Eligibility Criteria for MAH CET MBA/MMS 2025

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH CET )

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MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria for Maharashtra candidates is different from candidates belonging to rest of India. There is marks relaxation for domicile candidates. MAH MBA CET 2025 aspirants must check here category-wise eligibility criteria for MAH CET MBA/MMS 2025.

MAH CET eligibility 2024

MAH MBA CET Eligibility criteria 2025 - The Maharashtra CET conducts MAH CET, a common entrance exam, for admission to MBA/MMS courses offered by colleges and universities across the state. There are two phases of MAH CET MBA admission. In the first phase, candidates have to appear for a common entrance test and in the second phase, candidates have to participate in a counselling process called the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). In both the rounds, only those candidates can participate, who meet the MAH MBA CET eligibility criteria. The minimum eligibility criteria for the first round is graduation whereas for the second round, it is more than 0 marks in MBA CET 2025.

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MAH CET 2025 exam will be conducted in March 2025. Over 300 colleges and universities including JBIMSSIMSREEK J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai and PUMBA accept MAH CET score for admission.

Q:   What is the MBA CET CAP eligibility criteria?

A:

In the MAH CET CAP, there are three categories in which the seat allotment is done: 1. Maharashtra State Candidature, 2. All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate and 3. NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries. Given below are the category wise MAH CET CAP eligibility criteria. Maharashtra State Candidature: The candidate should be an Indian National and must have passed -year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate from a recognised university (at least 45 per cent in case of candidates belonging to backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State only). The candidate must have obtained more than zero score in MAH CET exam. All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate: The candidate should be an Indian National and must have passed 3-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate from a recognised university. They must have also scored more than zero score in MAH CET/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT/CAT/CMAT. NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries: The candidate should have passed minimum three-year duration Bachelor's Degree with 50 per cent marks or equivalent, awarded by the University recognized by the UGC or AIU. Any other criterion declared from time to time by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra as defined under the ACT.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MBA-CET?

A:
Eligibility criteria for appearing in MAH MBA-CET is as follows: (a) Candidate must have completed his/her graduation (of minimum period 3 years) from any college, institute or university, which is recognised by the UGC or Association of Indian Universities (AIU). (b) Candidates belonging to the general category can take up the examination only if they have scored minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate. (c) Backward class candidates and those with disability need to have secured at least 45 per cent marks in aggregate in their graduation. (d) Students, who are in the final year of their graduation, are also eligible to apply for MBA-CET subject to meeting above mentioned criteria at the time of admission. Some MAH MBA CET participating institutes may have their additional criteria for admission.

Q:   I am a non Maharashtra student and I am planning to give CMAT. I have filled MAH CET form for cap round but is it compulsory to give it?

A:
If you have already filled the MAH CET form for the cap round, it may not be compulsory for you to give the CMAT exam. However, it's important to note that the admission requirements may vary depending on the specific programme and the institution you are applying to. It's always best to check with the admission office of the institution you are interested in to confirm their requirements. They will be able to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information on their admission criteria and whether or not CMAT is mandatory for non-Maharashtra students. In general, CMAT scores may be considered by some institutions as an alternative to MAH CET scores for non-Maharashtra students, but this may vary depending on the institution and programme you are applying to. So, it's best to check directly with the institution to confirm their requirements. Please upvote if it was helpful.

MAH MBA CET 2025 registration process will begin most likely in January or February 2025. In this article, you will read all about MAH CET eligibility criteria 2025 for the entrance exam as well as counselling (CAP) for seat allotment.

MAH CET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for MBA: Academic Qualification

The MBA CET eligibility criteria is determined by the State CET, Maharashtra. Given below is the academic qualification required to be eligible for MAH CET 2025:

  • The candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree of three-year duration in any discipline with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate or equivalent from a university recognised by University Grants Commission or Association of Indian Universities.
  • For candidates from Backward Class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State, the minimum score required is 45 per cent.
  • Candidates who have appeared for final year examination of their bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by University Grants Commission or Association of Indian Universities in any discipline, are also eligible to apply.

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MAH CET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for MBA/MMS: Key Points

Before filling up the MAH CET 2025 application form, candidates must make a note of the following points regarding MAH CET eligibility criteria.

  • The aggregate marks is referred to as the grand total of marks obtained by the candidate in their subjects of Bachelor’s Degree.
  • In case the candidates are awarded marks in form of grades or CGPA, MAH MBA CET will consider the application after the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks. The formula/process of conversion would be based on the procedure certified by the institution from where they have obtained the Bachelor's Degree.
  • As per the MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria, the percentage of marks will be rounded off to two places after decimal.
  • Candidates seeking relaxation of mark in Bachelor’s Degree under Reserved category (SC, VJ/DT (NT (A)), NT (B), NT(C), NT (D), OBC SBC and SEBC categories), are required to should produce “Caste Validity Certificate” issued by Scrutiny Committee of Social Welfare Department.
  • Similarly, candidate belonging to ST category are required to submit “Tribe Validity Certificate” issued by Scrutiny Committee of Tribal Department and valid Non Creamy Layer certificate except SC, ST candidates. These documents are to be presented at the time of verification of documents, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.

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Q:   Can I join GICED without MAH CET?

A:

It is possible to join GICED without MAH CET, but the quality of the college may be affected. However, it is important to note that MAH CET is a state-level examination that is required for final admission to some colleges in Maharashtra. Some categories of candidates, such as foreign nationals, children of NRI/OCI/PIO, and Indian workers in Gulf countries, may be eligible for direct admission without having to appear for the exam. Additionally, some MBA colleges in Mumbai offer direct admission without taking an entrance exam, but candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria, such as having a minimum CGPA and being in the final year of graduation. Therefore, while it may be possible to join GICED without MAH CET, it is important to research the specific admission requirements for the college and programme of interest.

Q:   How to apply for CAP round of MAH CET?

A:
After the result you need to verify your Documents at registered ARC Then login from your account on dtemaharashtra,gov.in And select colleges in every round You need to give priority You can select as many colleges as you like Top 7 colleges you select are important if u get admission in one of them then u need to compulsorily take admission there

Eligibility Criteria for MAH MBA CET Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2025

Candidates seeking admission to any of the top MBA colleges accepting MAH CET score are required to participate in the Centralised Admission Process of CAP conducted post the declaration of MAH MBA CET 2025 result.The CAP is conducted in two to three rounds that includes online registration, choice filling and seat allotment to candidates on the basis of MAH MBA CET score. Under this process, candidates are grouped in certain categories:

  • Maharashtra State Candidature
  • All India Candidature
  • Jammu & Kashmir Migrant Candidature
  • NRI / OCI / PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries

Given below is the table indicating category-wise MAH MBA CAP 2025 eligibility criteria:

Category

MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Maharashtra State Candidature

  • The candidate should be an Indian National
  • The candidate must have passed three-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate from a recognised university
  • In case of students of Backward class categories students and PwD the minimum marks required in 45 per cent
  • The candidate must have obtained more than zero score in MAH CET 2025

All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate

  • Candidate applying under this category should be an Indian National
  • They must have passed bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate from a recognised university
  • They must have obtained more than zero score in MAH CET/CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/ATMA/XAT

NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries

  • Candidate applying under this category should have passed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks or equivalent from a university recognised by University Grants Commission or Association of Indian Universities

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