MAHCET 2027
Maharashtra MBA CET
State levelOnline examManagement
- Exam date
- 01 Apr 2027 – 03 May 2027
- Application starts
- 25 Mar 2026
- Exam mode
- Online
- Application mode
- Online
- Level
- State
About MAHCET
MAH CET (MBA/MMS) is the Maharashtra state level entrance test for admission to two-year MBA/MMS programmes in colleges and university departments of Maharashtra. Many private management institutes across the state also accept the score.
Conducted by: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
MAHCET Important Dates
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Admit Card | 25 Mar 2026 | Completed |
| Counselling Start Date | 28 Jun 2026 | Completed |
| Registration Timeline | 03 Jan 2027 | Upcoming |
| Exam Date | 01 Apr 2027 | Upcoming |
| Result Date | 01 Jul 2027 | Upcoming |
Dates are indicative and can change – confirm on the official exam website.
Courses accepting MAHCET
MMSMBA/PGDMBE/B.TECHMBBSB.SC
MAHCET Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories of Maharashtra), or equivalent.
- Final year students awaiting results can apply, subject to the rules in the current brochure.
- Maharashtra domicile and category rules decide seat allotment in the state quota.
- There is no upper age limit.
MAHCET Exam Pattern
| Mode | Computer based test |
| Questions | 200 multiple choice questions in 150 minutes |
| Sections | Logical & Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Marking | +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking |
| Attempts | The exam is held once a year in most cycles |
How to apply for MAHCET
- Register on the official State CET Cell website with your email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, category and academic details.
- Upload photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.
- After the exam, participate in the CAP (Centralised Admission Process) rounds for seat allotment.
MAHCET Preparation Tips
- Logical and abstract reasoning carry a large share – practise puzzles and series daily.
- Since there is no negative marking, attempt every question.
- Improve reading speed with daily passages; Verbal has the most questions.
- Take full 150-minute mock tests to manage time across sections.
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