MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Date Released; Major Changes Announced

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has announced the tentative exam dates for MAH BBA CET 2026. The update also includes major changes in the structure of the examination, making the upcoming cycle different from previous years. The revised schedule has been uploaded on the official website and is now accessible to students planning to appear next year. As per the latest notification, the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam will be held from April twenty-eight, twenty-twenty-six to April thirty, twenty-twenty-six. The test will be conducted in the computer-based mode across centres in Maharashtra. The entrance exam will now cover admissions to BBA, BMS, BCA, BBM, and the newly added BHMCT course.

New Addition to the MAH CET Structure

A key update for the twenty-twenty-six cycle is the inclusion of BHMCT under MAH BBA CET. Until twenty-twenty-five, separate entrance tests were held—one each for BHMCT and BBA. From the twenty-twenty-six cycle, the State CET Cell will conduct only one combined exam for BBA and BHMCT admissions. Officials have confirmed that this move aims to streamline the admission process and reduce the need for multiple entrance tests for similar undergraduate management and hospitality courses.

Exam Duration Increased

Another major change in the MAH BBA CET twenty-twenty-six exam is the increase in duration. The new duration stands at 120 minutes, giving candidates additional time compared to previous years. The overall question pattern remains unchanged, and the test will continue to follow the MCQ format without negative marking.

MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Schedule

The table below outlines the tentative timeline released for MAH BBA CET twenty-twenty-six.

MAH BBA CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility requirements set by the State CET Cell for the twenty-twenty-six exam are listed below.

• Students must have passed Class twelve or an equivalent board examination.
• A minimum of fifty percent aggregate or equivalent CGPA is required.
• Students appearing for Class twelve in the current academic year can also apply.

These conditions remain the same as earlier cycles, ensuring continuity for applicants from diverse educational boards.

MAH BBA CET Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates can check the updated exam pattern for MAH BBA CET twenty-twenty-six in the table below.

The structure maintains its standard distribution across reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and general awareness, with no change in the number of sections.

What This Update Means for Aspirants?

The release of dates and the revised structure signals the beginning of the admission cycle for management and hospitality programmes in Maharashtra. With the merging of BHMCT and BBA tests, students will now prepare for a single, broader exam. The CET Cell is expected to announce the registration start date soon on the official website. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey