MAH BBA CET 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH BBA CET )

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MAH BBA CET exam pattern 2025 mentions important details of the MAH BBA CET question paper including the type of questions, marking scheme, sectional weightage and other details. MAH BBA CET 2025 will be conducted in online mode. The BBA CET exam 2025 comprises 100 questions. The exam will be conducted for 90 minutes in the computer-based test mode in various cities across the country on April 29, 2025, April 30, 2025, and May 2, 2025. Read below to know more details about the MAH BBA BMS CET question paper 2025, exam pattern, type of questions, etc.

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Q:   Is the MAH BBA CET exam difficult?

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MAH BBA CET exam was conducted for the first time in 2024. According to the students who appeared for the MAH BBA CET exam on May 29, 2024, the exam was easy and doable. The questions were mostly based on the Class 12 syllabus. The English language section can be a bit difficult because of lengthy comprehension passages. The General Knowledge section was the easiest. Rest of the sections were of the easy to moderate difficulty level but were easily doable. 

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Q:   Will the MAH BBA CET exam be conducted in multiple shifts?

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MAH BBA CET 2025 will be conducted for admission to various UG programmes from April 1, 2025, to April 3, 2025. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. In 2024, MAH BBA CET exam was conducted for the first time in three shifts. Therefore, this year too, the exam is expected to be conducted in multiple-shifts. Candidates will be allotted the shift time which will be mentioned on their MAH BBA CET admit card. 

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Q:   Can I appear for the MAH BBA CET exam more than once?

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MAH BBA CET exam will be conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses once a year. The MAH BBA CET 2025 exam will be conducted on April 1, April 2 and April 3 in multiple shifts. Students can choose their preferred date while filling the MAH BBA CET application form.

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Table of content
  • MAH BBA CET Exam Pattern 2025
  • MAH BBA CET Sectional Weightage
  • MAH BBA CET 2025 Marking Scheme
  • MAH BBA CET Syllabus 2025
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MAH BBA CET Exam Pattern 2025

Check out the table below to know the MAH BBA CET exam pattern 2025:

Structure

Details

Number of sections

4

Duration of the exam

90 minutes

Mode

Online (Computer-based test mode)

Total number of questions

100

Type of questions

MCQs

Negative marking

No

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Q:   What is the syllabus for MAH BBA CET exam?

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The MAH BBA CET question paper is based on the MAH BBA CET syllabus. It includes important topics such as English, Reasoning, Geneal Knowledge and Computer Basics. These topics are aligned to the key skills required for the BBA/BMS/BBS/BBCA programmes. Some of the important sub-topics in section include:

English: Reading comprehension, Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Expressions, etc.

Reasoning: Linerar and Circular Equations, Series, Arrangements, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Probabiltiy, etc.

General Knowledge and Awareness: Culture, Sports, Commerce, Trade, Current National and International Affairs, Discoveries, etc.

Computer-basics: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input and Output devices, Basics of Internet, Back-up devices, etc.

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Q:   What is the marking scheme in the MAH BMS BBA CET exam?

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The marking scheme of MAH BBA CET is very simple. The total marks is 100 for 100 questions. Which means, every question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. In case of incorrect attempt, candidates will be marked zero. If they skip a question, even then they will be marked zero. Total marks of a candidate will be calculated out 100 based on their total number of correct attempt.

Section wise the marks allotment is as follows:

  • English: 40 marks
  • Reasoning: 30 marks
  • General Knowledge: 15 marks
  • Computer-Basics: 15 marks

The percentile is calculated on the basis of top scoring candidate’s marks against all other candidates.

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Q:   Is there a sectional time limit in MAH BBA CET?

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No, there is no sectional time limit in the MAH BBA CET exam. The total duration of the MAH BBA CET exam is 90 minutes and the students have to solve the question paper within the stipulated time. Students can switch between sections and questions as per their convenience. This time there are no sectional cutoffs also as the exam was conducted for the first time.

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MAH BBA CET Sectional Weightage

Check out the table below to know the MAH BBA BMS CET sectional weightage:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

English

30

30

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

40

40

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

15

Computer Basics

15

15

Total

100

100

Also Read: MAH BBA CET syllabus 2025 

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Q:   Will there be any subjective-type questions in the MAH BBA CET exam?

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No, there are no subjective-type or long form answer questions in the MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH BBA CET question paper only has 100 multiple-choice questions that are to be solved in 90 minutes. Candidates must attempt all the sections. Candidates must note that each question in the MAH BBA CET question paper will have four options. They will be required to choose the correct answer and select the radio button against the answer. If the candidate marks two options for a particular answer, then that answer will be considered incorrect. Each question in the MAH BBA CET carries one mark. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

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Q:   What is the exam pattern and syllabus of MAH BBA CET?

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Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test (MAH BBA CET) is conducted by the State Cell for admission into various management colleges across Maharashtra. MAH BBA CET is conducted online for a duration of 90 minutes. English, General Knowledge, Reasoning and Computer Basics are the sections which are tested in the examination.

1 mark is awarded for correct answers and no marks are deducted for the wrong answer which means there is no negative marking. Question paper can only be answered in English.

  1. English- This is a test to see how well you know the English language. In this test, there will be passages with questions based on their contents to test your comprehension. 
  2. Reasoning- This test measures how quickly and accurately you can think. This test may have questions based on figures and diagrams and also questions on verbal reasoning. 
  3. General Knowledge- As the name suggests, this tests the candidate's general knowledge about the world and happenings in and around the world. 
  4. Computer-Basics- This test measures the basic knowledge of the computer and its applications. 
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MAH BBA CET 2025 Marking Scheme

The following table depicts the marking scheme for MAH BBA CET exam:

  • For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded
  • There is no negative marking
  • No marks will be awarded for unanswered questions

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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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Q:   What is the scope of MAH BBA CET exam?

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The MAH BBA CET exam is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell for admission to various undergraduate courses such as BBA, BCA, BMS, BBS, etc. The MAH BBA CET exam is a gateway to the undergraduate colleges in Maharashtra. By clearing this exam, students can gain admission to some of the top colleges and universities in the state, both government and private. The exam evaluates candidates on their proficiency in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical/Abstract Reasoning.

The scope of the MAH BBA CET is broad, offering diverse career opportunities in sectors such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and entrepreneurship. 

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MAH BBA CET Syllabus 2025

It is important to know the MAH BBA CET syllabus for effective preparation. The MAH BBA CET syllabus is divided into four sections, i.e. Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic), English, General Knowledge and Awareness and Computer Basics. 

English section is based on the language which includes important topics such as Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases, etc.

The Reasoning section tests the candidates' ability to quickly and logically think about a situation. The section covers logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage. It assesses the problem-solving capacity of the candidates. 

General Knowledge and Awareness section includes topics such as Current Affairs, National and International Affairs, Trade and Commerce, Culture, Scientific Inventions and Discoveries, Sports, History, etc. 

Computer Basics section, as the name suggests, assesses the knowledge of the candidates of computers. The section includes topics such as CPU, Input and Output Devices, Computer Memory, Backup Devices, Memory Organization, System Software and Application Software, Basics of the Internet, etc. 

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While preparing the MAH BBA CET cutoff list, the authorities will consider various factors related to the entrance exam and the admission process.  Some of the important factors that will be considered are - previous years' cutoff trends, total number of candidates who have qualified the entrance ex

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Yes, the MAH BBA CET Counselling is cut off based. The counselling or the CAP rounds are held after the result declaratiuon. MAH BBA CET counselling is condudted in various rounds. The candidates has to register online and participate in the online counselling process to confirm admission by submitt

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Shiksha Shukla

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Candidates can submit the MAH BBA CET application fee before the last date of application form submission. The last date to fill the application form is February 10, 2025. It is not mandatory to pay the fees at the time of exam registration. They can register for the exam on a particular day and co

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Mani Malhotra

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Yes, it is possible for an outsider to give the MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH BBA/BMS/BBM/BBCA entrance exam is open to all eligible candidates, regardless of their state of domicile. As long as the candidate meets the MAH CET eligibility criteria and successfully completes the application process, they

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Shiksha Shukla

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MAH BBA CET application fee is INR 1,000 for General category candidates and INR 800 for Reserved category candidates. There is no fee relaxation for non-Maharashtra candidates. The MAH CET fee is to be paid at the time of application submission. The fee payment is to be done in online mode only usi

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Rohini Bhatnagar

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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will upload round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 on its official website during the CAP process for MAH BBA CET. You can check MAH BBA CET cut off once the cut offs are released on the official website.

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Abhishek Kumar

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

Yes, students who are in Class 12 or are awaiting for their Class 12 results can certainly apply for the MAH BMS CET exam. The basic eligibility crtieria for appearing for the MAH BMS CET exam is as follows:

  • Candidates must have studied Class 12 from a recognised board
  • Candidates should have secured a

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Nitesh Shukla

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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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Shruti Tyagi

Beginner-Level 2

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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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Nishtha Shukla

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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:

  • Scanned or digital copy photograph and signature
  • Scanned copy of the latest OBC (Non-creamy) / SC / ST / DAP category certificate as applicable
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