The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the MAH MBA CET exam schedule. This year, the MAH CET exam will be held in 2 phases, which are on April 6, 7, 8, and May 9, 2026, in CBT mode.
The MAH CET 2026 Attempt 1 has been conducted successfully on April 8 (Day 3) at 4:30 PM. The paper was easy to moderate. Candidates faced time management and smart question selection as the biggest challenge.
The MAH MBA CET 2026 April 7 (Day 2), both shifts have been conducted. As per the initial feedback, the exam is described as consistent with April 6 (Day 1), doable, and easy-to-moderate, but a “race against time”.
Many candidates said that the “Paper was easy like Day 1, but very time-consuming. Quant had lots of calculations, LR mostly singlets instead of long puzzles. Managed 158 attempts but skipped some lengthy ones.”
- Logical Reasoning (LR) was moderate to difficult and time-consuming, with good attempts of 55–65 questions.
- Abstract Reasoning (AR) was easier and scored more, with 20–23 attempts.
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) was moderate but calculation-heavy, with 35–42 attempts.
- VARC was easy to moderate, allowing 38–45 attempts.
As per the marking scheme, you will get 1 mark for each correct answer and no negative marking for wrong or unattempted answers.
In 2025, over 1.29 lakh candidates appeared for the exam as compared to 1.57 lakh registrations. This year, over 2 lakh students are expected to take the test.
Also Check:
- MAH CET 2026 Question Paper (Available), Download MAH CET Previous Year Paper PDFs, Sample Papers
- MAH CET 2026 Exam Analysis (Available): Check Section-wise MAH MBA CET Analysis, Difficulty Level, Good Attempts
- MAH CET Admit Card 2026 (Out): Release Date, Direct Link to download Hall Ticket, Exam Day Instructions
- MAH MBA CET Exam Date 2026 (Out): Application Form, Admit Card Release Date, Result, Counselling Dates

Key Summary
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test, 200 questions, 150 minutes.
- Marking: +1 correct answers, no negative marking.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Final-year candidates are also eligible.
- Application Fee: Rs. 1000-1900 in the General category with relaxations to the reserved candidates.
- Good Score: 140+ marks (99+ percentile) for JBIMS, 120–130 marks for top 10 institutes.














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No, you cannot refill the form. The last date for submitting the MAHCET form was 12th February. However, you can correct your exisiting application during Application form correction that will start from 2nd week of March, 2024.
The MHT CET score is accepted by four of Pune's top engineering colleges. Three of these colleges are privately held, and one is owned by a public or governmental entity. One of the most popular entrance exams for Pune's best engineering colleges is the MHT CET. MIT WPU, Army Institute of Technology, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, College of Engineering Pune, and other well-known engineering schools in Pune that accept MHT CET scores are among them. You can choose any of the coolleges based on your MHCET score. See here the List of Colleges in Pune Accepting MHT CET Based on 2024 Ranking.
Prior to selecting which institute to apply to and ultimately join, there are a lot of things to take into account. Consideration must be given to a number of factors, including the caliber of the faculty and students, placements, cost, infrastructure, and more.
Here is the list of Colleges that would be the best for MBA in pune interms of placement and traning: Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Indira School of Business Studies, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS), MIT School of Business (MIT-SOB) and Vishwakarma Institute of Management (VIM).
Make a study plan and stick to it, you can easily pass the MHT CET exam.
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MHT CET 2023 reservation will be as per the Government of Maharashtra's and India's policies.
Backward class applicants may confirm their membership in the group at the time of submitting their CAP application.
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Yes, you are eligible to apply for the MAH CET entrance examination as the minimum eligibility set requires one to have a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks for the reserved categories.
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The registration process for the MAH CET entrance examination is expected to start in the last week of January 2023 and the exam will be conducted on 18th March 2023 for the 2023 academic session.
MAH CET exam is conducted for admission to MBA courses in the MAH CET participating colleges. However, the registration process for MAH CET 2022 has been concluded on 11 May 2022.
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