MAH-B.Ed CET 2027
State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State, Mumbai
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Overview
MAH-B.Ed CET is Maharashtra's entrance test for the two-year B.Ed, run by the State CET Cell. Dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. It covers first-year admission to the two-year full-time B.Ed (regular and special education) in government colleges of education, government-aided colleges, university-managed institutes and unaided colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates who want English-medium colleges also take the English Language Content Test (ELCT) in the same session; the three-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed has its own separate CET. The CET Cell's circular of 30 September 2026 lists the B.Ed and B.Ed (Elect) CET among the tests it will hold for 2027-28, but no schedule or brochure is published yet. The facts below come from the MAH-B.Ed. CET 2026 brochure (academic year 2026-27).
MAH-B.Ed CET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (a Higher Education Department CET); the Commissioner of the CET Cell is the Competent Authority |
| Level | First year of the two-year full-time B.Ed (regular and special education) |
| Purpose | B.Ed admission in government, aided, university-managed and unaided colleges in Maharashtra |
| Mode | Online test at selected district centres in Maharashtra; there are no centres outside Maharashtra |
| Frequency | One test per admission cycle; the 2026 test was held on 27, 28 and 29 March 2026, with 5 April 2026 for candidates affected at some centres |
| Duration | 90 minutes; 100 multiple-choice questions; 100 marks; no negative marking. ELCT: 60 minutes, 50 marks |
| Languages | English and Marathi (ELCT in English) |
| Application fee (2026) | Rs 1,300 for open category (Maharashtra, outside Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir migrant); Rs 1,000 for backward-class categories, orphan, transgender and disability candidates from Maharashtra |
| Result | Declared as a percentile after normalisation across sessions |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org (www.mahacet.org redirects here) |
Important dates (MAH-B.Ed 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: MAH-B.Ed CET 2026
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Online registration | Notice of 7 January 2026; the brochure window was 8 to 23 January 2026, extended three times to 27 February 2026 (notice of 24 February 2026) |
| Admit card | Published on the CET Cell notice board on 22 March 2026 |
| Exam | 27, 28 and 29 March 2026; 5 April 2026 for candidates affected at some centres |
| Question paper, responses and answer key display; objections | 3 to 5 May 2026 (Rs 1,000 per question objected to) |
| Result and score card | 13 June 2026 (in the candidate login) |
How scores are used
The result is declared as a percentile: raw scores from different sessions are equated to a base form before ranking. Admission to B.Ed seats in the institutes above is made by the CET Cell as Competent Authority; candidates seeking supernumerary seats apply separately in the CAP process. The ELCT is a qualifying test for English-medium colleges: the brochure says candidates who want these colleges must appear in and qualify the ELCT, and the option has to be chosen in the application form because it cannot be added later.
Sources: Information Brochure 2026-27, B.Ed. (2 Years) Degree Course; Third extension notice for B.Ed CET (24 February 2026); Notice on B.Ed + ELCT CET sittings (March 2026); Objection tracker notice (29 April 2026); Circular on MAH-CET 2027-28 (30 September 2026); 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-B.Ed. CET 2026 brochure (academic year 2026-27). Rules for Maharashtra-state and outside-Maharashtra candidates differ.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Maharashtra candidates: arts, science, commerce | Three-year bachelor's or master's degree with sciences and mathematics, social science, humanities (languages) or commerce: 50% for Open/EWS; 45% for reserved-class candidates of Maharashtra with caste certificate, caste validity and non-creamy-layer certificate if applicable |
| Maharashtra candidates: professional fields | Engineering and technology (with science and mathematics), management, computer science, law, information technology, agriculture, banking and insurance, medical sciences, other social sciences, fine art or performing art: 55% for Open/EWS; 50% for reserved class |
| Outside Maharashtra (all-India, Jammu and Kashmir migrant) | Any bachelor's or master's degree of at least three years in any discipline: 55% for all categories |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates appearing in the 2025-26 qualifying examination can apply; the degree or provisional certificate and mark lists are needed at admission |
| Age limit and attempts | None stated in the brochure's eligibility section |
- A Maharashtra candidate is born in or domiciled in Maharashtra and graduated from a university in the state.
- NRI, OCI, PIO, foreign nationals and children of Indian workers in the Gulf need at least 55% and a degree recognised by the Association of Indian Universities; they are exempt from the CET and apply through CAP only.
- Grades or CGPA are converted to percentage by the university's certified formula; percentages are rounded to two decimals.
Source: Information Brochure 2026-27, B.Ed. (2 Years) Degree Course, rule 3 (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
| Section (MAH-B.Ed CET) | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Teacher Aptitude | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 1 | 100 |
| Section (ELCT, optional) | Questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Vocabulary Focus | 5 | 5 |
| Grammar Focus | 8 | 8 |
| Sentence Formation | 7 | 7 |
| Phonetics | 3 | 3 |
| Verbal Idioms and Proverbs | 5 | 5 |
| Figures of Speech | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 50 | 50 |
- Mode: online. The B.Ed CET is one paper of 90 minutes; the ELCT is 60 minutes and is taken in the same session by candidates who opted for it.
- Question type: multiple-choice with four options.
- Marking: one mark per question; there is no negative marking in either test.
- Medium: English and Marathi for the B.Ed CET; English for the ELCT.
- Scores: raw scores from different sessions are equated and the final result is declared as a percentile.
- The test may run in multiple sessions; candidates must sit the session and venue allotted, and requests to change centre, venue or session are not entertained.
Source: Information Brochure 2026-27, B.Ed. (2 Years) Degree Course, rules 4, 11 and 14 (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
Mental Ability (40 questions)
- Tests reasoning power and accuracy of thinking, in verbal or non-verbal form
- Series, syllogism, coding-decoding, relationship, analogies, classification, problems on dice
General Knowledge (30 questions)
- Happenings in the surroundings at local, national and international level, including past events and current affairs
- Science and technology, history, geography, civics, political science and literature in general
Teacher Aptitude (30 questions)
- Capacity to become a teacher: keenness to update knowledge, leadership qualities, awareness of changes in education and society, communication and professional commitment
English Language Content Test (ELCT, 50 questions)
- Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, phonetics, verbal idioms and proverbs, figures of speech
The brochure weights the three B.Ed CET sections at 40%, 30% and 30%. Source: Information Brochure 2026-27, B.Ed. (2 Years) Degree Course, rule 11 (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for MAH-B.Ed CET 2027
- Open the CET Cell website (mahacet.org), choose Apply Online and then New Registration; enter name, contact details and email ID to receive a provisional registration number and password.
- Log in and fill the online application: personal and qualification details, category, centre choice and, for English-medium colleges, the ELCT option.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet. An e-receipt confirms payment; no e-receipt means the payment failed and must be repeated.
- Print the application form with fee details and keep it with the fee receipt; download the hall ticket from the candidate login when it is issued.
| Category | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category from Maharashtra, outside Maharashtra (OMS) or all-India, Jammu and Kashmir migrant | Rs 1,300 |
| SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT(A), NT-1(B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC, SEBC, EWS and SBC candidates from Maharashtra only, with caste certificate and non-creamy-layer certificate valid up to 31 March 2027 | Rs 1,000 |
| Orphan, transgender and persons with disability from Maharashtra only | Rs 1,000 |
- A valid email ID and mobile number, kept active until the admission process ends.
- Scanned photograph and signature that meet the brochure's specifications.
- The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable; the application form, fee receipt and hall ticket are needed again at admission.
Source: Information Brochure 2026-27, B.Ed. (2 Years) Degree Course, rules 5 and 6 (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts MAH-B.Ed CET 2027?
MAH-B.Ed CET 2027 is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra State, Mumbai.
What is the eligibility for MAH-B.Ed CET 2027?
Eligibility is from the MAH-B.Ed. CET 2026 brochure (academic year 2026-27). Rules for Maharashtra-state and outside-Maharashtra candidates differ. Criterion Requirement Nationality Indian citizen Maharashtra candidates: arts, science, commerce Three-year bachelor's or master's degree with sciences and mathematics, social science, humanities (languages) or commerce: 50% for Open/EWS; 45% for reserved-class candidates of Maharashtra with caste certificate, caste validity and non-creamy-layer…
What is the exam pattern of MAH-B.Ed CET 2027?
Section (MAH-B.Ed CET) Questions Marks per question Total marks Mental Ability 40 1 40 General Knowledge 30 1 30 Teacher Aptitude 30 1 30 Total 100 1 100 Section (ELCT, optional) Questions Total marks Reading Comprehension 20 20 Vocabulary Focus 5 5 Grammar Focus 8 8 Sentence Formation 7 7 Phonetics 3 3 Verbal Idioms and Proverbs 5 5 Figures of Speech 2 2 Total 50 50 Mode: online. The B.Ed CET is one paper of 90 minutes; the ELCT is 60 minutes and is taken in the same session by candidates who…
What is the syllabus of MAH-B.Ed CET 2027?
Mental Ability (40 questions) Tests reasoning power and accuracy of thinking, in verbal or non-verbal form Series, syllogism, coding-decoding, relationship, analogies, classification, problems on dice General Knowledge (30 questions) Happenings in the surroundings at local, national and international level, including past events and current affairs Science and technology, history, geography, civics, political science and literature in general Teacher Aptitude (30 questions) Capacity to become…
How do I apply for MAH-B.Ed CET 2027?
Open the CET Cell website (mahacet.org), choose Apply Online and then New Registration; enter name, contact details and email ID to receive a provisional registration number and password. Log in and fill the online application: personal and qualification details, category, centre choice and, for English-medium colleges, the ELCT option. Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the specified format. Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile…
What is the official website of MAH-B.Ed CET 2027?
The official website is https://cetcell.mahacet.org/.