Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for MH-CET MBA / MMS, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Maharashtra CET Cell released the MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round 1 provisional merit list on August 2, 2026. Candidates can submit seat acceptance forms and confirm admission between August 3-5. The CAP process will be conducted in 4 rounds this year for admissions to over 300 MBA/MMS institutes.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
State CET Cell has extended the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) registration and document verification window. Candidates who qualified the exam can register for counselling and upload documents until July 16, with document verification open until July 17.
Archived 8 Aug 2026
Following completion of registration and document verification, CET Cell will release the provisional merit list on July 15, 2026. Candidates can submit grievances before the final merit list is published.
Archived 18 Jul 2026
Maharashtra CET Cell has started CAP 2026 registration from July 2, 2026, for MBA/MMS admissions. Qualified candidates can register until July 12, 2026, with document verification running through July 13.
Archived 18 Jul 2026
Following security concerns from previous years, the Maharashtra State CET Cell announced that MAH MBA CET 2026 exams will only be held at centers within Maharashtra state. The exam was conducted across 36 test cities including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Following last year's security concerns, Maharashtra CET Cell has announced that all CET exams will be conducted only at centers within Maharashtra. Out-of-state candidates must travel to Maharashtra to appear.
Archived 18 Jul 2026
CET Cell released the second attempt results on June 12, 2026, with 4 candidates achieving 100 percentile. Candidates can download scorecards from cetcell.mahacet.org using their login credentials.
Archived 18 Jul 2026
The MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt result was announced on June 12, 2026. Four candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile score. Candidates who appeared for both attempts can use their higher percentile for the centralized admission process.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Maharashtra State CET Cell announced MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt results on June 12, following the first attempt results released on May 30. Candidates who appeared for both attempts will have their higher percentile considered for admission.
Archived 8 Aug 2026
The State CET Cell extended the MAH MBA CET 2026 application deadline from February 12 to February 20, 2026. The exam is being conducted in two attempts—April and May—with candidates allowed to appear for one or both sessions.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The CET Cell revised the application fee to Rs 1,500 for General category candidates (up from Rs 1,200) and Rs 1,300 for Reserved category candidates (up from Rs 1,000). Fee must be paid separately for each attempt.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MH-CET MBA was conducted in two phases this year—first attempt on April 6-8 and second attempt on May 9. Over 1 lakh candidates appeared across 36 test cities in Maharashtra, with the option to take one or both attempts.
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CET Cell announced objection redressal on May 13, confirming that of 34 unique objected questions from the first attempt, 11 were found valid and corrections were made to the final answer key.
Archived 8 Aug 2026
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has announced a brief extension to the MH-CET MBA application deadline following technical queries from candidates. Applicants are advised to complete registration and fee payment before the revised closure date.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The State CET Cell has published the final list of examination centers across Maharashtra and select cities outside the state. Candidates can verify their allocated test center through the official portal using application credentials.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registered candidates can now access the computer-based test simulator to familiarize themselves with the exam interface, question navigation, and time management tools. The practice module includes sample questions across all sections.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Directorate of Technical Education has released the list of approved MBA/MMS institutes accepting MH-CET scores for the current admission cycle. Over 300 institutes across Maharashtra will participate in centralized counseling rounds.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍MH-CET MBA 2027 Attempt 2 exam date
Sun, 9 May, 2027Second attempt (optional) typically held in early May
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍MH-CET MBA 2027 Attempt 1 exam dates
Tue, 6 Apr, 2027First attempt typically conducted over 3 days in early April
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MH-CET MBA 2027 registration closes
Fri, 19 Feb, 2027Last date to complete application form submission
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MH-CET MBA 2027 registration opens
Sun, 10 Jan, 2027Application window typically opens in early January
Archived 23 Aug 2026
MH-CET MBA 2027 notification release
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026Official notification for next year's exam expected in November
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Academic Session Commencement
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026MBA/MMS classes typically begin in early October
Archived 18 Jul 2026
CAP Round 4 (Final round)
Fri, 2 Oct, 2026Final opportunity for seat allotment in participating institutes
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Academic session 2026-27 commencement
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026MBA/MMS classes begin at participating institutes
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CAP Round 3 begins
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Third round of counselling for remaining seats
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAP Round 3 / Institutional round (expected)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Final counselling rounds and spot admissions
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CAP Round 2 seat allotment
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Seat allotment for CAP Round 2
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAP Round 2 (Tentative)
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Second round of seat allotment for vacant seats
Archived 18 Jul 2026
CAP Round 2 allotment (expected)
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026Seat allotment for second counselling round
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CAP Round 2 registration window
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026Second counseling round opens for unallotted candidates and vacant seats
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CAP Round 2 option form filling
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Second round of centralized admission process begins
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAP Round 2 registration (expected)
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026Second round of counselling for vacant seats
Archived 8 Aug 2026
Institute Reporting & Fee Payment
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Candidates must report to allotted institute and complete admission formalities
Archived 18 Jul 2026
CAP Round 1 confirmation deadline (expected)
Wed, 5 Aug, 2026Candidates must accept allotted seats and complete admission formalities
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CAP Round 1 provisional allotment
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026First round seat allotment results published by Facilitation Center
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CAP Round 1 seat allotment result
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Provisional merit list released; seat acceptance window Aug 3-5
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026First round of centralized seat allotment expected late July
Archived 18 Jul 2026
CAP Round 1 merit list expected
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Provisional merit list and seat allotment for first counselling round
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CAP Round 1 registration begins
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Centralized Admission Process registration opens for eligible candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Document verification window closes
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026Final date for e-scrutiny or physical document verification
Archived 8 Aug 2026
CAP registration closes
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Last date for online registration and document upload for MBA/MMS admissions
Archived 8 Aug 2026
Provisional Merit List Release
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Expected release on July 15, 2026
Archived 18 Jul 2026
Document Verification Period Ends
Mon, 13 Jul, 2026Final date for e-scrutiny or physical document verification
Archived 18 Jul 2026
CAP Registration Deadline
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Last date to register for CAP 2026 counselling round
Archived 18 Jul 2026
Final result and scorecard declaration
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Official results with percentile scores available on candidate login portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CAP 2026 Registration Opens
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Registration commenced on July 2, 2026, at cetcell.mahacet.org
Archived 18 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key published with window for candidate objections
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍MH-CET MBA exam date
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Computer-based test covering Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Mon, 25 May, 2026Download hall ticket from official portal with photo and exam center details
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for registration and fee payment
Mon, 18 May, 2026Final deadline for submitting MH-CET MBA application and completing payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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