The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has issued a public notice confirming the final examination dates for the 2026 Common Entrance Tests (CET) under the Higher Education Department.
This follows the earlier tentative schedule released on November 21, 2025, and provides confirmed dates for professional courses in education and law.
According to the official notice, the CET exams will be held as per the following schedule:
MAH-MPEd CET-2026: March 24
(Field Test Offline: March 25)
MAH-MEd CET-2026: March 25
MAH-BEd (General & Special) and BEd ELCT CET-2026: March 27–29
MAH-LLB (Three-Year) CET-2026: April 1–2
MAH-BPEd CET-2026: April 4
(Field Test Offline: April 5–7)
MAH-BEd Med (Three-Year Integrated Course) CET-2026: April 9
MAH-LLB (Five-Year) CET-2026: May 8
The notice, signed by the Commissioner and Competent Authority of the State CET Cell, Mumbai, has urged candidates to regularly check the official websites — cetcell.mahacet.org or mahacet.org — for updates on admit cards, examination instructions, and other announcements.
The cell has asked candidates to note the final course-wise dates and plan their preparation accordingly. These entrance exams are crucial for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in teacher education, physical education, and law across Maharashtra.
The announcement finalises the CET 2026 schedule under the Higher Education Department, helping aspirants organise their studies and logistics, while other CETs, such as those under Technical Education, follow separate timelines. For complete details, candidates can refer to the official public notice on the CET Cell portal.
Maharashtra CET Cell bans AI tools, gadgets to curb cheating in exams
In an effort to prevent cheating and misuse of technology, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has introduced revised rules and stricter regulations for upcoming entrance examinations conducted across the state.
The new guidelines are aimed at curbing malpractice involving digital devices, cyber tools and artificial intelligence (AI) during computer-based tests.
The CET Cell conducts entrance examinations for 17 different professional courses, of which 15 are held in computer-based mode at designated examination centres across Maharashtra.
Officials said the updated regulations are intended to strengthen the examination system and ensure transparency and fairness. Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against candidates, exam staff or institutions found involved in any form of malpractice, misconduct or use of unfair means during the examination process.
Under the revised rules, the use or possession of modern digital gadgets inside the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
The banned items include smartphones, mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, earphones and calculators where they are not permitted. Officials said these restrictions have been imposed to prevent candidates from accessing external information or communicating during the exam.
The CET Cell has also specifically banned the use of artificial intelligence tools and other advanced digital technologies that could be misused during examinations.
These include AI-based applications, hidden cameras, screen mirroring technology, remote access software and any other digital tools that may facilitate cheating during the examination.
