MAH BA BSc BEd CET
Maharashtra BA/BSc- BEd Common Entrance Test

MAH BA BSc BEd CET 2021: The MAH BA/BSc-BEd CET 2021 or Maharashtra BA/BSc- BEd Common Entrance Test will be conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test cell for admissions into the 4 year Integrated BA-BEd. and BSc.-BEd. Courses offered by the various colleges located in the state of Maharashtra that provide the 4 years Integrated BA or BSc-BEd courses and are participating in the CET.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET 2021 will be conducted tentatively in the second week of May 2021 and the application for the same will begin tentatively from the 2^nd week of March, 2021.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET 2021 will be an Online (CBT or Computer Based Test) of 90 minutes duration having a total of 100 questions.

MAH BA BSc BEd CET 2021 Key Points:

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Application Form 2021: The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Application Form 2021 will be available tentatively from the 2^nd week of March, 2021 and will be available tentatively till the 2^nd week of April, 2021.

The Application Form will be available only in the online mode on the Maharashtra CET official website: http://www.mahacet.org/.

The Application Fee for the MAH BA BSc BEd CET 2021 will be as follows:

• INR 800 For Open Category, EWS Candidates from Maharashtra State, Out Side Maharashtra State (OMS)/All India Candidates belonging to all Categories, and J&K Migrant Candidates.
• INR 600 For Candidates belonging to Backward Class Categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT-1 (B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC and SBC & SEBC Categories) belonging to Maharashtra State only having valid Caste Certificate and having valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to March 2022 for DT-VJ, NT1, 2,3, OBC & SBC & SEBC Candidates.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Application Form 2021 can be filled online by following the steps below:

• Applicants to visit the website www.mahacet.org and open the given link. For filling the Online Application Form, they should click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
• To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and E-mail ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Applicant should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password in their Note book and preserve it. An Email and SMS indicating the Provisional Registration Number and Password will also be sent on the Mobile Number given by the candidate.
• In case the applicant is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application applicants are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to ensure that same are correct prior to Final Submission of the On Line Application form.
• Applicants are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON. Candidates should modify the details filled in if required before finally submitting
• The Name of the applicant or his/her Father/Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the SSC/HSC/equivalent Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/ alteration found may disqualify the Candidature.
• Applicants should validate their filled in details and Save their filled in application by clicking the 'Validate Your Details' and 'Save & Next' button.
• Applicants can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.
• Applicants can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
• Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMISSION.
• Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT ONLY' after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
• Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
• Click on 'Submit' button.
• Payment of Examination Fees:
• The application form is integrated with payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
• The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro). Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallet.
• After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
• On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
• Non-generation of 'e-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, applicants are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.
• Applicants are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online application form and preserve it properly. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
• There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees. Candidates are advised to take a print out of the application form containing fee details and preserve it.
• The copies of the CET Application Form, Fee Receipt and Hall ticket will be required for Admission Purpose, Hence the Candidate should keep them in safe custody
• GUIDELINES FOR PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE SCAN AND UPLOAD :
• Before Applying On Line, Candidate should scan (digital) image of his/her recent photograph and signature as per the specifications detailed below:
• PHOTOGRAPH IMAGE:
• Photograph must be a recent, passport size, color picture.
• The picture should be in color, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white background.
• Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
• If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
• If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".
• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
• Photographs taken wearing Caps, Hats and Dark Glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face. Your face should be clearly visible.
• Dimension 200 x 230 pixels is preferred.
• Size of Photo file should be between 20KB-50KB.
• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50KB. If the size of the file is more than 50KB, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, No. of colours etc. during the process of scanning.
• Candidate should also ensure that Photo is uploaded at the place of Photo and Signature at the place of Signature. If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will be rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.
• SIGNATURE IMAGE:
• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
• The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
• The signature will be used to put on the Hall Ticket and wherever necessary.
• The applicant's signature obtained on the call letter and attendance sheet at the time of the examination should match with the uploaded signature. In case of mismatch of signature, the applicant may be disqualified.
• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels is preferred.
• Size of file should be between 10KB-20KB. · Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20KB.
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted. III.SCANNING THE PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE
• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (Dots per Inch).
• Set Color to True Color.
• File Size as specified above.
• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the Photograph/Signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg Image dimension can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon. Applicants using MS Windows/MS Office can easily obtain 16 photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50KB & 20KB respectively by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager. Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using 'Save As' option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50KB (photograph) & 20KB (Signature) by using crop and then resize option  in the 'Image' menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also.
• If the size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
• While filling in the Online Application Form the applicant will be provided with a link to upload his/her Photograph and Signature.
• Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature:
• There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature.
• Click on the respective link "Upload Photograph/ Upload Signature".
• Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photo/Signature file has been saved.
• Select the file by clicking on it.
• Click the ‘Open’/'Upload' button
• An online application which is incomplete in any respect such as without Photograph and Signature uploaded in the online application form/unsuccessful fee payment will not be considered as valid.
• The candidate should also ensure that the Photo is uploaded at the place of the Photo and Signature at the place of Signature.
• Candidate should Upload the Recent Pass Port Photo of Size 20KB-50KB. If Photograph on the Hall ticket is not visible, the then-candidate will not be allowed to appear for CET Examination.
• Candidate has to verify that Photo is uploaded in Place of Photo & Signature is uploaded in Place of Signature before submitting/confirming the online application form.
• After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application form. CET Application form is an essential document for Admission. The candidates should carefully preserve it in hard copy and soft copy format.

Before filling the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Application Form 2021 the candidates must read the Information Bulletin carefully to check all the important details like eligibility, reservation criteria, colleges and courses available, and other important details.

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Eligibility Criteria 2021: The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Eligibility Criteria 2021 is necessary for students to read before doing registration for the examination.

The Eligibility Criteria is important for any examination because even if a candidate does not fulfill a single criterion of the eligibility criteria declared for the examination then the candidate is not allowed to appear for the examination or even after appearing for the examination and clearing the same the admission through the examination stands cancelled or void.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Eligibility Criteria 2021 in detail are as follows: 

Nationality:

Candidate must be an Indian National.

Age Limit:

No Upper age limit.

Eligibility:

For NRI/OCI/PIO/FNS/CIWGC:

The Candidate belongings to the type [Non-Resident Indian, Person of Indian Origin, Overseas Citizen of India and Foreign National Students, Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries] with following Academic Eligibility is not required to appear for CET Examination. They must register themselves for the CAP process and get their documents verified by the Expert Committee appointed by DHE.

Candidature Type:

1. Maharashtra State Candidature.-

Types of Maharashtra state Candidature:-

2. All India Candidature:

The Candidates having Indian Nationality and having completed SSC and HSC or Equivalent Examination from Outside Maharashtra State belonging to all Categories are eligible under this Category.

3. Minority Candidature:

The Candidate who has completed his/her SSC and HSC or Equivalent Examination from the State of Maharashtra and is domiciled in the State Maharashtra or Born in Maharashtra belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community within the State and as notified by the Government are eligible under this Category.

4. NRI Candidature:

These candidates need not apply for CET. These candidates will register themselves for CAP Process and get their documents verified by the Expert Committee appointed for DHE to participate in the CAP Process.

5. Foreign Student or OCI or PIO Candidature:

These candidates need not apply for MAH- B.A./B.Sc.-B.Ed. Integrated CET 2020. These candidates will register themselves for CAP Process and get their documents verified by the Expert Committee appointed for DHE to participate in the CAP Process.

6. Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature:

• The children of citizens, who are displaced from Jammu and Kashmir to any part of India or from unsafe border area of Jammu and Kashmir to a relatively safer place in Jammu and Kashmir from 1990 onwards due to terrorist activities.

OR

• The children of officers belonging to Indian Administrative Services (IAS) or Indian Police Services (IPS) or Indian Foreign Services (IFS) and children of staff belonging to Military and Paramilitary Forces transferred to Jammu and Kashmir to combat terrorist activities and joined the post on or before the last date for submission of application for admission.

OR

• The children of Staff and Officers of Jammu and Kashmir police engaged in combating terrorism; are eligible under this category

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Exam Pattern 2021: The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Exam Pattern 2021 is important to read for every student who wishes to appear for it.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Exam Pattern 2021 gives a clear idea to the student about the type of questions, exam duration exam language and various other important details about the examination.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Exam Pattern 2021 also helps in the planning of preparation for the examination and successfully clearing the same.

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Exam Pattern 2021 are as follows:

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Participating Colleges 2021: The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Participating Colleges 2021 or MAH BA BSc BEd CET Participating Institutes 2021 include the colleges of Education.

The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Participating Colleges 2021 or MAH BA BSc BEd CET Participating Universities 2021 are as follows:

Students must go through the Participating Colleges and their seat distribution before filling up their choices for admissions in the counselling procedure. The candidate has a clear idea about the chances of getting admissions through this entrance examination after reading about the participating colleges in detail.

The Participating Colleges in any Entrance Exam also reflect the importance of that examination in a great manner as more important the participating colleges in an examination the more important that entrance examination becomes.

So, students must go through the Participating Colleges while applying for any entrance examination and do a thorough research about the quality of those participating colleges in the entrance examination.

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Admit Card 2021:  The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Admit Card 2021 or MAH BA BSc BEd CET Hall Ticket 2021 will be available for download in the 2^nd or 3^rd week of May, 2021 on the official website of MAH BA BSc BEd CET: www.mahacet.org

Admit Card  will also be sent through Email/SMS.

Download the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Admit Card 2021 by following below mentioned steps:

• Visit the above-mentioned website.
• Click on the Download Hall ticket.
• Enter Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
• Admit Card will be displayed on the screen and check all the details.
• Download and Print the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Admit Card 2021.

The Admit Card is an important document and must be carefully kept by the candidates as it is necessary to produce at the Exam centre while appearing for the Entrance Examination and without the same the Candidate is not allowed to enter the exam hall to appear for the entrance examination.

The Admit Card usually contains the details of the Exam Centre, Personal Details of the Candidate like Name and Date of Birth and other important information including the Instructions.

The Hall Ticket with original photo pasted on it having signature of the candidate and the Invigilator will be required at the time of Admission. Candidates are advised to preserve it carefully.

Important Instruction:

Candidate require to report at the examination centre 1 hr before the commencement of exam

Candidate must carry the Admit Card along with anyone of the following documents:

• PAN Card
• Indian Passport
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank Passbook with Photograph
• Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph
• Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph
• Identity Card issued by a recognized School
• Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar Card print with a photograph should be shown to the invigilator for verification.

The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the Admit Card, in the Attendance List and requisite documents submitted.

Invalid Documents:

The below mentioned documents are not valid for identity verification:

• Ration card.
• Learning Driving License.

Instructions Persons with Disabilities using a Scribe:

The Visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently for any reason can use their own scribe at their own cost.

For Candidates with Locomotors Disability and Cerebral Palsy:

 · A Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour or otherwise advised shall be permitted for the candidates with Locomotors disability and Cerebral Palsy where dominant (Writing) extremity is affected to the extent of the slowing the performance of function (Minimum of 40% impairment).

For Visually Impaired Candidates:

· Visually impaired candidates (who suffer from not less than 40% of disability may opt to view the contents of the Test in magnified font and all such candidates will be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour or otherwise advised for examination.

· The facility of viewing the content of the test in the magnifying fonts will not be available to visually impaired candidates who use the services of the Scribe for the Examination.

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Result 2021: The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Result 2021 will be published online on the MAH BA BSc BEd CET website: www.mahacet.org

Check the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Result 2021 by following the below mentioned steps:

• Visit the above-mentioned official website.
• Click on the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Result link.
• Pdf will appear on the screen.
• Search your roll number and download the result.

Download the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Score Card 2021 by following the below mentioned steps:

• Visit the above-mentioned official website.
• Click on the Download Score Card link.
• Enter the Registration Number or Roll Number.
• Download and Print the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Score Card 2021 for further references.

Merit List:

The merit list shall be prepared on the basis of CET Score or on the basis of marks obtained at qualifying examination.

Tie Resolution Criteria:

Merit List for the Candidates as per rule MS, OMS, Minority and J&K Migrant:

In case of a tie, the relative merit of Candidates shall be resolved in the following order of preference and the methodology as specified below:

• a higher percentage of marks in Aggregate in Qualifying Examination HSC. or Equivalent Qualifying Examination.
• a higher percentage of marks in aggregate at SSC or equivalent Examination.
• Senior by age.

Merit List for the NRI or OCI or PIO and Foreign Students:

In case of a tie, the relative merit of Candidates shall be resolved in the following order of preference and the methodology as specified below

• the higher percentage of marks in Aggregate in Qualifying Examination HSC. Qualifying Examination.
• a higher percentage of marks in aggregate at SSC or equivalent Examination.
• Senior by age.

MAH BA BSc BEd CET Counselling Procedure 2021:  The MAH BA BSc BEd CET Counselling Procedure or the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Counselling/Admission Process will begin after the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Result 2021 is declared.

The Counselling Procedure will be conducted online through a Centralized Admission Process or CAP in 2 Rounds of Counselling/Seat Allotment.

Website for CAP Application form filling: http://babscbed.hepravesh.in/

The various stages of the CAP or Centralized Admission Process are as follows:

• Display or publishing of Information Brochure by the Competent Authority in consultation with the concerned Directorate;
• Filling online application form by Candidate for participation in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP);
• Uploading of scanned images of valid necessary original documents as per the requirement of the admissions while filling of online application form;
• Document Verification at Admission Reporting Center by the Candidate through the method prescribed by the Competent Authority for this purpose. It is mandatory on the Candidate’s part to produce all original document in support of the claim made in the application form;
• Display or publishing of provisional merit lists, submission of grievances, if any, through the method prescribed by the Competent Authority for this purpose and display or publishing of final merit lists;
• Display of available Category Wise Seats (Seat Matrix) available for respective CAP Rounds;
• Filling up and confirmation of online option form having preferences of Institutions prior to CAP Round-I and CAP Round-II. Candidates may fill in preferences of Institutes in decreasing order of their preference as specified by the Competent Authority. The option form once confirmed prior to CAP Round-I shall be considered for allotment in the CAP Round-I and the option confirmed prior to CAP Round II shall be considered for allotment in CAP Round II only;
• Display of provisional allotment of respective CAP Rounds indicating allotted institute;
• Candidate shall accept the offered seat by paying seat acceptance fee at Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) from Candidate’s login as per the schedule declared by the Competent Authority;
• Only after seat acceptance, the Candidate should report to the allotted institute for seeking admission on the allotted seat as per final allotment in CAP rounds;
• The time schedule prescribed by Competent Authority for compliances for various stages of CAP is mandatory.
• Conduct of CAP Round –I: The seats available for Round-I shall be published on the website. The Candidate whose names appeared in the final merit list of CAP shall be eligible to participate in this round by filling online option form. The Candidate shall fill and confirm the option form through Candidate’s Login.
• During the CAP:

1. If a Candidate is allotted the seat as per his first preference, such allotment shall be auto freezed and the Candidate shall accept the allotment so made. Such Candidate shall then be not eligible for participation in the subsequent CAP rounds. Such Candidates shall then report to ARC for verification of documents and payment of seat acceptance fee through Candidate’s Login. Thereafter such Candidate shall report to the allotted institute and seek admission on the allotted seat. If such Candidate does not report to ARC for confirmation of seat acceptance, their claim on the allotted seat shall stand forfeited automatically and the seat shall become available for fresh allotment. For such Candidate, the allotment so made shall be the final allotment;
2. Candidate who have been allotted seat other than the first preference given by the Candidate and if the Candidate is satisfied with such allotment and do not wish to participate in further CAP rounds, such Candidate can freeze the offered seat through Candidate’s Login. Once the Candidate freezes the allotted seat, such Candidate shall then report to ARC for verification of documents and payment of seat acceptance fee. Thereafter such Candidate shall report to the allotted institute and seek admission on the allotted seat. For such Candidate, the allotment so made shall be the final allotment. If such Candidate does not report to ARC for confirmation of seat acceptance, their claim on the allotted seat shall stand forfeited automatically and the seat shall become available for fresh allotment. The Candidate who freezes the seat shall then be not eligible for participation in the subsequent CAP rounds;
3. Candidate who has been allotted seat other than first preference and accepted the seat by reporting to the ARC for confirmation of seat by paying the seat acceptance fee through Candidate’s Login shall be eligible for participation in the subsequent rounds for betterment;
4. Candidate who has been allotted seat other than first preference and not accepted the seat by not reporting to ARC for confirmation of seat acceptance and not paying the seat acceptance fee through Candidate’s Login shall be eligible for participation in the subsequent rounds.

• Conduct of CAP round II:

1. The seats available for Round II shall be published on the website.
2. The Candidates eligible for Round II are allowed to fill in and/or edit online option form filled in by the Candidate for the previous round. The CET qualified Candidates who have failed to register themselves before CAP Round I for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) shall be eligible to register for Centralized Admission Process (CAP) before Round II. But the Merit List of such newly registered Candidates will be published separately and they will be placed below the Candidates whose names have been published in the first Merit List. The seats to be allotted during these rounds shall be available to the eligible Candidates falling under the following categories:
   1. Candidates as per the sub-rule above;
   2. Candidate who has not been allotted any seat in any of previous rounds; iii. CET Qualified Newly Candidates who did not participate (failure of filling CAP application form and option form) in previous round.
3. Candidates who have been allotted seat other than first preference and reported to Institution for confirmation of seat acceptance, whilst filling fresh option form, he need not fill the preference already allotted to the Candidate in the previous round. Once upward preference is allotted to such Candidate, his earlier seat allotment shall stand automatically cancelled due to application of dynamic allocation. If the Candidate is not allotted seat in Round II, the seat  allotted in Round I, as the case may be, shall be retained automatically but the Candidate will have to report to ARC and Concerned College or Institute for Confirmation of Admission.
4. At the time of reporting to the allotted college on Institution for confirming the allotted seat, the Candidate shall submit all the original documents in support of the claims made in the application. In that event, if the Candidate fails to produce the documents in support of the claims, so made in the application, the allotment shall stand cancelled automatically and the seat shall become available for allotment in further rounds;
5. The Candidate will be entitled to rectify the following errors in the application form at the time of scrutiny of documents at ARC viz. i. Change of gender from male to female and vice-versa; ii. Error while entering marks obtained by Candidate in examination, CET. However, the change in the merit number declared vide First Merit List due to an increase in the marks will not be permitted. iii. Error with mentioning the caste, sub-caste, the category of backward class. A reserved category Candidate will be allowed to change his category from Reserved to General upon his failure to submit requisite documents like Caste Certificate, Tribal Certificate, Validity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, etc. as the case may be.

• Reporting and Confirmation of Admission:- The Candidate shall report to the institution finally allotted to him and confirm his admission in College or Institution as per the schedule. The College or Institute shall verify the required documents and upload the admission of the Candidates in the online system through Institute Login immediately and shall issue a system-generated receipt of confirmation of admission to the Candidate.

After the MAH BA BSc BEd CET Counselling Procedure 2021 is completed and the admissions to all the 4 years Integrated BA BEd and BSc BEd courses are completed in the participating colleges, the classes for the first year of the new session will begin at all the colleges as per their respective schedule.