The MAH MBA CET is a state-level entrance examination conducted once a year by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra to provide admission to the Masters of Business Administration programme in various AICTE-recognised institutions across the state.
If you want to get admission to a MCA programme at any government or private institution of state for the academic year 2026-27, you will need to take this entrance examination. Here, we have shared the important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other details.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Overview
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra will soon release the notification for the MAH MBA CET 2026, and then the application form will be available on the official website. Check the table below for an overview of this entrance examination.
| Examination Name | MAH MBA CET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Course Offered | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Academic Year | 2026–27 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Medium of Exam | English only |
Important Dates
The important dates for the MAH MBA CET 2026 will be announced along with the release of the notification. You can see the expected timeline from below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March / April 2026 |
| Examination – Session 1 | 6 to 8 April 2026 |
| Examination – Session 2 | 9 May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | April / May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
| Centralise Admission Process | June 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the MAH MBA CET 2026 has been released. You can read the points given below to understand whether you are eligible to apply for this entrance examination.
- You are a citizen of India and a resident of Maharashtra.
- You must have completed a three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject from a UGC-recognized university.
- Your aggregate marks in the qualifying degree must be at least 50%, or 45% if you belong to a reserved category.
- There is no age limit to apply for this entrance examination; individuals of any age group can apply and participate.
- If you are in the final year/semester of your qualifying degree and your course will be completed before the counseling process begins, then you can participate in this entrance examination.
Application Fee
The application fee details for MAH MBA CET 2026 have been disclosed. To submit the application form for this entrance examination, you will need to pay an amount of 1,200 rupees.
However, if you belong to a reserved category, the amount you will have to pay is only 1,000 rupees. The application fee is non-refundable and can be paid using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Exam Date
The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam dates have been officially announced. This entrance examination will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will be held on April 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2026, and the second session on May 9th, 2026.
Application Form
The application form for MAH MBA CET 2026 is anticipated to be released February 2026. It is likely that it will remain available for four weeks after its release, which is the required time frame for candidates to submit their applications.
Exam Pattern
The MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted online with a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. It will consist of a total of 200 objective-type questions. The questions will be asked from four different sections, the details of which are given in the table given below.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 75 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
In case of a correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded for each question, as there is no provision for negative marking. Therefore, no marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. The medium of this entrance examination is English only.
How to Apply?
The complete process for submitting the application form for the MAH MBA CET 2026 is available below.
- Go to the official website of the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
- Click on the CET (Examination) portal option for A.Y. 2026-27.
- Click on the register button.
- Complete the registration process by entering your email, password, name, and date of birth.
- Log in using your email and password to access the application dashboard.
- In the course option, select Master of Business Administration.
- Fill in your personal and educational qualifications.
- Upload the required documents along with your photo and signature.
- Pay the application fees.
- Complete the application process by clicking on the submit button.