MBA/MMS CET 2026 Day 1 Sees 89.48% Turnout; Record 1.81 lakh Registrations

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 8, 2026

The exam is held in multiple shifts, the CET Cell uses an equi-percentile method for normalization. This ensures that the difficulty level of a specific shift doesn't unfairly advantage or disadvantage any student.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the MBA/MMS CET 2026 with a strong candidate turnout of 89.48% on the first day.

Conducted for admission to post-graduate management programs for the 2026-27 academic year, the examination witnessed 47,079 candidates appearing out of the 52,612 scheduled for the initial sessions.

According to the CET Cell, the computer-based test was held across 179 centres in 36 districts. The registration numbers have reached an all-time high this year, with a total of 1,81,426 applicants a significant jump compared to previous years.

Officials noted that the afternoon session saw slightly higher engagement at 90.36% compared to the morning shift.

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Maharashtra MBA/MMS CET 2026 Day 1 Attendance Statistics

Date	Session	Registered	Appeared	Attendance %
April 6, 2026	Morning Session	26,076	23,101	88.59%
April 6, 2026	Afternoon Session	26,536	23,978	90.36%
Total (Day 1)	Overall	52,612	47,079	89.48%

The exam window continues until April 8, 2026, to accommodate the massive surge in aspirants. Beyond the numbers, the Cell highlighted a focus on diversity, reporting registrations from 8 transgender candidates, 482 orphan students, and 487 PWD candidates.

State officials confirmed that no technical disruptions were reported on day one, ensuring a level playing field for the thousands of aspirants vying for seats in top-tier Maharashtra management institutes.

For the latest official notifications and session-wise schedules, candidates should regularly monitor the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. To stay ahead of the curve with real-time paper analysis, expected cut-offs, and memory-based answer keys, keep a close watch on the Collegedunia exam tracker.