MAH MBA CET 2024 Normalization Process

Intajur Rahaman

Updated On: March 21, 2024 06:45 pm IST | MAH MBA CET

MAH MBA CET normalization process 2024 is an established practice for assessing every candidate across multiple exam sessions on the same scale. Check out complete details about MAH MBA CET 2024 normalization process here!
MAH MBA CET Normalisation Process

MAH MBA CET normalization process is an established practice to ensure that candidates are neither benefitted nor disadvantaged due to the difficulty level of the examination. The MAH MBA CET exam is conducted across multiple sessions to accommodate every candidate who registered for the exam. However, the question paper for different sessions of MAH MBA CET does not remain the same. Since the different question papers have different levels of difficulty, normalization in MAH MBA CET is used to make sure that candidates are evaluated using the same standards and scale.

The normalization process for MAH MBA CET 2024 follows a similar pattern to other entrance exams that are conducted in multiple sessions. MAH MBA CET 2024 was conducted on March 9, 10 & 11, 2024, in multiple shifts. Candidates who qualify for the exam must know everything about the normalization process to understand how they are assessed and how their final scores are calculated. In this article, we have mentioned all the important details candidates need to know about the MAH MBA CET normalization process 2024.

Also Read:MAH MBA CET Score vs Percentile 2024

MAH MBA CET Normalization Process 2024 - Explained

The MAH MBA CET normalization process ensures that candidates from different exam sessions are not unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged due to variations in difficulty levels across shifts. Each candidate's scores are normalized during the preparation of MAH MBA CET results, and these normalized scores are then finalized. This normalization process is akin to those employed in other well-known MBA entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, NMAT by GMAC, and others.

MAH MBA CET Normalization Process 2024 - Important Elements

The MAH MBA CET normalization process, although easy to understand, is a sophisticated practice used by the exam authorities for maintaining equality among the candidates across all the sessions of the exam. There are several important components of this normalization method that candidates should be aware of in order to properly understand the entire process. The most important elements of the MAH MBA CET Normalization Process are as follows:

  • MAH MBA CET Marking Scheme

  • MAH MBA CET Raw Score

  • MAH MBA CET Percentile Score

Each component mentioned above has been explained in detail below.

MAH MBA CET Marking Scheme 2024

One of the most important things that candidates should understand about the MAH MBA CET exam is the marking scheme. Without knowing the MAH MBA CET marking scheme properly, candidates will not be able to understand how their performance on the exam is evaluated. The MAH MBA CET marking scheme is quite simple to understand. The major highlights of the MAH MBA CET marking scheme are mentioned below:

  • Candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer on the MAH MBA CET question paper.

  • For incorrect answers, there is no penalty levied on candidates.

  • There is also no negative marking for unattended questions by candidates on MAH MBA CET.

MAH MBA CET Raw Score

The MAH MBA CET raw score represents the cumulative score achieved by candidates in the exam, calculated by determining individual section scores using the marking scheme and then summing up all four sections' scores. This initial calculation of candidates' raw scores is the primary step in determining the MAH MBA CET final results. However, candidates need to understand that the raw scores obtained in the MAH MBA CET exam do not directly reflect the scores displayed on their scorecard or result, nor are they relevant for admission purposes. Instead, it is the candidate's scaled scores or percentile scores in the MAH MBA CET exam that hold significance for MBA admissions.

MAH MBA CET Percentile Score

The MAH MBA CET percentile score is a parameter that is used to determine a candidate’s performance on the exam relative to all the other test takers of MAH MBA CET. The percentile score is an accurate measure of how well a candidate has performed in the exam as compared to other candidates, which makes it easier for colleges and universities to select prospective students for MBA admission. This percentile score is calculated by converting the raw scores of candidates to a scaled score ranging from 100 to 0. The normalized scores of candidates in the exam are also used to prepare the MAH MBA CET final merit list.

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra states that “The Percentile Score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW (same or lower raw scores) that particular Percentile in that examination. Therefore the topper (highest score) of each session will get the same Percentile of 100 which is desirable.”

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How is the MAH MBA CET Percentile Score Calculated?

Calculation of the MAH MBA CET percentile score is simple to understand since it is done using a formula. The percentile scores of candidates in MAH MBA CET are their normalized scores and are used for securing MBA admission. The MAH MBA CET percentile score is calculated up to seven decimal places. The formula for calculating the percentile score is as follows:

100 x (No. of candidates in a session with raw score ≤ the candidate’s score) / Total number of candidates in the session

Calculation of the sectional percentile scores of a candidate in MAH MBA CET will also be done using this formula. Take a look at the example mentioned below to better understand the percentile score calculation process.

Session

Day/ Batch

No. of Candidates

Marks

Absent

Present

Total

Highest

Lowest

Session 1

D1 B1

150

2249

2399

154

1

Session 2

D1 B2

186

2272

2458

157

0

Session 3

D2 B1

215

2216

2431

149

0

Session 4

D2 B2

166

2257

2423

161

0

In this method of scoring, the HIGHEST RAW SCORE in each paper (irrespective of the raw scores) will be the 100 Percentile indicating that 100% of candidates have scored equal to or lesser than the highest scorer/ topper for that session. Therefore, the Highest Raw Score will be normalized in the following way:

Session

Total Test Takers

Highest Raw Score

Candidates Who Scored Equal or Less Than Highest Raw Score

Percentile Score

1

2249

154

2249

100.0000000 [(2249/2249)*100]

2

2272

157

2272

100.0000000 [(2272/2272)*100]

3

2216

149

2216

100.0000000 [(2216/2216)*100]

4

2257

161

2257

100.0000000 [(2257/2257)*100]

The lowest raw scores in MAH MBA CET will also be normalized in a similar manner:

Session

Total Test Takers

Lowest Raw Score

Candidates Who Scored Equal or Less Than Highest Raw Score

Percentile Score

1

2249

1

2

(2/2249) [(2/2249)*100]

2

2272

0

2

(2/2272) [(2/2272)*100]

3

2216

0

1

(1/2216) [(1/2216)*100]

MAH MBA CET Normalization & Percentile Preparation: Detailed Process

The MAH MBA CET normalization process is an elaborate process that is done using the data or scores of all the candidates across all sessions of the MAH MBA CET exam in a single academic year. Take a look at the detailed step-by-step process for percentile calculation & normalization mentioned below:

Step 1: Distribution of MAH MBA CET Candidates 

The first step of the MAH MBA CET normalization process is the distribution of test takers from different days and different shifts per day. The total number of MAH MBA CET candidates is distributed into four sessions randomly so that each session has an approximately equal number of candidates. If the MAH MBA CET is conducted over two days, these four sessions in which candidates are divided would be as follows:

Session-1: Day-1 Batch 1, Session-2: Day-1 Batch-2, Session-3: Day-2 Batch-1 and

Session- 4: Day-2 Batch-2

In the event of more number of days or more number of shifts in which the MAH MBA CET is conducted, the candidates will be divided accordingly.

This step ensures that there is no bias in the distribution of candidates who take the examination.

Step 2: Session-wise Preparation of MAH MBA CET Results

Preparation of the MAH MBA CET scores is the next step in the normalization and percentile calculation process. The MAH MBA CET examination results for each session are prepared in the form of raw scores first. After the raw scores of all candidates are calculated, the total percentile is calculated using the following formula:

100 x (No. of candidates in a session with raw score ≤ the candidate’s score) / Total number of candidates in the session

Step 3: Compilation of MAH MBA CET Scores

The final step of the process is to calculate the percentile scores for the total raw score for all four sessions (Session 1: Day-1 Batch 1-1, Session 2: Day-1 batch-2, Session 3: Day-2 Batch-1 and Session 4: Day-2 Batch-2) as calculated in Step 2 and merging the same which shall be called the CET scores which will then be used for the compilation of MAH MBA CET final result. The percentile scores of all four sessions will be calculated separately for the total raw scores of all four sessions. The final merged scores calculated for all four sessions for the Total percentile scores will be as follows:

MAH MBA CET Roll Number

MAH MBA CET Raw Score

MAH MBA CET Percentile

D1 B1-01

154

100.0000000

D1 B1-02

154

100.0000000

D1 B2-01

157

100.0000000

D1 B2-02

157

100.0000000

D1 B2-03

157

100.0000000

D2 B1-01

149

100.0000000

D2 B1-02

149

100.0000000

D2 B2-01

161

100.0000000

D2 B2-02

161

100.0000000

D1 B1-03

153

99.9119718

D2 B2-2253

3

0.3101462

D1 B2-2268

4

0.2200704

D2 B2-2254

2

0.1772264

D1 B2-2269

3

0.1760563

D2 B2-2255

1

0.1329198

D1 B2-2270

1

0.1320423

D2 B2-2256

0

0.0886132

D2 B2-2257

0

0.0886132

D1 B2-1328

0

0.0880282

D1 B2-95

0

0.0880282

MAH MBA CET Score Compilation 2024 

Since the MAH MBA CET results are not released separately for each session of the exam, the exam conducting authorities must compile all the percentile scores of candidates who appeared for the exam before they declare the results. All the raw scores of candidates who appeared for MAH MBA CET will be normalized and converted into percentile scores and compiled, these are collectively referred to as CET scores. It is important to note that the overall percentile scores and sectional percentile scores of each session are calculated separately. This process helps MAH MBA CET participating institutes to release the cutoff for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conveniently. The MAH MBA CET cutoffs for some of the popular institutes accepting MAH MBA CET for MBA admission are mentioned below:

Name of the Institute

MAH MBA CET Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

MAH MBA CET Cutoff 2022

Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

99.62

99.54

Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

96.49

96.58

Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

98

98.28

SIMSREE, Mumbai

99.95

99.86

Shree C. E. Society's Indira Institute of Management, Pune

97.79

97.79

SC.E.S. Indira School Of Business Studies, Tathwade

96.06

95.98

S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai

99.68

99.68

Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

97.87

97.98

Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai

99.89

99.76

MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai

98.57

98.45

Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai

98.36

98.28

JBIMS, Mumbai

99.98

99.97

Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune

99.67

99.63

COEP Technological University

99.6

99.62

Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

99.24

99.25

Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai

96.49

96.25


That was all about the MAH MBA CET normalization process, hopefully, candidates found the article insightful. Candidates must also check out the articles mentioned below to learn more about the MAH MBA CET exam.

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FAQs

What is the difference between raw score and percentile score in MAH MBA CET?

It is common for candidates to confuse the concept of raw scores and percentile scores in MAH MBA CET, especially if they are first-time test takers. However, every MAH MBA CET aspirant must be aware of these concepts are they are important parameters that directly affect the admission prospects of a student through the exam. The raw score of a candidate in MAH MBA CET is the overall score that they achieved on the exam. It is calculated using the MAH MBA CET marking scheme only. The MAH MBA CET percentile score, on the other hand, is the score of a candidate relative to all the other test takers. It is calculated using the MAH MBA CET normalization process formula so that every candidate across all the sessions of MAH MBA CET is assessed equally.

What is a good score in MAH MBA CET?

A good score on MAH MBA CET depends on the aspirants and MBA college preferences of a candidate. For example, if a candidate wishes to seek admission to Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, they would need a score of 140+ or 99.95 percentile. The cut-off score is extremely high and it requires effort and a proper strategy to score a good score to get admitted to SIMSREE. On the other hand, a score of 90-100 can also be considered a good score if candidates are aiming for colleges other than Tier 1 institutes.

Are sectional cutoff scores used for MBA admission through MAH MBA CET?

No, sectional cutoff scores are not mandatory for MBA admission through MAH MBA CET. Candidates can seek admission to top MBA colleges in Maharashtra by meeting the overall cutoff score requirements set by the MAH MBA CET participating colleges. However, candidates must not forget to check the college website for understanding the admission criteria for the institutes they are targetting for admission through MAH MBA CET scores. The sectional percentile scores for candidates are also calculated by using the MAH MBA CET normalization process.

What is the formula for MAH MBA CET Normalization process?

The MAH MBA CET normalization process is a step that ensures that test takers from one session will not have an advantage over those from another session as a result of the different degrees of difficulty in each shift of the MAH MBA CET. The normalization process is simple to understand and every aspirant should be aware of this process in order to understand how their performance on the MAH MBA CET exam is assessed. The formula for MAH MBA CET normalization process is as follows:

100 x (No. of candidates in a session with raw score ≤ the candidate’s score) / Total number of candidates in the session

What is the marking scheme for MAH MBA CET?

The marking scheme used for the MAH MBA CET exam should be well-known to every MAH MBA CET candidate before, during, and even after the exam. The marking scheme is also an important part of the MAH MBA CET normalization process since it is used to calculate the raw scores of candidates. Candidates won't be able to act wisely and may end up scoring poorly if they don't have a thorough understanding of the marking scheme. The MAH MBA CET marking scheme is as follows:

  • For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded to the candidates. 
  • No negative marking is applicable on the exam. 
  • For not attempting any question, no marks will be deducted from a candidate’s total score

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