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The MAH BEd CET 2026 eligibility criteria have been officially released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.
As per the official Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who want to apply for this must be graduates or postgraduates in any stream.
- 50% marks for the open category and 45% marks for the reserved category in graduation are essential for candidates to apply.
- Students from Maharashtra or any other state are allowed to apply for the MAH BEd CET.
- Students who are in their last year of graduation can also apply for it.
An official information brochure with all the details regarding eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, etc is available on the official website of Maharashtra CET.
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Key Summary
- The MAH BEd CET 2026 eligibility criteria have been released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any stream to apply.
- Minimum marks required:
- 50% for Open/General category
- 45% for the Reserved category (Maharashtra candidates)
- Students from Maharashtra as well as other states can apply.
MAH BEd CET 2026 Eligibility
- The eligibility criteria to apply for an exam are the minimum requirements that candidates must meet.
- It includes educational qualification, age limit, reservation policy, etc.
- The eligibility criteria are different for candidates from Maharashtra and other states.
| Maharashtra BEd CET 2026 Eligibility | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Aspect | Maharashtra Candidates | Other States Candidates |
| Citizenship | Must be an Indian citizen | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Commerce | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university |
| Minimum Marks Required | 50% aggregate for the General category45% for SC / ST / OBC / SBC categories | Minimum 55% aggregate marks (all candidates treated as Open category) |
| Reservation Benefit | Applicable as per Maharashtra state rules | No reservation benefit for other-state candidates |
| Final-Year Students | Final-year Bachelor’s degree students are eligible to apply | Final-year students are allowed with provisional certificate |
| Age Limit | No age limit | No age limit |
Source: MAH BEd CET Official Brochure
Ques. What is the qualification for BEd in Maharashtra?
Ans. Candidates must pass a bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% for the general category and 45% marks for the reserved category.
Ques. What is the age limit for BEd CET in Maharashtra?
Ans. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age to apply for B Ed CET in Maharashtra. There is no upper age limit.
MAH BEd CET Minimum Marks Required by Degree Stream
Candidates who want to apply for Maharashtra BEd CET 2026 must qualify the minimum marks criteria to apply for it.
| Minimum Marks Required for MAH BEd CET 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Stream | Subject Specialisation | Open Category/ EWS | Reserved (Maharashtra Candidates Only) |
| Arts / Humanities | Languages and Literature | 50% | 45% |
| Science | Science and Mathematics | 50% | 45% |
| Social Sciences | History, Economics, Geography | 50% | 45% |
| Commerce | Commerce | 50% | 45% |
| Engineering and Technology | Science and Mathematics | 55% | 50% |
| Management / IT / CS / Law / Agriculture | Relevant subject | 55% | 50% |
Source: MAH BEd CET Official Brochure
Ques. What is meant by CET eligibility?
Ans. CET eligibility is the minimum requirement a candidate must have in order to apply for the CET exam.
Ques. What is the minimum percentage required for reserved category candidates under the MAH B.Ed CET Eligibility Criteria 2026?
Ans. Candidates under the reserved category must secure at least 45% marks in their graduation degree to apply for the B.Ed CET 2026.
MAH BEd CET 2026: Eligible Subject Streams
Candidates who want to appear in the MAH BEd CET exam 2026 must have UG or PG degree in any of these subjects:
- Social Sciences
- Science and Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- Humanities and Languages
- Commerce
- Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Medical Sciences, Banking and Insurance
- Computer Science, Management, IT, Agriculture, Law
Maharashtra State Candidature Categories
Candidates who want to claim the Maharashtra quota must be under any of these five categories:
| Maharashtra State Candidature Categories | |
|---|---|
| Type A | Candidates who are born in Maharashtra or hold a valid domicile certificate of the state. |
| Type B | Parents are domiciled in Maharashtra, regardless of the candidate’s place of residence. |
| Type C | Parents employed under the Government of India and posted in Maharashtra |
| Type D | Parents currently working or retired under the Government of Maharashtra |
| Type E | Marathi-speaking candidates belonging to the Maharashtra–Karnataka border areas. |
Source: MAH BEd CET Official Brochure
Ques. Is MAH CET only for Maharashtra students?
Ans. Students from other states can also apply for Maharashtra CET 2026, but they need to apply under the open category only, and their eligibility criteria are slightly different from those of Maharashtra candidates.
Ques. Will MHT CET 2026 have negative marking?
Ans. According to official CET guidelines, there will be no negative marking in the exam.
Eligibility for OMS and All India Candidates
Candidates belonging to any other state outside of Maharashtra fall under the OMS or All India candidates. The eligibility criteria for OMS or all India candidates are as follows:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of at least three years
- The degree must be recognised by UGC or AIU
- Candidates must secure at least 55% marks for all categories
- All OMS candidates belonging to any category must apply only under the Open Category
Eligibility for Final-Year Appearing Candidates
Candidates who want to apply for the MAH BEd CET 2026 and appear in the last year of their graduation degree are eligible to apply for the exam. But the admission will be only confirmed only after the candidate submits the passing marksheet of the final year.
Ques. Are final-year students eligible to apply for the MAH B.Ed CET 2026?
Ans. Yes, students pursuing the final year of their bachelor’s degree can apply for the MAH BEd CET 2026. They need to submit the final year marksheet after completing it to confirm their admission.
Ques. How many photos are required for the CET exam?
Ans. Candidates need to upload one scanned passport-size photograph on the portal during the application process.
MAH BEd CET 2026 Age Limit and Reservation Rules
- Candidates who want to apply for Maharashtra BEd CET 2026 must be at least 17 years old.
- The upper age limit for MAH BEd CET 2026 is not applicable.
- Candidates belonging to the reserved category are required to submit valid caste, non-creamy layer, or EWS certificates.
- If they do not have these certificates, candidates must apply under the Open Category.
- Candidates must check the eligibility criteria. If they are eligible, they must apply for the MAH BEd CET 2026 by February 26, 2026.
Ques. What is the mode of the MAH B.Ed CET 2026 exam?
Ans. The Maharashtra B.Ed CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online CBT mode in both English and Marathi.
Ques. What is the application fee for MAH B.Ed CET 2026?
Ans. The application fee for Maharashtra B.Ed CET 2026 is INR 800 for the general category, while INR 600 for reserved category candidates from Maharashtra.
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