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Maharashtra MBA Admission is conducted on the basis of an entrance exam. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) is the annual state-level common selection test for admission to MBA programs offered by participating universities of Maharashtra. It is officially known as MAH MBA/MMS-CET. The MAH MBA CET registration is ongoing.
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025 is conducted by The Commissionerate, Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai. The entrance test was conducted across 47 urban areas in the state of Maharashtra. MAH CET MBA is followed by the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) counselling in which the candidates will be allotted MBA seats in MAH CET participating colleges based on their scores.
Candidates holding a graduation degree from a recognized college are qualified for confirmation through MAH CET. There are many Colleges in India Accepting MAHCET Scores. Candidates should score 45% at least to take admission to the MBA course in Maharashtra. MAH-CET score is accepted by more than 300 public/private business schools in Maharashtra including KJ SIMSR Mumbai, L.N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, etc.
Table of Content
- Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: MAH CET Highlights
- Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Important Dates
- Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: MAH CET Exam Pattern
- Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Top Colleges and Cut off
- Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Application Form & Registration
6.1 Application Fees
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2026: MAH CET Highlights
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH-CET |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State-Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Official Website | Check Here |
| Answer Key | Download Now |
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2026: Important Dates
| Event (Counselling) | Dates |
| MAH MBA CET 2025 Registration Start Date |
December 25, 2024 |
| MAH MBA CET 2025 Registration Last Date |
February 25, 2025 |
| Document Verification | Till July 2025 |
| Provisional Merit List | To be Announced |
| Final Merit List | To be Announced |
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must have passed at least a 3-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized university by UGC/AIU.
- For reserved categories and disabled people (having a place with Maharashtra State in particular), a total of 45% is required. Candidates who have a place with a reserved classification need to deliver a "Caste Validity Certificate" issued by the Scrutiny Committee of the Social Welfare Department and candidates having a place with the ST office should submit a "tribunal Validity Certificate" issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Tribal office.
- Reserved candidates who don't have a place with SC/ST also need to possess a legitimate Non-Creamy layer certificate.
- Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
- The percentage of marks must be adjusted to two places after the decimal point.
| Maharashtra Candidates | All India Candidates |
|---|---|
| Candidates must have secured at least 30 marks in the state’s MBA entrance examination. | Candidates must have appeared in any of the CAT/MAT/XAT/JMET/AIMA entrance examinations. |
| For final allotment, it is also necessary to appear in GD & PI rounds as conducted by DTE Maharashtra. | For final allotment, it is also necessary to appear in GD & PI rounds as conducted by DTE Maharashtra. |
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2026: MAH CET Exam Pattern
| MAH CET Exam Pattern | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sections, questions, and marks | Logical Reasoning | 75 questions | 75 marks |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 questions | 25 marks | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 questions | 50 marks | |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 50 questions | 50 marks | |
| Exam duration | 150 minutes | ||
| Mode of examination | Computer Based Test | ||
| Medium of examination | English | ||
| Marking scheme | One mark for each correct question No negative marking |
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Top Maharashtra MBA Colleges and Cut off
| Institute Name | MAH CET Cut off 2023 (percentile) | MAH CET Cut off 2022 (percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| JBIMS, Mumbai | 99.98 | 99.98 |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai | 99.94 | 99.94 |
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai | 99.89 | 99.89 |
| N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai | 145 (raw score) | 135 (raw score) |
| S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai | 99.7 | 99.77 |
| DoMS-PUMBA | 99.65 | 99.65 |
| St. Xavier College Soc.'s, Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai | 99.74 | 99.65 |
Maharashtra MBA Admission Form 2025
- All eligible applicants have to register for the Maharashtra MBA test MAH CET through the online portal cetcell.mahacet.org till February 22, 2025.
- Visit the official website and get registered by filling in the required details.
- Upload the Scanned Documents
- Pay the Application Fees and Keep the printout for future use.
- Download your Admit Card after payment of Application fees. MAH CET Admit Card.
- MAH CET 2025 is scheduled to be conducted in mid-March 2025 in an online (computer-based) mode.
- There will be many exam centers across 36 cities in Maharashtra and exam centers in 13 cities outside the state.
- A candidate is allowed to choose a maximum of 3 test centers at the time of registration. Check MAH CET Exam Centers
MAH CET 2025: Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| For Maharashtra State Category Candidates | INR 800 |
| For All India Category Candidates | INR 1000 |
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Counselling Process
- Admission to MBA will start with the counseling process after the declaration of results, the MAH CET 2025.
- The marks scored become the basis of admission and applicants will be selected for admission to the respective management colleges based on the merit list.
- All eligible applicants must book their seats as per their priority colleges.
- Required documents for verification rounds must be produced during the admission process.
- Candidates after giving a specific College will have to report to that college for further Verification Process.
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will conduct MAH CET 2025 MBA counseling in a centralized manner.
- Applicants from outside Maharashtra must have a valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / XAT / ATMA score to apply for admission to MAH CET MBA 2025. The process is carried out by the State Joint Entrance Test Cell.
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: Documents Required
MBA aspirant should carry the original copies and at least 5 self-attested copies of the documents mentioned below during the document verification process for securing admission after seat allocation
| MAH CET 2025 admit card | Undergraduate Marks sheet and Provisional Certificate | MAH CET 2025 scorecard |
| MAH-CET MBA Application Form 2025 | Proof for date of birth (birth certificate or class 10 pass certificate) | Nationality Certificate (Passport or Certificate from the District Magistrate) |
| Aadhar Card | Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Domicile of Maharashtra |
| Online Filled Application Form copy | Transfer Certificate | Tribe Validity Certificate(if applicable) |
Maharashtra MBA Admission 2025: FAQs
Ques. Who conducts MAH CET?
Ans. The MAH CET exam is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra also referred to as Maharashtra CET.
Ques. What is the exam syllabus of MAH CET?
Ans. It consists of four sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension.
Ques. Can candidates apply to colleges outside Maharashtra with a MAH CET score?
Ans. No, institutes outside Maharashtra do not accept MAH CET scores for admission.
Ques. What is the admission process through MAH CET?
Ans. MAH CET admission process includes the entrance exam followed by a centralized admission process for allotment of seats in colleges accepting MAH CET scores.
Ques. How is the Merit List prepared in MHA-CET for MBA?
Ans. A candidate is given State Rank (Rank among all the Maharashtra candidates), Home University Rank (Rank among all the home university candidates) based on the score fetched in MHA-CET. For reserved category students, for example, OBC candidates, he/ she/ ze will get State OBC Rank and Home University OBC Rank apart from the above two ranks. If a candidate applies for All India level seats, he/she will get the All India Rank also. There are no reservations in All India level seats.
Ques. Which candidates are applicable for admission under the J&K quota for MBA?
Ans. Candidates eligible under this category include
- Children of citizens, who are displaced from Jammu and Kashmir to any place in India or safer places in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Children of officers belonging to IAS, IPS, IFS, children of military and paramilitary forces transferred to Jammu and Kashmir to combat terrorist activities.
- Children of staff and officers of the Jammu and Kashmir police departments engaged in fighting terrorism.
- The number of seats under this quota will be as per the policy of the Government.
Ques. How many sections are there in the MAH CET question paper?
Ans. The MAH CET MBA question paper is divided into four sections:
- Logical Reasoning (75 MCQs)
- Abstract Reasoning (25 MCQs )
- Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (MCQs)
Ques. Is there any sectional-time limit in MAH CET?
Ans. There is no sectional time limit in the MAH CET exam. The candidates can wisely divide 150 minutes in solving the question paper. You need to give the required amount of time according to your ability.
Ques. Which are the top MBA colleges accepting MAH CET scores?
Ans. MAH CET marks are accepted in many colleges. Some of them include JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, PUMBA, and over 200 other MBA colleges in Maharashtra.
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