MAH MBA CET

MAH MBA CET Exam pattern 2025 - Check the detailed pattern, marking scheme, and number of questions

Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test

Registration Start Date
11th Jan 2025

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MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025: The MAH MBA CET question paper has 200 questions from Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude sections. The MAH CET MBA exam is conducted in two to three sessions on two separate dates, and the question paper varies for each session. This means that the difficulty level of each paper is different from the other and each paper has a unique set of questions. The MAH CET exam pattern 2025 is expected to remain same as the 2024 MAH CET exam pattern. 

Read and know all about the MAH CET exam pattern, its marking scheme, difficulty level, and the number of questions asked in the exam along with other information. It is worth noticing that the number of questions in each section may vary each year, but the total questions will remain 200.

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MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025 - Highlights

The key highlights of the MBA CET exam pattern include the marking scheme, number of questions, attempts allowed, etc. The MAH CET exam is conducted for 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Candidates can refer to the below table to check the key highlights of the exam.

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern

Details

Sections

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Number of questions

200

Number of answer choices

Five options

MBA CET total marks

200

Exam duration

150 minutes (2.5 hours)

Mode of examination

Online

Medium of examination

English

MAH CET marking scheme

  • One mark for correct attempt
  • Zero mark for incorrect attempt and unattempted question
  • No negative marking

Salient Features of the MAH CET Exam Pattern

Below are a few key points to be remembered in regards to the MAH CET Exam Pattern.

  • The MAH CET 2025 exam will have no sectional time-limit, which allows the students to choose the preferred order of the sections as per their convenience
  • There is no negative marking in the MAH MBA CET exam. Students are therefore advised to attempt all the questions without fear
  • The MAH MBA CET 2025 will be held on three days, with 2 sessions each day. The set of questions in each session will be unique
  • The exam will be held in online mode, and the candidates will punch in the answers using the computer mouse
  • Pen and Paper will be given to the students at the exam centre for rough work and calculations
  • No gadgets such as smart watches, phones, watches, or calculators, etc. are allowed inside the examination hall

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MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025 - Section Wise

The number of questions in each section vary from session to session which means that the weightage for each section may also vary. Candidates must therefore prepare equally for all the sections. Take a look at the section wise exam pattern and marking scheme for CET MBA 2025.

Section Wise Exam Pattern Overview

MAH MBA CET Sections

Number of Questions

Marks per Question

Logical Reasoning

75

1

Abstract Reasoning

25

1

Quantitative Aptitude

50

1

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

50

1

Total

200

200

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern - Logical Reasoning

The logical reasoning section covers over 75 questions in the MAH CET exam from topics like series and sequences, blood relations, statements etc. Check the breakup of questions in the table below.

Question topics

Number of questions

Difficulty level

Arrangements-Seating, Linear, Matrix, Square, etc.

28

Moderate to difficult

Statement-conclusion, inference, cause-effect

7

Moderate to difficult

Direction

5

Moderate

Family tree-blood relationship

5

Moderate

Syllogism

6

Moderate to difficult

Critical reasoning

 15

Moderate

Assumption

3

Moderate

Data sufficiency

4

Moderate to difficult

Letter re-arrangements

2

Moderate

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern - Quantitative Aptitude

The Quant section will cover questions from algebra, data sufficiency, arithmetic, mensuration etc. and has about 50 questions in the exam. The detailed breakup of topics is presented below.

Question topics

Number of questions

Difficulty level

Arithmetic (Percentage, P&L, TSD, ratio, etc.)

10

Moderate

Geometry

2

Moderate to difficult

Modern Maths

1

Moderate

Graph, Pie charts, Table, case lets (DI questions)

20

Moderate to difficult

Data sufficiency

4

Moderate

Others including Algebra, odd man out

8

Moderate to difficult

Approximation

 5

Moderate

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern - Abstract Reasoning

The Abstract Reasoning section will cover questions from series, analogy, etc. and has 25 questions in the exam. The detailed breakup of topics is presented below.

Question topics

Number of questions

Difficulty level

Series Completion

11-12

Moderate to difficult

Analogy

 6-7

Moderate to difficult

Matching of Pair

7-8

Moderate

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

This section has 50 questions and covers topics like fill in the blanks, RC Passages, vocabulary, parajumbles, etc. Check the detailed analysis of this section below.

Topics of questions

Number of questions

Difficulty level

Reading comprehension passages – 600 to 800 words

15

Moderate

Vocabulary (Synonyms, antonyms, contextual usage, formation of words with specific letters, matching the words, Fill in the blanks)

15

Moderate

Para jumble, Para placement, completion, out of context, Fill in the blanks

5

Tricky

Error correction in Sentences

 6

Moderate to difficult

Passage Inference

 1

Moderate

Replacement of Phrases

 5

Moderate to Difficult

Fill in the blanks - Phrase

 1

Moderate to difficult

Interchanging the words

 3

Moderate to difficult

MAH MBA CET Section Wise Difficulty Level

The overall difficulty level of the MBA CET exam is considered to be between moderate and difficult. The 2025 exam pattern of MAH CET will remain the same as the 2024 pattern, and hence the number of questions in the section will be the same. There is no sectional time-limit in the exam, so the candidates can approach the exam as per their own strategy.  Check the section-wise difficulty level of the exam below, along with the number of questions that are considered as a good attempt.

MBA CET Sections

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Abstract Reasoning

Moderate

18-20/25

Logical Reasoning

Moderate and Lengthy

42-44/75

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate to Difficult

30-32/50

Verbal Ability

Moderate to Difficult

32-35/50

Overall

Moderate and Lengthy

135/200

MAH CET Marking Scheme

As per the marking scheme of MAH CET one mark is awarded for each correct answer and there is no negative marking. Therefore, the candidates are advised to attempt all the questions to increase their chances of getting a higher score. Check the detailed marking scheme for the CET MBA exam below.

MAH MBA CET Sections

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Abstract Reasoning

75

75 (1x75)

Logical Reasoning

25

25 (1x25)

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50 (1x50)

Verbal Ability

50

50 (1x50)

Total

200

200

MAH CET MBA 2025 Syllabus

the MAH MBA CET Syllabus covers a wide range of topics from Abstract Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and verbal Ability. Refer to the table to check some of the topics covered in each of these sections.

MBA CET Sections

Topics Covered

Logical/Abstract Reasoning

Linear and Circular Arrangement, Venn Diagram, Symbol-based Comparison, Series Completion, Coding/Decoding, Syllogisms, Sequential Output, Selection Criteria, Blood Relations, Conditional Coding, Direction Sense

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Geometry, Probability, Ratio & Proportion, Numbers, Percentage, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation – Graphs, Charts, Tables

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Antonyms & Synonyms, Spelling/Inappropriate Usage, Error Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion and Word Arrangement, Para Jumbles, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling/Inappropriate usage

MAH CET Preparation Tips

  • Go through the MAH CET Exam pattern, syllabus, number of questions, and the weightage thoroughly.
  • Practice at least 2 mocks daily to familiarize yourself with the level of the exam and the kind of questions asked
  • Chart out a study plan as per your needs and try to cover the difficult topics first
  • Refer to good books for preparation and refer to good study materials
  • Revision of important formulas and theorems is a must to perform well in the exam.
  • Practice previous year question papers to get a hang of the MAH CET exam in detail

Read In Detail: MAH CET Preparation Tips

MAH MBA CET Sample Papers

The best resource to prepare for the MBA CET exam or any other MBA exam is solving the sample papers. Candidates must utilize these sample papers and previous year question papers to understand the MAH CET exam pattern, important points, MBA CET marking scheme, and they help in understanding your preparation level. The candidates can also utilize these sample papers to devise their exam day strategy since there is no sectional time limit. They are a great way to boost confidence, develop time management skills, and get rid of stress and nervousness.

MAH CET Best Preparation Books

To ace any entrance exam, it is important to choose the right set of books that will help you cover the syllabus with ease and not confuse you. They will help you in learning the theorems, formulas, and also provide sample papers and mock tests for preparation. We have curated a list of few books that can be used for the preparation.

Name of the book

Author/Publisher

Quantum CAT

S K Verma

How to Prepare for DI for CAT

Arun Sharma

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

How to Prepare for VARC for CAT

Meenakshi Upadhyay & Arun Sharma

Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

R S Aggarwal

50+ Solved Papers

Arihant

Solved and Mock Papers

Arihant

Entrance guide for MHA MBA

Deepak Aggarwal

MBA Mock Papers

R. K Jha

Mock Papers

Disha Experts

How to choose the correct answer in MAH CET 2025?

The candidate will have a combination of 5 alternatives in a palette. The procedure for choosing the correct answer for the MAH CET exam is given below:

Note: If the answer that has been selected is for a question that is “Marked for Review” then, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.

How to select the correct answer?

  • Select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click'
  • The clicked option will be treated as the answer to that question.
  • The final submission of the answer will be marked by clicking on “Save &Next” or “Mark or Review”

You can select the question of the answer in one of the following ways

  • You can click the question number on the question palette to go to the numbered question directly.
  • You can click on ‘Save & Next to save answers to the current question.
  • You can click on ‘Mark for Review and Next to save answers.

To select your answer, click on one of the following options

  • To change your answer, select the question and then click on the new answer option.
  • To deselect your chosen answer, click on the desired option or click on the Clear Response button.
  • To save your answer, click on “Save & Next”.

Note: Only “Saved & Marked” questions will be considered for evaluation. To view a question, click on “test name” on the top bar of the screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MAH CET Exam Pattern??

The MAH CET exam pattern refers to the details regarding the MAH CET exam like the number of questions in the exam, marking scheme, sections, etc. The MAH CET MBA exam has 200 MCQ type questions, to be answered within 150 minutes (2.5 hours). There are 4 sections in the exam including - Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension.

What is the marking scheme of the MAH CET exam??

As per the MAH CET Marking Scheme 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and the candidate will not fetch any marks for incorrect or unattempted answers.

Is there any negative marking in the MAH MBA CET exam??

No. There is no negative marking in the CET MBA exam. So candidates should attempt all the questions to increase their chances of getting a high score.

Is there any sectional time limit and order in the MAH CET exam??

There is no sectional time limit in the MBA CET exam. Candidates can choose the order of the sections. However, it must be noted that the candidates must complete the section once selected, and cannot skip the section or questions once chosen.

What is the mode and medium of the MAH CET exam??

The MAH CET exam will be conducted in online mode and the medium of the exam is English.

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