MAH BCA CET 2026 Registration Extended to March 18, Apply Now

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has announced a revised deadline for submitting the application form. Candidates can now apply for the entrance examination until 18 March 2026 through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. The previous deadline for submitting the MAH BCA CET 2026 application form was 4 March 2026. This is the second extension provided by the exam authority to allow more candidates to complete the registration process.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Revised Schedule and Exam Dates

The examination authority has released the updated registration timeline along with the exam dates for the MAH BCA CET 2026. Candidates should check the revised schedule carefully before applying.

The MAH BCA CET examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at designated test centres. Candidates who successfully complete the application process are expected to receive their admit cards in the second week of April 2026.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Application Requirements

Before filling the application form, candidates must ensure they have the required documents and identification details ready. One of the important requirements is the generation of the APAAR ID, which has become a mandatory step for the application process.

Candidates can generate their APAAR ID through DigiLocker using their Aadhaar card for authentication. However, the CET Cell has clarified that if candidates face technical issues during this process, they may still proceed with the registration.

The extension of the registration deadline is also applicable to several other undergraduate programmes, including:

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
• BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)
• BBM (Bachelor of Business Management)
• BHMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology)
• Integrated MBA and MCA programmes

MAH BCA CET 2026 Application Fee Details

Candidates must pay the required application fee to successfully submit the MAH BCA CET application form. The fee can be paid online using available digital payment methods. The application fee structure is as follows:

• General category candidates: INR 1,000
• Reserved category candidates (Maharashtra state): INR 800

After completing the payment and submitting the form, candidates should carefully review the details entered and keep a copy of the application confirmation for future reference.

The MAH BCA CET examination serves as an important entrance test for admission to BCA and related management programmes offered by participating institutions across Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the 18 March 2026 deadline to avoid last-minute issues.