MAH CET Eligibility Criteria 2023 is specified by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra). Factors like age criteria, domicile rules, academic qualifications, etc., are detrimental in deciding the eligibility of the candidates for MAH MBA CET exam. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility can fill out the application forms. Check MAH CET Application Process & Fee
MAH CET 2023 is expected to be conducted in August 2023. However, actual exam dates will be announced by CET cell on its official website.
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DTE (Directorate of Technical Education), Maharashtra will conduct several rounds of MAH CET Counselling/ CAP (Centralized Admission Process). Candidates who have appeared for any other exam except MAH CET MBA exam need to register as a new user for CAP. Candidates are required to provide original documents during the document verification rounds.
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In addition to the terms mentioned above, candidates (Maharashtra and All India) must meet their respective terms of eligibility as mentioned below:
Maharashtra Candidates | All India Candidates |
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Candidate must have secured at least 30 marks in the state’s MBA entrance examination. | Candidate must have appeared in any of MAH CET/CAT/MAT/XAT/JMET/AIMA entrance examinations. |
For final allotment, it is also necessary to appear in GD & PI rounds as conducted by DTE Maharashtra. | For final allotment, it is also necessary to appear in GD & PI rounds as conducted by DTE Maharashtra. |
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Qualifying on any of the 4 types could place your candidature as the Maharashtra State (MS) candidate. Registering and applying for MAH CET 2023 as an MS candidate will open more opportunities and more admission options in MBA 2023-23 in top MBA colleges in Maharashtra.
An aspirant who has passed HSC and qualifying examination from Maharashtra state is a Maharashtra Candidate. If the applicant didn’t pass HSC but passed Diploma in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy and any other qualifying examination from Maharashtra State, they will be termed as Maharashtra State Candidate. In addition to this fact, if the candidate is Domiciled or Born in the State of Maharashtra, they will be the Maharashtra State Candidate and should mention it while registering and applying for MAH CET 2023 online.
You could be Maharashtra State (MS) Candidate if you or your Father or Mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra. It is not necessary that you were born or studied in the State of Maharashtra. In case it is the place of domicile of any 3 of you as shared above, you could reap the benefits of being an MS candidate.
If either of your parents i.e. Father or Mother, is an employee of the Government of India or Government of India Undertaking who is posted and reported to duty in Maharashtra State before the last date for submitting the application for admission, you are a Maharashtra State candidate.
If you wish to appear in MAH CET 2023 as a Maharashtra State candidate and your parents are supposed to report for duty in Maharashtra state but are delaying it, if they report for the duty you can apply for MAH CET as an MS candidate to gain all the benefits of Maharashtra State candidature.
An applicant will be considered as Maharashtra State Candidate if their Father or Mother is an employee of the Government of Maharashtra/Government of Maharashtra Undertaking. Although such employees are usually not posted out of the state, in case they are posted in some other states or are on deputation to some other departments, the candidate would still be considered as a Maharashtra state candidate.
All Indian National candidates who don’t fall under any of the types reserved for Maharashtra state candidature will fall under this category. In case a candidate claiming the Candidature as Maharashtra Type A/B/C/D fails to submit the required documents mentioned above, then such candidates will be automatically converted to All India Candidates and these candidates will be given the benefit of All India Seats only.
Candidate must fulfill any one of the below mentioned academic qualifications to claim seats under Outside Maharashtra State candidates:
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Candidature Type and the Home University candidates are of immense significance during CAP (Centralized Allotment Process). To be eligible as a “Maharashtra State” candidate, the candidate must fulfill the eligibility criterion specified for candidature as Type A or B or C or D status. Type of candidature also decides their status at Home University. Candidates can ascertain the Candidature Type and Home University with the help of the guidelines mentioned below.
The type of Candidature can be broadly classified into two categories:
Candidates eligible for both Maharashtra State Seats and J & K Migrant Seats can claim either Maharashtra State seats or J & K Migrant seats as per their choice at the time of submission of the “Application form for Admission”.
The type of candidature for Maharashtra state candidates can be further divided into four subtypes based on the eligibility criterion. The Home University is allocated according to the eligibility criterion. Candidates should carefully follow the guidelines and select their Candidature Type and Home University properly while submitting MAH CET Application Form for CAP.
There is a special reservation for candidates who belong to backward class categories from the state of Maharashtra only. These candidates will have to submit the “Caste Certificate”. This certificate is issued by the Executive Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate in Maharashtra State. The list of various backward classes from the state of Maharashtra is given below-
Candidates who are applying under SC, VJ/DT (NT (A)), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, and SBC categories will have to submit “Caste Validity Certificate” issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Social Welfare Department. Candidates applying under the ST category should submit a “Tribe Validity Certificate”. This certificate will be issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Tribal Department at the time of admission.
Candidates applying under VJ/DT (NT(A)), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, and SBC categories must get a “Non-Creamy layer Certificate”. This certificate is issued by the Sub Divisional Officer / Deputy Collector of the district alongside their caste certificate. It should be valid up to March 31, 2023.
Candidates belonging to backward class categories will be eligible only if they belong to the state of Maharashtra only. Candidates must ensure that their relevant category documents/certificates are issued by appropriate authorities only.
There is a special reservation for PwD Candidates. The least percentage for disability is 40%. The nature of the disability should be permanent. The PwD candidates will be accepted from the state of Maharashtra only. They should fall under Type A or B of Candidature for Maharashtra State candidates. There are three main categories for PwD candidates:
Candidates applying under PwD category must submit a certificate in the prescribed Proforma - F. This certificate is issued by the Director, All India Institute of Physically Handicapped, Mumbai. Else Dean/Civil Surgeon of the Government/Civil Hospitals at District Headquarters can also issue this certificate.
Ques. What are the age criteria to apply for MAH CET?
Ans. There is no age limit specified in order to appear for MAH CET. Candidates need a minimum three-year duration bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognized university to be eligible to take the exam
Ques. I have got a backlog in my qualifying degree. Can I still apply for MAH CET?
Ans. Yes, candidates with a backlog in the qualifying degree can apply for MAH CET. However, such candidates will have to furnish a passing certificate and necessary documents before the beginning of the counselling process.
Ques. When will the application process begin for MAH CET 2023?
Ans. MAH CET exam got delayed in 2021 due to the COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra. However, no such delay is expected for the next session and the paper is expected to be scheduled for August 2023.
Ques. Can I take MAH CET exam after class 12th?
Ans. No, Candidates cannot take MAH CET exam after class 12th as the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for the test is graduation in any discipline with minimum marks of 50%. Only those candidates who have a minimum 3-year duration bachelor’s degree can apply for the test. Candidates who are in their third year of graduation can also fill MAH CET application form.
Ques. I am in my final year of graduation. Can I apply for MAH CET 2023?
Ans. Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation can apply for MAH CET 2023 exam.
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