How to Prepare for MAH MBA CET 2025 in 6 Months

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MAH CET 2025 will be conducted by Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to over 300 MBA colleges in Maharashtra in March 2025. Check out detailed 6-month MAH CET 2025 exam preparation strategy.

MAH MBA CET preparation in six months is easy, if you have a proper plan. The MBA CET is a moderate level exam but it is slightly different from other MBA entrance exams. It has some unique features. So, even if you are preparing for other exams, start preparing for MAH MBA CET about 6 months before the exam. Pay special attention to Logical Reasoning topics in MAH CET as the exam is dominated by reasoning questions. In this article, we have shared six-month preparation plan for MAH CET MBA 2025. Read on.

MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025

The MAH CET 2025 exam will have 200 MCQs to be solved in 2.5 hours. Given below are the key highlights of MBA CET exam pattern:

MAH CET Exam Pattern	Details
Number of sections	Logical Reasoning (75 questions) Abstract Reasoning (25 questions) Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions) Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (50 questions)
Total number of questions	200
Total marks	200
Exam duration	150 minutes
Mode of examination	Online
Marking scheme	One mark for each correct question Zero mark for wrong answer

Also Read: MAH CET 2025 exam pattern and test structure

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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025

Listed below are the topics included in MAH MBA CET. Before starting MAH CET 2025 preparation aspirants must make a list of easy and tough topics to assess time and effort that will be required in studying.

MAH MBA CET Sections	Important Topics
Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning	Linear & Circular Arrangement, Series Completion, Coding, Symbol-based Comparison, Venn Diagram, Blood Relations
Quantitative Aptitude	Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Probability
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Reading Ability and Vocabulary

Also Read: Section-wise MAH CET syllabus 2025

Q: How can I prepare for MAH MBA CET?

MAH MBA CET preparation can be done in two ways – 1. Join a coaching institute 2. Prepare by self study. If you choose the former, you will get complete guidance from the teachers and mentors, but if you choose the later, you will have to be your own guide. Self study will require a lot more discipline and dedication. Take simple yet impactful steps. First of all, check the exam syllabus and see how much time you will require to cover the topics. If you are already familiar with the topics included in the MAH MBA CET syllabus, you will be able to have an estimation of the time required.

Ideally, you should start MAH MBA CET preparation about nine months in advance. That will give you an ample time to understand and master the topics included in the syllabus through theory and practice questions. Join online study groups for problem solving and doubt clearing. Staying in contact with peers will keep you motivated for preparation.

Q: Can I prepare for MAH CET MBA in 6 months?

Yes, you can prepare for MAH MBA CET in 6 months as the syllabus in not very different from any other MBA entrance test. The main subjects to study are Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. Data Interpretation is the sub part of Quantitative Aptitude so you need not prepare for it separately. To prepare for MAH MBA CET in six months, make a plan which is more focused on the topics from which most of the questions are asked. This is to make sure that you prepare the right topics in the given limited time. Spend the first three months in covering the syllabus, then utilize the next two months in practicing sample questions as well as mock tests. In the last one month focus on improving your hold on important topics by doing extensive revision and mock tests. You can make your own plan according to your hold over the topics. However, your plan must include mock tests and practice questions. Read More: MAH MBA CET preparation in six months

Q: In which section of MAH MBA CET can I score maximum?

It is tough to say that as there is no set pattern of sectional weightage in MAH CET anymore. Since the last two years, the number of questions for each section of the exam, varies for every slot. Meaning that, if in one slot there are 75 questions on LR and 25 AR, in the second slot there can be 60 questions on LR and 40 questions on AR. Similarly, there could be 50 questions on QA in one slot but in the next slot it could be 40. The total number of questions remain 200 in all the slots but the sectional weightage changes. So, one can really not prepare for the exam with the target of scoring maximum in a particular section. They need to prepare for all sections as any section can have maximum questions and the potential to score maximum.

Best Books for MAH CET MBA Preparation 2025

To prepare for MAH CET 2025, students from non-Engineering background can begin with NCERT Mathematics books for Class 9 and 10. NCERT books are the best resource to revise Maths topics relevant to MBA CET quant. The most recommended books for MAH CET preparation 2025 are listed below:

MH-CET (MBA/ MMS) Entrance Guide by Disha Publications
50+ Solved Papers MBA by Arihant Publications
Maharashtra MBA MH-CET by Arihant Publications
The Pearson Guide to CET: MBA Maharashtra by Vandana Thorpe
Target MHCET (MBA/MMS) – Past papers + 6 Mock Tests by Disha Publications
Maharashtra MBA CET Guide by RPH Editorial Board by Priyanka Prakashan
Study material on all sections of MBA CET Maharashtra by Chandresh Agarwal
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma

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Month wise MAH CET 2025 Preparation Plan

Six months are enough to prepare for MBA CET if you give it your 100 per cent. A daily plan of seven to eight hours of study is the first step towards, MAH MBA CET preparation 2025. The plan should include clearly delineated topic-wise activities through those seven to eight hours. Divide your six-month plan into phases and set targets, like how many months to complete the MAH CET syllabus and how many months to practice mock tests, etc.

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MAH CET Preparation 2025: Cover the Syllabus in Three Months

Kickstart the MAH MBA CET preparation 2025 with understanding the requirements. Get hold of MAH CET books and study material. Go through the exam pattern to understand the nature of MAH MBA CET question paper.
Next, check the MAH CET syllabus and see the topics you are familiar and unfamiliar with are. Chances are you’d have studied most of the Quantitative Aptitude and English Grammar topics in school.
Make a list of you topics that are your strengths and weaknesses. Make a time-table to study one topic each from all the four sections of MAH CET MBA/MMS in a day. Start with tough topics.
After completing a topic, solve a few questions to know how well have you understood it. If need be, study the same topic the next day. Why solve questions after completing a topic? It is important to know if you have understood how to apply the theory or concept on a mathematical or reasoning question you read.
You can join a coaching institute or an online study group for assistance from mentors and guides. This is important, because not only does a coaching institute help you in preparing for the exam in a systematic and disciplined manner, but it also provides study material, guidance and motivation required in preparation of competitive exams like MAH CET.
However, if you are confident enough you can prepare for MAH CET MBA by self-study too. Just become your own guide in keeping the discipline during the study hours.
For English, start reading books, novels, newspapers and blogs from the beginning as there is no other way to tackle Reading Comprehension. Read for two hours every day. The more you read, the better you will get at English comprehension and speed-reading, a skill very essential for speed-based tests. Keep a dictionary by your side to check the meaning of every unfamiliar word or phrase you come across while reading.

MAH CET Preparation 2025: Practice Mock Test in Next Two Months

Once you’ve completed the MAH CET syllabus, the next step to practice application of the knowledge you gained. Start solving sample paper series and MBA CET mock tests. Practice about 25-30 MAH CET mock tests. This will prepare you for the 150-minute marathon test without even a bio-break.

All MBA entrance exams are speed based tests and all you need to do is practice as much as you can. Practicing numerous sample paper and mock tests not only give you the exposure of a variety of questions but also make you discover shortcut tricks in solving them faster.
Attempt full-length as well as sectional mock tests to practice time bound performance. There is no sectional time limit in MAH MBA CET, so the candidates have to be very careful of not spending too much time on a particular section at the cost of another.
After attempting every mock, analyse your performance. Check the time taken in solving a question equally and accuracy achieved in each question. This will give you an insight into which type of question and which topics of MBA CET are your strength area. You can capitalize on these strong areas in the main exam.
The weak areas that you will discover through practice of sample papers, will allow you to change the preparation strategy well in time. Go back to those topics and study them once again. You may have missed a fundamental aspect earlier. Don’t worry, study again or consult with your mentor.

MAH CET Preparation 2025: Thorough Revision in the Last Month

In the last few days, about a fortnight, devote time in revision and some more practice of mock tests. This is important because there a wide range of formulae and theorem that you need to remember in the exam to solve QA questions. If you can’t recall a formula correctly you cannot solve the question.

Q: Which exam is more difficult among SNAP and MAH CET? What is the difference between the both?

Hello! Compared to CET, SNAP is slightly difficult because of two main reasons: negative marking and the GK section(absent in CET). Having said that, both require dedicated preparation so that one can clear these exams with high scores. The top B-schools to apply under SNAP: SIBM, SCMHRD & SIIB(all located in Pune). And for CET: JBIMS, SIMSREE(Sydenham), Somaiya(SIMSR) & Welingkar - all in Mumbai. https://www.shiksha.com/mba/exams/snap https://www.shiksha.com/mba/exams/mah-cet Kindly visit these links for more details.

Q: Is MAH CET MBA syllabus and its difficulty level the same as of CAT or XAT?

Yes, the MAH CET MBA syllabus is same as CAT or XAT but its difficult level is lower than the two. If a candidate has appeared for CAT or XAT, then they can easily clear MAH CET with minimum preparation. The MAH CET MBA syllabus for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation. There is no Decision Making and General Awareness sections in MAH CET which are there in XAT.

Even though the number of questions are higher in MAH CET, the difficult level is easier than both CAT and XAT as there are less number of reading comprehension passages and related questions. The passages of MAH CET are simpler, shorter and less in number. The Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning questions are also easier in comparison to the questions of CAT and XAT.

Q: Is it possible for an outsider to give MAH CET for MBA?

Hi yes, you will be eligible to write MHT CET exam under AI quota. Candidates belonging to general category must have scored a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2. Yes, the non-Maharashtra can apply and take MAH CET. They are a part of an open candidature and there is no seat reservation for them. MAH CET exam score is not accepted by the MBA colleges outside Maharashtra. These MBA colleges will accept MAH CET 2023 score alongwith other exam scores like CAT 2022, CMAT 2023.

Q: Which are the most important topics to focus for MAH-CET preparation?

Hello, The MAH CET test is more of a speed test. The questions asked are not tough in nature but time limit is the big game in the exam. Try to practice more and more mock papers and past year papers. Important Topics for MAH CET are listed below: Grammar Reading Comprehension Algebra Ratio and Its applications Arrangements Clocks and Calendars Data Structures Direction Sense Geometry and its applications Numbers and its applications Percentages and its applications Puzzles

Q: What is the difficulty level of MAH MBA CET?

MAH MBA CET is a moderately difficult exam. It’s difficulty level is lower than CAT but higher than MAT or ATMA. A major factor that makes MAH CET a difficult test to crack is that the questions are presented in random order and sectional weightage vary in every slot. So, candidates cannot anticipate or plan how many and which type of questions to get to their target score.

Also, the MAH MBA CET is dominated by Logical Reasoning questions and there are comparatively less Quantitative Aptitude questions. Since, there is no set pattern, candidates cannot pre-plan. They need to make a strategy and implement it as soon as they see the question paper. So, those who can think on their feet and can crack the exam better than others.

Devote one to two hours daily in thorough revision of all the formulae, theorems, concepts, definition, shortcut trick, etc. you may need in the exam. Attempt a two to four full length MAH CET Mock Test to keep the flow going. The time management skill that you may have developed previously will be tested now. Practice how to utilize the 150 minutes optimally.

MAH CET is considered one of top MBA entrance exams in India as the score is accepted by some of the top Maharashtra colleges such as Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai. K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), Mumbai, N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai, University of Pune, Pune, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai and Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, etc.

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