The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will publish the MAH B.Ed CET 2026 round-by-round cutoffs on the official Centralised Admission Process (CAP) portal cetcell.mahacet.org along with the seat allotment results.
The MAH BEd CET result for 2026 has been announced on May 19, 2026, on its official website; counselling (CAP) registration is expected to begin in June 2026.
- Scoring in the 90+ marks range during Round 1 will secure you a seat at elite institutes like BTTC Mumbai, St. Xavier's, or Government College of Education, Pune.
- Scoring around 60+ marks will give you colleges like Hansraj Jivandas or SNDT by the later CAP rounds.
- Based on data from 2025, the overall general category cutoff scores range from 30 marks to 95+ marks.
- The MAH BEd CET 2026 minimum qualifying marks for General, OBC, EWS, VJ, NT, and SBC categories are 30 out of 100. There is no minimum qualifying mark for SC and ST students.
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Key Summary
- Cutoff state: Official college-wise cutoff releases with CAP seat allotment rounds (expected June–July 2026).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30/100 for General/OBC/EWS; No minimum for SC/ST.
- Expected General category cutoff (top colleges): 75–90 marks.
- Cutoff is deduced from the institute-wise seat allotment lists published after each CAP round.
- Over 86,000 candidates appeared in 2025; 2026 participation is expected to be similar or higher.
- Counselling is conducted in 3 CAP rounds + 1 institutional-level round.
MAH BEd CET Cutoff 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CAP Registration (Counselling) | June 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment (Cutoff) | June–July 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment (Cutoff) | July 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment (Cutoff) | July–August 2026 (Expected) |
| Institutional Level Round | August 2026 (Expected) |
| MAH BEd CET 2026 Exam | March 27–29, 2026 (Conducted) |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 1–3, 2026 (Released) |
| Answer Key Objection Window | May 3–5, 2026 (Closed) |
| Final Answer Key Release | May 2026 (Released) |
Ques. How has the rising number of applicants affected the cutoffs over the last few years?
Ans. A surging pool of candidates has driven up peer competition year-over-year, forcing top-tier colleges to raise their closing cutoffs by up to 10 marks across all categories.
Ques. What score should candidates target for top colleges?
Ans. Candidates aiming for top-tier institutions should target a score of 80+ out of 100 marks (95+ percentile) in the core MAH B.Ed CET. If you are pursuing an English-medium program, you must additionally aim for a score of 35+ out of 50 marks on the ELCT paper.
MAH BEd CET Cutoff 2026 Qualifying Marks Category Wise
Scoring above the qualifying marks does not guarantee admission, it only makes you eligible for CAP counselling.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General / Open (UR) | 30 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 30 |
| VJ / NT / SBC | 30 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | No minimum qualifying mark |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | No minimum qualifying mark |
| PwD (Persons with Disability) | As per conducting body norms |
Note: EWS candidates must provide the Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section issued by a competent authority in Maharashtra to claim this category benefit during counselling.
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MAH BEd CET Expected Category-wise Cutoff 2026
Students scoring above 75 marks (General category) have strong chances of admission to reputed government B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra in Round 1. A score between 60–74 improves your chances in CAP Round 2 or private unaided colleges. Students scoring above 85 marks are likely to fall in the top 5 rank positions.
| Category | Expected Cutoff 2026 (Marks out of 100) | Actual Cutoff 2025 (Approx.) | Actual Cutoff 2024 (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Open (UR) | 72–85 (Top Colleges: 85–90) | 70–83 | 69–83 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 67–80 | 65–78 | 64–78 |
| EWS | 67–80 | 65–78 | 64–78 |
| VJ / NT | 60–75 | 58–73 | 57–72 |
| SBC | 62–76 | 60–74 | 59–73 |
| SC | 55–70 | 53–67 | 52–67 |
| ST | 50–65 | 48–63 | 47–63 |
| PwD | As per norms | As per norms | As per norms |
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MAH BEd CET Previous Year MAH BEd CET Cutoff
In the General (UR) category, the closing marks increased from 73 in 2021 to 83 in 2025, reflecting a 10-mark rise over five years. SC and ST cutoffs have also risen moderately by about 6–8 marks over four years while remaining 12–18 marks below the General category closing marks.
| Year | General (UR) — Closing Marks | OBC Closing Marks | SC Closing Marks | ST Closing Marks | EWS Closing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | 78 | 67 | 63 | 78 |
| 2024 | 81 | 76 | 65 | 61 | 76 |
| 2023 | 79 | 74 | 63 | 59 | 74 |
| 2022 | 76 | 71 | 60 | 56 | 71 |
| 2021 | 73 | 68 | 57 | 53 | 68 |
Source: cetcell.mahacet.or
MAH BEd CET Expected Cutoff for Top Colleges 2026
BTTC Mumbai and Government College of Education Pune consistently hold the highest cutoffs in Maharashtra. If you are targeting these colleges, a score of 82 or above (General) is recommended for Round 1 certainty.
| College Name | City | College Type | General Cutoff (Expected 2026) | OBC Cutoff (Expected 2026) | SC Cutoff (Expected 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Teachers' Training College (BTTC) | Mumbai | Government | 85–90 | 80–85 | 68–74 |
| St. Xavier's Institute of Education | Mumbai | Grant-in-Aid | 82–88 | 77–83 | 65–72 |
| Government College of Education, Pune | Pune | Government | 80–87 | 75–82 | 63–70 |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Education | Aurangabad | Government | 75–83 | 70–78 | 60–67 |
| Shri Shivaji College of Education, Amravati | Amravati | Grant-in-Aid | 72–80 | 67–75 | 57–65 |
| Homi Bhabha State University B.Ed College | Mumbai | Government | 78–86 | 73–81 | 62–69 |
| Pune District Education Association B.Ed College | Pune | Private Unaided | 68–76 | 63–71 | 53–61 |
| C.P. and Berar College of Education | Nagpur | Grant-in-Aid | 73–81 | 68–76 | 58–66 |
| Annasaheb Magar College of Education | Pune | Private Unaided | 65–73 | 60–68 | 50–58 |
| Solapur University B.Ed Colleges | Solapur | Affiliated Colleges | 65–73 | 60–68 | 50–58 |
| Nashik B.Ed Colleges (Top Grant-in-Aid) | Nashik | Grant-in-Aid | 70–78 | 65–73 | 55–63 |
| Kolhapur B.Ed Colleges (Government) | Kolhapur | Government | 72–80 | 67–75 | 57–65 |
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MAH BEd CET Cutoff 2026: Expected Marks vs Rank
A score of 70–75 (General category) is considered a good score for securing admission in popular affiliated B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra. Students scoring 79–87 or above are among the top 5 rank-holders and can expect Round 1 allotment in the most sought-after institutions.
| Marks (Out of 100) | Approximate Rank (General) | Admission Prospects |
|---|---|---|
| 87–95 | Top 5–10 | BTTC Mumbai, Govt. College of Education Pune (Round 1) |
| 80–86 | 11–100 | Top government and grant-in-aid colleges (Round 1) |
| 73–79 | 101–500 | Good grant-in-aid colleges; strong Round 1/2 prospects |
| 65–72 | 501–1,500 | Private unaided colleges; Round 2/3 options |
| 55–64 | 1,501–5,000 | Private colleges; likely Round 2/3 admission |
| 45–54 | 5,001–12,000 | Private colleges in smaller cities; may need Round 3 |
| 30–44 | 12,001+ | Eligible for CAP but limited top college options |
| Below 30 (General) | Not in merit list | Not eligible for CAP counselling |
What After MAH BEd CET Cutoff 2026?
Once the MAH BEd CET 2026 result is declared and merit lists are released, the CET Cell conducts the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for seat allotment. The cutoff is visible only through the closing marks in institute-wise allotment lists published after each CAP round.
FAQs
Ques. How is the MAH BEd CET cutoff calculated?
Ans. The MAH BEd CET is out of 100 marks with no negative marking. Your total correct answers become your final score. The cutoff is not a single fixed number, it is the closing marks (last allotted candidate's score) for each college, course, and category in each CAP round. Factors like total candidates, exam difficulty, and available seats determine the final closing marks.
Ques. What is the expected General category cutoff for BTTC Mumbai in 2026?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, the General category closing marks for BTTC Mumbai in 2026 is expected to be around 85–90 marks. BTTC Mumbai's cutoff has risen consistently from 76 in 2021 to 83 in 2024, with an average increase of 2–3 marks per year.
Ques. A B.Ed candidate on Quora was asking, “Can I do a BEd if my graduation percentage was 49.8?”
Ans. Yes, you can pursue a B.Ed, as the minimum graduation requirement for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) is 45%, which you comfortably meet. However, if you belong to the General/Open category, you are just shy of the mandatory 50% requirement, but you can still qualify if you possess a Master's degree with at least 50% marks.
Ques. What happens if I score below the MAH BEd CET cutoff?
Ans. If you score below the qualifying marks (30 for General/OBC/EWS), you will not be eligible for the merit list or CAP counselling. If you score above the qualifying marks but below a specific college's closing marks, you will not get that college. You can still get admission in other colleges with lower cutoffs, or wait for later CAP rounds where cutoffs may drop slightly.
Ques. What is the SC and ST category cutoff for MAH BEd CET 2026?
Ans. SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying marks. The expected closing marks for SC students at top colleges in 2026 ranges from 55–74, and for ST students from 50–65. These cutoffs are typically 12–18 marks lower than the General category, reflecting the reservation benefit in seat allotment.
Ques. How many marks are needed to score a good rank in MAH BEd CET 2026?
Ans. A score of 70–75 marks is considered good and can secure admission in popular affiliated B.Ed colleges in Maharashtra. Students scoring 79–87 or above typically fall in the top 5–100 ranks, giving strong Round 1 prospects at government and grant-in-aid colleges. Scoring above 85 marks places you among the top performers statewide.
Ques. Can I get admission to a good B.Ed college without clearing the cutoff?
Ans. No. You must meet the qualifying marks (30 marks for General/OBC/EWS) to be eligible for the merit list. Admission to any college through CAP requires your score to be at or above that college's closing marks for your category and round. There is no separate direct admission route outside the CAP process for CET-based colleges.
Ques. Does the MAH BEd CET cutoff change from Round 1 to Round 3?
Ans. Yes. The MAH BEd CET cutoff typically drops from CAP Round 1 to Round 3 as unfilled or vacated seats are redistributed. Round 1 has the highest cutoffs for popular colleges. Students who do not get their preferred college in Round 1 can use the float option and try again in Round 2 or 3 with slightly lower closing marks.
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