The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will soon begin online registration for the **MAH BEd CET 2026** exam. This exam is for students who want to join Bachelor of Education (BEd) colleges across Maharashtra. The application forms are expected to be available online by the **last week of December**.
The exam dates for MAH BEd CET 2026 were announced in November. Students looking to become teachers should prepare for these important entrance exams. Last year, applications opened on **December 28** and closed on **February 28, 2025**. Students can find all updates on the official website: **https://cetcell.mahacet.org/**.
MAH BEd CET 2026 Exam Dates
Here are the expected exam dates for different BEd courses:
| Course Name | Exam Dates |
| MAH BEd (General & Special) & BEd ELCT | **March 27 to March 29, 2026** |
| MAH BEd MEd (Three-Year Integrated Course) | **April 9, 2026** |
| MAH MEd CET | **March 23, 2026** |
| Online Registration Starts | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| Online Registration Last Date | To Be Announced (TBA) |
These dates are tentative and can change. Students should check the official website regularly for the final schedule.
Who Can Apply: MAH BEd CET Eligibility 2026
The rules for who can apply are expected to be the same as last year. Here are the main requirements:
A. For Maharashtra State Candidates:
- You must be an Indian citizen.
- You should have passed a Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree.
- For degrees in Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences (History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Education, Library), Humanities (Languages and Literature), or Commerce, you need:
- At least **50% marks** if you are from the Unreserved (UR) category.
- At least **45% marks** if you are from Backward Class categories in Maharashtra.
- For degrees in Engineering and Technology (with Science and Mathematics), Management, Computers, Law, Information Technology, Agriculture, BBI, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Art, or Performing Art:
- At least **55% marks** for all candidates.
- At least **50% marks** if you are from Backward Class categories in Maharashtra.
B. For All India Candidates (Other States):
- You should have passed or appeared in any Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from a recognized university.
- You must score a minimum of **55% marks**. This applies to all categories.
C. For NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National/CIWGC Candidates:
- You must have valid documents for your category (NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign National, CIWGC).
- You should have passed or appeared in any Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from a recognized university.
- You must score a minimum of **55% marks**. This applies to all categories.
How the Exam is Conducted: MAH BEd CET Exam Pattern 2026
The exam format and marking rules are expected to be the same as last year. Here are the details:
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Mode | Online, Computer-based |
| Language of Exam | English and Marathi |
| Total Questions | **100** |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice Objective-type |
| Maximum Marks | **100** |
| Exam Duration | **90 minutes** (1 hour 30 minutes) |
Sections in the Exam:
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Mental Ability | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Teacher Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
Marking Scheme:
| Action | Marks Given |
| Correct Answer | **1 mark** |
| Incorrect Answer | **0** (No negative marking) |
| Unattempted Question | **0** |
| Total Marks | **100** |
What to Study: MAH BEd CET Syllabus 2026
The exam will have questions from three main sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teaching Aptitude. There is also a separate English Language Common Test (ELCT) if you choose it.
Mental Ability (40% weightage):
- Analogies (finding similar relationships)
- Classification (grouping things together)
- Series (completing patterns)
- Syllogism (logical reasoning)
- Relationship (blood relations, directions)
- Coding-Decoding (secret codes)
- Problems on Dice
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Knowledge (30% weightage):
- Current Events (local, national, international news)
- Science and Technology
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Political Science
- Literature
Teaching Aptitude (30% weightage):
- Leadership qualities and awareness
- Knowledge about the education system and society
- Communication skills
- Professional commitment
ELCT (English Language Common Test):
- Reading Comprehension (understanding passages)
- Grammar (sentence structure, parts of speech)
- Vocabulary (word meanings, synonyms, antonyms)
- Phonetics (sound of language)
- Figures of Speech (metaphors, similes)
- Sentence Formation
- Verbal Idioms and Proverbs
Students should also study past exam papers and practice mock tests to understand the topics better. The full official notification, with detailed eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus, will be released soon on the official website. Keep checking **https://cetcell.mahacet.org/** for the latest updates.
