The YCMOU MBA Entrance Exam 2027 (YCMOU-MBA CET) is the online entrance test that Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik, holds for admission to its two-year MBA. It has 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, and you need a non-zero score to qualify. The July 2027 session admissions are expected from July 2027.
YCMOU MBA Entrance Exam 2027
This page covers the YCMOU MBA CET 2027: expected dates, how to register and take the online test, eligibility, exam pattern, fees and what happens after you qualify.
| Full name | YCMOU-MBA CET, the Common Entrance Test of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University for its MBA |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik |
| Exam level | University level (one university, open and distance learning) |
| Courses / Purpose | Admission to MBA (P79, distance mode) and Online MBA (P130) at YCMOU |
| Exam date | On-demand online test during the admission window; July 2027 session expected from July 2027 |
| Application | Expected July 2027 for the July 2027 session; 2027 dates not announced yet |
| Application fee | Rs 500 per attempt on the 2026 CET portal (prospectus lists Rs 600); Online MBA CET Rs 300 per attempt |
| Eligibility | 3-year bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for Maharashtra backward class and PwD candidates) |
| Mode | Online, computer-based, on the YCMOU CET portal |
| Questions and marks | 60 MCQs, 120 marks (2 marks each), 5 sections |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Official website | ycmou.ac.in |
Is the YCMOU MBA entrance exam still held?
Yes. YCMOU still runs its own entrance test for the MBA. The July 2026 prospectus makes a pass in the YCMOU-MBA CET a condition of admission, and the university’s PG admission list states that the CET is compulsory for MBA students. There is no merit-only route into the YCMOU MBA.
The test is not a single fixed-date exam. You register on the CET portal, pay the fee and take the 60-minute test online on any day within the window the university sets. In 2026 the last date to take it was 8 October 2026.
YCMOU MBA CET 2027 Important Dates
YCMOU has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026, admissions for the July session opened on 1 July 2026, so the July 2027 session (and its CET window) is expected to open in July 2027. The Online MBA prospectus also lists a January session, with admissions from November, subject to UGC approval.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | November 2026 Expected |
| Online application (July 2027 session) | July 2027 Expected |
| MBA CET (July 2027 session) | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for YCMOU MBA CET 2027
You register and take the CET on YCMOU’s CET portal, then apply for MBA admission separately on the university’s admission portal. The steps below follow the official CET user guide used in 2026.
Apply Online for YCMOU MBA CET 2027
Applications for YCMOU MBA CET 2027 are expected in November 2026.
- Open the MBA CET portal (for the Online MBA, use the Online MBA CET portal) and click Registration.
- Enter your active mobile number and full name, select MBA, and verify with the OTP sent to your phone. Set a password and log in again with your mobile number and password.
- Open Profile and fill in your personal and education details. Graduation must be completed for MBA.
- Upload your photo and signature (each 20 KB to 50 KB) and submit the profile.
- Go to Examination Status, click Pay Exam Fee and pay online by UPI, QR code or net banking.
- Log in again and click Start Exam. Your photo is captured before the test starts, and you get 60 minutes to finish.
- After the test, check your score under Examination Status. If you qualify, download the result certificate. You need it for the MBA admission form on the YCMOU admission page.
| CET | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| MBA (P79) CET | Rs 500 per attempt on the CET portal (the MBA prospectus lists Rs 600) |
| Online MBA (P130) CET | Rs 300 per attempt, maximum 3 attempts |
If you are disqualified, you can pay the fee again and retake the test on the same portal. The 2026 MBA CET portal listed fees for a first, second and third attempt.
Who can apply for YCMOU MBA 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian citizen who meets both conditions in the YCMOU MBA prospectus:
- A bachelor’s degree of at least three years in any discipline from a university recognised by UGC or AIU.
- At least 50% aggregate marks in that degree, or 45% for backward class and PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra State.
- A qualifying score in the YCMOU-MBA CET (any non-zero score counts as qualified).
YCMOU asks you to confirm the degree condition before you take the CET, because a CET pass does not help if your degree marks are below the cut-off.
What is the YCMOU MBA CET 2027 exam pattern?
The YCMOU MBA CET is an online test of 60 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks, taken in 60 minutes. Each question has four options and carries 2 marks. These are the sections in the 2026 prospectus:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 10 | 20 |
| Verbal Ability & Communication Skills | 15 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | 15 | 30 |
| Data Interpretation | 10 | 20 |
| Business Awareness & Judgement | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 60 | 120 |
The reading section gives a passage of about 450 to 500 words. You must stay in the test for at least 20 minutes before you can end it. If your connection drops, you can resume from where you stopped, but only on the same day.
What happens after you qualify the YCMOU MBA CET?
Your score appears on the CET portal as soon as the test ends, and qualified candidates download a result certificate for the admission form. A CET pass does not guarantee a seat. In 2026, MBA admission in the first phase was capped at 1,000 seats on a first-come, first-served basis, with a second phase from 4 to 15 September 2026.
| Programme (2026-27 fees) | First year | Second year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (P79), distance mode | Rs 17,976 | Rs 21,156 | Rs 39,132 |
| Online MBA (P130) | Rs 28,076 | Rs 29,006 | Rs 57,082 |
The MBA (P79) offers specialisations in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing Management. It runs for at least 2 and at most 4 years, and the medium of instruction and examination is English. You pay the full year’s fee online to the university, not to the study centre.
YCMOU MBA CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027 notice is out yet. These are the latest official documents for the YCMOU MBA and its entrance test.
- PDFYCMOU MBA (P79) Prospectus, July 2026 session (latest)Official site · ycmou.digitaluniversity.acOpen
- PDFYCMOU Online MBA (P130) Prospectus, July 2026 session (latest)Official site · ycmou.digitaluniversity.acOpen
- PDFYCMOU MBA/BCA/MCA CET User Guide (latest)Official site · ycmapp.ycmou.org.inOpen
- LINKYCMOU official website: ycmou.ac.inOfficial site · ycmou.ac.inOpen