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    MH BSc nursing CET Exam 2026: Dates (Out), Application Form (Jan 24), Admit Card, Answer Key, Result

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    Manisha TiwariUpdated on Feb 28, 2026 04:50 PM

    About MH BSc Nursing CET 2026

    The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test (MH BSc Nursing CET) for admission to BSc nursing and General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) courses. The MH BSc nursing CET 2026 exam date has been announced by the authority. As per the released schedule, the MH BSc nursing CET 2026 exam date is May 6 to 7, 2026.

    The authority will release the MH nursing CET 2026 application form from January 24, 2026 at the official website. Eligible candidates are required to fill the application form on or before February 24, 2026. Registered candidates are issued the MH nursing CET admit cards 2026. The admit cards of MH nursing CET mention the information regarding the exam date, time, venue, candidate’s name and other important information. 

    A total of 100 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and Nursing Aptitude subjects are asked in the MH BSc nursing exam, which needs to be answered in 90 minutes. The MH BSc nursing CET exam is conducted in online mode.  The provisional answer key is released soon after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates can raise objections against any question by paying an amount of Rs 1000 per objection. The authority declares the Maharashtra BSc nursing result 2026 in online mode. Qualified candidates are eligible for the counselling process conducted in online mode. 

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    MH BSc nursing CET Exam 2026: Dates (Out), Application Form (Jan 24), Admit Card, Answer Key, Result
    MH BSc nursing CET Exam 2026: Dates (Out), Application Form (Jan 24), Admit Card, Answer Key, Result

    MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test
    Short Exam Name
    MH BSc Nursing CET
    Conducting Body
    State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    State Level Exam
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    online
    Application Fee
    Online : 1000
    Mode Of Exam
    online
    Mode Of Counselling
    online
    Participating Colleges
    12
    Exam Duration
    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    MH BSc Nursing CET Important Dates

    MH BSc Nursing CET Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test (session 2026)

    Candidates must check their eligibility for the MH BSc nursing CET 2026 exam before filling 

    the application form. A detailed MH BSc nursing CET eligibility criteria can be checked below. 

    • Candidates must be Indian nationals. 

    • Candidates must be domicile of Maharashtra. 

    • Applicants must be 17 years old as on December 31 of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit. 

    • Candidates must have completed HSC examination from a recognised board. 

    • Candidates must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% together in PCB (40% for SC/ ST and OBC candidates). 

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    Candidates can fill the MH CET Cell application form in online mode. The MH nursing CET 2024 application form is released at the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Applicants can register for the MH CET 2026 nursing exam and fill the application form on or before the last date.

    Steps to fill MH BSc nursing CET 2026 application form

    • Visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

    • On the home page, click on the ‘MH Nursing CET 2026’ registration link.

    • Register and fill the application form.

    • Click on the submit button

    • Make the application fee payment.

    • Click on the submit button.

    • Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

    Maharashtra BSc nursing application fee

    Category

    Application fee

    General and EWS candidates from Maharashtra State and all candidates from Outside Maharashtra State (OMS)

    Rs 1,000

    Candidates of reserved class categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC] 

    Rs 800

    PWD, Orphan and Other Gender candidates 

    Rs 800

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    MH Nursing CET 2026 is held online and is conducted at various centres of Maharashtra State. The examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. In the given table below, candidates can check the section-wise distribution of questions and marks. 

    MH BSc nursing CET 2026 exam pattern

    Particulars

    Details 

    Mode of exam

    Online

    Type of questions 

    Multiple choice questions

    Total number of questions

    100

    Exam duration

    90 minutes 

    Marking scheme 

    • +1 for every correct answer 

    • No negative marking


    MH BSc nursing CET marks distribution 

    Subject

    Number of questions

    Maximum marks

    Physics

    20

    20

    Chemistry

    20

    20

    Biology

    20

    20

    English

    20

    20

    Nursing aptitude

    20

    20

    Total

    100

    100




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    MH BSc Nursing CET 2026 Syllabus

    MH BSc Nursing CET Maharashtra Bachelor of Science in Nursing Common Entrance Test Syllabus

    The MH BSc nursing CET 2026 admit card is issued in online mode. Registered candidates can download the MH BSc nursing admit card 2026 from the official website, mahacet.org. The authority generally issues the MH CET Cell 2026 admit card 10 days before the exam date. Aspirants are required to enter their registration number and date of birth to access the MH BSc nursing CET 2026 admit card.

    In the MH BSc nursing CET admit card 2026, candidates have to affix recent photographs. Candidates have to carry the admit card, photo identity proof and PwD certificate (if applicable) to the exam centre. 

    Details mentioned on the admit card

    • Name of the candidate

    • Registration number

    • Passport-size photo

    • Date of birth

    • Roll number 

    • Date of the examination

    • Reporting time

    The MH BSc nursing CET 2026 answer key is released in online mode at the official website. Candidates who found discrepancies in the question paper or answer key had the option to raise objections via the objection tracking system. Each objection requires a payment of Rs 1,000 per question, to be made through the online payment gateway. After the deadline, no further objections are accepted, and the provisional answer key is no longer accessible for review. It is important to note that any objections submitted via email or other modes are not entertained. After accessing the objections, the final answer key of MH BSc nursing CET 2026 is released. The final answer key is utilized to evaluate the result. 

    The competent authority announces the MH CET 2026 BSc nursing result in online mode. The authority evaluates the answer sheet and prepares the provisional result. Candidates can download the MH nursing result 2026 by visiting the official website of Maharashtra BSc Nursing CET Cell, mahacet.org. Candidates who qualify for the MH nursing exam are offered admission in BSc nursing courses. 

    Steps to check MH BSc nursing result 2026: 

    • Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.

    • Log in by entering the application number and password. 

    • Click on the link for the MH BSc nursing CET scorecard.

    • The result and scorecard will appear in a new window.

    MH BSc nursing CET qualifying percentile 

    Category 

    Qualifying percentile

    General/ EWS

    50th percentile

    Reserved category (including PwD)

    40th percentile

    General- PwD

    45th percentile

    The authority conducts the MH BSc nursing CET counselling in online mode. The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is conducted in three rounds. Candidates qualified for MH BSc nursing CET exam have to register for the counselling process. In the next step, candidates have to fill the ‘Preference Form’. The seat allotment is done based on the preferences filled by the candidates. Candidates who are allotted seats during the MH BSc nursing CET counselling are required to physically report at the college and fill the status retention form by submitting the original documents and admission fee.

    General Information

    Contact Number:

    07969134401 + 2 more

    Relevant Links:

    Official Website Link Click Here

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the exam date of MH BSc nursing CET 2026?
    A:

    The exam date of MH BSc nursing CET 2026 is May 6 and May 7, 2026.

    Q: Is there negative marking in the MH BSc nursing CET?
    A:

    No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the MH BSc nursing CET exam.

    Q: What is the syllabus for MH BSc nursing CET?
    A:

    The MH BSc nursing CET syllabus includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology) based on the class 12 curriculum of the Maharashtra State Board.

    Q: What is the mode of the Maharashtra BSc nursing CET exam?
    A:

    The MH BSc Nursing CET is conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

    Q: How can one apply for the MH BSc nursing CET exam?
    A:

    You can apply online through the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org, by registering, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.

    Q: What is the MH BSc nursing CET exam?
    A:

    The MH BSc nursing CET (Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to BSc Nursing programs offered by colleges across the state.

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