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    MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Requirements, Age Limit, Reservation & Key Rules

    MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Requirements, Age Limit, Reservation & Key Rules

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    Team Careers360Updated on 24 Nov 2025, 12:46 PM IST

    MAH MBA CET 2026 eligibility criteria will be released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, on its official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. As per the last year MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria, candidates who completed a bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for reserved) are eligible to apply for the MAH CET exam for MBA/MMS admission. MAH MBA CET 2026 will be tentatively conducted on April 6 to 8, 2026. Candidates can apply for MAH CET 2026 in online mode. Before filing the MAH MBA CET application form, candidates must check their eligibility to apply for the MAH CET MBA 2026. Read this article to know all the details related to MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria 2026, such as academic qualification, age limit, work experience, etc.

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    1. MAH CET MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026
    2. MAH CET MBA 2026 Eligibility: Key Points to be Noted
    3. MAH MBA CET Application Form 2026
    MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Requirements, Age Limit, Reservation & Key Rules
    MAH CET MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

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    MAH CET MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

    MAH CET eligibility criteria also specify the total aggregate marks in classes 10, 12, and graduation to appear for the MAH CET MBA entrance test. Candidates aspiring to take admission to MBA programmes at the participating institutes of MAH MBA CET will have to appear for the MAH CET MBA 2026 exam. Before filling out the application form, candidates will have to check the academic details that fall under the MBA eligibility criteria in Maharashtra CET.

    MBA MAH CET Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra State Students

    • Candidates should have completed their bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of duration from any institution or university, which should be recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the Association of Indian Universities.

    • Candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in total aggregate or its equivalent. 45 per cent marks in total aggregate for the backward class and those disabled candidates who belong to Maharashtra state.
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    MBA MAH CET Eligibility Criteria for Other State Students

    • Candidates from other states can apply for admission through the MAH MBA CET, but certain eligibility requirements apply. Other state candidates must have a valid CAT/CMAT score or MAH MBA CET score to get admission through the MAH CET MBA.
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    NOTE: Those who are pursuing their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for the MAH MBA CET 2026.

    MAH CET MBA 2026 Eligibility: Key Points to be Noted

    • Aggregate marks refer to the total of the marks obtained by the candidates in all subjects.

    • If a candidate is awarded a CGPA or grades, the conversion of those CGPA or grades will be based on the procedure specified by the institute or university from which where candidates have obtained their bachelor’s degree.

    • The percentage will be calculated by rounding off to two places after the decimal point.

    • Those who belong to categories like SC, NT (B), VJ/DT (NT(A)), NT (C), NT (D), SEBC, and OBC SBC will have to provide ‘Caste Validity Certificate’ issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Social Welfare Department and those belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category need to produce “Tribe Validity Certificate," which should be issued by the same and valid non-creamy layer certificate at the time of document verification process.
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    MAH MBA CET Application Form 2026

    State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MAH MBA CET 2026 application form in December 2026, tentatively. The MAH CET MBA application form 2026 is available on the official website till the last week of January 2026. Before filling out the MAH CET application form, candidates must adhere to its eligibility criteria.

    While filling out the MAH CET registration form, candidates need to enter their personal and academic details. Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of required documents, such as photographs and signatures, as well as pay the application fee.

    Steps to fill the MAH MBA CET Registration Form 2026

    • Step 1: Visit the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, cetcell.mahacet.org
    • Step 2: Now, click on the “Click here for online registration” tab
    • Step 3: Click on the “New Registration” tab and enter all the required details
    • Step 4: Now re-enter with new login credentials and enter the captcha code
    • Step 5: Click on the “Submit” tab
    • Step 6: Now the screen will display the “MAH CET application form.”
    • Step 7: Fill in all the required details, such as personal, academic and so forth
    • Step 8: Upload the requisite documents in the prescribed size and format
    • Step 9: Pay the MAH CET MBA application fee
    • Step 10: Take a printout of the MAH CET MBA application form for future reference

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age criteria to apply for MAH CET MBA 2026?
    A:

    There is no age bar to apply for the MAH CET MBA 2026.

    Q: Which CET is required for MBA?
    A:

    If you want to do an MBA in any college in Maharashtra then MAH CET is required for an MBA.

    Q: How many attempts for MBA CET?
    A:

    As per the eligibility rules prescribed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra), there is no limit on the number of attempts for the MAH CET exam.

    Q: Is CET compulsory for MBA?
    A:

    No, taking MAH-CET is not mandatory for MBA admission. Almost all B-schools accept national-level entrances like CAT, XAT, NMAT, and MAT.

    Q: I have appeared for CAT. Is it necessary for me to appear at MAH-MBA/ MMS-CET?
    A:

    Those who want to participate in CAP (Centralised Admission Process) rounds based on CMAT, CAT, XAT etc. score need to register for CET and keep a printout of the application form.

    Q: Is MAH CET MBA application fee refundable?
    A:

    No, MAH CET MBA application fee is non-refundable nor transferable.

    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MAH CET exam?
    A:

    Candidates need to secure 50% marks in graduation in order to appear for MAH CET MBA entrance test. There is 5% relaxation for those who belong to reserved category.

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    Have a question related to MAH MBA CET ?
    Is mhcet is not for business courses

    Hello,

    MHCET is mainly for engineering, pharmacy, law, and agriculture courses.

    For business courses like BBA, BMS, or MBA, MHCET is not used.

    Business courses usually have their own entrance exams like:

    • MAH BBA CET

    • MAH MBA CET

    • CUET (for some colleges)

    Hope it helps!

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    Prachi Kumari
    11 Jan'26
    I want previous year Means 2025 Question paper of mba mhcet

    Hi

    The MHA MBA CET is available on our official website. The MBA CET 2025 exam for MBA admission takes place on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025. Candidates check the previous year's questions using the previous year's question paper and understand the structure of the exam pattern. Using the

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    Dhruv Sharma
    1 Dec'25
    I have scored 91.16 percentile in mah mba cet 2025 ....will I get admission this year? Please give clarity on placement and package I have to take loan for mba , so I want placement any how .....pls reply

    With a 91.16 percentile in MAH MBA CET 2025, you have a good chance of securing admission in decent MBA colleges in Maharashtra. While top institutes like JBIMS or Sydenham may be out of reach, colleges such as PUMBA, SIES, Chetana’s, MET, and DY Patil are realistic options. Among these,

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    OISHEE BANERJEE
    24 Jul'25
    I have scored 91.16 percentile in mah mba cet 2025 ...pls suggest me the best mba college in maharashtra. Not mms ...mba only !!!

    With 91.16 percentile, you can target top-tier MBA colleges like PUMBA (Pune University), MET Mumbai, SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai, and NL Dalmia. Welingkar and K J Somaiya may be slightly out of reach but possible under lower cutoffs or spot round.


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    Bipasha
    17 Jul'25
    hello i have got 42 percentile in mah mba cet can i get good college on the basis of this in cap round

    With 42 percentile in MAH MBA CET, it is very difficult to get admission in good or top MBA colleges through CAP rounds. Most of the well-known colleges in Maharashtra like JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, and PUMBA usually take students who score more than 90 or 99 percentile. Even average colleges

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