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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.
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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.
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).
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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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)
The exact MBA CET 2026 exam fees have not been announced yet, but is expected to be similar to previous years.
The MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is a computer-based test (CBT) used for admission to MBA/MMS courses in Maharashtra’s institutes.
Yes, the MAH MBA CET exam will be conducted twice and will be held in April and May 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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, PUMBA offers the best return on investment with a low fee structure and an average package of around 6–6.5 LPA. Other colleges typically offer packages in the 3.5–5.5 LPA range. Since you plan to take a loan, choosing a college with low fees and strong placement support is important. Make sure to register and participate in all CAP rounds and prioritize your college options carefully. With the right choice and consistent effort during your MBA, placements are definitely possible.
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.
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 ask for at least 60 to 70 percentile.
With 42 percentile, you may get a seat in a very low-tier or less popular private college, but the chances are low in government or semi-government colleges. You should still attend the CAP rounds and fill as many options as possible. Also, use a college predictor tool to check which colleges you might get based on your percentile.
Dear Aspirant,
If you have scored 80 out of 200 in the MAH MBA CET 2025, your expected percentile is likely to be in the range of 60 to 70, depending on the overall performance of candidates and the difficulty level of the exam this year. Based on previous years’ trends, a score of around 120+ usually corresponds to a 95+ percentile, while scores between 100 and 110 typically fall in the 85 to 90 percentile range. Therefore, with 80 marks, you may not qualify for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, or PUMBA, but you can still explore admission opportunities in mid-level management institutes in Maharashtra. Some of the colleges you could consider include SIES College of Management Studies, Indira Institute of Management Pune, MET Mumbai, Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research, and IES Management College. Your chances may also vary based on your category and whether you are applying under the Home University (HU), Other University (OHU), or All India (AI) quota.
Congratulations on your score! To estimate your percentile for the MAH MBA CET 2025, it depends on the overall difficulty of the exam, the number of students appearing, and how others perform in the exam.
However, based on trends from previous years, here is a rough estimate:
94 marks in the MAH MBA CET typically corresponds to a percentile range of approximately 95-98 percentile , assuming the exam's difficulty level is consistent with previous years.
The exact percentile can vary depending on the specific performance of all candidates in your slot and the total number of candidates. It is always better to wait for the official result release to get an accurate percentile.
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