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- Full name
- Maharashtra MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test
- Conducted by
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (State CET Cell)
- Level
- State
- Mode
- Online (computer-based test), 150 minutes
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Official website
- cetcell.mahacet.org
Overview
The MAH-MBA/MMS CET is the state-level computer-based entrance test for MBA/MMS admission in Maharashtra, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (State CET Cell). The official schedule for the 2027 cycle has not yet been announced on cetcell.mahacet.org.
What MAH-MBA/MMS CET is used for
- Government and university MMS seats: admission to MBA/MMS programmes in Maharashtra, such as those at JBIMS Mumbai, runs through the State CET Cell’s centralised admission process.
- Private institutes in Maharashtra: many AICTE-approved management institutes fill their Maharashtra-quota seats using MAH-MBA/MMS CET scores.
Pattern and eligibility at a glance
The test covers logical and abstract reasoning, quantitative aptitude and verbal ability. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree with the minimum marks set in the CET Cell brochure; final-year students may also be eligible. Check the current information brochure on cetcell.mahacet.org before applying.
Important dates
The State CET Cell has not yet announced the MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2027 schedule; cetcell.mahacet.org shows only the 2026 cycle (second-attempt results were declared in June 2026). Registration, exam and result dates are not yet announced. Coaching sites expect registration around January to February 2027 and the test between April and May 2027, but these are not official dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | To be announced |
| Application closes | To be announced |
| Exam date | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with the minimum marks set in the CET Cell brochure (reported as 50% for General and 45% for reserved categories); final-year students may also be eligible. State-quota seats depend on Maharashtra candidature rules. Check the 2027 information brochure on cetcell.mahacet.org for exact rules.
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning | Not available | Not available |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Not available | Not available |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Not available | Not available |
Syllabus
Logical and Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. In the previous cycles the paper had 200 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes with 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking; confirm in the 2027 brochure once published.
Colleges accepting MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2027 (Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test)
N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NLDIMSR), Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
When is MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2027?
The State CET Cell has not announced the 2027 schedule yet. We will update this page when dates are published on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Who conducts MAH-MBA/MMS CET?
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra conducts the test and runs the centralised admission process.
Is there negative marking in MAH-MBA/MMS CET?
In previous cycles there was no negative marking. Confirm in the 2027 brochure.
Which colleges accept MAH-MBA/MMS CET?
MBA/MMS institutes in Maharashtra, including JBIMS Mumbai, fill state-quota seats through the CET Cell's admission process.