MAH B.Ed CET 2027 is the online entrance test the State CET Cell, Maharashtra holds for admission to the two-year B.Ed (General and Special Education) course in Maharashtra colleges for 2027-28. The 2027 dates are not out yet. Going by 2026, registration should open in January 2027 and the exam should be held in March 2027.
MAH B.Ed CET 2027
Expected dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility and exam pattern for the Maharashtra B.Ed entrance test.
| Full name | Maharashtra B.Ed (General & Special) and B.Ed ELCT Common Entrance Test (MAH-B.Ed CET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, Mumbai |
| Courses / Purpose | Two-year B.Ed (General and Special Education) in Maharashtra; ELCT for English-medium colleges |
| Exam date | Expected March 2027 |
| Application | Expected January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,300 (Open, OMS); Rs 1,000 (Maharashtra reserved, orphan, transgender, PwD), as in 2026 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's or master's degree with 50% (45% Maharashtra reserved); 55% for some streams and OMS |
| Mode | Online, computer-based test in English and Marathi |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks: Mental Ability 40, General Knowledge 30, Teacher Aptitude 30 |
| Duration | 90 minutes (ELCT: 60 minutes, 50 marks) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH B.Ed CET 2027 Important Dates
State CET Cell has not released the MAH B.Ed CET 2027 schedule, so the months below are expected from the 2026 pattern, when the exam was held from 27 to 29 March 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tentative CET schedule | November 2026 Expected |
| Online registration | January 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket | March 2027 Expected |
| B.Ed & ELCT CET | March 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Answer key objections | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| CAP rounds | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for MAH B.Ed CET 2027
You apply for MAH B.Ed CET 2027 online only, through the registration link State CET Cell posts on cetcell.mahacet.org. The form has not opened yet; in 2026 registration opened on 8 January 2026. One form covers the B.Ed CET and, if you choose it, the ELCT.
Apply Online for MAH B.Ed CET 2027
Applications for MAH B.Ed CET 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Open cetcell.mahacet.org and click the MAH-B.Ed CET 2027 registration link when it goes live.
- Register with a mobile number and email ID that will stay active until B.Ed admissions are over.
- Keep your Aadhaar details updated and your APAAR ID ready. APAAR ID is mandatory and can be created through DigiLocker. PwD candidates also need a valid UDID card.
- Fill in your personal, degree and category details and pick your preferred exam centre. All centres are in Maharashtra.
- Tick the ELCT option if you want a seat in an English-medium college. It cannot be added after you submit the form.
- Upload your photo (JPG, 20 to 50 KB) and your signature in black ink (JPG, 10 to 20 KB, not in capital letters).
- Pay the fee online and print the form with the fee details. You will need it, the fee receipt and the hall ticket at admission.
The fee below is from the 2026 brochure. It is non-refundable, and State CET Cell will confirm the 2027 fee in the new brochure.
| Category | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category (Maharashtra), outside Maharashtra (OMS / All India), J&K migrant | Rs 1,300 |
| Maharashtra SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SEBC, SBC and EWS with valid caste and non-creamy layer certificates | Rs 1,000 |
| Orphan, transgender and PwD candidates from Maharashtra | Rs 1,000 |
How to log in to the MAH B.Ed CET 2027 candidate portal?
Your MAH B.Ed CET login is where you fill and edit the application form, pay the fee, download the hall ticket, see the answer key in the Objection Tracker and download your scorecard. The 2027 registration link is expected in January 2027 on the official CET Cell website.
- Open the official CET Cell website and click the MAH-B.Ed CET 2027 registration link when it goes live.
- New candidates choose New Registration and enter their name, contact details and email ID. The system shows a provisional registration number and password, and also sends them by email and SMS.
- Registered candidates sign in under Already Registered Candidates with their registered email ID or provisional registration number and password.
- The home page lists your course links. Use Edit Profile at the top right to correct registration details, then open the course link to complete the form and pay the fee.
- Later in the cycle the same login shows the hall ticket, the Objection Tracker and the scorecard.
Lost your password? Note the registration number and password when you register. If you still cannot sign in, raise a ticket through the CET Cell ticketing system or call the toll-free helpline 1800-209-0191 on working days.
Who can apply for MAH B.Ed CET 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian citizen with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and the minimum marks below. The rules are from the 2026 brochure, and there is no upper age limit.
- Maharashtra candidates with a degree in Science and Mathematics, Social Sciences (such as History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Education), Languages and Literature, or Commerce: 50% aggregate for Open and EWS, 45% for Maharashtra reserved categories.
- Maharashtra candidates with a degree in Engineering and Technology, Management, Computer Science, Law, IT, Agriculture, Banking and Insurance, Medical Sciences, other social sciences, Fine Arts or Performing Arts: 55% for Open and EWS, 50% for Maharashtra reserved categories.
- Outside Maharashtra (OMS / All India) and J&K migrant candidates: any three-year degree or a PG degree with 55%, for all categories.
- Final-year students can apply, but must show the degree and all mark sheets at admission.
- To count as a Maharashtra State candidate, you must be born or domiciled in Maharashtra and have graduated from a university in Maharashtra.
NRI, OCI, PIO, foreign national and CIWGC candidates with 55% do not take the CET. They apply directly in the CAP rounds.
What is the MAH B.Ed CET 2027 exam pattern?
MAH B.Ed CET is a 90-minute online test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, in English and Marathi. Each question has four options and carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
| Teacher Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The ELCT is a separate 60-minute, 50-mark English test held in the same session for candidates who opted for it. You must take it to get a seat in an English-medium college. See the MAH B.Ed CET syllabus for the topics in each section.
MAH B.Ed CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFMAH-B.Ed (General & Special) & B.Ed ELCT CET 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKState CET Cell, Maharashtra official website: cetcell.mahacet.orgOfficial site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen