Eligibility Criteria for MAH CET MBA/MMS 2025
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH CET )
Registration - 25 Dec '24 - 31 Jan '25
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 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 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?
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?
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 |
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| All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate |
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| NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries |
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