The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially opened the registration portal for the MAH MBA CET 2026. As of late January, the window remains active for all aspirants seeking admission into MBA and MMS programs across the state's top-tier management institutes. The official notification confirms that the application process, which began on January 10, will conclude on February 12, 2026. For the first time in the history of the Maharashtra state entrance, the examination will be conducted in two separate sessions, providing students with multiple opportunities to secure a competitive score for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).

Eligibility and Fee Structure

To qualify for the registration process, candidates must meet specific academic criteria set by the Directorate of Technical Education. This year, the integration of DigiLocker and Aadhaar has been made mandatory to streamline document verification for every applicant.

• Academic Criteria: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in any Bachelor's degree (45% for reserved categories from Maharashtra only).
• Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for their final year exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
• General Category Fee: ₹1,200 for Open Category candidates from Maharashtra and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS).
• Reserved Category Fee: ₹1,000 for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra.
• Dual Attempt Fee: If an applicant chooses to appear for both sessions, the fee is doubled accordingly (e.g., ₹2,400 for general candidates).

Important Dates and Exam Schedule

The 2026 session features a split schedule to accommodate the new two-attempt policy. Candidates are encouraged to plan their preparation based on these officially announced timelines.

Examination Pattern and Required Documents

The MAH MBA CET remains a speed-based test with 200 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 150 minutes. The absence of negative marking continues to be a major highlight for the current session, encouraging students to attempt all questions.

• Sections: Logical Reasoning (75), Abstract Reasoning (25), Quantitative Aptitude (50), and Verbal Ability (50).
• Authentication: Every applicant must generate an APAAR ID during the sign-up process.
• Digital Proofs: Scanned copies of the Aadhaar card, recent photographs, and signatures must be uploaded to the registration dashboard.
• Normalization: Since the test is held across multiple days, a percentile-based normalization method will be used to ensure parity between various difficulty levels.

Conclusion

The active registration window for the MAH MBA CET 2026 is a critical phase for management aspirants in Maharashtra. With the deadline approaching in mid-February, any applicant who has not yet completed the Aadhaar verification should do so promptly on the CET Cell portal. This session offers a unique advantage with the two-attempt system, ensuring that a single bad day does not hinder a student's chances of entering prestigious colleges like JBIMS or SIMSREE.