Maharashtra CET 2026: State announces final exam dates; full schedule here

The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has issued a public notice confirming the final examination dates for the 2026 Common Entrance Tests CET under the Higher Education DepartmentThis follows the earlier tentative schedule released on November 21 2025 and provides confirmed dates for professional courses in education and lawAccording to the official notice the CET exams will be held as per the following scheduleMAHMPEd CET2026 March 24Field Test Offline March 25MAHMEd CET2026 March 25MAHBEd General amp Special and BEd ELCT CET2026 March 27ndash29MAHLLB ThreeYear CET2026 April 1ndash2MAHBPEd CET2026 April 4Field Test Offline April 5ndash7MAHBEd Med ThreeYear Integrated Course CET2026 April 9MAHLLB FiveYear CET2026 May 8The notice signed by the Commissioner and Competent Authority of the State CET Cell Mumbai has urged candidates to regularly check the official websites mdash cetcellmahacetorgor mahacetorgmdash for updates on admit cards examination instructions and other announcementsThe cell has asked candidates to note the final coursewise dates and plan their preparation accordingly These entrance exams are crucial for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in teacher education physical education and law across MaharashtraThe announcement finalises the CET 2026 schedule under the Higher Education Department helping aspirants organise their studies and logistics while other CETs such as those under Technical Education follow separate timelines For complete details candidates can refer to the official public notice on the CET Cell portalMaharashtra CET Cell bans AI tools gadgets to curb cheating in examsIn an effort to prevent cheating and misuse of technology the State Common Entrance Test CET Cell has introduced revised rules and stricter regulations for upcoming entrance examinations conducted across the stateThe new guidelines are aimed at curbing malpractice involving digital devices cyber tools and artificial intelligence AI during computerbased testsThe CET Cell conducts entrance examinations for 17 different professional courses of which 15 are held in computerbased mode at designated examination centres across MaharashtraOfficials said the updated regulations are intended to strengthen the examination system and ensure transparency and fairness Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against candidates exam staff or institutions found involved in any form of malpractice misconduct or use of unfair means during the examination processUnder the revised rules the use or possession of modern digital gadgets inside the examination hall is strictly prohibitedThe banned items include smartphones mobile phones smartwatches Bluetooth devices earphones and calculators where they are not permitted Officials said these restrictions have been imposed to prevent candidates from accessing external information or communicating during the examThe CET Cell has also specifically banned the use of artificial intelligence tools and other advanced digital technologies that could be misused during examinationsThese include AIbased applications hidden cameras screen mirroring technology remote access software and any other digital tools that may facilitate cheating during the examination