The registration process for the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will begin on January 1, 2026 . Students who wish to join MBA or MMS courses in over 300 management colleges across Maharashtra can apply online. The application form will be available on the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org .
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has already announced the exam dates for MAH MBA CET 2026. The exam will be held in two separate sessions this year, which is a new change. The first session will take place on April 16, 17, and 18, 2026 . A second session is planned for May 9, 2026 .
Who Can Apply for MAH MBA CET 2026?
This exam is for students within Maharashtra and also for those from other parts of India. Students from Maharashtra can apply under the State Quota. Candidates from other states can apply under the All India category.
- To be eligible, candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university.
- Students in their final year of graduation can also apply for the exam.
- General category candidates need at least 50% marks in their graduation.
- For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the minimum mark required is 45% .
MAH MBA CET 2026 Application Fees
Candidates need to pay an application fee to complete their registration. The fee must be paid online and cannot be refunded.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General Category Candidates | INR 1200 |
| SC/ST/PwD Candidates | INR 1000 |
The application fee can be paid using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. There is no option to pay the fee offline.
How to Apply Online for MAH MBA CET 2026
The entire application process is online. Follow these steps to register:
- Go to the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org .
- Look for "AY 2026-2028" and click on it.
- Select the "MBA/MMS" option.
- Click on "New Candidate Registration."
- Fill in your basic details to create a login ID and password.
- Verify your login details and then proceed to the application form.
- Enter your personal and academic details (Class 10, 12, and graduation marks, subjects, and board/university).
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Select your preferred test city options. Choose three cities carefully.
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Important Documents and Rules
When applying, make sure you have these documents ready:
- Your recent passport-size photo .
- Your scanned signature .
- Your Aadhaar card .
It is important to know that Aadhaar authentication and an APAAR ID will be required during registration this year. The application form can only be submitted online; there is no offline option. Also, there is no chance to pay a late fee for registration. Once you submit the form, you cannot change your selected test cities. So, choose your test city options carefully. The exam will be held in 36 cities within Maharashtra and 12 cities outside Maharashtra.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam will have a total of 200 questions, and the total marks will be 200. Each question carries 1 mark.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 75 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Verbal Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam. This means you will not lose marks for wrong answers.
