MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 Registration Closes Tomorrow as February 12 Deadline Nears

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will close the MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 registration portal tomorrow, 12 February 2026.Aspirants must complete their application forms and online fee payments by the deadline to qualify for the April and May entrance sessions. This year introduces a dual-attempt format, allowing candidates to improve their scores for admission into top B-schools across the state. Ensure your Aadhaar and APAAR ID details are correctly synchronized before the final submission window shuts.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is set to conclude the online registration process for the MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 tomorrow, 12 February 2026. This announcement serves as a final call for management aspirants who wish to secure admission into postgraduate management programs for the 2026-27 academic year. Since the application window opened on January 10, thousands of candidates have successfully enrolled. However, those who have deferred their submission must now act swiftly to avoid potential technical delays caused by the anticipated surge in web traffic during the final twenty-four hours.

Dual-Attempt Format and Examination Schedule

A significant shift in the 2026 examination pattern is the introduction of a dual-attempt system. For the first time, the State Common Entrance Test Cell is allowing candidates to appear for the entrance test twice in a single academic cycle. The first session is scheduled to take place from April 6 to April 8, 2026, while the second attempt is slated for May 9, 2026. This new structure is designed to reduce student stress and provide a second chance to improve percentile scores for those targeting elite institutions like JBIMS or SIMSREE.

• Best of Two Scores: Candidates appearing for both sessions will have their higher percentile considered for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP).
• Payment per Attempt: While the registration is unified, the application fee must be paid separately for each attempted session as per the official notice.
• Maharashtra-Only Centres: Following recent policy changes, the exam will only be conducted at centres within Maharashtra, with outside-state centres being discontinued.
• Result Integration: The final scores for both attempts are expected to be declared by early June 2026, facilitating a timely start to the counselling rounds.

Mandatory Identification and Eligibility Criteria

To maintain the integrity of the registration process, the CET Cell has made the APAAR ID and Aadhaar authentication mandatory for all applicants. This digital identity integration ensures that candidate data is accurately reflected in the state’s academic records. Furthermore, the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) has reminded applicants to cross-verify their eligibility. A candidate must possess a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their bachelor's degree, with a 5% relaxation provided to reserved category students from Maharashtra.

• Document Readiness: Aspirants should have their SSC, HSC, and graduation marksheets ready for the data entry portion of the submission process.
• Photo & Signature: Uploads must strictly follow the dimensions specified in the information brochure to avoid automatic rejection by the portal.
• Correction Window: A brief window for form correction is expected in the first week of March, but this will likely be limited to non-identifying fields.

Conclusion

As the 12 February deadline approaches, the pressure on the MAH CET Portal is expected to reach its peak. The State CET Cell has advised candidates to complete their registration and fee payment well before the midnight cutoff tomorrow. With the new pattern offering a safety net through the second attempt, the 2026 session is poised to be one of the most competitive yet. Successful submission of the form today or tomorrow remains the only gateway for students to enter the state's premier management institutes. Once the portal closes, the focus will shift entirely to the issuance of admit cards and the rigorous preparation required to master the logical and abstract reasoning sections of the test.

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