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
- Eligibility Criteria for MAH CET exam mandate an aspirant to hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in aggregate from UGC/ AIU (Association of Indian Universities) Recognized University.
- Candidates must be Indian Nationals to apply for MAH CET. The minimum age required to apply for MAH CET MBA is 21 years.
- Candidates studying in their final year of graduation can apply for MAH CET exam provisionally.
- Candidates who apply as NRI/Foreign National/Foreign Student/ PIO/Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries must satisfy the basic educational qualification. Check MAH CET Exam Centres
- CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT candidates are also eligible to apply for All India seats. DTE holds the counselling process using CAP method. Check MAH CET Cut off
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.
MAH CET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a minimum 3-year duration bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks of 50%.
- For candidates of the reserved categories belonging to the State of Maharashtra need a minimum aggregate percentage of 45% in the bachelor’s degree.
- Reserved category candidates seeking relaxation in graduation marks will have to provide a Caste Validity Certificate issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Social Welfare Development.
- Final year candidates can also appear for MAH CET exam 2023.
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MAH CET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Counselling
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.
- The scores of MAH CET exam conducted in the year 2023 only would be accepted for admissions to MBA/MMS courses at Institute Level Seats.
- NRI candidates who are found eligible can apply for admission against the Institute Level Seats in Un-aided Institutes.
- All the minority category candidates have to fulfill the eligibility for MAH CET 2023 to claim the seats reserved for them.
- For 15% All India Seats through CAP, all Maharashtra or Outside Maharashtra and J&K migrants have to register online for CAP.
- All candidates who have appeared for different MBA Entrance exams can also apply for CAP under 15% All India Seats.
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MAH CET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Admission: Maharashtra and All India Candidates
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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MAH CET 2023 Type of Eligibility Maharashtra State (MS) Candidate
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.
MS candidate: Type A
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.
MS Candidate: Type B
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.
MS Candidate: Type C
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.
MS Candidate: Type D
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.
MAH CET 2023 Eligibility for Outside State Candidates
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:
- Passing HSC examination and/ or the qualifying examination (Bachelor’s Degree) from a college located outside Maharashtra state affiliated to any University which is not in Maharashtra State and not satisfying any of the conditions stated in Type B, C, D of MS candidature above as regards to parent’s status.
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- Passing HSC examination from a school in Maharashtra and the qualifying examination (Bachelor’s Degree) from a college located outside Maharashtra state affiliated to S.N.D.T. Women’s University and not satisfying any of the conditions stated in i.e. Type B, C, D of MS above as regards to parent’s status.
CAP for Home University Students
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:
- Type of Candidature for Maharashtra State candidates
- Type of Candidature for Outside Maharashtra State candidates
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.
MAH CET 2023 Special Reservations
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-
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Castes Converts to Buddhism ( SC )
- Scheduled Tribes including those living outside specified areas ( ST )
- Vimukta Jati & Denotified Tribes (VJ/DT) i.e. NT(A)
- Nomadic Tribes– 1 ( NT-B)
- Nomadic Tribes– 2 ( NT-C)
- Nomadic Tribes– 3 (NT-D)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Special Backward Class (SBC)
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.
MAH CET 2023 Eligibility for Persons with Disability
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:
- PH-1: Visually impaired (blind) candidates (P1)
- PH-2: Speech & hearing impaired (dumb and deaf ) candidates, (P2)
- PH-3: Candidates with orthopedic disorders and learning disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Spastic (P3)
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.
MAH CET Eligibility 2023 FAQs
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.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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