MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027
State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State, Mumbai
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Overview
The MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET is Maharashtra's test for BBA, BCA, BMS, BBM and BHMCT, run by the State CET Cell. 2027 dates are not announced yet. The 2026 edition was one test for first-year BHMCT (four years), BCA, BBA, BMS and BBM (three or four years), integrated MBA, integrated MCA and the five-year integrated M.HMCT in Maharashtra institutes for academic year 2026-27. In 2026, 71,067 candidates registered and 62,300 appeared (87.66%) over 28 and 29 April in four sessions. No 2027 notice for this test was on the CET Cell notice board on 5 October 2026; the CET Cell circular of 30 September 2026 for 2027-28 covers only Higher Education Department CETs, which do not include this test.
MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (a Technical Education course CET); the Commissioner of the CET Cell is the Competent Authority |
| Level | Undergraduate entry: BHMCT, BCA, BBA, BMS, BBM, integrated MBA, integrated MCA and integrated M.HMCT |
| Purpose | First-year admission to these courses in Maharashtra institutes, academic year 2026-27 (2026 cycle) |
| Mode | Online computer-based test at centres across the districts of Maharashtra, in several sessions |
| Frequency | One test per admission cycle; 28 and 29 April 2026 in four sessions (2026) |
| Duration | 120 minutes; 100 multiple-choice questions; 100 marks; no negative marking |
| Languages | English |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 1,300 for open category (Maharashtra, outside Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir migrant); Rs 1,000 for backward-class categories, EWS and persons with disability from Maharashtra, orphan and transgender candidates |
| Result | Percentile scores |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org (www.mahacet.org redirects here) |
Important dates (MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Correction (edit) window | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Question paper, responses and answer key display; objections | Not announced yet |
| Result (percentile score card) | Not announced yet |
| Admission rounds (CAP) | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: 2026 schedule
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online registration opened | 14 January 2026 (registration notice of 13 January 2026) |
| Registration closed | 25 March 2026 after repeated extensions (the brochure's first closing date was 16 February 2026; final extension window 19 to 25 March 2026) |
| Edit facility | Notice of 29 March 2026 |
| Exam | 28 and 29 April 2026 in four sessions (the 18 March 2026 notice had listed 28 to 30 April) |
| Result and score card | 11 June 2026 (in the candidate login) |
In 2026 the registration closing date was extended three times, from 16 February to 25 March 2026 (notices of 16 February, 4 March and 18 March 2026). The 18 March notice gave 28 to 30 April 2026 as the exam window; the test was held on 28 and 29 April.
2026 attendance
| Attendance type | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered candidates | 71,067 | 37,335 | 33,732 |
| Appeared candidates | 62,300 | 32,851 | 29,449 |
| Share appeared | 87.66% | 87.99% | 87.30% |
Five candidates scored 100 percentile in 2026. Admission to these courses is based on the CET score through the CET Cell's centralised admission process (CAP), where caste, EWS and disability certificates are submitted if applicable.
Sources: Information Brochure MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026; Result summary notification (11 June 2026); Final extension notice (18 March 2026); Syllabus of Technical Education CETs, A.Y. 2026-27; CET Cell notices. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State, Mumbai
Category
Management
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is from the MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026 brochure (academic year 2026-27). The brochure says the criteria follow the previous year's CAP information brochure, so the CAP brochure for the admission year governs final eligibility.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| BCA, BBA, BMS, BBM | Passed 10+2 with eligibility as per the admission policy of the affiliating university |
| BHMCT and integrated M.HMCT | Passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks in aggregate; at least 40% for reserved categories, Economically Weaker Section and persons with disability belonging to Maharashtra State only |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates appearing for 10+2 or an equivalent examination can also appear for the CET |
| Age limit and attempts | None stated in the eligibility rule of the 2026 brochure |
- Aggregate marks mean the grand total of marks in the subjects on which the board declares the class.
- Grades or CGPA are converted to percentage by the procedure certified by the board from which the candidate passed.
- The percentage is rounded to two decimal places.
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid up to 31 March 2027), EWS certificate and disability certificate, where applicable, are submitted when filling the CAP application form.
Source: Information Brochure MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026, rule 3.0 (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Awareness | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Computer Basics | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 1 | 100 |
- Mode: online computer-based test.
- Duration: 120 minutes.
- Question type: multiple-choice objective questions with four options.
- Marking: one mark per question; there is no negative marking.
- Medium: English.
- Weight: English Language and Reasoning together carry 60 of the 100 marks.
- Centres: candidates choose centres, but the CET Cell may cancel or add centres and allot a different one; a choice, once made, is final.
- Sessions: in 2026 the test ran in four sessions over 28 and 29 April at centres across all districts of Maharashtra, and results were declared as percentile scores.
- The brochure carries sample questions for the test.
Source: Information Brochure MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026, rule 9.0, and Result summary notification (11 June 2026) (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
English Language (30 questions)
- Reading comprehension with questions on content, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms and comprehension of passages
- Choice of appropriate words, phrases, expressions and similar language skills
Reasoning, Verbal and Arithmetic (30 questions)
- Questions that measure how quickly and logically a candidate can think
- Logical situations and questions based on facts given in a passage; tests problem-solving capability
General Knowledge and Awareness (20 questions)
- Current national and international affairs, culture, trade and commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries
Computer Basics (20 questions)
- Organisation of a computer, central processing unit (CPU), structure of instructions in the CPU, input and output devices, computer memory, memory organisation, back-up devices
- System software and application software, basics of the Internet
Source: Syllabus of Technical Education CETs, A.Y. 2026-27 (MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026 page) and Information Brochure MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026 (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027
- Open the CET Cell website (mahacet.org) and log in to the candidate portal. The brochure says the form is filled online only and points to a user manual for the detailed steps.
- Enter personal and qualification details. The CET Cell verifies Aadhaar through DigiLocker and also verifies the APAAR ID during registration, so both must be correct and active.
- Upload the photograph and complete the form as shown in the user manual.
- Pay the fee online by card, net banking, IMPS, UPI or wallet. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Confirm the application and download the admit card from the candidate login once it is notified.
| Category | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category from Maharashtra, outside Maharashtra (OMS), Jammu and Kashmir migrant | Rs 1,300 |
| SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS and persons with disability from Maharashtra only; orphan and transgender candidates | Rs 1,000 |
- Aadhaar details that match the card (photograph, name, date of birth, gender, address) and a valid APAAR ID.
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid up to 31 March 2027), EWS certificate or disability certificate, where applicable, at the CAP stage.
Source: Information Brochure MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026, rules 5.0 and 6.0 (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027?
MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027 is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State, Mumbai.
What is the eligibility for MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027?
Eligibility is from the MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026 brochure (academic year 2026-27). The brochure says the criteria follow the previous year's CAP information brochure, so the CAP brochure for the admission year governs final eligibility. Criterion Requirement Nationality Indian citizen BCA, BBA, BMS, BBM Passed 10+2 with eligibility as per the admission policy of the affiliating university BHMCT and integrated M.HMCT Passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks in aggregate; at…
What is the exam pattern of MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027?
Section Questions Marks per question Total marks English Language 30 1 30 Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) 30 1 30 General Knowledge and Awareness 20 1 20 Computer Basics 20 1 20 Total 100 1 100 Mode: online computer-based test. Duration: 120 minutes. Question type: multiple-choice objective questions with four options. Marking: one mark per question; there is no negative marking. Medium: English. Weight: English Language and Reasoning together carry 60 of the 100 marks. Centres: candidates…
What is the syllabus of MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027?
English Language (30 questions) Reading comprehension with questions on content, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms and comprehension of passages Choice of appropriate words, phrases, expressions and similar language skills Reasoning, Verbal and Arithmetic (30 questions) Questions that measure how quickly and logically a candidate can think Logical situations and questions based on facts given in a passage; tests problem-solving capability General Knowledge and…
How do I apply for MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027?
Open the CET Cell website (mahacet.org) and log in to the candidate portal. The brochure says the form is filled online only and points to a user manual for the detailed steps. Enter personal and qualification details. The CET Cell verifies Aadhaar through DigiLocker and also verifies the APAAR ID during registration, so both must be correct and active. Upload the photograph and complete the form as shown in the user manual. Pay the fee online by card, net banking, IMPS, UPI or wallet. The fee…
What is the official website of MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027?
The official website is https://cetcell.mahacet.org/.