Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: Registration Dates, Admit Card (OUT), MAH-CET 2023 (Mar 25-26), Counselling, Result, Top Colleges

Maharashtra MBA Admission is conducted on the basis of an entrance exam. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) is the annual state-level common selection test for admission to MBA programs offered by participating universities of Maharashtra. It is officially known as MAH MBA/MMS-CET. The MAH MBA CET Application Form has been released on February 23, 2023, to offer Maharashtra MBA Admissions 2023 through the MAH-CET 2023. The last date to register for the Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023 was March 11, 2023.

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023 is conducted by The Commissionerate, Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai. The entrance test will be conducted on March 25 – 26, 2023, across 47 urban areas in the state of Maharashtra. MAH CET MBA is followed by the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) counseling in which the candidates will be allotted MBA seats in MAH CET participating colleges based on their scores.  

Candidates holding a graduation degree from a recognized college are qualified for confirmation through MAH CET. Candidates should score 45% least to take admission to the MBA course in Maharashtra. MAH-CET score is accepted by more than 300 public/private business schools in Maharashtra including KJ SIMSR Mumbai, L.N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, etc.

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: MAH CET Highlights

Features Details
Exam Name MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH-CET
Conducting Body State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Level State-Level
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Fees INR 1000 (All India Category Candidates) and INR 800 (Maharashtra State Category Candidates)
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Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: Important Dates

Events Dates 
MAH CET 2023 Registration Start Date February 23, 2023
MAH CET 2023 Registration Last Date March 11, 2023
MAH CET 2023 Admit Card March 19, 2023
MAH CET (MBA) 2023 Exam Dates March 25 – 26, 2023
Announcement of MAH CET 2023 Result April 2023

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must have passed at least a 3-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized university by UGC/AIU.
  • For reserved categories and disabled people (having a place with Maharashtra State in particular), a total of 45% is required. Candidates who have a place with a reserved classification need to deliver a "Caste Validity Certificate" issued by the Scrutiny Committee of the Social Welfare Department and candidates having a place with the ST office should submit a "tribunal Validity Certificate" issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Tribal office.
  • Reserved candidates who don't have a place with SC/ST also need to possess a legitimate Non-Creamy layer certificate.
  • Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
  • The percentage of marks must be adjusted to two places after the decimal point.
Maharashtra Candidates All India Candidates
Candidates must have secured at least 30 marks in the state’s MBA entrance examination. Candidates must have appeared in any of the CAT/MAT/XAT/JMET/AIMA entrance examinations.
For final allotment, it is also necessary to appear in GD & PI rounds as conducted by DTE Maharashtra. For final allotment, it is also necessary to appear in GD & PI rounds as conducted by DTE Maharashtra.

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: MAH CET Exam Pattern

MAH CET Exam Pattern Details
Number of sections, questions, and marks Logical Reasoning 75 questions 75 marks
Abstract Reasoning 25 questions 25 marks
Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions 50 marks
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 50 questions 50 marks
Exam duration 150 minutes
Mode of examination Computer Based Test
Medium of examination English
Marking scheme One mark for each correct question
No negative marking

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: Top Colleges and Cut off

Maharashtra MBA Admission Form 2023

  • All eligible applicants have to register for the Maharashtra MBA test MAH CET through the online portal cetcell.mahacet.org till February 22, 2023. 
  • Visit the official website and get registered by filling in the required details. 
  • Upload the Scanned Documents
  • Pay the Application Fees and Keep the printout for future use.
  • Download your Admit Card after payment of Application fees. MAH CET Admit Card.
  • MAH CET 2023 is scheduled to be conducted in mid-March 2023 in an online (computer-based) mode. 
  • There will be many exam centers across 36 cities in Maharashtra and exam centers in 13 cities outside the state.
  • A candidate is allowed to choose a maximum of 3 test centers at the time of registration. Check MAH CET Exam Centers

MAH CET 2023: Application Fees

Category Application Fee
For Maharashtra State Category Candidates INR 800
For All India Category Candidates INR 1000

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: Counselling Process

  • Admission to MBA will start with the counseling process after the declaration of results, the MAH CET 2023.
  • The marks scored become the basis of admission and applicants will be selected for admission to the respective management colleges based on the merit list.
  • All eligible applicants must book their seats as per their priority colleges.
  • Required documents for verification rounds must be produced during the admission process.
  • Candidates after giving a specific College will have to report to that college for further Verification Process.
  • State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will conduct MAH CET 2023 MBA counseling in a centralized manner.
  • Applicants from outside Maharashtra must have a valid CAT / MAT / CMAT / GMAT / XAT / ATMA score to apply for admission to MAH CET MBA 2023. The process is carried out by the State Joint Entrance Test Cell.

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: Documents Required

MBA aspirant should carry the original copies and at least 5 self-attested copies of the documents mentioned below during the document verification process for securing admission after seat allocation

MAH CET 2023 admit card Undergraduate Marks sheet and Provisional Certificate MAH CET 2023 scorecard
MAH-CET MBA Application Form 2023 Proof for date of birth (birth certificate or class 10 pass certificate) Nationality Certificate (Passport or Certificate from the District Magistrate)
Aadhar Card Caste Certificate (if applicable) Domicile of Maharashtra
Online Filled Application Form copy Transfer Certificate Tribe Validity Certificate(if applicable)

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. When will the MAH CET 2023 exam be conducted?

Ans. The MAH CET 2023 exam is expected to be conducted on June 20, 2023. The exam schedule is likely to be announced in the first week of January.

Ques. Who conducts MAH CET?

Ans. The MAH CET exam is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra also referred to as Maharashtra CET.

Ques. What is the exam syllabus of MAH CET?

Ans. It consists of four sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension.

Ques. Can candidates apply to colleges outside Maharashtra with a MAH CET score?

Ans. No, institutes outside Maharashtra do not accept MAH CET scores for admission.

Ques. What is the admission process through MAH CET?

Ans. MAH CET admission process includes the entrance exam followed by a centralized admission process for allotment of seats in colleges accepting MAH CET scores.

Ques. How is the Merit List prepared in MHA-CET for MBA?

Ans. A candidate is given State Rank (Rank among all the Maharashtra candidates), Home University Rank (Rank among all the home university candidates) based on the score fetched in MHA-CET. For reserved category students, for example, OBC candidates, he/ she/ ze will get State OBC Rank and Home University OBC Rank apart from the above two ranks. If a candidate applies for All India level seats, he/she will get the All India Rank also. There are no reservations in All India level seats.

Ques. Which candidates are applicable for admission under the J&K quota for MBA?

Ans. Candidates eligible under this category include

  •  Children of citizens, who are displaced from Jammu and Kashmir to any place in India or safer places in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Children of officers belonging to IAS, IPS, IFS, children of military and paramilitary forces transferred to Jammu and Kashmir to combat terrorist activities.
  • Children of staff and officers of the Jammu and Kashmir police departments engaged in fighting terrorism.
  • The number of seats under this quota will be as per the policy of the Government.

Ques. How many sections are there in the MAH CET question paper?

Ans. The MAH CET MBA question paper is divided into four sections:

  • Logical Reasoning (75 MCQs)
  • Abstract Reasoning (25 MCQs )
  • Quantitative Aptitude (MCQs)
  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (MCQs)

Ques. Is there any sectional-time limit in MAH CET?

Ans. There is no sectional time limit in the MAH CET exam. The candidates can wisely divide 150 minutes in solving the question paper. You need to give the required amount of time according to your ability.

Ques. Which are the top MBA colleges accepting MAH CET scores?

Ans. MAH CET marks are accepted in many colleges. Some of them include JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, PUMBA, and over 200 other MBA colleges in Maharashtra.

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● Top Answer By Astha Roy on 23 Feb 22

Ans. Your brother has a fairly good chance of section as his CAT percentage is well-above the required cutoff. For 2021, IIM Kozhikode cutoff was 85 (for general category students). But the selection depends a lot on the interview performance too. So, ask your brother to prepare thoroughly for the interview round.  You can go through the section criteria and the admission procedure of the institute to clear any doubts you may have. Read more
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● Top Answer By Anika Sinha on 31 May 22

Ans. NMIMS Mumbai is a good option for MBA. It ranks right after the old and top IIM. NMIMS Mumbai placements are excellent. Many national and multinational companies take part in campus recruitment. During placements 2022, students received an average CTC of INR 19.40 LPA. The academics offered at NMIMS can be compared to premium management institutes. NMIMS employs a case-study-based teaching methodology. It has a tie-up with Harvard Business Review.  One of the drawbacks of the institute is the huge batch size. NMIMS student intake is over 500. Due to the large batch size, the competition during placement becomes extremely high. Read more
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Ques. Is the MBA program at Symbiosis Pune any good?

● Top Answer By Anumita Banerjee on 31 May 22

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Ques. Is NMIMS a good college for an MBA?

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Ans. Yes, NMIMS, Mumbai is an excellent option for an MBA. Due to the locational advantage, it offers good placements and exposure. Huge list of companies visit the campus placement each year. NMIMS Mumbai placements highlights for 2022, show an average CTC of INR 19 LPA. NMIMS Mumbai focuses a lot on academics outside of traditional classroom teaching. Their approach to academics is unique. You will learn through Bloomberg labs, the WeCare internship program, an unparalleled repository of e-journals and market data.  The only drawback for the institute is its huge batch size. This results in a dip in placements. Read more
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Ques. How much valuable is MBA from IIT Madras?

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Ans. DoMS IIT Madras is counted among the top management institutes in India. It has a great placement record. Companies like Google, Avalon consulting, Amazon, RBS, CTS, etc. visit the campus drive regularly. IIT Madras MBA placements 2022 concluded with an average CTC of INR 16.66 LPA.  DoMS IITM strives for excellence. The faculty base is brilliant. You can get help from TAs and faculty members regarding any problem you face. Being on the lush green IITM campus is a treat. There are many engaging extra-curricular activities that you can take part in. Read more
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Ques. How good is the PGPX IIMU-Purdue supply chain management dual degree from IIM Udaipur?

● Top Answer By Sakshi Banerjee on 14 Mar 22

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Ques. What is the fee structure for MBA in BITS Pilani?

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Ques. Which college is better for MBA among UBS, BITS, BIMTECH and NIT Trichy?

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