MAH CET 2026 Admission Process – Exam Date, Registration, Fees & Colleges

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET 2026) notification has been released for admissions to MCA and other professional courses in Maharashtra. This blog covers complete details about the MAH CET 2026 admission process, including exam dates, registration procedure, eligibility, fees, documents required, and top colleges.

What is MAH CET 2026?-

MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission into various professional courses such as MCA, MBA, MMS, Engineering, etc., in Maharashtra.

Candidates from outside Maharashtra (OMS – Other than Maharashtra State) are also eligible to apply and are considered under the General / Unreserved category.

Official Website-

🔗 Registration Portal: https://cetcell.mahacet.org
(This is the official website of MAH CET Cell)

 Important Dates (Tentative)-

• Admission Registration Start Date: 5 January 2026
• Registration Closing Date: 10–15 February 2026
• MCA CET Exam Date: 30 March 2026

 Dates are tentative and subject to official updates.

MAH CET 2026 Registration Process (How to Apply)-

1. Visit the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org
2. Click on MAH CET 2026 Registration
3. Register using basic details (Name, Mobile, Email)
4. Fill the application form carefully
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the registration fee online
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page

Registration Charges-

•  General Category (OMS – Outside Maharashtra): ₹1200/-
• Reserved Category (Maharashtra Candidates – MS): ₹1000/-
• Mandatory Requirement-
• Aadhaar Card Number (UIDAI)
• APAAR ID
• Both Aadhaar and APAAR ID are mandatory for all candidates.

OMS (Other Than Maharashtra State) Candidates-

• Candidates outside Maharashtra belong to OMS category
• OMS candidates are treated as General / Unreserved
• They are fully eligible to appear for MAH CET 2026 and participate in counselling

Exam Centres:

There is no exam centre crisis. MAH CET exam centres are available in all major cities across India.

Success Story

Ritesh Gupta, who appeared in MAH CET MCA last year, secured 99.79 percentile, which is an outstanding achievement. He belongs to Kanpur and was allotted an exam centre in Lucknow, proving that OMS candidates get smooth centre allocation.

Top Government & Aided Colleges (MCA)-

1. Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai
2. Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
3. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Pune
4. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune
5. Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai

Top Private Colleges (Strong Placement)-

1. KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai
2. DY Patil Institute of Management & Research (DYPIMR), Pune
3. Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), Sangli

Admission to these institutes is strictly based on MAH CET score, provided the institute is approved and recognized by the Government of Maharashtra.

Eligibility Criteria for MAH CET 2026 (MCA)-

1. Candidate must have passed graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or Graduation level
2. Minimum Marks Required:
• 50% for Unreserved / OMS candidates
• 45% for Reserved category candidates (MS)
3. Final year appearing candidates are also eligible to apply

Documents Required-

• Aadhaar Card
• APAAR ID
• Graduation Mark Sheets
• 10+2 Mark Sheet (Mathematics proof)
• Caste Certificate (for reserved candidates)
• Domicile Certificate (MS candidates, if applicable)

Admission Process (Step-by-Step)-

1. Appear and qualify MAH CET 2026
2. Participate in CAP (Centralized Admission Process)
3. Document verification (Online / Offline as notified)
4. Submission of Caste Certificate (Reserved candidates)
5. Choice filling and seat allotment
6. Reporting to the allotted institute

Stay connected with the official website for latest updates and notifications.