MAH BBA CET BBM Analysis 2025: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH BBA CET )

Exam On: 1 Apr '25 - 3 Apr '25

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MAH BBA CET 2025 analysis: MAH BBA CET 2025 will be conducted on April 1, 2025, April 2, 2025, And April 3, 2025, in the computer-based test mode. The duration of the MAH BBA CET 2025 exam will be two hours. Here, Shiksha will share a detailed exam analysis of the MAH BBA CET exam 2025. MAH BBA CET exam analysis includes the overall and sectional difficulty of the exam, discussion on the MAH BBA CET exam pattern and marking scheme, topic-wise distribution of questions, difficulty level, expected cutoff, etc.

Q:   What is the sectional weightage in MAH BBA CET exam?

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MAH BBA CET has four sections – English, Reasoning, Computer-Basics and General Knowledge. Section wise, the Englishs section has the maximum weightage and Computer-basics and General Knowledge has the minimum weightage. Check below the sectional weightage of MAH BBA CET 2024:

  • English: 40 questions
  • Reasoning: 30 questions
  • General Knowledge: 15 questions
  • Computer-Basics: 15 questions
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Q:   Which section of the MAH BBA CET exam has the maximum weightage?

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The English section of MAH BBA CET has the maximum weightage. This section carries 40 marks and Reasoning (Arithmetic and Verbal) section carries 30 marks. So, together they carry 70 questions, i.e. 70 percent of the total number of questions. General Knowledge and Computer Basics sections carry 15 marks each.

Thus, candidates must prepare for this section well. Candidates should not ignore it at any cost as a good overall score and overall percentile will be directly related to one’s performance in these two sections. If you score low in these two sections, you score will fall drastically.

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MAH BBA CET Analysis 2025: Highlights

Given below are a few highlights about the MAH BBA CET 2025 exam:

  • MAH BBA CET 2025 will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. The exam will be conducted on three days, i.e. April 1, 2025, April 2, 2025, and April 3, 2025.
  • The overall difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET question paper will likely be easy to moderate.
  • MAH BBA CET question paper 2025 will not have negative markings. Each question will carry one mark. 
  • The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.
  • The total marks will be 100

Q:   Will the question paper of one MAH BBA CET session be different from another?

A:

Yes, there is usually a difference in the question paper from one session of the MAH BBA CET to another. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, administers MAH BBA CET to candidates seeking admission to a range of management programmes provided by participating institutes. To maintain fairness and avoid question paper leaks or instances of cheating, every MAH BBA CET session has a different set of questions. The questions have been carefully chosen to cover a broad variety of subjects that are pertinent to the syllabus for the management entrance test. To preserve the exam's integrity and uniformity, the questions' structure and degree of difficulty can, however, be the same throughout various sessions.

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Q:   Is there negative marking in the MAH BBA CET exam?

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MAH BBA CET is one of the BBA entrance exams in India which does not have negative marking. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded to the candidate but no marks are deducted for wrong answers or unattempted questions. The total marks of BBA CET are 100 and candidates need not worry about making incorrect attempt. They must however avoid random selection of options as correct answers. They should take time in understanding the question and then choose the option. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in MAH BBA BMS CET so candidates can spend some time on the questions and then answers. The exam will be of 1.5 hours. Answering 60-70 questions can land them with a good percentile. 

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MAH BBA CET Analysis: Sectional Weightage

The table below depicts the MAH BBA CET exam sectional weightage:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

English

40

40

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

30

30

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

15

Computer Basics

15

15

Total

100

100

Also Read: MAH BBA CET syllabus 2025

Q:   What are the important topics of English section for the MAH BBA CET exam?

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The MAH BBA CET exam comprises 100 questions from Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic), English, General Knowledge and Computer Basics sections. Each question in the MAH CET BBA exam carries one mark, resulting in a total of 100 marks. Some of the important MAH BBA CET topics for the English section include, Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms, Choosing Appropriate Words, Comprehension Passages, Phrases, Idioms, Sentence Completion, etc. 

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Q:   Which topics are asked in Reasoning section of MAH BBA CET?

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The Reasoning section of MAH BBA CET covers the following topics to assess your analytical, verbal and numerical abilities. 

1. Arrangements

2. Blood Relations

3. Syllogisms

4. Coding-Decoding

5. Analogies

6. Directions

7. Clocks and Calendars

8. Assumptions and Conclusions

9. Puzzles, etc.

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MAH BBA CET Detailed Analysis (Previous Year)

The MAH BBA CET 2024 was conducted on May 29, 2024, for the first time. There were about 10,000 students registered for the MAH BBA CET exam, which has made the exam competitive. The overall difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET exam 2024 was easy to moderate. Most of the questions were easy to attempt. Since the MAH BBA CET question paper was easy, a score of 85+ out of 100 could be considered a good attempt. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Analysis: English Language

The English Language section was the lengthiest with 40 multiple-choice questions. The overall difficulty of this section was easy. Majoirty of the questions were asked from Reading Comprehension and Grammar. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Analysis: Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

The Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) section had 30 MCQs. There were two LRDI sets. There were also questions on topics such as Blood Relations, Arrangements, Coding and Decoding, Patterns, etc. The section also had basic mathematics questions. The difficulty level of the section was easy to moderate. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Analysis: General Knowledge and Awareness

The GK section largely had questions about India. There were 15 MCQs on India's geographical locations, well-known places, historical events, Nobel Prices, etc. The difficulty level of this section was easy to moderate. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Exam Analysis: Computer-Basics

The difficulty level of the Computer Basics sections was very easy to easy. As the name suggests, the section had questions on computer's hardware, software, data storage, memory, etc. 

Q:   Which colleges accept MAH BBA CET scores?

A:

MAH BBA CET scores are accepted by some of the prestigious colleges in the country for admission to the BBA, BBCA, BMS, BBM courses. Some of these colleges are:

  • Jai Hind College
  • VES College of Arts, Science and Commerce
  • KPB Hinduja College
  • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
  • Wilson College
  • Modern College
  • RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics
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Q:   Is there a normalization process for MAH BBA CET?

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To ensure that all the candidates who appeared for the MAH CET exam for the undergraduate courses are judged fairly, MAH BBA CET normalization process is undertaken. The MAH BBA CET exam 2024 was conducted for the first time in three shifts. It may be possible that one session could have been slightly easier or difficult than the other.

Hence, MAH BBA CET score normalization ensures that no candidate has an advantage or disadvantage over another due to differences in difficulty level of their exam session. So, before the preparation of the MAH CET result and merit list, the Maharashtra State CET Cell normalizes the exam scores. Basically, the marks obtained by every candidate are scaled.

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Q:   What is the MAH BBA CET exam duration and exam slot?

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The MAH BBA CET exam is held for only 90 minutes. MAH BBA CET exam is conducted in three slots in a day. MAH BBA CET exam does not have any sectional time limit as well. However, the candidates need to solve the question paper in 90 minutes and this means that the candidates will have approximately one minute to solve each question. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 90 minutes will get over, the screen will automatically end the test. Also, there is no provision for changing the exam slot. Candidates must make sure that they reach the MAH BBA CET exam centre at least an hour before the exam time. 
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MAH BBA CET 2025 Analysis: Good Attempts

Check out the table below to know the number of good attempts for MAH BBA CET exam 2025 (expected):

Section Good Attempts Difficulty Level
English Language 35 and above Easy
Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) 25-26 Easy to Moderate
General Knowledge and Awareness 11 Easy to Moderate
Computer Basics 11 and above Very Easy to Easy
Overall 85 and above Easy

Read More: MAH BBA CET result 2025

Q:   What is the MAH BBA CET CAP round?

A:

MAH BBA CET CAP round is the Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test Centralized Admission Process. It's a centralized system for admission to the UG courses offered through MAH BBA CET exam. The candidates who qualify the MAH BBA CET exam can participate in the CAP round for admission to the colleges which accept MAH BBA CET exam for BBA/BBCA/BBM/BMS courses. The selection is based on the candidate's MAH BBA CET score, preferences for colleges, and seat availability.

Candidates are required to register and fill out their application form online during the specified window. After registration, they need to get their documents verified at designated centers. Candidates can then choose their preferred programme then a merit list will be issued based on the choices filled by the candidates and the seats are allotted in each round.

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Q:   For how long is the MAH BBA CET score valid?

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MAH BBA CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who have appeared for MAH BBA CET 2024 (first and additional sessions), can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2024-26 batch) Candidates who will appear in MAH BBA CET 2025, their scores will be valid for admission to 2025-2029 batch of BBA/BMS/BBCA/BBS programmes. Those who wish to take a break of one year will have to appear for the exam again.

It is good to take a break and appear for the MAH BMS BBA CET exam next year again instead of taking admission in a college that is not of your choice. If you’ve scored below expectation in the current attempt, skip the year, prepare for the exam again, score better the next year and pursue the UG degree from a college that meets all your parameters.

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Q:   Is the MAH BBA CET exam only for admission to Maharashtra colleges or it includes other colleges in the country as well?

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MAH BBA CET exam is a national level undergraduate exam conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. The MAH BBA CET exam is a gateway to the UG colleges in Maharashtra only, private as well as government. If the candidates wishes to take admission to the undergraduate courses in Maharashtra, they need to appear for the MAH BBA CET exam.

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In MAH BBA CET exam candidates will be provided with a rough sheet or a scribble pad for rough work and calculations. This is done to enable candidates to solve formula-based questions and other numerical problems. Candidates are not allowed to carry any page or sheet of paper with them into the exa

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Candidates appearing for the MAH BBA CET exam need to fill the MAH BBA/BMS/BBM CET application form online. The MAH BBA CET application form is available on the official website of State Cell, Maharshtra. The MAH CET application process is completely online and there is no provision of offline commu

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The following list of documents will be required for the MAH BBA CET application process. The students should have all the docments in the digital format:

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Yes, mock tests are an integral part of the MAH BBA CET exam preparation. Through the mock tests, the candidates will be able to track their progress and become familiar with how the entrance exam will be held. By regularly attempting mock tests, the candidates will be able to identify their commonl

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Yes, MAH BBA CET mock tests are a replica of the actual MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH BBA CET mock tests are designed to help the candidates prepare for the actual exam. MAH BBA CET mock test provides insight into the MAH BBA CET exam pattern and syllabus. MAH BBA CET is a time-based test, hence, candid

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Yes, students from any part of the country can apply for the MAH BBA CET Exam. The students who appeared for the CUET exam are also eligible to take part in the MAH BBA CET counselling. However, the students from the Maharashtra domicile will be given a concession in the admission/application fee. 

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5 Institutes accepting MAH BBA CET

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Total Fees: ₹ 6.50 Lakh
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  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Integrated BBA + MBA
  • 4.3

    Placements

    3.7

    Infrastructure

    5.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.3

    Value for Money

    4.7

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 10.87 Lakh
  • |
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • 4.5

    Placements

    4.4

    Infrastructure

    4.3

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.5

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.5

    Value for Money

    4.6

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (14)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 3.12 Lakh
  • |
  • 3 years
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  • Full Time
BBA
  • Total Fees: ₹ 2.70 Lakh
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  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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