MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026: Notification, Registration, Exam Date, CAP Process, Syllabus, Pattern & Preparation Tips

🌐Official Registration LINK : https://cetcell.mahacet.org/

The MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 (Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test) is one of the most important entrance exams for students aiming to pursue an MBA/MMS from top Maharashtra colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar, SIES, etc.

Every year more than 1.5–2 lakh students appear for MAH MBA CET because it offers admission to 300+ MBA colleges with comparatively lower fees and excellent ROI.

In this article, you will find everything you need to know — official notification, registration process, exam dates, CAP rounds, syllabus, exam pattern and preparation strategy.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Expected Date
Notification Release	11 January 2026
Registration Start	11 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	12 February 2026
Admit Card Release	“March 2026 – second week/last week of March (tentative)”
Exam Date	6, 7 & 8 April 2026 (1st attempt) 9th May 2026 (2nd attempt)
Result	End of May 2026 → around 28 May to 2 June 2026
CAP Registration	June 2026(Tentative)
CAP Rounds	July – August 2026(Tentative)
College Allotment	August 2026(Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	September 2026(Tentative)

Official Registration LINK : https://cetcell.mahacet.org/

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026, a candidate must:

Bachelor’s degree (any stream)
Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category – Maharashtra candidates)
Final year students can also apply
No age limit

Registration Process (Step-by-Step)

Visit the official CET Cell Maharashtra website
Click on MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 Registration
Create login using Email ID & Mobile Number
Fill personal & academic details
Upload documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
Pay application fee
Submit and download confirmation page

🌐MBA CET 2026 Registration Process Step By Step ! Watch Now !

https://www.youtube.com/live/Fe5Goxa9EeQ?si=QmRlNDdDsWjUsgue

Application Fee (Approx.)

MAH MBA CET 2026 Fee Structure
- Both Attempts (Two Sessions):
  - General/Open Category: ₹3,000
  - Reserved Categories (Maharashtra State Only): ₹2,600
- Single Attempt:
  - General/Open Category: ₹1,500
  - Reserved Categories (Maharashtra State Only): ₹1,300

MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Pattern

Section	Questions
Logical Reasoning	75
Abstract Reasoning	25
Quantitative Aptitude	50
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	50
Total	200 Questions

Total Time: 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours)
Marking Scheme:
✔ 1 mark per question
✔ No negative marking

👉 This is the biggest advantage of MAH MBA CET — you can attempt all 200 questions without fear.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Syllabus

1. Logical Reasoning (Most Important Section)

Arrangements (Linear & Circular)
Puzzles
Blood Relations
Syllogism
Coding-Decoding
Direction Sense
Input-Output
Data Sufficiency

2. Abstract Reasoning

Series
Analogies
Odd one out
Pattern recognition
Mirror & water images

3. Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic (Profit, SI/CI, Time & Work, Ratio)
Algebra
Numbers
Percentages
Averages
Data Interpretation

4. Verbal Ability & RC

Reading Comprehension
Para-jumbles
Error detection
Fill in the blanks
Vocabulary

What is CAP Process? (Centralized Admission Process)

After the CET result, students do NOT get admission directly.
You must participate in the CAP Round conducted by CET Cell Maharashtra.

Steps in CAP Admission:

Online CAP Registration
Document Verification (E-scrutiny/Physical)
Merit List Release
Option Form (College Preference Filling)
Seat Allotment (Round I, II, III)
Freeze/Float Choice
Report to College

⚠️ Very Important:
Your CET Percentile + Category + Home University + Preferences decide your college.

Top Colleges Through MAH MBA CET

JBIMS Mumbai
SIMSREE Mumbai
PUMBA Pune
Welingkar Mumbai
SIES College
Dalmia Institute
XIMR
MET Institute
Indira Institute Pune

How Much Percentile is Required?

College	Safe Percentile
JBIMS	99.90+
SIMSREE	99.7+
Welingkar,Mumbai	99+
PUMBA	98.5+
Good Tier-2 Colleges	95–98
Decent MBA Colleges	85–95

MAH MBA CET 2026 Preparation Strategy

1. Focus on Logical Reasoning First

LR contributes 50% of the paper.
If you master puzzles & arrangements → your percentile jumps to 95+.

2. Attempt All Questions

Because no negative marking, smart students attempt 190–200 questions.

3. Time Management Strategy

LR: 60 min
Quant: 35 min
Verbal: 35 min
Abstract: 20 min

4. Practice Mock Tests (Most Important)

You must give at least 25–30 full length mocks before the exam.

Mock analysis is more important than mock test.

5. Don’t Prepare Like CAT

MAH MBA CET is:

Speed based
Puzzle heavy
Not concept heavy

Focus on practice, not theory.

Best Books for MAH MBA CET

Arun Sharma Logical Reasoning
RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude
Previous Year MAH MBA CET Papers
Daily puzzle practice

Common Mistakes Students Make

Ignoring Logical Reasoning
Preparing like CAT
Not attempting 200 questions
Skipping CAP process understanding
Not filling correct college preference list

Final Advice

MAH MBA CET is one of the easiest exams to get into a Tier-1 MBA college in India if prepared strategically.
Students who start preparation 4–5 months before exam can easily achieve 95+ percentile.

Consistency + Mock Tests + Puzzle Practice = High Percentile.

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