MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam - Exam Dates, Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Updates

Updated By Sukriti Vajpayee on 17 Oct, 2025 10:02

The MAH BBA CET exam is conducted for admission to BBA, BMS, BCA, BBM, Integrated MBA, and CA in Maharashtra. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, is the exam conducting body for the MAH BBA CET exam, and it is conducted every year.

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MAH BBA CET 2026 Overview

The MAH BBA CET 2026 registration process will begin in the month of January 2026, along with the notification release. The exam will be conducted in April 2026, the actual exam dates will be released with the notification. The MAH BBA CET exam is conducted for admission to BCA, BBA, BBM, BMS, Integrated MBA, and Integrated MCA courses offered by colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent exam to be eligible for the exam. It comprises four sections: English Language, Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, and Computer Basics. The exam is conducted once a year in online mode. Multiple-choice questions are asked in which 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. If you want to appear for the MAH BBA BMS CET 2026 exam, find the complete details on this page.

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MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Highlights

The major highlights of the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam have been provided below.

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate Degree Courses (MAH BBA CET)

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Exam Level

Undergraduate exam at the state level

Conducted For

  • Admission to BBA courses offered by colleges in Maharashtra
  • Other courses: BBM, BMS, BBCA, Integrated MBA, Integrated MCA

Frequency of Exam

Annual

Mode of Exam

Online

Duration of the exam

90 Minutes

Language of Paper

English

Types of Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Exam Sections

4 sections,

  • English
  • Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) 
  • General Knowledge and Awareness
  • Computer Basics

Marking Scheme

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • No negative marking

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org

MAH BBA BMS CET Exam Dates 2026

The important dates related to the MAH BBA CET 2026 have been provided in the table below.

Event

Date

MAH BBA CET 2026 Registration Start Date

January 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Registration Last Date

March 2026

Last Date to Pay the MAH BBA CET 2026 Application Fee

March 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Application Form Correction Window 

April 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

May 2026

MAH BBA CET Exam Date 2026

April 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Answer Key Release Date

May 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Answer Key Objection Dates

May 2026

MAH BBA BMS CET 2026 Final Answer Key Release

May 2026

MAH BBA BMS CET 2026 Result Release

June 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Counselling Dates

Events

Dates

Online registration of application and uploading of required documents by the Candidate for admission on website

August 2026

Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form for Admission by online mode

August 2026

Display of the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates on website

August 2026

Submission of grievances against the provisional merit list

August 2026

Display of the Final Merit lists of Maharashtra State/All India candidates on website

August 2026

Display of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I

TBA

CAP Round I

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through candidate's Login by the Candidate

TBA

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I

TBA

Accepting the offered seat by the candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round I

TBA
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round ITBA

CAP Round II

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II

TBA

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through Candidate's Login by the Candidate

TBA

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II

TBA

Accepting the offered seat by the candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round II

TBA
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IITBA

CAP Round III

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III

TBA

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through Candidate's Login by the Candidate

TBA

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III

TBA

Accepting the offered seat by the candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round III

TBA
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IIITBA
(For Government/ Govt. Aided/ Unaided Institutes) For Vacant seats, if any, at institute,e the respective institute will complete the admission activity in the following manner -
  • Display vacant seats on the institute's website and give appropriate advertisement in the newspaper.
  • Invite applications from registered candidates.
  • Prepare and display the Merit List on the college website and Institute Notice Board.
  • Carry out/ Complete the Admission Process by following Government Admission Rules
TBA

Cut-off Date for all types of admissions for the Academic Year 2024-25

TBA

For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data (details of admitted candidates)

TBA
Schedule of Activities for J&K/ Ladakh Migrant Candidates
Counselling Round at Director, Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Versova Road, Munshi Nagar, Andheri (West), Mumbai- 400058TBA
Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and fees, as per Final Allotment.TBA

MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Analysis

Typically, the overall difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam ranges from easy to moderate. Find the section-wise exam analysis for all slots below.

Day 1 Slot 1 Analysis

Topics

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Number of Good Attempts

English Literature

30

TBA

TBA

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

40

TBA

TBA

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

TBA

TBA

Computer basics

15

TBA

TBA

Total

100

TBA

TBA

Day 1 Slot 2 Analysis

Topics

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Number of Good Attempts

English Literature

30

TBA

TBA

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

40

TBA

TBA

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

TBA

TBA

Computer basics

15

TBA

TBA

Total

100

TBA

TBA

Day 2 Slot 1 Analysis

Topics

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Number of Good Attempts

English Literature

30

TBA

TBA

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

40

TBA

TBA

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

TBA

TBA

Computer basics

15

TBA

TBA

Total

100

TBA

TBA

Day 2 Slot 2 Analysis

Topics

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Number of Good Attempts

English Literature

30

TBA

TBA

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

40

TBA

TBA

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

TBA

TBA

Computer basics

15

TBA

TBA

Total

100

TBA

TBA

Top Management Colleges :

MAH BBA CET 2026 Result

The MAH BBA BMS CET 2026 results will be released in the last week of May 2026, on the official website in the form of a scorecard. The result cum scorecard is made available through online mode only, and it can be accessed by entering the login credentials of the candidate, i.e., Registration number and password. Details like the name of the candidate, registration number, overall score, section-wise score, etc, are mentioned on the result cum scorecard. The test-takers should follow these steps to access the results from the official website:

Step 1: Go to the MAH CET official website- cetcell.mahacet.org.

Step 2: Navigate through the homepage and click on the ‘View Result’ link available on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter the user ID and password you created at the time of registration.

Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page, and the scorecard will be displayed on your screen.

MAH BBA CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to fulfill certain requirements set by the conducting authority, Commissioner, State CET Cell, to become eligible to appear for the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam. The MAH BMS BBA CET 2026 eligibility criteria include the following:

  • Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 (HSC) or its equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • Obtaining a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Class 12 stands as mandatory.
  • Those appearing for the Class 12 examination or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the exam. However, the aggregate score achieved by the candidate (grand total of marks obtained by the candidate in subjects on which the class declaration is made in the particular Board from which the candidate is passing the qualifying examination) in the final exam will determine the final admission to the BBA programme.

MAH BBA CET 2026 Application Process

The registration process for MAH BBA BMS CET 2026 will begin in March 2026. The MAH BBA BMS CET application process is conducted online on the official website of the State CET Cell. Candidates who are eligible to apply for the exam must do so before the MAH BBA CET registration last date. Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam.

  • Visit the official website of the State CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Navigate through the homepage and click on the ‘Candidate Registration A.Y 2026-27’ link.
  • Existing users can log in with the registered email ID & password while new users must register themselves.
  • New users must create a new user profile by filling out the MAH BBA CET exam registration form. Click on the tab that says ‘Register’ and then provide the required details like your name, email, password, mobile number, and date of birth.
  • After successfully creating the user ID and password, candidates must log in and proceed to fill out the application form.
  • Next, fill out the necessary details like Father's Name, Mother's Name, Gender, Address, Mobile Number, academic qualification like SSC or Equivalent, SSC/Equivalent Total Percentage, HSC Marks Obtained, Passing Year, exam centres, preferred colleges, and more.
  • Upload the required documents in the prescribed format to validate the details provided.
  1. Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non Creamy Layer Certificate if applicable (under category) at the time of filling CAP Application form
  2. Economically Weaker Section Certificate (if applicable) at the time of filling CAP Application form
  3. Persons with Disability (PWD) Certificate (if applicable) at the time of filling CAP Application form
  • Pay the application fees via Credit Card/ Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/UPI, Mobile Wallets/UPI.
  • On successful submission, candidates registration process will be completed and they will be navigated to the candidate's dashboard.
  • Options on the candidate's dashboard include Registration, Edit Profile, Help Desk, Hall Ticket etc.
  • Click on the tab that says "Registration" to get access to a window listing all available exams governed by MHCET.
  • Click on any active exam and you will be navigated to the exam's application page respectively.

MAH BBA CET 2026 Application Fees

Category

Fees

Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates

INR 1000

Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, EWS] & Persons with Disability Candidates (PWD) belonging to Maharashtra State only

INR 800

Quick Read: List of Documents Required for MAH BBA CET 2026 Application Form

MAH BBA CET Admit Card 2026

The MAH BBA BMS CET admit card 2026 is the most crucial document to be carried to the exam hall, without which candidates will not be allowed entry to the exam hall. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket from the official website till the MAH BBA CET exam date 2026. The admit cards will also be made available via email and SMS. Candidates must follow the given steps to download the MAH BBA CET admit card:

Step 1: Go to the MAH CET official website - cetcell.mahacet.org to download Hall Ticket for the online test.

Step 2: Navigate through the homepage and click on the tab that says ‘Download Admit Card’.

Step 3: Next, enter your (i) Registration Number/ Roll Number (ii) Password created at the time of registration/ Date of Birth for downloading the Hall Ticket.

Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page, and the admit card will be displayed on your screen.

Step 5: Verify if all the details mentioned are correct and download it.

Candidates are required to affix a recent recognizable photograph on the Hall Ticket preferably the same as provided during registration and appear at the examination centre with (i) Hall Ticket (ii) Photo Identity Proof such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph / Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph / valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/ University/ Aadhaar card/E-Aadhaar card with a photograph/ Employee ID.

MAH BBA CET 2026 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Marking Scheme

The MAH BBA CET exam is conducted online that will have 100 questions from 4 sections: Reasoning (Verbal as well as Arithmetic), English Language & General Awareness including questions on culture, current national, international affairs, trade & commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries, Computer Basics etc. Check the detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme in the table below.

Topics

Number of Questions

Mark/s Per Question

Maximum Marks

Total Marks

English Language

(Reading Comprehension contains passages with questions based on their contents, comprehension of passages, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, choice of appropriate words, phrases, expressions, similar language skills)

40

1

40













100

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

(This section evaluates the problem-solving capabilities of the candidate and how quickly and logically one can think in logical situations through questions based on the facts given in the passage)

30

1

30

General Knowledge & Awareness

(includes questions on current national, international affairs, culture, sports, trade & commerce, scientific inventions and discoveries)

15

1

15

Computer Basics

(Organization of a Computer, Central Processing Unit or CPU, Structure of instructions in CPU, input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices, system software, application software, basics of internet)

15

1

15

Number of Sections: 4

Number of Questions: 100

Test Duration: 90 minutes

Medium of CET: English

Mode of Exam: Computer-based test mode (Online)

Type of Questions: Multiple-choice objective-type questions

Answer Options Per Question: Four Options

Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answers

Negative marking: No

MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Centres

Find crucial information about the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam centres below.

  • MAH BBA CET is typically conducted in the selected cities in Maharashtra State. The cities in which the MAH BBA CET is conducted is designated as "Centre" for the CET.
  • There will be many "Venues" in each centre depending upon the number of candidates appearing at that centre. At different venues given in the respective Hall Tickets, the examination will be conducted through online mode. 
  • A candidate’s preference for the centre must be mentioned by him/her. However, the right to allocate the centre and venue lies with the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
  • State CET Cell, Maharashtra will not entertain any request for change of centre/venue/date/session for examination.
  • The right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/ or add some other Centres depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc. lies with the Competent Authority.
  • Once a candidate exercises the choice of centre, it will be considered final.

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FAQs about MAH BBA CET

What are the documents required for the MAH BBA CET 2026 counselling process?

The documents required for the MAH BBA CET counselling process include:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • MAH BBA CET admit card
  • MAH BBA CET result cum scorecard
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Qualifying exam marksheet/certificate

How to download the MAH BBA CET 2026 results?

Open the official website of CET Cell - cetcell.mahacet.org to download the MAH BBA CET 2026 results. On the homepage, click on the ‘View Result’ link and enter your user ID and password created at the time of registration to get redirected to the MAH BBA CET 2026 results.

Can I edit the MAH BBA CET 2026 application form after submitting it?

Yes, you can edit the MAH BBA CET 2026 application form after submitting it. The exam authority usually provides a correction window for a few days soon after the application process ends. During this time, you can update details like your name, address, and academic information.

Are the forms for counselling and enrollment for the MAH BBA CET the same?

The forms for counselling and enrollment for the MAH BBA CET are not interchangeable. You must fill out the registration form to take the exam. On the other hand, you must fill out the counselling form only when you have passed the MAH CET exam in order to seek admission to one of the participating colleges.

What are the documents required in order to register for the MAH BBA CET?

To register for MAH BBA CET, you need to keep these documents ready:

  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets

  • Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport)

  • Recent passport size photo

  • Signature scan

  • Caste or category certificate (if applicable)

What is the minimum eligibility for MAH BBA CET 2026?

To be eligible for MAH BBA CET 2026, you must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board with at least 45 percent marks if you belong to the general category, or 40 percent marks if you are from a reserved category in Maharashtra state.

Is there an application fee concession in the MAH BBA CET 2026 application process for the reserved category?

Yes, you do get an application fee concession in the MAH BBA CET 2026 if you belong to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, or SBC from Maharashtra state. Here's a quick breakdown:

Category

Application Fee

Open/General

INR 800

Reserved (SC/ST/OBC)

INR 600

Do candidates from various categories have to fill out different MAH BBA CET application forms 2026?

No, you do not have to fill out different MAH BBA CET application forms for each category. Everyone uses the same online application form, but you need to select your correct category during the form-filling process and upload the required documents. The category details mainly affect your eligibility and reservation benefits.

What are the courses offered through the MAH BBA CET exam?

The courses offered through the MAH BBA CET exam include Bachelors of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Business Management Studies (BMS), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Integrated MBA and Integrated MCA.

What is the sectional weightage in MAH BBA CET exam?

There are four sections in the MAH BBA CET exam – English, Reasoning, Computer-Basics and General Knowledge. The sectional weightage of the English section is the highest, followed by Reasoning, and the sectional weightage of Computer Basics and General Knowledge is the lowest. The sectional weightage of MAH BBA CET 2026 has been provided below:

  • English: 40 questions
  • Reasoning: 30 questions
  • General Knowledge: 15 questions
  • Computer-Basics: 15 questions

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Which colleges in Pune are accepting 91 percentile in the MAH BBA CET 2025 exam?

-kavya nishadUpdated on June 10, 2025 02:40 PM
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Aarushi Jain, Content Team

Dear student, 

If you have secured a 91 percentile in the MAH BBA CET 2025 examination, you are well placed to get admission into a number of good BBA colleges in Pune. Usually, a 90+ percentile is a strong score for a large number of good colleges in Maharashtra. For example, Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College, and DES Pune University generally accept students from the general categories with a cutoff of 97-98 percentile, so you will find it a bit hard to get into the top colleges here with 91 percentile.

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Can I get BBA admission to a government college in Nashik with MHT CET scores?

-Kartik rajendra gaikwadUpdated on June 03, 2025 08:28 AM
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Intajur Rahaman, Content Team

Dear Student,

Yes, you can get BBA admission to a government college in Nashik with MHT CET scores. MAHH BBA CET is conducted for admission to professional courses like BBA in Maharashtra. There is only one government BBA college in Nashik, which is Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. You can apply for admission to this university on the basis of your Class 12 final exam merit or any other qualifying examination. You can also take a lateral entry to the BBA course 2nd year at this university if you have enrolled in a Diploma course in a relevant field.

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My score is 74 as per the MAH BBA CET 2025 answer key. What percentile will it exactly be and will I get a decent college as I am from Madhya Pradesh?

-PIYUSH JAINUpdated on May 28, 2025 11:54 AM
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Tiyasa Khanra, Content Team

Dear Student,

If you have scored a 74 in the MAH BBA CET 2025 exam, your percentile is likely to range from 98.8 to 99 percentile. With this score, you may be placed among the top 1000 candidates who have taken the exam. Also, you become eligible for decent colleges in Mumbai and Pune accepting MAH BBA CET that include:

  1. Wilson College ( 90+ percentile)
  2. Mithibai College (98+ percentile)
  3. Jai Hind College (98+ percentile)
  4. Garware Institute (95+ percentile)
  5. DES Pune University (97+ percentile)
  6. Brihan Maharashtra College (98+ percentile)
  7. Indira Institute of Management (95+ percentile)
  8. Kishinchand Chellaram College (95+ percentile) …

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Is there an entrance exam for the BBA course at JSPM University, Pune?

-OmkarUpdated on January 02, 2025 04:08 PM
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Aarushi Jain, Content Team

Yes, there is an entrance exam for the BBA course at JSPM University, Pune.

  • Entrance Exam: The most prominent entrance exam to get into the BBA courses in Maharashtra is MAH BBA CET.
  • Eligibility: One needs to have passed 10+2 (HSC) from a recognized board to be eligible.

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