The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially released the Tentative Schedule for CET 2026 for the academic year 2026-27. This major announcement outlines the examination dates for 17 diverse professional courses across Technical Education, Higher Education, Fine Arts, and Medical Education. In a significant first, the Maharashtra government has introduced a “Two Attempt” model for high-demand exams like MHT CET and MBA CET, mirroring the national-level JEE Main format. This shift aims to reduce student stress and provide a second chance to improve scores for admission into top-tier Engineering, Pharmacy, and Management institutes.
MHT CET 2026 Exam Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Total Courses | 17 Professional Entrance Tests |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Mandatory Requirements | APAAR ID & Aadhaar Authentication |
entative Schedule for MAH CETs 2026
| Sr. No. | Name of CET Exam | Tentative Exam Date(s) |
| 1 | MAH-M.P.Ed. CET-2026 | 24th March 2026 |
| 2 | MAH-M.Ed. CET-2026 | 25th March 2026 |
| 3 | MAH-M.HMCT CET-2026 | 25th March 2026 |
| 4 | MAH-B.Ed. (General & Special) & ELCT-CET | 27th March to 29th March 2026 |
| 5 | MAH-MCA CET-2026 | 30th March 2026 |
| 6 | MAH-L.L.B. 3 Yrs. CET-2026 | 01st April to 02nd April 2026 |
| 7 | MAH-B.Design CET-2026 | 05th April 2026 |
| 8 | MAH-MBA/MMS-CET-2026 (Session 1) | 06th April to 08th April 2026 |
| 9 | MAH-MHT CET (PCM Group) (Session 1) | 11th April to 19th April 2026 |
| 10 | MAH-MHT CET (PCB Group) (Session 1) | 21st April to 26th April 2026 |
| 11 | MAH-B.HMCT /BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET | 28th April to 30th April 2026 |
| 12 | MH-Nursing CET-2026 | 06th May to 07th May 2026 |
| 13 | MAH-L.L.B. 5 Yrs. CET-2026 | 08th May 2026 |
| 14 | MAH-MBA/MMS-CET-2026 (Session 2) | 09th May 2026 |
| 15 | MAH-MHT CET (PCB Group) (Session 2) | 10th May to 11th May 2026 |
| 16 | MAH-AAC-CET (Fine Art) | 12th May 2026 |
| 17 | MAH-MHT CET (PCM Group) (Session 2) | 14th May to 17th May 2026 |
Important Dates (Session 1 & Session 2)
| Event / Session | MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 | MHT CET 2026 (PCM) | MHT CET 2026 (PCB) |
| Registration Starts | January 2026 | January 2026 | January 2026 |
| Session 1 Exam Date | April 6 – 8, 2026 | April 11 – 19, 2026 | April 21 – 26, 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam Date | May 9, 2026 | May 14 – 17, 2026 | May 10 – 11, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 | June 2026 | June 2026 |
Course & Exam Details
The CET exams are categorized into Technical (Engineering, MBA, MCA, Architecture), Higher Education (Law, B.Ed, M.Ed), and Medical (Nursing). These entrance tests are the sole criteria for admission into government and private professional colleges in Maharashtra.
| Exam Category | Target Courses |
| Technical Education | B.E, B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, MMS, MCA, B.HMCT |
| Higher Education | LLB (3 & 5 Yrs), B.Ed, M.Ed, B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed |
| Management | MBA, MMS, BBA, BCA, BMS, BBM |
| Fine Arts/Medical | AAC-CET (Fine Art), B.Sc Nursing, DPN, PHN |
Eligibility Details
- MHT CET (Engineering/Pharmacy): Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 (HSC) exam with PCM/PCB subjects.
- MBA/MCA/LLB (3 Yrs): Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- LLB (5 Yrs): 10+2 (HSC) pass from any stream with required percentage (usually 45% for General).
- B.Ed: Graduation or Post-Graduation degree in relevant subjects.
Salary (Career Prospects)
Note: As an entrance exam, no immediate salary is provided. However, graduates of these professional courses typically secure initial packages as follows:
- Engineering/Technical: ₹4.5 LPA to ₹12 LPA.
- Management (MBA): ₹6 LPA to ₹25 LPA (top institutes like JBIMS).
- Legal/Law: ₹3.5 LPA to ₹10 LPA.
Age Limit
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in most Maharashtra CET exams (including MHT CET, MBA CET, and LLB CET), encouraging lifelong learning and career shifts.
Selection Process
- Online Registration: Filling application and generating APAAR ID.
- Entrance Exam: Appearing for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- Result & Merit List: Declaration of scores and state-wide ranks.
- Centralized Admission Process (CAP): Online counseling, choice filling, and seat allotment based on merit and category.
Application Fee (Revised)
- General Category: ₹1,300/- (per session)
- Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC/VJ/NT): ₹1,000/- (per session)
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the “CET Examination Portal for A.Y. 2026-27.”
- Complete the registration by providing a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Mandatory: Generate your APAAR ID through DigiLocker and authenticate your Aadhaar.
- Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload required documents (Photograph and Signature) as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the “Confirmation Page” for future reference.
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