MAH M.Ed. CET 2026: Maharashtra M.Ed. Common Entrance Test (MAH M.Ed. CET) 2026

Maharashtra M.Ed. Common Entrance Test

Maharashtra M.Ed. Common Entrance Test (MAH M.Ed. CET) 2026

MAH M.Ed. CET 2026
[Maharashtra M.Ed. Common Entrance Test 2026]
conducted by State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra
Admission to Master of Education (M.Ed.) Courses, 2026-27

On-Line CET for
First Year of Two Year Full Time Post Graduate Degree Course in Education
leading to M.Ed. (Master of Education)
(Regular Full Time Course)
Academic Year: 2026-27

Activities and Scheduled Dates for M.Ed. CET Process 2026

Sl. No.	Activity	Schedule
Sl. No.	Activity	First Date	Last Date
1	On Line Registration and Confirmation of Application Form for MAH-M.Ed. Course CET 2026 through Computer connected to Internet onthe website	05/01/2026	20/01/2026
2	Issue of Hall Ticket through login of successfully Registered Candidates	To be declared later on
3	Date of On-Line MAH-M.Ed. CET 2026	Tentative date 25/03/2026
4	Declaration of result of the MAH-M.Ed.-CET 2026 on the website	To be declared later on

Important Note:

CET examination will be conducted only in the states of Maharashtra in the selected district centres. Candidate should note that there will be no CET exam centers outside Maharashtra State.
The schedule displayed above is Provisional, and the Competent Authority may change the same under unavoidable circumstances.
The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ only which is the authentic and official site for the CET 2026 Process.
Candidates are advised to download the CET Information Brochure and read it carefully before filling in the Online Application.
The candidate filling in the online application form is considered as deemed to have read the Information Brochure and has accepted the terms, conditions and the eligibility criteria and provisions in Government Notifications, instructions, and the rules governing the CET process mentioned therein.
The email id & mobile number provided while filling the CET application form shall be kept active until the end of admission process.
Candidates appearing for the CET are required to frequently check the official website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ for all notifications, updates, and announcements. The CET Cell shall not be obligated to issue reminders or alerts through SMS, email, or any additional communication mediums.

Eligibility for Appearing to MAH-M.Ed. Course CET-2026

The Candidate should be an Indian Citizen.
Educational Qualification for Maharashtra State Candidature:
Candidate should have obtained at least 50% Marks (Minimum 45% marks in case of Backward Class categories from the State of Maharashtra belonging to SC, ST, VJ/DT*- NT(A)*, NT(B)*, NT(C)*, NT(D)*, OBC*, SBC* Categories having Caste Certificate, Caste Validity and Valid Non Creamy Layer Certificate* valid up to 31 March 2027) or an Equivalent Grade in any one of the following programme: (i) B.Ed.
(ii) B.A.-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated Course)
(iii) B.El.Ed.
(iv) D.El.Ed. with an Undergraduate Degree (with 50% marks in Each Course.) (Minimum 45% Marks in case of Backward Class Categories from the State of Maharashtra only). From NCTE Approved College of Education affiliated to recognized Non-Agricultural University in India.
Educational qualification for Outside Maharashtra State Candidate: (All India Candidature) (OMS)
All Candidate belonging to OMS/ All India Candidature belonging to All Categories should have obtained at least 50% Marks or an Equivalent Grade in any one of the following programme:
(i) B.Ed.
(ii) B.A.-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated Course)
(iii) B.El.Ed.
(iv) D.El.Ed./D.T.Ed. with an Undergraduate Degree (with 50% marks in Each Course.) from NCTE Approved College of Education affiliated to recognized Non-Agricultural University in India.
Provision for Appearing/Appeared Candidates:
Further provided that, the Candidates who are Appearing/have appeared for the Qualifying Examination of the Academic Year 2025-2026 viz
(i) B.Ed.
(ii) B.A.-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed. (Four Year Integrated Course)
(iii) B.El.Ed.
(iv) D.El.Ed. Qualified candidate who has appeared/appearing for Undergraduate Degree for On Line Registration and Confirmation of application form for MAH- M.Ed. Course CET 2026. Such candidates will be eligible for Admission only if they produce the provisional/Degree Certificate of the Qualifying Examination and Mark Lists of all parts of the Qualifying Examination at the time of Admission. It is the responsibility of the Candidate to submit the University Marks Memo/List from the University before the Centralized Admission Process Registration.

The candidate should fulfil the following eligibility criteria for following candidature types:

Maharashtra State Candidature
Eligibility Criteria for Maharashtra State Candidature Candidates:

Maharashtra State Candidature Type	Candidate Should Fulfil The Following Eligibility Criterion for Maharashtra State Candidature Types
Type-A	(i) A candidate passing Graduation or Post Graduation or equivalent Examination from a recognized Institution in Maharashtra or outside the Maharashtra, as the case may be; and (ii) A candidate who is either domicile of Maharashtra and / or is born in Maharashtra;
Type-B	A candidate who fulfills the criteria mentioned in clause (i) of "Type-A" but does not fulfil criteria mentioned in clause (ii) of "Type-A" above, but who or whose father or mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possesses domicile certificate.
Type-C	A candidate who fulfills the criteria mentioned in clause (i) of "Type-A" but does not fulfil criteria mentioned in clause (ii) of "Type-A" or "Type-B" but whose father or mother is an employee of the Government of India or Government of India Undertaking and who has been posted and reported to duty in the Maharashtra before the last date for submitting the Application Form for CAP.
Type-D	A candidate who fulfills the criteria mentioned in clause (i) of "Type-A" but does not fulfil criteria mentioned in clause (ii) of "Type-A", "Type-B" and "Type-C" but whose father or mother is an employee or retired employee of the Government of Maharashtra or Undertaking of the Government of Maharashtra.
Type-E	A candidate passing Graduation and Or Post Graduation Examination or Equivalent Examination from a recognized institution from a disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area or from Maharashtra State, and residing in disputed Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Area and whose Mother tongue is Marathi.

All India Candidature Type: The Candidates having Indian Nationality are eligible under this Category (Candidate should have Domicile Certificate from the State where candidate belongs or Candidate should have a Birth certificate issued by the respective State Government). OMS [Out Side Maharashtra State] candidates i.e. All India Candidature candidates should fill their CET application form in Open Category.
Minority Candidature: The Maharashtra domiciled Candidate belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from within the State of Maharashtra and as notified by the Government are eligible under this Category (Those candidates who are claiming Minority Candidature, such Candidate should have completed their Graduation & or Post Graduation qualifying examinations from the state of Maharashtra & should have Domicile Certificate from the State of Maharashtra, otherwise they cannot claim for Minority Candidature).
Out Side Maharashtra State, candidates are not eligible for this minority candidature. Out Side Maharashtra State candidates, i.e. OMS (All India candidature Candidates) should fill the CET Application form in Open Category.
NRI Candidature: The Candidate who fulfils the conditions as defined in clause (n) of section 2 of the Act are eligible under this Category. These candidates need not apply for CET. NRI candidates will have to register as foreign candidate in official CET portal. The registration link will be provided to the candidates.
(NRI candidates are exempted from CET-2026 Examination. They need not apply for CET Examination. They can directly register for CAP after the completion of CET Examination & after the declaration of CET Result.)
NRI candidates will have to register as foreign candidate in official CET portal. The registration link will be provided to the candidates.

MAH-M.Ed. CET-2026 Schedule

MAH-M.Ed. CET-2026 shall be conducted only in the On-Line Mode in Multiple Sessions, if required in selected centers in the State of Maharashtra and selected Centers from Other States. MAH-M.Ed. CET2026 will be conducted. Candidates shall have to appear for the On-Line CET strictly as per the date and session allotted to them at the allotted Venue and Center. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the Test in other than the allotted Session. No request for Centre, Venue and Session change will be entertained.

Examination Fees for CET

Application Form Processing Fees as stated below is to be paid through on-line system only by Internet Payment, Credit Card/ Debit Card (RuPay./Visa/MasterCard/Maestro),Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets for which the service charges, as per rules, shall be applicable in addition to the application form Processing Fees. No other mode of payment shall be permitted. The fees once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

CET Fee for Open Category candidates from Maharashtra State, Out Side Maharashtra State (OMS)/All India Candidates belonging to all Categories, and J&K Migrant Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates:	Rs. 1,500/-
CET Fee-For Candidates belonging to Backward Class Categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT-1 (B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC, SEBC, EWS and SBC categories ) belonging to Maharashtra State only having valid Caste Certificate Caste Validity and having valid Non-creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31st March 2027 for DT-VJ, NT1, 2,3,OBC, SEBC and SBC	Rs. 1,300/-
CET Fees for Orphan and Transgender candidates & PWD candidate from the State of Maharashtra only	Rs. 1,300/-

Candidate will be required to submit the Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non Creamy Layer certificate if applicable at the time of filling the CAP Application form to be considered under category.
Candidates having valid Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate from Maharashtra State and Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31st March 2027 as applicable and belonging to Maharashtra State Candidature should only apply under Backward Class Category. Candidate who have completed their Qualifying Degree/Diploma from Out side Maharashtra University/Board should apply under Open Category.
Candidate will be required to submit Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate in the prescribed format if applicable at the time of filling the CAP Application form.

How to apply for Registration

On Line Application form filling and Registration Procedure for MAHM.Ed. 2026 CET.

Applicants to visit CET website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/CET_landing_page_2026/ and open the given link. For filling the Online Application Form, they should click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and E-mail ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Applicant should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password in their Note book and preserve it. An Email and SMS indicating the Provisional Registration Number and Password will also be sent on the Mobile Number given by the candidate.
In case the applicant is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application applicants are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to ensure that same are correct prior to Final Submission of the On Line Application form.
Applicants are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON. Candidates should modify the details filled in if required before finally submitting.
The Name of the applicant or his/her Father/Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the SSC/HSC/equivalent Certificates/Mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the Candidature.
Applicants should validate their filled in details and Save their filled in application by clicking the 'Validate Your Details' and 'Save & Next' button.
Applicants can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.
Applicants can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMISSION.
Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT ONLY' after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
Click on 'Submit' button.