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    Know What Changes Have Been Made to Maharashtra MAH MBA CET 2026

    Know What Changes Have Been Made to Maharashtra MAH MBA CET 2026

    Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 22 Nov 2025, 10:22 AM IST

    MHT CET MBA 2026 Changes: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has introduced a major change for MBA/MMS entrance test, where the state-level CETs will be held twice a year rather than once for MBA admissions 2026-28. Furthermore, the State Education Minister Chandrakant Patil announced that from the next academic session, the MHT CET MBA 2026 exam will be held in April and May 2026. In. a latest update, the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released a tentative exam dates schedule, which mentions that the MHA MBA CET (Exam 1) will be held from April 5 to April 8, 2025 and MHA CET (Exam 2) will be May 9, 2026. To find out more about why the MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted twice, keep reading.

    This Story also Contains

    1. MHT CET MBA 2026: Key Highlights & Changes
    2. MAH MBA CET 2026: Why this Change?
    3. MHT CET MBA 2026: What Remains Unchanged?
    4. MAH MBA CET 2026: Preparation Strategy
    Know What Changes Have Been Made to Maharashtra MAH MBA CET 2026
    Know What Changes Have Been Made to Maharashtra MAH MBA CET 2026

    MHT CET MBA 2026: Key Highlights & Changes

    From the 2026 admissions cycle, the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) will now shift the entrance-exam schedule for several major streams, including MBA/MMS, so that the state-level CETs are held twice a year rather than once. Here are some of the key highlights that mention the major changes for the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam.

    • The MAH MBA CET two sessions are most likely to be held on April 5 to April 8, 2025 (Exam 1), while the MHA CET (Exam 2) will be conducted on May 9, 2026, tentatively.

    • All candidates must note that one attempt will be mandatory, and a second attempt will be optional. In case the candidate appears in both, the better (higher) score will be taken for admission/merit.

    • This model can be compared to the national-level JEE Main model of two sessions per year.

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    MAH MBA CET 2026: Why this Change?

    Candidates might be wondering the reason behind this change. Let us look at the following reasons.

    • Providing more opportunities: By giving two chances a year, students who have an off day (technical glitch, health issue, low score) will get a chance to sit for the second attempt.

    • Reducing Pressure and Risk: Single-day high-stakes exams cause huge stress; two sessions will spread the risk.

    • Increasing flexibility for aspirants: This move will help those managing other exams (national, state-level, PG/MBA entrance).

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    MHT CET MBA 2026: What Remains Unchanged?

    Here are the following points, which will remain unchanged with this move:

    • MAH CET Syllabus and Exam Pattern: There is no official announcement yet about the major changes to the exam pattern, marking scheme, or structure.

    • The detailed notification (dates, registration, window, fee, centre list) is yet to be published by the CET Cell.

    • MAH CET Eligibility Criteria: The basic eligibility criteria will remain as per earlier years until officially unchanged.

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    MAH MBA CET 2026: Preparation Strategy

    Here are some of the preparation tips for the upcoming MAH MBA CET exam, which students must follow:

    • Treat your first attempt as a “real test”, but you will also get to see your strengths/weaknesses.

    • After the first attempt, make sure you review thoroughly: which sections underperformed, question types where you lost and time-management issues.

    • Use gaps to specifically target weak parts of the MHT CET MBA.

    • Simultaneously, keep a track of any changes in the MAH MBA CET exam pattern, number of questions, and marking scheme (if announced).

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the fee for MBA CET 2026 exam?
    A:

    The exact MBA CET 2026 exam fees have not been announced yet, but is expected to be similar to previous years. 

    Q: What is the CET MBA exam 2026?
    A:

    The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is a computer-based test (CBT) used for admission to MBA/MMS courses in Maharashtra’s institutes. 

    Q: Will MHT MBA CET exam be conducted twice in 2026?
    A:

    Yes, the MAH MBA CET exam will be conducted twice and will be held in April and May 2026.

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