MAH MBA CET 2026 Registrations Continue for MBA/MMS Admissions

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is currently facilitating the registration window for the Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test (MAH MBA CET) 2026. This state-level entrance exam is the primary gateway for aspirants seeking admission into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management Studies (MMS) programs across more than 300 government and private institutes in the state. For the current 2026-27 academic session, the authorities have introduced a dual-session format, providing candidates with two distinct opportunities to secure their desired scores.

Revised Exam Cycle and Registration Timeline

The registration process, which commenced in the first week of January, is expected to remain active until the end of February. In a significant shift for the 2026 cycle, the CET will be conducted in two sessions: the first between April 6 and April 8, and a second standalone session on May 9. This expansion aims to reduce the pressure on students, allowing them to participate in either or both sessions, with the best of the two scores being considered for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Candidates must complete their profile on the official portal using their Aadhaar details and the newly mandated APAAR ID. The registration fee is structured based on the candidate's category, with General category students and those from outside Maharashtra required to pay a higher fee compared to reserved category candidates from within the state.

• Registration Start Date: January 5, 2026.
• Last Date to Apply: Late February 2026 (Tentative).
• Session 1 Exam Dates: April 6, 7, and 8, 2026.
• Session 2 Exam Date: May 9, 2026.
• Application Mode: Online via cetcell.mahacet.org.

Eligibility Criteria and Seat Allocation Matrix

To maintain the quality of the incoming MBA batch, the State CET Cell has defined specific academic benchmarks. While the CET is a state-level exam, it reserves 15% to 85% of seats for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates depending on the institute type, while the remainder is open to All India (AI) candidates who may also apply using valid CAT or CMAT scores.

Selection Process and CAP Rounds

Upon successful registration, candidates will be issued hall tickets in late March for the first session. The MBA selection process does not conclude with the exam; rather, the scores serve as a prerequisite for the CAP rounds. During these rounds, candidates must submit their college preferences, and allotments are made based on the merit list and category-specific cut-offs.

Conclusion

As the registration window remains open, students are advised to verify their documents, particularly their domicile and category certificates, to ensure a smooth transition into the CAP rounds later this year. The introduction of the second CET session in May offers a vital safety net for those who may face technical or personal hurdles during the initial April window. Success in this MBA entrance remains a highly competitive endeavor, especially for premier institutes like JBIMS and SIMSREE, where cut-offs frequently touch the 99.9 percentile mark.

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