MAH MBA CET 2024: Paper Analysis (Available), Answer Key, Result, Cutoff, Counselling, Updates

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About MAH MBA CET 2024

MAH MBA CET 2024 exam was conducted on March 9, 10, and 11, 2024 in two slots across Maharashtra and 12 major cities in India, with an overall easy difficulty level but tougher sessions on Day 2. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MAH MBA CET answer key 2024, question paper, and candidate's response sheet on April 1. Students will be able to download them and raise objections against the answer key till April 3. The grievances/ objections tracking facility is available in Candidate Login, under the title “Objection Tracking”.

The MAH MBA CET result 2024 is anticipated to be released in the first week of April 2024 on the official website at cet.cell.mahacet.org. The MAH MBA CET mock test 2024 (official) was released on the official website on March 4 while the MAH MBA CET admit card 2024 was made available on February 28. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra released the MAH MBA CET application form 2024 on January 11 and the deadline was February 12, on the official website @cetcell.mahacet.org. All the details about the MAH MBA/MMS CET 2024 exam such as the application form, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, cutoff, counselling, etc. are available here.

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MAH MBA CET 2024 News & Latest updates

  • Mar 10, 2024 06:00 PM: The MAH MBA CET 2024 Day 2 exams have been concluded for both slots. The next slots for MAH MBA CET will be conducted tomorrow similar to the other slots.
  • Mar 10, 2024 10:00 AM: The MAH MBA CET exam is being conducted today in two sessions. The first session has started from 9 AM and the second session will be conducted from 2 PM.
  • Mar 09, 2024 02:18 PM: The MAH MBA CET 2024 exam has begun today. The second slot has started from 2 pm.
  • Mar 04, 2024 09:44 PM: The MAH MBA CET official mock test 2024 has been released today on the official website. Candidates must enter their Username and Password to get access to the official mock test.
  • Feb 28, 2024 07:05 PM: MAH MBA CET 2024 admit card has been released. Students can use their login credentials to download it.
  • Feb 28, 2024 09:42 AM: The MAH MBA CET exam dates have been revised to March 9, 10, & 11, 2024, due to an increased number of applications this year.
  • Feb 28, 2024 08:45 AM: The MAH MBA Admit Card 2024 Download Link is expected to be released today. The MAH MBA CET admit card 2024 will be released on the official website.
  • Feb 26, 2024 10:28 AM: The MAH MBA CET admit card 2024 will be released most likely in the last week of February 2024 through online mode in the official website. The admit card will include crucial information such as exam centre, day of the exam, location, timing, roll number, and so on.
  • Feb 12, 2024 06:00 PM: The MAH MBA CET application process 2024 has been closed today at 5 pm. The application form correction process is anticipated to begin soon.
  • Feb 08, 2024 08:57 AM: The last date for MAH MBA CET 2024 registration has been re-extended to February 12, 2024.
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What is MAH CET MBA?

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH CET is a state-level management entrance exam for admission to MBA colleges in the state of Maharashtra. The MAH CET MBA exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra every year, and admission to various types of management courses offered by various institutes is conducted through this exam. 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
  • All Un-Aided Management Education Institutes covered as per the Act

Admission to MAH CET MBA participating colleges is done through the Common Admission Process or CAP where aspirants are allotted seats based on their MAH MBA CET scores. Candidates having valid CAT/ GMAT /CMAT /MAT /XAT /ATMA are also allowed to participate in the MAH CET MBA CAP process.

MAH MBA CET Exam 2024: Highlights

Candidates can check out the MAH MBA CET 2024 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 2024

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org/CET_landing_page_2024

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)

MAH MBA CET 2024: Important Dates

Aspiring candidates appearing for the MAH MBA CET 2024 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 2024 exam in the table below:

Event

Date

Release of MAH MBA CET 2024 Application Form

January 11, 2024

Deadline to Fill Out MAH MBA CET 2024 Application Form

February 12, 2024

Release of MAH MBA CET 2024 Admit Card

February 28, 2024

Release of MAH MBA CET 2024 Official Mock Test

March 4, 2024

MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Dates

March 9, 10, and 11, 2024

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

April 1 to 3, 2024

Submission of Candidates Grievances/ Objections Regarding Questions

April 1 to 3, 2024

MAH MBA CET 2024 Result Announcement

First week of April 2024

MAH MBA CET 2024 Counselling Registration & Uploading of Documents

Last week of June 2024

Documents Verification and Confirmation of Application Form

Last week of June 2024

MAH MBA CET Provisional Merit List 2024

Last week of July 2024

MAH MBA CET Final Merit List 2024

Last week of July 2024

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

Last week of July 2024
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MAH MBA CET 2024 Information Brochure

The MAH MBA CET 2024 Information Brochure has been released. Candidates can now find all the necessary information about MAH MBA CET 2024 in the information brochure by accessing the official website or by using the direct link below:

MAH MBA CET 2024 Information Brochure - Direct Link

MAH CET 2024 Conducting Body

The State Common Entrance Test Cell at the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is the conducting body of the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam. Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra conducts the MAH MBA CET exam every year along with other CETs for admission to Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, MCA, and other courses on various dates. The information bulletin and notification for the MAH CET exam are released by the State CET Cell.

For admissions through MAH CET 2024 and other CET exams, the Government of Maharashtra established the "Admissions Regulating Authority” and the “State Common Entrance Test Cell" as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions & Fees) Act. 2015 (Mah. Act No. XXVIII of 2015). The Commissioner of State CET Cell is the Competent Authority for conducting CETs. Candidates from Maharashtra as well as from all other states can appear in the MAH MBA CET exam. 

The role of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is to maintain and enhance the standard and quality of education by laying the policies, establish and developing Govt. Institutions, guide and supervise the private institutions, interact with the industry and national level institutions, and coordinate with other departments of the State Government, Government of India, and Statutory Organisations.

MAH MBA CET 2024 Eligibility

The MAH MBA CET 2024 eligibility criteria that have been laid by the government of Maharashtra for the applicants have been listed below.

  • It is mandatory for the applicant to be a citizen of India.

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

  • Candidates from Maharashtra, belonging to backward classes, EWS, and PwD categories are eligible, provided they have secured 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 2024.

MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration Process

To appear for the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam, a candidate must have filled out the online application form which is released on the official website. Those who have completed the registration before the deadline within the eligibility criteria prescribed by the exam authority can take the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam. The registration process for the MAH MBA CET 2024 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 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for MAH MBA CET 2024 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 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 2024 Exam Pattern

MAH MBA CET 2024 exam will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The total number of questions will be 200 and there will be 5 answer options for each question. The MAH MBA CET 2024 exam has no negative marking system for any wrong answer. The MAH MBA CET 2024 exam pattern has been illustrated below:

MAH MBA CET Exam Topics

Number of Questions

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 2024 Syllabus

Click on the following link to download the MAH MBA CET syllabus 2024: MAH MBA CET syllabus 2024 Syllabus PDF

Candidates can check the detailed MAH MBA CET 2024 syllabus from various sections provided in the table below.

 Sections

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
  • Data Interpretation - Graphs, Charts, Tables

How to Prepare for MAH MBA CET 2024?

There is a sizable syllabus for the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam. However, since reasoning questions make up about 50% of the exam, concentrating on these areas can significantly raise test performance. The difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET exam ranges from moderate to difficult. Candidates aspiring to take the MAH MBA CET exam must follow the MAH MBA CET 2024 Preparation Tips and Study Plan mentioned below for a minimum of six months:

  • A great emphasis must be placed on speed and accuracy if candidates wish to attempt 200 questions in 150 minutes. Candidates should read frequently and keep track of their time while they practice answering questions.
  • The paper gives reasoning questions a lot of weightage, thus developing your reasoning abilities can help you perform well on the exam. Mock tests and preparation materials for exams can help with building problem-solving skills.
  • After reviewing the syllabus, the candidate should make a plan for their preparations that focuses on boosting their knowledge of the most commonly asked topics while also solidifying their understanding of all other topics.
  • To prepare for the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam, pick the appropriate textbooks and practice tests. The correct books and study materials can facilitate the process of getting ready and promote rapid improvement.
  • Aspirants should pick out their strong and weak areas in all three sections. 
  • 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. 
  • In order to increase efficiency in the logical and reasoning section, candidates must solve puzzles and other mind-exercising activities.
  • Candidates must make a habit of reading newspapers and good articles daily and noting down new words. 
  • Aspirants are advised to take as many MAH MBA CET mock tests during their preparation and do the analysis of each mock. Without analysis of the mock, attempting a mock test may not be useful.
  • Candidates who are weak in VARC must read different articles and novels, converse in English with friends and even watch English TV series and movies.

MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Centres

The list of MAH MBA CET 2024 exam centres is available here. The exam centres list of MAH MBA CET 2024 mentioned below will help the candidates to choose the relevant exam centre while filling out the MAH MBA CET 2024 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 2024 Admit Card

      Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MAH MBA CET 2024 admit card online on the official website in the last week of February 2024. The admit card is generally issued 10-15 days before the examination date and it 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 2024 exam will receive their official admit cards. A hard copy of the admit card will not be sent to any candidate. Each candidate's MAH MBA CET 2024 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 2024 hall ticket remains available for download till exam day. The MAH MBA CET 2024 admit card is also required for counseling. Hence, it must be kept in a safe place.

      Documents Required on the MAH MBA CET Exam Day 2024

      Here are the documents that candidates will need to carry to the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam hall.

      1. MAH MBA CET 2024 Admit Card

      2. Photo Identity Proof Issues by the Govt. of India, such as-

      • Driving license

      • PAN Card

      • Aadhaar Card

      • Passport

      • Voter ID

      • Student Identity Card /

      Apart from these two documents, candidates must not take anything inside the exam hall. If one is found in the possession of any prohibited item, he may not be permitted to take the further exam and 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 2024

      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

      How to Answer Questions in the MAH MBA CET 2024 Paper?

      It is imperative for the MAH MBA CET 2024 test-takers to answer the questions in the following manner:

      • 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.

      MAH MBA CET 2024 Test Information

      Candidates taking the MAH MBA CET 2024 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 2024 General Instructions

      Here are some general instructions regarding MAH MBA CET 2024 specified by the exam authority.

      • 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 be analyzing the responses (answers) of individual candidates with those of other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of 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:

      MAH MBA CET Exam Year

      MAH MBA CET Exam Analysis

      MAH MBA CET 2024

      • The paper was sectional and the test-takers had the privilege to jump between the 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.

      MAH MBA CET 2024 Result

      Candidates appearing for the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam will be able to check their MAH MBA CET 2024 result for MBA/ MMS courses using their login credentials (CET Application Number and Date of Birth). Here are the steps to check the MAH MBA CET 2024 result-

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

      Step 2: On the home page, click on the 'View Score Card' link given to check the MAH CET 2024 (MBA/ MMS) result.

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

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

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

      Step 6: The MAH CET result 2024 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 2024 will be available in the form of a scorecard. The following details will be mentioned on the merit list for MAH CET MBA 2024 exam: 

      • Participant’s name

      • Roll number of the candidate

      • All India Rank (Serial Number)

      • Total Score

      • Overall Percentile

      MAH MBA CET 2024 Participating Colleges

      The MAH MBA CET participating colleges 2024 that will offer admission to Maharashtra State category candidates to the MBA/MMS programs regulated have been mentioned below. The admission process is conducted through the DTE CAP round. 

      Name of MBA college 

      Cut off score range for Maharashtra State category

      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

      MAH MBA CET 2024 Selection Process

      Candidates qualifying for the first round, i.e. CBT exam of the MAH MBA CET 2024 will be considered for the second phase, which is the counselling session. 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. 

      Options to Explore Other than MAH MBA CET 2024 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 MAH MBA CET 2024 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)

      Important Dates

      MAH MBA CET 2024 Important EventsDates
      Registration Date 11 Jan to 12 Feb, 2024
      Admit Card Date 28 Feb, 2024 (*Tentative)
      Exam Date 09 Mar to 11 Mar, 2024
      Result Date 05 Apr to 12 Apr, 2024 (*Tentative)
      Answer Key Release Date 01 Apr to 03 Apr, 2024

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      FAQs about MAH MBA CET

      When will the MAH MBA CET 2024 admit card will release?

      The MAH MBA CET 2024 Admit Card has been released by the authority on February 28, 2024. Candidates must enter their login ID and password to download the admit card. Candidates must bring their admission cards to the examination hall. The admit card will include information about the applicants such as exam centre, day of the exam, location, timing, roll number, and so on.

      Is MAH MBA CET easier than CAT?

      Yes, it is! 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 are different testing techniques. The CET test consists of 200 questions for 200 marks.

      What is the mode of examination of the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam? Is MAH MBA CET difficult?

      According to the MAH MBA CET 2024 test format, the exam would be computer-based only, with English as the medium of instruction. The MAH MBA CET 2023 is anticipated to be moderately demanding.

      How can I apply for MAH MBA CET 2024?

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

      What are the MAH MBA CET 2024 counselling dates?

      The online registration for MAH MBA CET 2024 counseling is likely to begin in June 2024. An official notification will be released announcing the counseling dates on the official website.

      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 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.

      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.

      When did the MAH MBA CET 2024 registration start in Maharashtra?

      The MAH MBA CET 2024 registration began on January 11 and continued till February 12, 2024. The registration fee for the exam was INR 1,000 for Open Category candidates and INR 800 for Reserved Category candidates. 

      What is the MAH MBA CET 2024 exam date?

      MAH MBA CET 2024 exam dates are March 9, 10, & 11, 2024. The exam dates have been revised this year due to an increased number of applications.

      When will MAH MBA CET answer key 2024 be released??

      MAH MBA CET answer key 2024 will be released on April 1, 2024. 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 till April 3.

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      I have scored 99.786 percentile in CMAT 2020. Is this CMAT Score acceptable for MAH MBA CET Counselling 2020, given that I had only registered for MAH MBA CET 2020 (OMS Candidate) and didn't appear for the exam?

      -anirudh jhawarUpdated on May 26, 2023 02:12 PM
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      Shreya Sareen, CollegeDekho Expert

      Dear Student,

      Yes, you can appear for MAH MBA CET Counselling with CMAT scores. The counselling process will remain the same for the type of candidates. You will be grouped according to your scores in entrance exam and category. Since you have scored 99.786 percentile in the CMAT exam, you have higher chances of selection in a top B-School of Maharashtra, You can choose a minimum of 1 and maximum of 300 college choices while registering for the exam. Once you are selected for admission, you can visit the college to confirm your admission. You will also …

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      I am domicile of UP. Can I apply for MAH CET MBA 2021 in the EWS category if i have certificate?

      -AnonymousUpdated on May 03, 2023 03:02 PM
      • 2 Answers
      Abhinav Chamoli, CollegeDekho Expert

      Dear Student,

      Domiciles of UP cannot apply for admission under the EWS category in MAH CET MBA 2021. The EWS category reservation is only available for Maharashtra State candidates and since you are a UP domicile, you will have to apply under the All India quota. You can check the information on the MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria and the MAH MBA CET Domicile Rules for more information.

       Thank you.

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      Am I eligible for MAH MBA CET with 48% in graduation?

      -Akash KulkarniUpdated on April 25, 2023 03:52 PM
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      Shreya Sareen, CollegeDekho Expert

      Dear Student,

      You must have scored at least 50% marks in graduation to get eligible for the MAH MBA CET entrance exam. If you have scored 48% marks in graduation, you can apply for direct admission to any MBA college. Some of the colleges where you can apply for direct admission are listed below.

      Flame University, Pune

      Pinnacle School of Business Management, Mumbai

      Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur

      You can apply to any of these colleges by filling our Common Application Form. Besides this, you can check the article provided below to know more about …

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