MAH MBA CET Exam Centres 2026: No Exam Outside Maharashtra (Official Notification); Check Confirmed List of 36 Test Centres

Following last year’s examination security concerns, Maharashtra State CET Cell has announced that all CET exams, including MBA CET, will not be held at centers outside Maharashtra. The official MAH MBA CET notification says that MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2026 will be conducted in the selected cities in Maharashtra only. It does not mention any states or cities outside Maharashtra. Check complete notification below.

Last year, the five-year MAH LLB CET 2025 results showed that all four top scorers were from a single exam centre in Patna, Bihar, sparking suspicion. Earlier, in March 2025, before the MAH MBA CET exam some students reportedly receiving unsolicited calls offering admission to top institutes for hefty sums of amount in range from Rs 11 to Rs 20 lakh. Following these incidents, Maharashtra’s Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil announced that Maharashtra will no longer conduct Common Entrance Tests (CETs) outside the state. He said, “To ensure transparency, CETs will no longer be held outside of Maharashtra.”

The official MAH MBA CET notification says “MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2026 will be conducted in the selected cities in Maharashtra.” Check complete notification below. It does not mention any states or cities outside Maharashtra. On Page 8 of the official notification, CET cell has given following details about MAH MBA CET 2026 exam centres: 

Test Centre for CET:- 

1. MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2026 will be conducted in the selected cities in Maharashtra. The cities in which MAH- MBA/MMS CET 2026 will be conducted are designated as "Centre" for the CET.
2. Each center may have many "Venues" depending upon the number of candidates appearing at that center.
3. A candidate appearing for CET shall give his/her preference for the centre, however the Competent Authority reserves the right to allocate the centre and venue.
4. The examination will be conducted online at venues given in the respective Hall Ticket.
5. No request for change of centre/venue/date/session for Examination shall be entertained.
6. Competent Authority, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/ or add some other Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc.
7. Competent Authority also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she has opted for.

Following this notification, all Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates will be required to travel to Maharashtra to take the exam. There are 36 test cities within Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune, where the MAH MBA CET exam will be conducted. Candidates can select one of these centres that is convenient to them. OMS candidates should check list of confirmed MAH MBA CAT 2026 centres below and plan their travel in advance.

There are 36 test cities within Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune, where the MAH MBA CET exam will be conducted. Check list below. Download confirmed MAH MBA CAT 2026 exam centre list PDF from the link below

MAH MBA CET 2026 registration process is open till February 12, 2026. MAH MBA CET 2026 Test city preference can be exercised at the time of registering and applying for the MAH CET exam. 

How to Select MAH MBA CET 2026 Test City? While filling up the MAH MBA CET 2026 application form, candidates will be asked to select their preferred test city for centre allotment. You can select test city though following process:

• Create a login as cetcell.mahacet.org
• Go to MBA/MMS portal to fill the application form
• Enter relevant details
• On the page indicating test centres select 3 cities
• Select test cities in order of preference 1-2-3
• Fill rest of the fields, pay the fee and submit the form

Read complete step by step guide to MAH MBA CET 2026 registration process. 

Important documents required at MAH MBA CET exam center are detailed in the MAH CET admit card. Without these documents you will not be allowed to appear in the exam. Below are the key documents required at MBA CET 2026 exam centers:

• Carry the Hard copy of MAH CET Admit Card with your recent passport size photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was uploaded).
• Bring one of the following currently valid Photo identity proof in original at the MAH CET 2026 test centre - PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/ Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead /Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College/University/Aadhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph.
• Please Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof for this project.
• In case of candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit.
• You should also bring with you a ball-point pen.
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) should carry the valid certificate and should contact the Test Centre Administrator of the test venue at least 30 minutes before the time of examination for assistance in seating, if needed.

• Arrive at the MAH MBA CET Test Centre 90 Minutes before the exam commencement for security check
• Do Not carry calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones (with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device as it will not be allowed during the examination.
• Your name as appearing on the Hall ticket (provided by you during the process of registration) should reasonably match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Hall ticket and Photo Identity Proof, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
• A sheet of paper will be provided which can be used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over this sheet of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving the venue.
• Please note that a candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination. Multiple appearance in online examination will result in cancellation of candidature.
• In case more than one Hall Ticket has been generated, candidates are advised to appear only once on the date and at the time mentioned on the respective Hall Ticket. All other Hall Tickets are to be surrendered.