Maharashtra CET 2026 Exam Schedule Released for MBA, MMS, Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture Courses

The Maharashtra government has released the timeline for Maharashtra CET 2026 which will be used for admission to various professional courses such as MBA, MMS, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture for the academic year 2026, 27. The State Common Entrance Test Cell is going to conduct the Common Entrance Tests at different centres across the state from April 6 to May 17, 2026.

The notification clearly states that candidates are to be informed that for CET registration, APAAR ID and Aadhaar ID are now mandatory. If the students have not obtained their APAAR ID, they may do so through DigiLocker before filing their applications.

MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026

Those intending to get into management programs may apply for the MAH, MBA/MMS CET 2026 from January 10, 2026, till February 12, 2026. The first session examination will be held from the 6th to the 8th of April 2026, and the second session will be on the 9th of May 2026. Candidates may take one or both sessions as per the criteria of eligibility.

MAH MHT CET 2026 (PCM/PCB)

Candidates wishing to do their Engineering, Pharmacy, and Agriculture courses will also have the same schedule for registration, i.e., from the 10th of January to the 12th of February 2026, for the MAH, MHT CET 2026. The first phase of the CET examination will take place between the 11th and the 26th of April 2026 and the second phase from the 10th to the 17th of May 2026.

This initiative of providing two opportunities to appear for the exam is said to offer students more options and, at the same time, get rid of the exam pressure.

Mandatory APAAR ID Requirement

In a major change, the Government of Maharashtra has made APAAR ID along with Aadhaar ID mandatory for CET registrations. The step is aimed at better record keeping at the student level and also at increasing the openness of the process. Candidates not having an APAAR ID are required to create one through the DigiLocker portal before submission of the application.

Students are encouraged to visit the official CET website regularly for the latest updates on notifications, downloading admit cards, and instructions for the day of the exam.