MAH BBA CET 2026 Extended Registration Window Nears Final Closure Again
The State CET Cell Maharashtra has extended the registration for BBA, BCA, BMS, and BBM CET 2026 until March 25. Apply now at cetcell.mahacet.org.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has issued a final extension for the online registration of the MAH BBA/BCA/BMS/BBM CET 2026. Originally scheduled to conclude earlier in March, the deadline was pushed to March 18 and has now been extended again to March 25, 2026. As today is March 26, 2026, the official portal has ceased accepting new applications, marking the end of the registration phase for the inaugural unified entrance exam for undergraduate professional courses in the state.
This CET is mandatory for students seeking admission to Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), and Bachelor of Business Model (BBM) programs. The exam is also the gateway for Integrated MBA and MCA courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
MAH BBA CET 2026: Final Schedule and Examination Dates
Following the closure of the registration window, the CET Cell is moving toward the admit card and examination phase. The test will be conducted in a computer-based (CBT) format across 36 districts in Maharashtra and several centers outside the state.
| Event | Date / Deadline |
| Initial Registration Deadline | March 4, 2026 |
| First Extension Deadline | March 18, 2026 |
| Final Extended Deadline | March 25, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release (Expected) | Third Week of April 2026 |
| MAH BBA CET Exam Dates | April 28 – April 30, 2026 |
| Declaration of Results | First Week of June 2026 |
Mandatory Requirements for Registered Candidates
Candidates who successfully submitted their forms by the March 25 deadline must now ensure they have completed all background administrative requirements. The CET Cell emphasized two critical digital identifiers for this year's process:
- APAAR ID: It was mandatory for all applicants to generate and provide their Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID via DigiLocker during registration.
- Aadhaar Authentication: Real-time Aadhaar authentication was a prerequisite for form submission to prevent duplicate applications and malpractice.
If a candidate completed the registration but failed to pay the application fee—₹1,300 for Open category and ₹1,000 for Reserved categories—their application will be considered incomplete and no hall ticket will be generated.
Examination Pattern Overview
With approximately one month remaining until the entrance test, students are advised to focus on the following four-section paper structure. The exam consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be solved in 90 minutes, with no negative marking.
- Logical and Arithmetic Reasoning: 40 Questions
- English Language: 30 Questions
- General Knowledge: 15 Questions
- Computer Awareness: 15 Questions
The difficulty level is designed to be consistent with the 12th-grade curriculum, focusing on foundational aptitude and basic digital literacy.
Conclusion
The closure of the MAH BBA CET 2026 registration on March 25 officially ends the application cycle for the state's major undergraduate management entrance. As the CET Cell shifts its focus to center allocation and hall ticket generation, registered candidates should utilize the month of April to prepare for the computer-based test scheduled for April 28 to 30. Successful candidates will eventually participate in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) starting in August 2026. For further updates on the admit card link, candidates should regularly visit cetcell.mahacet.org.