidates can download the answer key and raise objections. This impacts their maharashtra mba cet 2026 Result and MAH CET Result Date.

1. Go to the MAH CET official website

2. Sign in with email and password

3. Go to Objection Tracking

4. Download the answer key and question paper

Note - Objections can be raised within 2 to 3 days and the final answer key with the MAH CET MBA result will be published.

MAH MBA CET Result 2026

Results will be declared online. Candidates can download the MBA CET score card once the MAH CET results are released. The official MHT CET MBA result date 2026 will be notified.

• Go to the MAH CET website

• Click MBA or MMS CET 2026 scorecard

• Application Number and DoB of the test taker

• Download and save the scorecard

MAH MBA CET Colleges Cut Offs

Cut-off is released during CAP rounds. MAH CET MBA colleges expected MAH CET cut offs for 2026 is given below - 

MAH MBA CET Counselling Process (CAP)

• Conducted by the State CET Cell

• All qualifiers can participate in the seat allotment process.

• Candidates from outside Maharashtra must have valid scores in the GMAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA or XAT 

• Registration online on the MBA Centralised Admission Process website

• The fee will be ₹1200  for the general category and ₹1000  for the reserved category.

• Through the CAP form candidates indicate a list of preferred colleges

• Confirmation and College visit are mandatory after allotment.

Note - Details for the MBA CET CAP round 2026 registration date will be announced after the results.