MAH BEd CET 2026 Form Soon? 76% Students Prefer BEd, Poll Shows

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is expected to begin the MAH BEd CET 2026 application process in the last week of December. Candidates seeking admission to BEd, MEd, and integrated BEd-MEd programmes will be able to apply online through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, once registrations open. The tentative MAH BEd CET 2026 exam dates were announced earlier on November twenty one, and aspirants are now awaiting the release of the application form. Based on the previous admission cycle, the registration window is expected to remain open for nearly two months.

MAH BEd CET 2026 Registration Timeline (Expected)

As per official trends, the MAH BEd CET application form generally goes live toward the end of December. Last year, registrations started on December twenty eight and continued till February twenty eight, twenty twenty five. A similar schedule is expected for the twenty twenty six session. Once released, candidates will need to complete online registration, upload documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline to be eligible for the entrance examination.

Shiksha Poll Highlights Strong Preference for BEd Courses

A recent Shiksha poll has indicated a clear trend among teaching aspirants. According to the poll data, seventy six percent of students plan to apply for BEd (General and Special) programmes through MAH BEd CET 2026. The remaining preferences were distributed across other teaching courses:

• Thirteen percent of aspirants showed interest in BEd ELCT
• Eight percent opted for the integrated BEd-MEd programme
• Three percent indicated preference for the MEd course

The data reflects sustained demand for traditional BEd programmes, particularly among candidates aiming for school-level teaching careers.

Courses Offered Through MAH BEd CET 2026

MAH BEd CET serves as the common entrance test for admission to:

• Bachelor of Education (BEd)
• BEd Special Education
• BEd ELCT
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Integrated BEd-MEd programmes

Admissions are offered across government, aided, and unaided colleges in Maharashtra, making the exam one of the most significant teaching entrance tests in the state.

What Aspirants Should Do Next?

Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website for updates regarding the MAH BEd CET 2026 application form, detailed notification, and exam schedule. Preparing documents in advance and keeping login credentials ready can help avoid last-minute issues during registration.