MAH-B.HMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM-CET 2026 Fee Structure

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The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell conducts the MAH-B.HMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM-CET 2026 for admission to undergraduate professional courses such as Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) and Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (B.HMCT), including the Integrated M.HMCT program.

To appear for this Computer Based Test (CBT), candidates are required to pay a prescribed application and examination fee, which varies depending on the candidate’s category and domicile status.

The CET fee structure has been designed to provide financial concessions to candidates belonging to backward classes, economically weaker sections, persons with disabilities, and certain special categories, while maintaining a uniform fee for general and outside-state candidates.

Fee Structure

General Category Candidates:

Candidates belonging to the General Category from Maharashtra State are required to pay an examination fee of ₹1300/-.

This same fee is also applicable to Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates i.e ₹1300, irrespective of their social category in their home state.

Thus, any applicant who does not claim reservation under Maharashtra State categories or who applies as an OMS candidate must pay ₹1300/- to complete the CET application process.

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online before the final submission of the application form.

Backward Class Candidates from Maharashtra State

Candidates belonging to Backward Class categories from Maharashtra State are eligible for a concessional examination fee.

The fee for these candidates is ₹1000/-.

The categories eligible for this reduced fee include:

Scheduled Caste (SC)

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

Vimukta Jati / De-Notified Tribes [VJ-DT-NT(A)]

Nomadic Tribes NT(B), NT(C), NT(D)

Special Backward Class (SBC)

Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC)

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

To avail of this concessional fee, candidates must be Maharashtra State candidates and must possess valid supporting documents, such as a Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate wherever applicable. These documents must be valid up to 31st March 2027.

PWD Candidates

Candidates applying under the Persons with Disability (PWD) category from Maharashtra State are also required to pay a reduced fee of ₹1000/-.

In addition to the standard eligibility criteria, PWD candidates must possess a valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) certificate. Without a valid UDID certificate, the concessional fee benefit may not be applicable.

Orphan and Transgender Candidates

All Orphan and Transgender candidates, irrespective of their category, are charged an examination fee of ₹1000/-.

This provision ensures equitable access to professional education for socially vulnerable groups. Relevant supporting documents must be submitted during the application process to claim this fee category.

Important Notes Regarding Fee Payment

The CET application fee must be paid online during the submission of the application form.

Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details before making the payment, as submitted and fee-paid applications cannot be edited under any circumstances.

Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Candidates should use only one mobile number and one email ID for a single application form.

Sharing of application number, password, or OTP with anyone is strictly discouraged to prevent misuse.

Applicants must also upload a good quality photograph, signature, and proof of identity documents, as incorrect uploads may lead to rejection of the application.

The fee covers the cost of online registration, application processing, and participation in the Computer Based Test for MAH-B.HMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM-CET 2026.

For the most accurate and updated information regarding the fee structure and admission process, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website www.mahacet.org and carefully read the User Manual and Information Brochure before completing the application process.