The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam dates have been rescheduled and will now take place from April 1 to 3, 2025, instead of the earlier dates of March 17, 18, and 19, 2025. The registration process is currently ongoing, and candidates can submit their MAH MBA CET 2025 application forms on the official website, mahacet.org, until January 25, 2025.
The exam will be conducted in multiple sessions across the designated exam days. Candidates will receive their exam slots based on their application form submission. Following the entrance exam, the MAH CET Centralized Admission Process (CAP) or counselling will be conducted for MBA/MMS admissions to colleges in Maharashtra, based on the MAH CET 2025 merit scores.
What is MAH CET MBA?
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) is a state-level management entrance exam. Officially called MAH MBA/MMS-CET, it is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to management programs in various institutes across the state.
The exam is applicable for:
- Government of Maharashtra Management Education Institutes
- University Departments offering Management Education
- University-Managed Management Education Institutes
- Un-Aided Management Education Institutes as per the Act
The MAH CET MBA exam is followed by a Centralized Admission Process (CAP) or counselling for seat allotment to eligible candidates. Candidates with valid scores in exams like CAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or ATMA can directly participate in the MAH CET MBA counselling process. Approximately 300 colleges in Maharashtra accept admissions through the MAH CET counselling process.
MAH CET 2025: Exam Highlights
MAH MBA CET is a highly popular MBA entrance exam in Maharashtra, accepted by prominent government and private institutions. Below are the key details of the MAH MBA CET 2025:
| Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
| Exam Name |
MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH CET |
| Conducting Body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Dates |
April 1, 2, and 3, 2025 |
| Exam Level |
State |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Registrations |
Approximately 1 lakh |
| Courses Offered |
MBA/MMS/PGDM |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,000 (General category)
INR 800 (Reserved category)
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MAH CET Important Dates 2025:
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MAH CET Important Date
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MAH CET Registration Start Date
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December 25, 2024 |
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Last date to apply for MAH CET 2025
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January 25, 2025
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MAH CET Admit card Download Starts
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3rd week of March 2025
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Last Date for Printing of MAH CET Application Form
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March 31, 2025
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Last date to Download MAH CET Admit Card
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April 1, 2 and 3, 2025
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MAH CET 2025 Exam Dates
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April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 |
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MAH CET 2025 Answer key Out
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April 2025 |
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MAH CET 2025 Result Declaration
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May 2025
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MAH-CET MBA 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved category candidates).
Final-year undergraduate students or those awaiting their bachelor’s degree results are also eligible to apply, provided their average score over two years meets the minimum requirements.
Candidates who have appeared for CAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or ATMA are eligible for admission under the All India Seats category. These candidates are only required to complete the online application form for MAH CET Counselling and are exempt from taking the entrance test.
MAH-CET MBA 2025 Registration
The MAH CET MBA 2025 registration and application process is conducted online. Candidates must complete the application form on the official MAHACET website before the deadline, January 25, 2025. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official MAH CET MBA 2025 website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/.
- Click on the “CET Examination Portal AY 2025-26” link.
- Select the “Register” tab.
- Fill in your personal details, address, and mobile number.
- Create a password, then click “Save and Proceed.”
- Note the application number displayed on the screen.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Enter your personal details, domicile, and category information.
- Provide academic details for Classes 10, 12, and graduation.
- Upload a document as proof of identity.
- Upload a scanned passport-size photo and signature.
- Select your preferred test city for center allotment.
- Pay the application fee using a debit card, credit card, or net banking to complete the process.
The MAH CET 2025 exam will be conducted in over 36 cities across Maharashtra and the rest of India. Candidates can choose their preferred test city while filling out the application form.
MAH-CET MBA 2025 Exam Pattern
The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a time limit of 150 minutes. According to the official notification, while the total number of questions per section is specified, the distribution of questions may vary across sections and sessions. For example, one session may include 75 Logical Reasoning questions, while another session may feature only 50. Below are the key details of the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern:
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
75 |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
Additional Details:
- Exam Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Medium of Examination: English
- Marking Scheme: One mark for each correct answer; no negative marking
MAH-CET MBA 2025 Syllabus
The MAH CET MBA syllabus consists of four sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. While the topics covered in the MAH CET syllabus are similar to those in other MBA entrance exams, the nature and difficulty level of the questions in MAH CET may differ. Below is an overview of the topics included in the MAH CET MBA 2025 syllabus:
MAH CET MBA Syllabus 2025
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms
- Parajumbles
- Antonyms
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning
- Coding
- Symbol-based Comparison
- Venn Diagram
- Blood Relations
- Linear & Circular Arrangement
- Series Completion
Quantitative Aptitude
- Algebra
- Probability
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time & Work
- Data Interpretation
MAH-CET MBA 2025 Admit Card
The Maharashtra CET will release the MAH MBA CET 2025 admit card online. Candidates will need to download it by logging into the official website, mahacet.org. Below is a brief guide on how to download the MAH CET 2025 admit card:
- Visit the official Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test website.
- Navigate to the MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2025 section.
- Enter your MBA CET 2025 application number and date of birth.
- Enter the security pin and click on “Sign In.”
- Click on the “Download Admit Card” option.
- The admit card will appear on the screen.
- Click the “Download” button and save the MAH CET 2025 admit card (hall ticket) to your desktop.
- Take two printouts of the MAH MBA CET admit card for future reference.
MAH-CET MBA 2025 Result
The MAH CET 2025 result and scorecard must be downloaded from the official exam website. Candidates who appear for the exam can access their MAH CET MBA scorecards by using their login credentials. Below is the process to download the MAH CET 2025 result:
- Visit the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the “MBA/MMS-CET 2025 Scorecard” link.
- Select the “View Scorecard” tab.
- Enter your application number and date of birth.
- Click on the “MAH CET 2025 Scorecard” option.
- Click on “Download” and save your scorecard to your desktop.
MAH-CET MBA 2025 Cutoff
The MAH MBA CET 2025 cut-off will be announced during the CAP (Centralized Admission Process).
Below is a list of some top MBA colleges with MAH CET cut-offs above the 96 percentile for the 2024 and 2023 academic years:
| Institute Name |
MAH MBA CET Cut Off 2024 (Percentile) |
MAH MBA CET Cut Off 2023 (Percentile) |
| JBIMS, Mumbai |
99.99 |
99.99 |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai |
99.97 |
99.97 |
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai |
99.94 |
99.92 |
| S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai |
99.92 |
99.85 |
| DoMS-PUMBA |
99.91 |
99.83 |
| St. Xavier College Soc.’s, Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai |
99.93 |
99.86 |
| College of Engineering, Pune |
99.89 – 99.87 |
99.83 |
| Chetana’s Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai |
99.79 |
99.67 |
| MET’s Institute of Management, Mumbai |
99.72 |
99.47 |
| Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai |
99.59 |
99.30 |
| Zagdu Singh Charitable Trust’s Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai |
98.75 |
98.57 |
| Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai |
99.40 |
98.60 |
| Shree C. E. Society’s Indira Institute of Management, Pune |
97.94 |
97.29 |
| Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai |
98.96 |
98.43 |
| Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai |
98.44 |
97.59 |
| S.C.E.S. Indira School Of Business Studies, Tathwade |
96.29 |
97.29 |
| Agnel Charities Agnel Seva Sangha’s Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai |
97.81 |
95.16 |
Top Colleges Accepting MAH MBA CET Score
The MAH CET score is accepted by over 300 management colleges and institutes across Maharashtra, including both government and private institutions. Below is a list of some of the top B-Schools that accept the MAH CET score:
MAH MBA CET Accepting Colleges 2025
- Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies & Research
- Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune
- S.C.E.S. Indira School of Business Studies, Tathwade
- Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
- Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai
- MIT School of Business, Pune
- ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
- Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration and Computer Application, Lonavala
MAH MBA CET CAP 2025 Counselling Process
The MAH MBA CET admission process is conducted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. All candidates who qualify the MBA CET are eligible to participate in the CAP rounds for MBA/MMS seat allotment. Students from outside Maharashtra must have valid scores from CAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, or ATMA to be eligible for admissions to Maharashtra management colleges under MAH MBA CET counselling.
MBA CET CAP registration is done online. Candidates must register for the MBA CET CAP on the official Maharashtra CET website before the deadline. Below are some key points to know about the MAH CET MBA counselling process:
- The MAH MBA CET CAP round 2025 will take place in three rounds for both Maharashtra State and Outside Maharashtra State candidates.
- The MAH MBA CET CAP registration fee for non-MAH CET candidates is INR 1,200, which must be paid during online application submission. Reserved category students are required to pay INR 1,000.
- Upon selection, candidates must visit designated counselling centers for document verification.
- The MAH MBA CET CAP form can be accessed on the official MAH CET website.
FAQs
Q. When will the MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam be held?
A. The MAH CET 2025 exam is scheduled on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025.
Q. In a single day, how many MAH CET testing slots are available?
A. The MAH CET exam is conducted twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Q. When did the registration process for MAH CET 2025 start?
A. Registration and applications for MAH CET 2025 were accessible starting December 25, 2024.
Q. When will the application deadline for the MAH CET exam in 2025 be?
A. The MAH CET 2025 application deadline is January 25, 2025.
Q. What is the application fee for MAH CET 2025?
A. The application fee is different for each category. The All India/open category fee is Rs. 1000/-, whereas the Maharashtra State reserved category charge is Rs. 800/-.
