The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has announced the tentative exam dates for MAH BEd CET 2026. This entrance exam is for students who want to join BEd (Bachelor of Education), BEd-MEd, and MEd (Master of Education) courses. The MAH BEd (General & Special) & BEd ELCT exams are scheduled from March 27 to March 29, 2026 . Official details regarding the syllabus and exam pattern for 2026 are expected to be released in December 2025 on the official website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ .
MAH BEd CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The MAH BEd CET exam will be conducted online, using computers. Students can choose to take the exam in either English or Marathi. The test will have a total of 100 multiple-choice questions . Students will get 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) to complete the exam. The maximum marks for the exam are 100 , with each correct answer carrying 1 mark. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode | Online, Computer-based |
| Medium | English and Marathi |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Question Type | Multiple-choice Objective-type |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
Section-wise Marks Distribution
The 100 questions in the exam are divided into three main sections. Each section has a specific number of questions and marks:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Mental Ability | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
MAH BEd CET 2026 Marking Scheme
The marking system for the MAH BEd CET exam is simple:
| Particulars | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | 1 |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 (no negative marks) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
MAH BEd CET 2026 Syllabus
While the exact official syllabus for 2026 is expected in December 2025, the topics are generally similar to previous years. The exam will cover Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude. For the English Language Common Test (ELCT), there is a separate set of topics.
Mental Ability
This section makes up 40% of the total marks. It tests a student's ability to think logically and solve problems. Key topics include:
- Analogies
- Classification
- Series
- Syllogism
- Relationship (e.g., Blood Relations)
- Coding-Decoding
- Problems on Dice
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Knowledge
This section is worth 30% of the total marks. It checks a student's awareness of important events and various subjects. Topics covered are:
- Past and Current Events (local, national, international)
- Current Affairs
- Science and Technology
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Political Science
- Literature
Teaching Aptitude
This section also carries 30% of the total marks. It assesses a student's potential and readiness for a career in teaching. Topics include:
- Leadership Qualities
- General Awareness about Education
- Changes in the Education System and Society
- Communication Skills
- Professional Commitment
English Language Common Test (ELCT)
This section is specifically for students appearing for the BEd ELCT exam. The topics included are:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar Rules
- Vocabulary
- Phonetics (study of speech sounds)
- Figures of Speech
- Sentence Formation
- Verbal Idioms and Proverbs
Students should refer to past year's question papers for a clearer idea of the topics. Stay updated by regularly checking the official CET Cell website for the latest announcements on MAH BEd CET 2026 registration, syllabus, and pattern.
