MAH CET 2025: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility
MAH CET 2025 Exam will be conducted in the second week of March 2025. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) is a state level entrance exam conducted once in a year. This exam is regulated by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra. It is also known as MAH MBA CET. Through this entrance exam, admission will be offered to candidates in MBA and MMS courses in various management institutes/ colleges of Maharashtra. In this article, we have provided complete information related to the MAH CET 2025 Exam such as eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern etc.
MAH CET 2025 Overview
| Name of exam | MAH CET 2025 |
| Full form | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
| Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam level | State level |
| Courses Offered | Management courses |
| Application mode | Online mode |
MAH CET 2025 Exam Dates
The following are tentative dates of MAH CET 2025 exam:
| Events | Dates 2025 |
| Application form starts | 2nd week of January 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 2nd week of February 2025 |
| Release of admit card | 4th week of February 2025 |
| Examination date | 2nd week of March 2025 |
| Release of answer key | 1st week of April 2025 |
| Last date to make objections | 1st week of April 2025 |
| Declaration of result | 2nd week of April 2025 |
| Counselling | May 2025 |
MAH CET 2025 Application Form
Candidates must check out the following details related to MAH CET application form 2025:
- The MAH CET 2025 application form will be released through online mode.
- Applicants will be able to fill the registration form in the second week of January 2025.
- Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria of MAH CET 2025 before filling the application form.
- Students must fill the registration form carefully by providing required details such as candidate’s personal, qualification details etc.
- Upload the scanned images of required documents within prescribed size and format.
- The correction facility will be provided by authority in the first week of April 2025 to edit mistakes in form.
- The last date to fill application form will be in second week of February 2025.
- Candidates must take a printout of application form and keep it safe for future reference.
Application Fee:
- The MAH CET application fee will be submitted through online mode.
- Candidates will be able to pay the fee by using Debit card/ Credit card/ Cash card/ Mobile Wallets/ IMPS etc.
- The application fee will be non- refundable and non- transferable once paid.
Below we have mentioned the category wise application fee of MAH CET 2025:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General category from Maharashtra state, Outside Maharashtra state (OMS), J&K Migrant candidate | Rs. 1200/- |
| Backward Class Category (ST/ SC/ NT/ OBC) and PwD, Orphan and Transgender candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
How to Apply for MAH CET 2025
The following are the steps to apply for MAH CET 2025:
- Step 1: Visit the website of MAH CET (link will be available above).
- Step 2: Click on the MAH CET 2025 Application Form link.
- Step 3: Enter the details asked in while registration such as candidate’s name, email ID, number etc.
- Step 4: Now, OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
- Step 5: Fill the application form by entering required details such as personal, academic details etc.
- Step 6: Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature within specific size and format.
- Step 7: Pay the application fee through given payment gateways.
- Step 8: Preview and verify the details mentioned in application form.
- Step 9: Take a printout of form and keep it safe for future reference.
MAH CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Below we have mentioned the eligibility criteria of MAH CET 2025 exam:
- Nationality: One must be a citizen of India to be eligible.
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed three years Bachelor’s Degree awarded by any university recognized by University Grants Commission.
- Marks: Applicants will be required to obtain at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent (45% marks for reserved category candidates).
- Appearing: Students appearing in final year of their bachelor’s will also be eligible for exam.
MAH CET 2025 Exam Pattern
Candidates must check out following details regarding MAH CET 2025 exam pattern:
- Mode of exam: The exam will be conducted via online mode.
- Medium: The MAH CET test will be held in English language only.
- Type of Questions: There will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in exam.
- Total questions: The question paper will contain 200 questions.
- Duration: Students will get 150 minutes to complete the exam.
- Negative marking: There will be no negative marking in entrance exam.
The following is the marking scheme of MAH CET 2025:
| Topics | Number of questions | Mark per questions | Maximum marks | Total marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 1 | 75 | 200 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 1 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 1 | 50 | |
| Verbal Ability/ Reading | 50 | 1 | 50 |
MAH CET 2025 Syllabus
The MAH CET syllabus will consist of three sections mentioned below. Candidates must go through some topics of MAH CET 2025 exam:
- Logical/ Abstract Reasoning- Direction, Symbol- based Comprehension, Sequential Output, Series Completion, Linear and Circular Arrangement, Venn Diagram etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude- Percentages, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Quantitative Reasoning, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Geometry etc.
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension- Synonyms, Sentence completion, Phrase replacement, Verbal Reasoning, Antonyms, Sentence Completion etc.
MAH CET 2025 Preparation Tips
The following are some preparation tips for better performance in MAH CET 2025:
- Make a timetable for studies and strictly follow it.
- Know the complete syllabus and exam pattern of MAH CET.
- Clear the tough concepts first and highlight important topics.
- Use the best books and study materials for study.
- Keep revising the topics daily.
MAH CET 2025 Books
Refer the following books for the preparation of MAH CET 2025 exam:
- Verbal and Non- Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
- Reasoning Book for Competitive Examination by Pearson
- Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MAH CET 2025 Admit Card
The MAH CET admit card 2025 will be released in the fourth week of February 2025. Candidates will be able to download the hall ticket through online mode. It will contain various details such as exam name, venue, timings, important instructions etc.
Applicants will be able to check the admit card by using their login credentials such as application number and password. It is very important document for candidates to carry at the examination hall. Without hall ticket, no candidate will be able to appear for the exam.
MAH CET 2025 Answer Key
The MAH CET answer key 2025 will be released in first week of April 2025. Candidates will be able to access answer key through online mode. First, authority will release provisional answer key. Once objection period gets over then final answer key will be released.
In case of any discrepancy in answer key students will be able to raise objections by paying a particular amount of fee. Students must raise objections within given time period. The authority will release the final answer key after verifying all the objections raised by candidates.
MAH CET 2025 Result
The MAH CET Result 2025 will be released in the second week of April 2025. Candidates will be able to download their result by using their login credentials such as application number and password.
The merit list will be prepared separately for different categories and courses. The result will be drawn on the basis of performance of students in entrance exam. Students must take a printout of their result and keep it safe for future reference.
MAH CET 2025 Cut Off
The MAH CET cut off 2025 will be released for each round of counselling. The authority will publish it for two categories i.e. for Maharashtra State category and All India category. It will be minimum qualifying mark that must be scored by candidates to qualify the entrance exam.
The cut off marks will be decided based on the various factors such as difficulty level of exam, candidates appearing in exam, total pass percentage, etc. To appear for further admission process, it will be necessary to get minimum qualifying marks.
MAH CET 2025 Counselling
The MAH CET Counselling 2025 will be organized in May 2025. Candidates will be able to take part in counselling through online mode. Applicants will have an opportunity to select their college according to their preferences.
Candidates will be alloted seats on the basis of their rank obtained and choices filled. For appearing in counselling, students will need to pay a counselling fee. Also, candidates must carry the required documents within specific size and format.
Documents Required for MAH CET Counselling 2025:
- Class 10th marksheet/ certificate
- Class 12th marksheet
- MAH CET 2025 admit card
- Category certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport size photograph
MAH CET 2025 Participating Colleges
Here we have listed some participating colleges of MAH CET 2025 exam:
- Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
- Symbiosis International University, Pune
- Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
- Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai
- Bharti Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai
- Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development, Tathawade
- NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
- Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune
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