MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Requirements, Age Limit, Reservation & Key Rules

MAH CET MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026

MAH CET eligibility criteria also specify the total aggregate marks in classes 10, 12, and graduation to appear for the MAH CET MBA entrance test. Candidates aspiring to take admission to MBA programmes at the participating institutes of MAH MBA CET will have to appear for the MAH CET MBA 2026 exam. Before filling out the application form, candidates will have to check the academic details that fall under the MBA eligibility criteria in Maharashtra CET.

MBA MAH CET Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra State Students

• Candidates should have completed their bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of duration from any institution or university, which should be recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the Association of Indian Universities.
  
  
• Candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in total aggregate or its equivalent. 45 per cent marks in total aggregate for the backward class and those disabled candidates who belong to Maharashtra state.

MBA MAH CET Eligibility Criteria for Other State Students

• Candidates from other states can apply for admission through the MAH MBA CET, but certain eligibility requirements apply. Other state candidates must have a valid CAT/CMAT score or MAH MBA CET score to get admission through the MAH CET MBA.

NOTE: Those who are pursuing their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for the MAH MBA CET 2026.

MAH CET MBA 2026 Eligibility: Key Points to be Noted

• Aggregate marks refer to the total of the marks obtained by the candidates in all subjects.
  
  
• If a candidate is awarded a CGPA or grades, the conversion of those CGPA or grades will be based on the procedure specified by the institute or university from which where candidates have obtained their bachelor’s degree.
  
  
• The percentage will be calculated by rounding off to two places after the decimal point.
  
  
• Those who belong to categories like SC, NT (B), VJ/DT (NT(A)), NT (C), NT (D), SEBC, and OBC SBC will have to provide ‘Caste Validity Certificate’ issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Social Welfare Department and those belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category need to produce “Tribe Validity Certificate," which should be issued by the same and valid non-creamy layer certificate at the time of document verification process.

Also Read: MAH MBA CET exam schedule 2026

MAH MBA CET Application Form 2026

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MAH MBA CET 2026 application form in December 2026, tentatively. The MAH CET MBA application form 2026 is available on the official website till the last week of January 2026. Before filling out the MAH CET application form, candidates must adhere to its eligibility criteria.

While filling out the MAH CET registration form, candidates need to enter their personal and academic details. Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of required documents, such as photographs and signatures, as well as pay the application fee.

Steps to fill the MAH MBA CET Registration Form 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, cetcell.mahacet.org
• Step 2: Now, click on the “Click here for online registration” tab
• Step 3: Click on the “New Registration” tab and enter all the required details
• Step 4: Now re-enter with new login credentials and enter the captcha code
• Step 5: Click on the “Submit” tab
• Step 6: Now the screen will display the “MAH CET application form.”
• Step 7: Fill in all the required details, such as personal, academic and so forth
• Step 8: Upload the requisite documents in the prescribed size and format
• Step 9: Pay the MAH CET MBA application fee
• Step 10: Take a printout of the MAH CET MBA application form for future reference