MAH MBA CET 2025: Dates, Registration, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Counselling, Updates

Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 16 Sep, 2024 11:46

The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will most likely be conducted in March 2025. The application process is expected to be available between January and February 2025. The exam will be held in computer-based test mode for 150 minutes. The question paper will have 200 MCQs from Abstract Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude.

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About MAH MBA CET 2025

The MAH MBA CET 2024 counselling process is over now. Spot admissions for vacant seats at MAH MBA CET participating colleges were conducted from September 8 to 12, 2024. The cutoff for all types of admissions was released on September 12, 2024. MAH MBA CET CAP Round 3 was conducted from August 29 to September 6, 2024; Round 2 was conducted from August 19 to 27, 2024; and Round 1 was conducted from August 9 to 18, 2024.

The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will most likely be conducted in March 2025 in computer-based test mode. The question paper will have 200 MCQs from four sections: Abstract Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of the exam will be 150 minutes. One mark will be awarded for every correct answer, while there is no penalty for the incorrect answers. Check all the details about the MAH MBA/MMS CET 2025 exam, such as the application form, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, cutoff, counselling, etc., on this page.

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MAH MBA CET Latest Updates 2024

  • Sep 09, 2024 10:00 AM: MAH MBA CET Common Admission Process Round 3 has been successfully concluded. Spot admissions for vacant seats at MAH MBA CET accepting colleges will be conducted from September 8 to 12, 2024. The cutoff for MAH MBA CET 2024 will be released on September 12, 2024.
  • Aug 14, 2024 06:00 PM: MAH MBA CAP Round 1 cutoff 2024 released today! Check the cutoff merit list for Maharashtra State and All India candidates on the official website at mba2024.mahacet.org.in.
  • Aug 10, 2024 05:00 PM: The online submission and confirmation of the MAH MBA CAP Option Form for Round 1 has begun today on the official website at mba2024.mahacet.org.in. Candidates can fill in their choices of preferred colleges in the Option Form till August 12, 2024.
  • Aug 09, 2024 08:00 PM: The final MAH MBA CET 2024 merit list for Maharashtra State and All India candidates has been released on today. The State CET Cell has also released the provisional seat matrix.
  • Aug 09, 2024 02:00 PM: MAH MBA Final Merit List 2024 Today! The State CET Cell will release the final merit list for Maharashtra State and All India candidates on the official CAP portal at mba2024.mahacet.org.in.
  • Aug 07, 2024 05:00 PM: The State CET Cell will release the MAH MBA Final Merit List 2024 on August 9 at mba2024.mahacet.org.in. Candidates participating in CAP can access the category-wise merit list from the official website.
  • Aug 07, 2024 11:00 AM: MAH MBA CAP Round 1 dates 2024 released! Candidates who have registered for CAP should gear up to fill out the CAP Option Form, starting from August 10, 2024.
  • Aug 05, 2024 10:00 AM: MAH MBA provisional merit list 2024 released on August 4, 2024. The State CET Cell has released the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State and All India candidates separately on the official CAP portal.
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MAH MBA CET 2024 Counselling Process

Candidates qualifying for the first round, i.e. CBT exam will be considered for the second phase, which is the MAH MBA CET 2024 counselling process. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the counselling process through the CAP (Centralized Admission Procedure). Usually, three to four rounds of counselling are conducted after the CBT exam. State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will be responsible for releasing the MAH MBA CET merit list for Maharashtra & Minority Seats along with All India Seats CAP Round-I. Provisional vacancies will be announced after CAP Round 2 for admission to MBA/MMS.

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MAH MBA CET 2024 College Predictor

Colleges Accepting Exam MAH MBA CET :

What is MAH MBA CET?

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, or MAH MBA CET, is a management entrance exam for students who want to pursue an MBA degree in Maharashtra. Conducted annually by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, the MAH CET MBA exam is used to provide admission to various types of management courses offered by different institutes across the state. The types of colleges that accept MAH MBA CET scores include all government of Maharashtra management education institutes, university departments of management education, university-managed management education institutes, and all un-aided management education institutes covered under the act. The MAH CET MBA participating colleges follow a common admission process or CAP, where aspirants are allotted seats based on their MAH MBA CET scores. Candidates who have valid CAT/ GMAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA scores can also participate in the MAH CET MBA CAP process.

MAH MBA CET Exam 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check out the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam highlights from the table provided below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Exam Level

State Level

Exam Purpose

Admission into Postgraduate Management Courses-

Exam Frequency

Once a Year

Mode of Examination

Computed Based Test (CBT)

No. of Colleges Accepting MAH MBA CET Score

300+

Top Colleges Accepting MAH MBA CET Score

  • JBIMS

  • SIMSREE

  • PUMBA

  • Prin. LN Welinkar

  • Balaji Institute of Modern Management

  • ITM Business School

Application Process

Online

Application Fee

  • Gen/PIO/NRIs: INR 1000

  • OBC/SC/ST: INR 800

Total Number of Sections in MAH MBA CET

4 sections with different number of questions in each section

Choice of Answer Options in MAH MBA CET

5 options

MAH MBA CET Syllabus

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Abstract Reasoning

  • Quantitative Aptitude

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Exam Duration

2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)

MAH MBA CET Testing Window

2 days, 4 sessions

Total Number of Questions in MAH MBA CET

200 (All MCQs)

Maximum Marks

200

Marking Scheme

  • +1 mark for each correct answer

  • No negative marking

No. of Test Cities

48

MAH MBA CET Admission Process

Through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by DTE Maharashtra in June/July 2025

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org/CET_landing_page_2025

Contact Details

  • Address: State Common Entrance Test Cell, 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400001

  • Helpline Number: +91-9513850008 (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM)

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MAH MBA CET 2025 Important Dates

Aspiring candidates appearing for the MAH MBA CET 2025 should keep track of all the crucial dates of MAH MBA CET events. Candidates can view all the important dates for the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam in the table below:

Event

Date (Tentative)

Release of MAH MBA CET 2025 Application Form

January 2025

Deadline to Fill Out MAH MBA CET 2025 Application Form

February 2025

Release of MAH MBA CET 2025 Admit Card

February 2025

Release of MAH MBA CET 2025 Official Mock Test

March 2025

MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Dates

March 2025

Display of Question Paper, Candidate Response, and Correct Answer Key

April 2025

Submission of Candidates Grievances/ Objections Regarding Questions

April 2025

MAH MBA CET 2025 Result Announcement

May 2025

MAH MBA CET 2024 Counselling Dates

Event

Date

MAH MBA CET 2024 Counselling Registration & Uploading of Documents

July 12 to 31, 2024

Documents Verification and Confirmation of Application Form

July 13, 2024 - August 1, 2024

MAH MBA CET Provisional Merit List 2024

August 4, 2024

Submission of Grievances Against MAH MBA CET Provisional Merit List 2024

August 5 to 7, 2024

MAH MBA CET Final Merit List 2024

August 9, 2024

Display of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I

August 9, 2024

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through Candidate's Login by the Candidate

August 10 to 12, 2024

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I

August 14, 2024

Accepting the offered seat by the candidate through his/her login as per the Allotment of CAP Round I

August 16 to 18, 2024 (Up to 3 PM)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I

August 16 to 18, 2024 (Up to 5 PM)

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II

August 19, 2024

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through Candidate’s Login by the Candidate

August 20 to 22, 2024

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II

August 24, 2024

Accepting the offered seat by the candidate through his/her log in as per Allotment of CAP Round II

August 25 to 27, 2024 (Up to 3 PM)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II

August 25 to 27, 2024 (Up to 5 PM)

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III

August 29, 2024

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through Candidate’s Login by the Candidate

August 30 to September 2, 2024

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III

September 3, 2024

Accepting the offered seat by the candidate through his/her log in as per Allotment of CAP Round III

September 4 to 6, 2024 (Up to 3 PM)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round III

September 4 to 6, 2024 (Up to 5 PM)

MAH CET 2025 Conducting Body

The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will be conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell at the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. Along with other CETs for admission to Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, MCA, and other courses, the DTE Maharashtra conducts the MAH MBA CET exam every year on various dates. The State CET Cell releases the information bulletin and notification for the MAH CET exam.

For admissions through MAH CET 2025 and other CET exams, the Government of Maharashtra has established the "Admissions Regulating Authority" and the "State Common Entrance Test Cell" under the provisions of the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions & Fees) Act 2015 (Mah. Act No. XXVIII of 2015). The Competent Authority for conducting CETs is the Commissioner of State CET Cell. Candidates from Maharashtra and other states can appear for the MAH MBA CET exam.

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the standard and quality of education. It does so by laying policies, establishing and developing Govt. Institutions, guiding and supervising private institutions, interacting with industry and national level institutions, and coordinating with other departments of the State Government, Government of India, and Statutory Organizations.

MAH MBA CET 2025 Information Brochure

The MAH MBA CET 2025 Information Brochure will be released by the State CET Cell. Candidates can find all the necessary information about MAH MBA CET 2025 in the information brochure by accessing the official website or by using the direct link below:

MAH MBA CET 2025 Information Brochure - Direct Link

MAH MBA CET 2025 Eligibility

The MAH MBA CET 2025 eligibility criteria that have been laid by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra are listed below.

  • A bachelor's degree in any stream or an equivalent course from a recognized university.

  • Candidates must score a minimum of 50% marks in graduation (in any stream).

  • Candidates from Maharashtra, belonging to backward classes, EWS, and PwD need a minimum of 45% marks in graduation. 

  • Candidates from some other state than Maharashtra must have a valid CMAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ GMAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA score to be eligible to apply for admissions to management colleges of Maharashtra under MAH MBA CET counselling 2025.

MAH MBA CET 2025 Registration Process

To appear for the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam, a candidate must fill out the online application form released on the official website. Those who have filled out the MAH MBA CET application form 2025 before the deadline within the eligibility criteria prescribed by the exam authority can take the exam. The registration process for the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam is given below.

  • Fill In Basic Information like name, phone number, email ID, parents’ names, gender, marital status, date of birth, religion, region, mother tongue, annual family income, and nationality.

  • Fill in Permanent Address and Correspondence Address

  • Correctly Enter Your Mobile No. and Email ID

  • Generate Application Number after OTP Verification

  • Provide Domicile & Category Details

  • Select Graduation Passing Year, Course Duration, Graduation Branch /stream, and Graduation Marks Type and fill in the details

  • Provide Exam Center Preferences

  • Upload your Photo & Signature

  • Review & Validate Your Details

  • Pay Application Fee

MAH CET 2025 Application Fee

The application fee for MAH MBA CET 2025 exam can be paid using Debit Card, Credit Card, Online Banking, and other modes like QR and UPI.

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State

1000

J & K Migrant Candidates

Candidates Outside the Maharashtra State

NRI/ Foreign Nationals/ PIO/ Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries Candidates

Reserved Category Candidates Belonging to Maharashtra State Only

800

Persons with Disability Candidates Belonging to Maharashtra State Only

MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Pattern

MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The total number of questions will be 200, and there will be five answer options for each question. The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam has no negative marking system for any wrong answer. The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern has been provided below:

Section

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Logical Reasoning

75

75

Abstract Reasoning

25

25

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

50

50

Total

200

200

MAH MBA CET 2025 Syllabus

Candidates can check the detailed MAH MBA CET syllabus 2025 from various sections provided in the table below.

 Section

Important Topics

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Sentence Correction, Comprehension of passages

Logical / Abstract Reasoning

Symbol-based Comparison, Linear and Circular Arrangement, Series Completion, Venn Diagram, Verbal Ability, Input/Output, Blood Relations, Coding/Decoding, Syllogisms

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Probability, Ratio & Proportion, Numbers, Percentage, Graphs, Charts, Tables

How to Prepare for MAH MBA CET 2025?

Candidates preparing for the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam should keep in mind that the syllabus is quite extensive. However, since reasoning questions make up about 50% of the exam, it is advisable to focus on these areas to significantly improve test performance. The difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET exam ranges from moderate to difficult. Students aspiring to take the MAH MBA CET exam must follow the MAH MBA CET 2025 preparation tips mentioned below for at least six months:

  • Emphasize speed and accuracy: Candidates must focus on speed and accuracy if they want to attempt 200 questions in 150 minutes. They should practice reading frequently and keeping track of their time while answering questions.
  • Develop reasoning abilities: Since reasoning questions carry a lot of weightage, developing your reasoning abilities can help you perform well on the exam. Mock tests and exam preparation materials can help build problem-solving skills.
  • Make a preparation plan: After reviewing the syllabus, the candidate should make a plan that focuses on boosting their knowledge of the most commonly asked topics while also solidifying their understanding of all other topics.
  • Choose the right study materials: Candidates should pick appropriate textbooks and practice tests. The correct books and study materials can facilitate the process of getting ready and promote rapid improvement.
  • Identify strong and weak areas: Students should identify their strong and weak areas in all three sections.
  • Improve quant skills: For the quantitative section, candidates must learn new shortcuts and tricks. They must be well-versed in basic mathematical concepts like graphs, charts, planes, etc.
  • Enhance reasoning skills: To increase efficiency in the logical and reasoning section, candidates must solve puzzles and other mind-exercising activities.
  • Read and learn new words: Candidates must make a habit of reading newspapers and good articles daily and noting down new words.
  • Take mock tests: Aspirants should take as many MAH MBA CET mock tests during their preparation and analyze each mock. Without analyzing the mock, attempting a mock test may not be useful.
  • Improve English proficiency: Candidates who are weak in the VARC section must read different articles and novels, converse in English with friends, and even watch English TV series and movies.

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MAH MBA CET 2025 Admit Card

Maharashtra State CET Cell releases the MAH MBA CET admit card 2025 online on the official website. The admit card is a prerequisite document to appear for the examination. MBA aspirants can access their admit cards through the official website using their Registration Number/ Roll Number and Password/ Date of Birth.

All the applicants who have successfully registered for the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will receive official admit cards. A hard copy of the admit card will not be sent to any candidate. Each candidate's MAH MBA CET 2025 admit card will contain the following information:

  • Candidate's Name

  • Candidate's Roll Number/ Application Number

  • Candidate's Contact Details

  • Candidate's Photo and Signature

  • Exam Date and Slot

  • Reporting Time

  • Exam Centre Address

It is mandatory for the candidates to carry all their important documents like Admit Card, recent passport-size photographs, ID proof, and Xerox copy of ID proof in advance to the exam hall. Candidates have to attach a recent passport-size photograph to the admit card. MAH MBA CET 2025 hall ticket remains available for download till exam day. The MAH MBA CET 2025 admit card is also required for counselling. Hence, it must be kept in a safe place.

MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Centres

The list of MAH MBA CET 2025 exam centres is available here. The exam centres listed below will help candidates choose the relevant exam centre while filling out the MAH MBA CET 2025 application form.

MAH MBA CET Test Cities (Within Maharashtra)

MAH MBA CET Test Cities (Outside Maharashtra)

Ahmednagar

Ahmedabad

    Akola

    Gandhinagar

      Amravati

      Bangalore

      Aurangabad

      Bhopal

      Beed

      Delhi/Delhi-NCR

      Bhandara

      Jaipur

      Buldhana

      Kolkata

      Chandrapur

      Lucknow

      Dhule

      Ranchi

      Gadchiroli

      Panaji

      Gondia

      Verna

      Hingoli

      Patna

      Jalgaon

      Raipur

      Jalna

      -

      Kolhapur

      -

      Latur

      -

      Mumbai

      -

      Mumbai Sub Urban

      -

      Nagpur

      -

      Nanded

      -

      Nandurbar

      -

      Nashik

      -

      Osmanabad

      -

      Palghar

      -

      Parbhani

      -

      Pune

      -

      Raigad

      -

      Ratnagiri

      -

      Sangli

      -

      Satara

      -

      Sindhudurga

      -

      Solapur

      -

      Thane

      -

      Wardha

      -

      Washim

      -

      Yavatmal

      -                          

      MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2025

      The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra will first release the provisional MAH MBA CET answer key along with the question paper and the candidate's response sheet. Candidates will have the opportunity to submit their grievances against the provisional answer key during the objection window. The MAH MBA CET answer key contains all the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. By using it, test-takers can match their responses and calculate their raw score. The final answer key will be released along with the result on the official website. Here are the steps to download the MAH MBA CET 2025 answer key.

      • Step 1: Go to cetcell.mahacet.org
      • Step 2: Click on the “Candidate Registration A.Y 2025-26” link available on the right side of the homepage.
      • Step 3: Enter the login credentials, namely the application number and password, and then find and click on the "Objection Tracking" tab.
      • Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page, and the answer key will be displayed on your screen. Make sure to check the answer key thoroughly before raising any objections.
      • Step 5: You can download the answer key in PDF format and match your answers using your candidate response sheet.

      MAH MBA CET 2025 Result

      Test-takers can check their MAH MBA CET result 2025 using their login credentials (CET Application Number and Date of Birth). Here are the steps to check the MAH MBA CET 2025 result-

      Step 1: Visit the official Maharashtra State CET cell website - cetcell.mahacet.org.

      Step 2: On the home page, click the 'View Score Card' link to check the MAH CET 2025 (MBA/ MMS) result.

      Step 3: A webpage will redirect to the new webpage.

      Step 4: Next, enter valid MAH CET login credentials, including application number and date of birth, without any mistakes.

      Step 5: Next, choose the “I’m not a robot” checkbox and click on the login button.

      Step 6: The MAH CET result 2025 for MBA/ MMS will appear on the screen.

      Step 7: Finally, download the scorecard as a PDF file and take a printout of the same for future reference.

      MAH MBA CET result 2025 will be available in the form of a scorecard. The following details will be mentioned on the merit list for MAH CET MBA 2025 exam: 

      • Participant’s name

      • Roll number of the candidate

      • All India Rank (Serial Number)

      • Total Score

      • Overall Percentile

      MAH MBA CET 2025 Participating Colleges

      The MAH MBA CET participating colleges 2025 that will offer admission to Maharashtra State category candidates to the regulated MBA/MMS programs have been mentioned below. The admission process is conducted through the DTE CAP round. 

      Name of the College 

      MAH State Category Cutoff

      JBIMS Mumbai: Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

      126-132

      SIMSREE Mumbai: Sydenham Institute of Management Studies And Research And Entrepreneurship Education

      120-127

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

      115-120

      PUMBA: Department of Management Sciences University of Pune

      110-117

      SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai

      110-117

      XIMR Mumbai

      100-106

      Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management & Research (DYPIMR), Pimpri, Pune

      90-100

      DSIMS Mumbai: Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies

      80-90

      Kohinoor Business School, Mumbai

      80-90

      Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

      80-90

      How to Answer Questions in the MAH MBA CET 2025 Paper?

      Here are some important guidelines students must follow while answering questions in MAH MBA CET 2025:

      • Answers to any question will be considered for final evaluation, only when candidates have submitted the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.

      • The Marked for Review status acts as a reminder that candidates have set to look at the question again.

      • Candidates may click on the question number on the question palette at the right of their screens to go to that numbered question directly.

      • To change an answer to a question, candidates must first select the question and then click on the new answer option followed by a click on the Save & Next button.

      • Only those questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will be considered for evaluation.

      Documents Required on the MAH MBA CET Exam Day 2025

      Here are the documents that candidates must carry to the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam hall.

      1. MAH MBA CET 2024 Admit Card

      2. Photo Identity Proof Issued by the Govt. of India, such as a Driver's License, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Student Identity Card.

      Besides these documents, candidates must not take anything inside the exam hall. If one is found possessing any prohibited item, he may not be permitted to take the further exam and may be dismissed from the exam hall. Here are a few times that must not be carried to the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam centre.

      • Mobile Phone / Laptop / Tablet

      • Bluetooth Devices like watches, earphones, beepers, scanners, etc.

      • Calculator

      • Stationery Items

      • Notebooks or Textbooks

      • Bag / Luggage

      Stages Involved in MAH MBA CET Exam 2025

      Right from the release of the exam notification, till a candidate successfully secures a seat in their dream college and course, the stages involved in the MAH MBA CET exam are:

      1. Beginning and conclusion of the MAH MBA CET application process

      2. Release of admit card of MAH MBA CET

      3. Appearing for the MAH MBA CET exam

      4. Declaration of MAH MBA CET result

      5. Beginning of the counselling process

      6. Reporting at the allotted colleges and submission of fees

      7. Beginning of academic activities

      MAH MBA CET 2025 Test Information

      Candidates taking the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam must be familiar with the following information:

      • The time for the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes; however, candidates may have to be at the venue for approximately 4 hours including the time required for logging in, collecting the Hall Ticket, going through the instructions, etc. 

      • All tests will be provided in English. Candidates can attempt any question at any point in time within these 150 minutes. 

      • All the questions will have multiple choices. 

      • Out of the five answers to a question, only one will be the correct answer. Candidates have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative that they feel is appropriate/correct. The alternative/ option that they have clicked on will be treated as their answer to that question. 

      • There will be no penalty for wrong answers. However, candidates are advised not to mark answers by random guessing.

      MAH MBA CET 2025 General Instructions

      Here are some general instructions regarding MAH MBA CET 2025 specified by the exam authority.

      • The conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of the test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test.

      • The decision of the State CET Cell in all matters relating to the conduction of CET will be final and binding on the candidate. 

      • State CET Cell would analyze the responses (answers) of individual candidates with those of other candidates to detect patterns of similarity between right and wrong answers.

      • If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level.

      Year-wise MAH MBA CET Exam Analysis

      MAH MBA CET exam analysis for the past few years, including the difficulty level and good attempts, has been tabulated below:

      Year

      Exam Analysis

      MAH MBA CET 2024

      • The paper was sectional, and the test-takers had the privilege of jumping between sections.
      • The overall difficulty level ranged from Moderate to Difficult.
      • Shift 2 of the exam conducted on March 11, 2024, was the most difficult of all the slots.
      • Good attempts from Day 1 ranged from 170-175 since the paper was Moderate.
      • Good attempts from Day 2 were somewhere between 120-150 since the difficulty level of the paper was high.
      • For Day 3 shift 1, the good attempts ranged from 150-160.
      • Questions on Arithmetic required heavy calculations. 
      • Vocabulary questions were difficult and questions were also asked from Fill in the Blanks, Idioms, Phrases, Synonyms & Antonyms.
      • The Abstract Reasoning questions were asked from Embedded, Pattern Completion, Water-Mirror Images, Series Completion, Cubes and Dices, etc.

      MAH MBA CET 2023

      • The question paper was jumbled and not sectional (clubbed into separate section)
      • The exam was conducted in 2 sessions.
      • A re-test was also conducted over one session.
      • The overall difficulty level ranged from Easy to Moderate.
      • The question papers for some slots were lengthy.
      • No critical reasoning questions were asked on March 25, 2023.
      • More than 10-11 questions were asked from Mirror & Water images.
      • Number of questions from Quant was very high on March 26 that covered topics like Modern Math, Time and Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Profit and Loss, etc.
      • Questions were also detected from Para Jumbles, Seating Arrangements, Clocks and Calendar, and Directions.

      MAH MBA CET 2022

      • The question paper was not sectional and the questions appeared in a jumbled manner that had no specific order.
      • Number of sessions: 3 sessions
      • The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate.
      • All the questions from Logical / Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability.
      • No critical reasoning questions were asked on Day 1.
      • Number of good attempts for Day 1 and Day 3 exceeded 160 and 165, respectively.
      • However, the number of good attempts for Day 2 ranged from 121-129.

      MAH MBA CET 2021

      • The exam was conducted over 3 sessions.
      • The overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate.
      • A major change was observed in the MAH MBA CET 2021 exam pattern, which is, questions were presented in jumbled form. The questions appeared in random order. 
      • The question paper was not sectional.

      MAH MBA CET 2020

      • The overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate. 
      • An overall attempt of 150/160 questions out of 200 was considered a good attempt. 
      • There were more than 20 questions on Data Interpretation in the Quant section.
      • Maximum questions were on Arithmetic in the Quant section.
      • Phrase-replacement questions were introduced in 2020 where a highlighted phrase had to be replaced with the correct phrase/combination of phrases from the options provided.
      • Verbal Ability questions were on Para completion and questions on choosing the correct sentence had close options.

      Options to Explore Other than MAH MBA CET Exam

      MAH MBA CET is a state-level entrance exam conducted in the state of Maharashtra for Management aspirants seeking admission into courses such as MMS/MBA/PGDM/PGDMB offered by various Maharashtra colleges. However, there are many alternatives for the Management aspirants who sometimes cannot cut to these top management colleges in Maharashtra. The journey does not end there for them. Several other popular management exams are conducted at the national level.

      Exams like CMAT, CAT, and MAT allow students to get into some of the top Management Institutes in India including the IIMs (Indian Institute of Management). So all the management aspirants are suggested that in addition to applying for the MAH MBA CET exam, they must also explore the possibility of cracking the national-level management entrance exams. If a candidate fails to secure a seat in the MAH MBA CET participating college, then he/she will still have a chance to crack one of these exams. If not anything, the candidates will be at least well prepared for next year’s MAH MBA CET entrance exam due to having prepared for other top-level management entrance exams like CAT, CMAT, MAT, etc.

      MAH CET Cell Contact Details

      In case a candidate needs any information or assistance regarding the MAH MBA CET exam, they can contact the exam authority using the following details.

      • Address: State Common Entrance Test Cell, 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400001
      • Phone No: +91-022-2264 1151, 2262 0601, 2269 0602
      • Helpline Number: +91-9513850008 (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM)

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      FAQs about MAH MBA CET

      When will MAH MBA CET answer key 2025 be released??

      MAH MBA CET answer key 2025 will be released in April 2025. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will also release the question paper and candidate's response sheet. Students can download them and raise objections against the answer key within the given period. The final answer key will be released along with the result, most likely in May 2025.

      What is the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam date?

      MAH MBA CET 2025 exam dates are not released yet, but they will most likely fall in the month of March 2025. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will announce the official MAH MBA CET 2025 exam dates on the official website.

      When will MAH MBA CET 2025 registration begin?

      The MAH MBA CET 2025 registration will likely begin in January 2025 and continue till February 2025. The registration fee for the exam will be INR 1,000 for open-category candidates and INR 800 for reserved-category candidates. 

      How many times is MAH MBA CET conducted in a year?

      MAH MBA CET is conducted once a year. The MAH MBA Common Entrance Test or CET is an online state-level MBA Entrance Exam that tests candidates' skills in 4 areas, including Logical and Abstract Reasoning, VARC and Quantitative Aptitude.

      What is a good MAH CET score for MBA?

      A good MAH MBA CET score is 140-160. Candidates seeking admission to top universities accepting the MAH MBA CET or Common Entrance Test for MBA in Maharashtra should aim for a 99+ or 99.5+ percentile in the exam. To do so, students must acquire a minimum exam score of 140 or 160.

      What is the difference between MAH MBA CET and CAT?

      Common Admission Test or CAT is a national-level entrance exam with over two lakh applicants on average. Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test or MAH MBA CET, on the other hand, is a state-level exam and about 75,000 to one lakh candidates apply for it.

      What are the MAH MBA CET 2024 counselling dates?

      The online registration for MAH MBA CET 2024 counselling started on July 12, 2024. MAH MBA CAP Round 1 took place from August 9 to 18, 2024; Round 2 was conducted from August 19 to 27, 2024; and Round 3 is being conducted from August 29 to September 6, 2024.

      How can I apply for MAH MBA CET 2025?

      Aspirants can apply for the MAH MBA CET 2025 online at the Maharashtra State Cell's official website. The application is completed entirely online. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 50% in any subject are eligible to enrol in the MAH CET. For reserved categories, the minimum qualifying mark is 45%.

      What will be the mode of MAH MBA CET 2025 exam?

      The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam will be conducted online, using computer-based testing. The exam is designed to evaluate the aptitude and skills of MBA aspirants. It covers topics such as Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.

      Is MAH MBA CET easier than CAT?

      Yes, MAH MBA CET is easier than CAT. As a result of the fact that CET is easier to pass than CAT, the number of students choosing CET is increasing. However, both exams have different testing techniques. The CET test consists of 200 questions for 200 marks.

      When will the MAH MBA CET 2025 admit card will release?

      The MAH MBA CET 2025 Admit Card will be released in February 2025. Candidates must enter their login ID and password to download the admit card. The admit card includes information about the applicants, such as the exam centre, day of the exam, location, timing, roll number, and so on.

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