MAH MBA CET 2026 Information Brochure - Check Detailed Exam Notification Here

Yash Dhamija

Updated On: December 22, 2025 03:09 PM

The MAH MBA CET 2026 Information Brochure will soon be available on the CET portal. The document contains details about eligibility, exam schedule, application process, syllabus, pattern, marking scheme, and more.

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MAH MBA CET Information Brochure

The MAH MBA CET Information Brochure 2026 will be released soon by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The bulletin generally includes key details about the conducting authority, eligibility requirements, MAH MBA CET 2026 schedule, online application process, test centres, syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, instructions for PwD aspirants, rules against unfair practices, sample questions, and other important guidelines.

Aspirants can access the MAH MBA CET Information Brochure from the direct link below:

MAH MBA CET Information Brochure PDF Download (Activated)

The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted twice for the 2026-27 cycle. 1st attempt will be from April 4 to 6, 2026, while the second will be on May 9, 2026. As per initial media reports, students can attempt the exam on both occasions, out of which the best score will be used by the CET Cell for admissions.

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MAH MBA CET Important Dates 2026

The State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra, is responsible for releasing the MAH MBA CET 2026 important dates . Candidates can check all the significant dates for the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam from the table given below:

Event

Date

Release of MAH MBA CET 2026 Application Form

December 2025

Deadline to Fill Out MAH MBA CET 2026 Application Form

January 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 Application Correction Window

January 2026

Release of MAH MBA CET 2026 Admit Card

March 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam

April 4 to 6, 2026 (First Attempt)
May 9, 2026 (Second Attempt)

MAH MBA CET 2026 Result Announcement

May 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 Counselling Process (CAP)

June/ July 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 Highlights

Check the table provided below to know all the important highlights of MAH MBA CET 2026:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test

Exam Level

State Level

Time duration

150 Minutes/ 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Sections

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Mode of Exam

Online (CBT Mode)

Marking Scheme

  • +1 Mark for each correct answer
  • No Negative Marking

MAH MBA CET 2026 Eligibility

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Certain educational qualifications have been laid by the government of Maharashtra for the applicants of the MAH MBA CET exam. Find the key points related to the MAH MBA CET 2026 eligibility criteria below.

  • The applicant must be a citizen of India.
  • Aspirants must score a minimum of 50% marks in graduation (in any stream)
  • Those from Maharashtra, belonging to backward classes, EWS, and PwD categories are eligible, provided they have secured a minimum of 45% marks in graduation.
  • Applicants from a state other than Maharashtra must have a valid CMAT / CAT / GMAT/ MAT / XAT / ATMA score to be eligible to apply for admissions to management colleges of Maharashtra under MAH CET MBA Counselling 2026.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Pattern

MAH MBA CET 2026 consists of only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). As per the MAH MBA CET exam pattern , the total number of questions is 200, and there are 5 answer options for each question. The MAH MBA CET 2026 questions will not carry a negative marking for any wrong answer.

MAH MBA CET Exam Topics

No. of Questions

Marks

Logical Reasoning

75

75

Abstract Reasoning

25

25

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

50

50

Total

200

200

MAH MBA CET 2026 Registration Process

The registration process for the MAH MBA CET exam can be summarised as follows:

  • Fill In Basic Information like name, phone number, email ID, parents’ names, gender, marital status, date of birth, religion, region, mother tongue, annual family income, and nationality.
  • Fill in Permanent Address and Correspondence Address
  • Correctly Enter Your Mobile No. and Email ID
  • Generate Application Number after OTP Verification
  • Provide Domicile & Category Details
  • Select Graduation Passing Year, Course Duration, Graduation Branch /stream, and Graduation Marks Type and fill in the graduation marks details
  • Provide Exam Centre Preferences
  • Upload your Photo & Signature
  • Review & Validate Your Details
  • Pay Application Fee​​​​​

MAH MBA CET 2026 Application Fee

Candidates will be able to pay the application fee for the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam using Debit Card, Credit Card, Online Banking, and other modes like QR and UPI.

Category

Application Fee in INR (Approximate)

Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State

1200

J & K Migrant Candidates

Candidates Outside Maharashtra State

NRI/ Foreign Nationals/ PIO/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries Candidates

Reserved Category Candidates Belonging to Maharashtra State Only

1000

Persons with Disability Candidates Belonging to Maharashtra State Only

MAH MBA CET 2026 Admit Card

The aspirants must download the MAH MBA CET Admit Card from the MAH CET MBA website, as they will not be provided with any hard copy of the admit card by the authority through the post. Each hall ticket will contain the following information:

  • Aspirant's name
  • Roll number/application number
  • contact details
  • Exam taker's image and signature
  • Exam date and slot
  • Reporting time
  • Exam centre venue

How to get Information Corrected in the MAH MBA CET Admit Card?

Corrections are required to be done in the MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2026 in two cases:

  1. If any error or spelling mistake is detected in the details entered in the MAH CET 2026 application form
  2. If any error or spelling mistake is detected in the details entered in the MAH MBA CET 2026 Admit Card issued by DTE Maharashtra.

The errors should be immediately rectified by contacting DTE Maharashtra via mail or on their helpline numbers.

DTE Maharashtra Contact Details:

Address: STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.
Enquiry Tel. No. : +022-22016157/53/59
Email ID: mbacetcell2019@gmail.com

MAH MBA CET 2026 Result

Aspirants appearing for the exam can check their MAH MBA CET results using their login credentials (CET Application Number and Date of Birth). The result will be available in the form of a scorecard. They are required to check for the following details that will be mentioned on the merit list of the MAH CET MBA 2026 exam:

  • Participant’s name
  • Roll number of the applicant
  • All India Rank (Serial Number)
  • Total Score
  • Overall Percentile

MAH MBA CET 2026 Selection Process

Candidates qualifying for the first stage of the admissions process, i.e. CBT exam, will be considered for the second phase, which is the MAH MBA counselling process . The Maharashtra DET authorities conduct the counselling process through the CAP (Centralised Admission Procedure).

Usually, three to four rounds of counselling are conducted after the CBT exam. DTE Maharashtra will be responsible for releasing the Cutoff list for Maharashtra & Minority Seats along with All India Seats CAP Round-I. Provisional vacancies will be announced after CAP Round 2 for admission to MBA/ MMS and further seat allotments will be completed.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Test Information

Aspirants taking the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam must be familiar with the following information:

  • The time for the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes; however, applicants may have to be at the venue for approximately 4 hours, including the time required for logging in, collecting the Hall Ticket, going through the instructions, etc.
  • All tests will be provided in English. Examinees can attempt any question at any point in time within these 150 minutes.
  • All the questions will have multiple choices.
  • Out of the five answers to a question, only one will be the correct answer. Exam takers have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ the alternative that they feel is appropriate/correct. The alternative/ option that they have clicked on will be treated as their answer to that question.
  • There will be no penalty for wrong answers. However, candidates are advised not to mark answers by random guessing.

MAH MBA CET 2026 General Instructions

Below are some general instructions for MAH MBA CET 2026:
  • The conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of the test conducting body. Aspirants will not have any claim for a re-test.
  • The decision of the State CET Cell in all matters relating to the conduction of CET will be final and binding on the candidate.
  • State CET Cell would be analysing the responses (answers) of individual examinees with those of others to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers.
  • If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level.

Also Read : MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Colleges Accepting MAH MBA CET 2026 Scores

Many MBA colleges accept the scores of MAH MBA CET 2026. Some of the well-known MAH MBA CET participating colleges are provided below.

College

Location

MIT School of Management

Pune

Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Pune

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai

Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research, and Entrepreneurship Education

Mumbai

Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

Mumbai

Institute of Industrial And Computer Management And Research

Pune

Vedanta Institute of Management & Studies

Pune

Annamacharya P.G. College of Computer Studies

Kadapa

Students who have any doubts regarding MAH MBA CET may ask questions on the Q&A zone . Besides this, those who want admission-related assistance may fill out our Common Application Form .

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FAQs

Is the MAH MBA CET CAP process cut off-based?

Yes, the MAH MBA CET counselling or CAP is based on the cutoff marks received by candidates who have appeared for the MAH MBA CET exam. The MAH MBA CET consists of multiple rounds of selection to filter out the best candidates for MBA admissions. Aspirants for this process must register online, take part in online counselling, confirm their admission by submitting supporting documentation, and then complete their admission by paying the required fees.

When will the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam be conducted?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam across two phases. 1st attempt dates are from April 4 to 6, 2026, while the second will be on May 9, 2026. The exam conducting authorities will also release the MAH MBA CET Information Brochure containing all the necessary information about the exam for aspiring candidates.

What is MAH MBA CET CAP?

The Centralised Admission Process or CAP is a later phase of the MAH MBA CET admission process that includes the entrance exam, followed by the CAP for allotment of seats in colleges accepting MAH MBA CET scores for MBA/MMS/PGDM courses. The MAH MBA CET CAP is held across three rounds typically, and starts with the online registration process for admission to MBA/MMS programs offered by about 300 colleges and institutes in Maharashtra.

Can I apply to colleges outside Maharashtra with MAH MBA CET scores?

No, Maharashtra MBA CET scores are not accepted by institutions outside of Maharashtra for admission to MBA/ PGDM programs. Since the MAH MBA CET is a state-level MBA entrance exam, its acceptance is limited only to MBA colleges and B-schools in the state of Maharashtra. Aspirants can choose from any of the 300 colleges in Maharashtra that accept the MAH MBA CET score, including JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, etc., for MBA admissions.

Can I download the information brochure of MAH MBA CET?

Yes, you can download the information brochure of MAH MBA CET released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. Aspirants who wish to appear for the MAH MBA CET exam can download the information brochure of the exam from the official website itself, where it is released by the exam conducting body for future reference.

What are the top MBA colleges accepting MAH MBA CET scores?

More than 350 management colleges and institutions in Maharashtra accept the MAH MBA CET score for MBA admissions. The list of top business schools that accept the MAH MBA CET score is provided below:

  • Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies & Research
  • Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune
  • S.C.E.S. Indira School Of Business Studies, Tathwade
  • Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 
  • Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
  • Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai
  • Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai
  • MIT School of Business, Pune
  • ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

Is there any negative marking in the MAH MBA CET exam?

No, the exam pattern for MAH MBA CET does not have negative marking for incorrect answers given by test-takers. The MAH MBA CET exam consists of Multiple-choice questions from four areas, namely Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Each question in the MAH MBA CET is worth one mark, for a total of 200 marks.

How can I download the information brochure of MAH MBA CET?

To download the MAH MBA CET Information Brochure, aspirants must first visit the official website and click on the “Information Brochure” link. Once the information brochure is displayed in PDF format, they will find the download button. Students must click on it to save the information in PDF format.

Who releases the MAH MBA CET exam notification?

The MAH MBA CET exam notification, along with the information bulletin containing all the necessary information about the entrance exam is released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. Every year, the MAH MBA CET exam is administered by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra along with other CETs for admission to engineering, architecture, pharmacy, MCA, and other courses on various dates. The State CET Cell publishes the information bulletin and notification for the MAH MBA CET exam on its official website.

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