MAH MBA CET

MAH MBA CET 2025 Eligibility

Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test

Registration Start Date
11th Jan 2025

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Ranjan Kumar
Ranjan Kumar Ranjan Kumar

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The MAH CET 2025 applicants must meet all eligibility requirements to be considered for recruitment. The candidates will be able to get into over 300 top colleges in Maharashtra by taking this test. The candidates must first check MAH CET MBA Eligibility 2025 before applying for the exam.

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH CET is a management entrance test and is officially known as MAH MBA/MMS-CET. Several institutes in Maharashtra offer MBA programs through the State Common Entrance Test Cell.

MAH CET MBA exam will be followed by the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) or Counselling in which candidates will be allotted seats in MAH CET participating colleges based on their scores.

MAH CET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programs offered by MAH CET participating institutes must meet all eligibility requirements to qualify. This test will allow the candidates to get admission to MBA courses in more than 300 top colleges in Maharashtra.

The Basic Requirements for MAH MBA CET Eligibility are:

  1. The candidates should complete their Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% (45% for reserved category) in aggregate from any UGC/AIU (Association of Indian Universities) recognized university.

  2. The final-year students may also apply provisionally for the MBA CET exam. However, they must submit proof of their education during the MBA CET counseling process.

  3. MBA CET Eligibility criteria require candidates to be Indian nationals. 

  4. The MAH CET exam also requires a minimum age of 21 years and does not specify an upper age limit.

  5. The candidates who intend to apply as NRIs/Foreign Nationals/Foreign Students/Persons of Indian Origin/Children of Indian workers in their Gulf countries must meet the basic education requirements for the MAH CET MBA 2025

  6. If you have any score from CAT, XAT. MAT. CMAT. ATMA and GMAT, then you are eligible to apply for All India seats

MAH CET MBA Eligibility Criteria for All India Candidature

The MAH MBA CET Eligibility for candidates claiming the All India Candidature MAH MBA/MMS CET 2025 is as follows:

  • Indian nationality is required.

  • The candidate should have passed a minimum three-year bachelor's degree awarded by a UGC or AIU-recognised university.

  • The candidate must have at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent in the qualifying degree course.

MAH CET MBA Eligibility Criteria for minority candidature

  • The candidates with Maharashtra State Domicile belonging to particular religious or linguistic communities from within the state are eligible for admission under the minority candidature in MAH-CET MBA 2025.

  • The candidates belonging to ST, SC, DT/VJ/NT/1/2/3, and OBC/ will be considered as a minority and will gain benefits.

  • The candidates will also have to submit proof like caste certificate, and validity of the caste certificate while filling out the application form.

MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria for J&K and Ladakh Migrants

To be eligible for UT of Ladakh and UT of Jammu & Kashmir migrant candidature in MAH MBA CET 2024, candidate must meet the following criteria:

  • Candidate should be the son/daughter of a citizen who was displaced from UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh to any part of India after 1990 due to terrorism.

  • Son/daughter of officers and personnel from UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh police.

  • Children of IAS, IFS, IPS officers or military and paramilitary personnel who have been transferred to UT of Ladakh or UT of J&K and have taken charge of their post on or before the last date of application.

MAH CET Reservation Policy

MBA CET provides special consideration for candidates belonging to backward classes for admission to MBA CET. 

Category 

Reservation 

CIWGC 

5%

OCI/ PIO/Foreign Students 

10%

J&K and Ladakh Migrants 

As per Govt policy 

TFWS 

Max 5%

MAH CET Centralized Admission Process Eligibility

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is a crucial procedure for candidates seeking admission to MBA/MMS courses in Maharashtra.

  • The candidate must be an Indian national.

  • There is no upper age limit for admission, the lower age limit is 21 years. Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply

  • The candidate must have a valid MAH CET score. For CAP rounds, admission is based on the MAH CET scores or scores of other recognized entrance exams like CAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT.

  • Educational Qualification: The same as MAH CET eligibility (Bachelor's degree with 50%/45% marks).

Domicile Requirements for Maharashtra State Candidates:

Type A: Candidates who have passed SSC and HSC (or equivalent) examinations from Maharashtra.

Type B: Candidates who do not fall under Type A but whose father/mother is domiciled in Maharashtra and has a domicile certificate from the state.

Type C: Candidates whose father/mother is a central government or government of India undertaking employee and is posted in Maharashtra before the last date of submission of the application form for CAP.

Type D: Candidates whose father/mother is an employee of the Government of Maharashtra or its undertaking.

Type E: Candidates passing SSC and/or HSC Examination from a recognized institution located in a disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area and whose mother tongue is Marathi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit for the MAH CET MBA 2025 exam??

Yes, candidates must be at least 21 years old to appear for the MAH CET MBA exam. There is no upper age limit for the exam.

Can candidates with scores from other entrance exams apply for MAH CET MBA CAP??

Yes, candidates with valid scores from CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and GMAT can apply for All India seats through the MAH CET MBA CAP.

Can final-year students apply for MAH CET MBA 2025??

Yes, final-year students can apply provisionally. However, they must provide proof of their Bachelor’s degree completion during the counseling process.

Is there a separate eligibility criterion for CAP rounds in MAH CET MBA??

Yes, besides meeting the MAH CET eligibility, candidates must have a valid MAH CET score or other recognized exam scores. The CAP process is also based on domicile requirements and specific criteria for All India and Minority candidates.

Is work experience required to apply for the MAH CET MBA 2025??

No, work experience is not required to apply for MAH CET MBA. However, some participating institutes might consider it during the admission process.

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