MHT CET 2026 MAH B.Ed Registration Open, Eligibility, Dates: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially released the notification and application form for the MAH B.Ed CET 2026. Starting January 8, 2026, eligible candidates can apply for the Common Entrance Test to secure admission into regular and special education B.Ed. courses across the state. This examination is a mandatory requirement for students aspiring to join government, aided, or unaided teacher training colleges in Maharashtra for the academic session 2026-27.
MAH B.Ed CET 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Maharashtra B.Ed Common Entrance Test (MAH B.Ed CET) |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Courses Offered | B.Ed (General & Special) and ELCT (English Language) |
| Level of Exam | State-Level Entrance Exam |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH B.Ed CET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Confirmed Date |
| Registration Start Date | January 8, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | January 23, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 |
| MAH B.Ed CET Exam Dates | March 27, 28, & 29, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
MAH B.Ed CET 2026 Eligibility Details
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks:
- General/Open Category: At least 55% aggregate marks (for OMS/All India candidates) or 50% (for Maharashtra State Open candidates).
- Reserved Category (Maharashtra only): Minimum 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC/SBC candidates.
- Final Year Students: Those appearing for their final degree examinations in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for the MAH B.Ed CET.
MAH B.Ed CET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
| Open Category (OMS / J&K Migrants / All India) | ₹1,300 |
| Reserved Categories (Maharashtra State only) | ₹1,000 |
| Orphan & Transgender Candidates | ₹1,000 |
MAH B.Ed CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The MAH B.Ed CET is an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Mental Ability | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 Minutes.
- Medium: English and Marathi.
- Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- ELCT: Candidates seeking admission to English Medium Colleges must also appear for the English Language Content Test (ELCT), which carries an additional 50 marks.
How to Apply
- Visit Official Site: Go to cetcell.mahacet.org.
- APAAR ID Generation: It is mandatory to have an APAAR ID generated via DigiLocker before starting the registration.
- Registration: Click on “New Registration” and provide your name, mobile number, and email to get a provisional ID and password.
- Application Form: Fill in all personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload Documents: Upload a scanned photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB).
- Payment: Pay the applicable fee online through Debit/Credit card or Net Banking.
- Submit: Print the confirmation page for your records.
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