MH BSc Nursing CET is an entrance exam, which is conducted once a year by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra to provide admission to the candidates who are willing to get admission in 4-year B.Sc Nursing at various various institutions.
Thousands of aspirants from across Maharashtra participate in this entrance exam every year. It will also be held in 2026, for which the application form has been released. If you wish to participate in the MH BSc Nursing CET, you can submit your application form.
Here, we have discussed everything you need to know about the MH BSc Nursing CET. Read this article to check the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and much more about this entrance exam.
MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 |
| Full Form | Maharashtra BSc Nursing Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Authority | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Course Offered | B.Sc Nursing (4 Years) |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Exam Dates | 6 & 7 May 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Medium of Exam | English & Marathi |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra has announced the important dates for the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026. Refer to table below to check the complete schedule of this entrance examination.
| Event | Dates |
| Notification Release | January 5, 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | January 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 20, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
| MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Exam Date | 6 & 7 May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| Merit List Release | June 2026 |
| Counselling / CAP Rounds Start | June–July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
In order to submit an application form for the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026, it is mandatory that you meet the eligibility criteria. They are as follows:
- You are an Indian citizen and you live in Maharashtra.
- You have passed the Intermediate exam from a school recognised by the CBSE/MSBSHSE.
- You must have turned atleast 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
Notes:
- There is no upper age limit to apply for the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026.
- You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology at Intermediate level.
- Students who are also going to participate in the Class 12 Exam in 2026 also eligible to participate in the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026.
- The minimum requirement in the qualification exam shouldn’t be below 50% score as aggregate, the same for reserved category candidates is only 40% score.
Application Fee
The payment of the application fee is mandatory to apply for the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026. The table below will help you to understand what you are required to pay to app for this entrance examination.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR | ₹1,000 |
| OBC / SC / ST / VJ / NT | ₹800 |
| EWS | ₹800 |
| PwBD | ₹800 |
The application fee can be paid using any of the provided payment gateway, which includes debit card, credit card, NET banking and UPI.
Exam Pattern
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra will conduct the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 in CBT mode, there will be a total number of 100 MCQs from five different sections, whose details are tabulated below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 20 | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 20 |
| Biology | 40 | 40 |
| English | 10 | 10 |
| Nursing Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Each question is of 1 mark, and there is no provision of negative marking. To touch all MCQs, each individual will get the time duration of 90 minutes. The medium of this entrance examination is English and Marathi.
Syllabus
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra will asked question in the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and Nursing Aptitude of Class 11 and 12. Refer to table below to check the subject-wise syllabus.
| Subject | Topics |
| Physics | Physical World & Measurement, Laws of Motion, Work–Energy–Power, Gravitation, Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics, Oscillations & Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, EMI & AC, Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices |
| Chemistry | Physical: Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, KineticsOrganic: Hydrocarbons, GOC, Halo Compounds, Alcohols–Phenols–Ethers, Aldehydes–Ketones–Acids, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday LifeInorganic: Periodicity, Chemical Bonding, Hydrogen, s-Block, p-Block, d & f Block, Coordination Compounds |
| Biology | Botany: Diversity in Living World, Plant Kingdom, Morphology & Anatomy, Cell Biology, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Plant GrowthZoology: Human Physiology, Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Nervous & Endocrine System, Reproduction, Genetics & Evolution, Biotechnology, Ecology, Human Health & Disease |
| English | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement |
| Nursing Aptitude | Basics of Nursing, Patient Care, Health & Hygiene, Nutrition, First Aid, Ethics, Logical Reasoning, Basic Numerical Ability |
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the MH BSc Nursing CET 2026, please go through the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the official website of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra at https://cetcell.mahacet.org/.
- Click on the ‘CET (Examination) portal for A.Y. 2026-27’ and get redirected to next page.
- Click on the Register button and complete the registration process with your email address, date of birth and other details.
- Login with your email address and password, and then start filling the application form by providing all the required details accurately.
- Upload documents with photograph and signature, and the payout the required application fee.
- Review all the details you have provided on your application form, and click on the Submit button to apply for this entrance exam.