The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell) has released the provisional MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 online. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now log in at cetcell.mahacet.org to download their individual response sheets and the provisional key. This allows test-takers to calculate their expected raw scores before the final results are published.
MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| First Attempt Dates | April 6, 7, and 8, 2026 |
| Second Attempt Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Provisional Key Release | May 2, 2026 |
| Objection Window | May 2 to May 4, 2026 |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates (First Attempt) | April 6, 7, and 8, 2026 |
| Provisional Key & Response Sheet Release | May 2, 2026 |
| Online Objection Window | May 2 to May 4, 2026 |
| Exam Date (Second Attempt) | May 9, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key & Results | Expected late May / June 2026 |
How to Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet
Candidates must use their application credentials to access the documents. 1. Visit the official portal: https://cetcell.mahacet.org. 2. Select the candidate login link for MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026. 3. Enter your application number and password to access the dashboard. 4. Download the provisional answer key PDF and your response sheet.
Calculating Your Score
The CET Cell evaluates candidates based on the following marking scheme: * Correct Answer: +1 mark * Incorrect/Unattempted Answer: 0 marks * Negative Marking: None
Match your response sheet against the official provisional key. Count the total number of correct answers to find your raw score.
Raising Objections
If you spot an error in the provisional key, you can challenge it online between May 2 and May 4, 2026. * Fee: INR 1000 per question challenged. * Process: Log in to the portal, access the objection tracking system, select the question ID, and upload standard reference material or official solutions as proof.
Provisional vs. Final Answer Key
The provisional key allows for candidate feedback. After the CET Cell reviews all submitted objections, a final, binding answer key will be published. This final document forms the basis for calculating results and percentiles.
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where can I find the MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026? Ans. You can download the provisional answer key directly from the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org by using your candidate login details.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in the MAH MBA CET exam? Ans. No, the exam does not have any negative marking. You simply get one mark for every correct response.
Q3. Until when can I raise an objection against a wrong answer? Ans. The official window to submit your challenges online runs from May 2 to May 4, 2026.
Q4. How much does it cost to challenge a question? Ans. The CET Cell charges a fee of INR 1000 for each question you decide to challenge.
Q5. When are the final results expected to be announced? Ans. The final answer key and official results will likely be released by late May or June 2026, once all objections have been properly reviewed.
