MAH MBA CET 2023 Exam Analysis (March 25, Slot 1 and 2): Check Section Wise Good Attempts and Cut Offs

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH CET )

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MAH MBA CET 2023 analysis for Day 1 (March 25) is now available. As per expert reviews, the exam was easy to moderate. Check out difficulty levels, topic wise weightage and cut offs in MBA CET analysis.

MAH MBA CET 2023 exam analysis Day 1

MAH MBA CET 2023 exam analysis Day 1

MBA CET exam analysis 2023-The MAH CET MBA/MMS exam, Day 1 had 2 sessions. Both sessions are now over. The first session was held from 9 AM to 11:30 AM and the second session was held from 2 PM and 4:30 PM.

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In the first session the questions were of easy to moderate difficulty level. However, many candidates faced time crunch as the screen timer was showing 180 minutes but the paper was actually of 150 minutes only. This led to bad experiences in the first slot. The MAH MBA CET 2023 question paper was designed differently from last two years, .i.e. unlike previous two years when questions appeared in a random order, this year, the questions were clubbed together in a series. For example, all QA sections appeared one after another, then the questions of next session started.

Q:   What is the cutoff for JBIMS in MAH CET?

A:

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies admission to Master of Management Studies (MMS), MMS in Financial Management, MMS in Marketing Management and Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) through MAH CET MBA.  As per JBIMS cutoff 2023 and 2024 for MMS, the minimum cutoff in MAH CET CAP Round 1 and Last Round cutoff was 99.99 Percentile. Analysis of cut offs for previous years for Master of Management Studies (MMS) reveals that, JBIMS has seen an improving trend compared to 2022. Also, when compared from 2021 to 2022, it shows an improving trend here as well. The cutoff for Master of Management Studies (MMS) was 99.96 in 2021 and 99.98 in 2022 respectively. MAH CET cutoffs are released upto Round 3. Aspirants seeking admission to JBIMS can check more details regarding the same by clicking here

Q:   Which college can I get for MBA with 66.80 percentile in MAH-CET exam?

A:
You can look for the colleges mentioned below: Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai MAEER's MIT College of Engineering, Kothrud, Pune Agnel Charities Agnel Seva Sangha's Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Management. Studies, DTE-Mumbai Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Kothrud, Pune Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur You can visit the official website for cut-offs of the colleges.

Q:   I have scored 75.26% in MAH-CET for MBA. Which colleges will I get?

A:
Well, first of all, congratulations. I would like to tell you that you are very much eligible to get a good MBA college. I would like to suggest you Universal Business School, Mumbai. It is a college that provides dual degree where you get MBA from Cardiff Met. University and PGDM which is AICTE approved. It has been set up by CEOs, who have headed multi-billion dollar multinational companies in over 100 countries, and served as faculty at Jamnalal Bajaj, Mumbai for 30+ years. UBS has established Alliances with 12 International Universities and partnership with leading UK University, Cardiff Metropolitan University to truly bring an International exposure to students, with an International Degree, International Faculty, International Board and International students offering a global curriculum and global placements. A world class 60 acres campus designed with hills on all sides creating an oasis of education 2013 'Business School with a Soul'. UBS MBA courses are AICTE Approved and have been designed to become experiential learning in nature. Built By Industry for Industry. For courses and more information, you can visit the website. http://www.universalbusinessschool.com

In the second session too the structure and difficulty levels were the same as session 1. Detailed MAH MBA CET 2023 analysis for Day has been shared below.

The MAH MBA CET exam analysis 2023 contains in-depth discussion of types of questions, topic-wise weightage, exam pattern, section-wise difficulty levels and expected cut offs for admission to Maharashtra's top MBA colleges. 

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MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis: Highlights

MAH MBA CET 20223 is being held on two days, March 25 and 26, 2023, two sessions per day. Check key highlights of the MAH MBA CET 2023 before reading the detailed analysis.

  • There is no change in the MBA CET exam pattern
  • MAH MBA CET question paper 2023 will have 200 questions
  • The maximum number of questions were from Logical Reasoning
  • The minimum number of questions were from Analytical Reasoning
  • The questions were clubbed section wise unlike last two years.
  • There is no negative marking for wrong attempts

Get Here: MAH MBA CET 2023 Question Paper & Answer Key Solution PDF

MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis: Difficulty Level

Given below is the table indicating the difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET 2023 question paper and approximate number of good attempts.

MAH MBA CET 2023 sections

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts (Approx.)

Abstract Reasoning

25

Easy to Moderate

170-175

Logical Reasoning

74

Easy

Quantitative Aptitude

46

Easy

Verbal Ability

55

Easy

Overall

200

Easy

MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis, Day 1, Session 1: VARC

In the VARC section of MAH MBA CET 2023 Day 1, Session 1, there were 55 questions in total. There were 2 Reading Comprehension passages which were easy. The two passages had 14 questions. Rest of the 41 questions were from Verbal Ability.

Q:   When was MAH MBA CET 2024 cut off released?

A:

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra uploads round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs on its official website during the CAP process. The MAH CET MBA 2024 cut offs were released during the CAP 2024 which was held from July 12 to September 12, 2024. You can check MAH CET 2024 cut off on this page (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/mah-cet-exam-cutoff). You can also check the cut offs of previous years on this page.

MAH CET cut offs include only the overall cut offs on the basis of which seats are allotted to candidates during the counselling process. Candidates do not have to meet any sectional cut off to be eligible for admission into a particular MBA college. MAH CET cut offs 2024 were declared for three rounds. Cut off percentiles of students belonging to different categories were different. The category specific cut offs were released by the State CET separately. Candidates belonging to reserved category must check and choose their college accordingly.

Q:   What is COEP MAH MBA cutoff 2023?

A:

The MAHCET MBA 2023 cutoff for Round 3 at COEP Pune has been released as the concluding round. Candidates who are seeking admission to the COEP Pune MBA programme can check the latest cutoff trends in table below: 

M.B.A. in Business Analytics - COEP Pune : MAH CET percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section2023
Overall99.67
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - COEP Pune : MAH CET percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section2023
Overall99.8

Q:   Which college can I get for MBA as I have scored 64%ile in MAH-CET?

A:
Hi, Colleges accepting your score: Shree Chanakya Edu. Society's Indira School Of Business Studies, Tathwade Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Malad (W), Mumbai Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Kothrud, Pune Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala, Mumbai Modern Education Society's Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies & Research, Pune.

Q:   Which college can I get for MBA with 87.86 percentile in MAH-CET exam?

A:
With 87.86 percentile in MAH CET exam, you have a good chance of getting admission to some of the top MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Here are some of the options you can consider: K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune) MIT School of Business, Pune Indira Institute of Management, Pune Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

Q:   I got 90.3 percentile in MAH CET MBA exam. Which good colleges can I apply for (not from Maharashtra)?

A:

 Congratulations on achieving a percentile of 90.3 in the MAH CET MBA exam! With such a percentile, you have a good chance of getting admission to reputable MBA colleges outside Maharashtra. Here are some well-known colleges you can consider applying to:

  1. Indian Institute of Management (IIMs): The IIMs are premier management institutes in India. They have campuses in various locations across the country, such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, and others. Each IIM has its own admission criteria and selection process, so you can explore the ones that match your preferences.
  2. Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur: XLRI is one of the top management institutes in India. Known for its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme, XLRI offers a highly regarded curriculum and excellent placement opportunities.
  3. Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University: FMS is one of the oldest business schools in India and offers a highly competitive MBA programme. Known for its academic rigor and affordable fees, FMS is a sought-after choice for MBA aspirants.
  4. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai: SPJIMR is one of the leading business schools in India. It offers a diverse range of programs and is known for its innovative curriculum and emphasis on experiential learning.
  5. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon: MDI is a reputed management institute known for its quality education and industry-oriented programs. It offers a variety of courses, including a flagship Post Graduate programme in Management (PGPM).
  6. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad: ISB is a premier B-school that offers globally recognised programs. It is known for its strong industry connections, distinguished faculty, and a diverse student community. These are just a few examples of well-regarded MBA colleges outside Maharashtra. It is recommended to research and explore each college's admission criteria, curriculum, placement records, and campus culture to find the best fit for your preferences and career aspirations.
  • RC passage Education and Culture was short and had 5 questions.
  • RC passage Obsession with Power in Modern Society was longer and had 9 questions.

The VA sub part had easy and moderate questions both. Given below is the topic wise break up of this section.

VARC Topics

Number of Questions

Fill in the Blank (1 Blank)

6

Replace the italicized words

10

Arrange the words (as per dictionary order)

5

Spot the Error

5

Synonyms/Antonyms

8

Idioms / Proverbs based

4

Improve the Statement

3

Reading Comprehension

14

Total

55

MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis, Day 1, Session 1: Quantitative Aptitude

There were a total of 46 questions in the MAH MBA CET 2023, Day 1, Session 1. Out of 46 questions, 10 were on Data Interpretation. There was no Data Sufficiency questions this year. The level of difficulty of this section can be termed easy. Given below is the topic wise break up:

Quantitative Aptitude Topics

Number of Questions

Arithmetic

21

Numbers

9

Modern Math

6

Total

36

Data Interpretation Topics

Number of Questions

1 set on Pie Chart

5

1 set on Data Table

5

Total

10

MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis, Day 1, Session 1: Logical Reasoning

In this section of MAH MBA CET 2023 Day 1, Session 1, there were around 74 question. Most of the questions were from Non-verbal reasoning which include Arrangements, Family Tree, Venn Diagram, Coding Decoding, Directions, Number Series, Groups & Conditionalities etc.

There were no questions on Selection Criteria and Sequential Output Tracing. Overall difficulty of the questions on Logical Reasoning was easy to moderate. Check below topic wise weightage of this sections:

Logical Reasoning Topics

Number of Questions

Arrangements (standalone questions)

6

Family tree (A set of 5 questions 5 standalone questions)

10

Coding Decoding

6

Directions (standalone questions)

3

Clocks & Calendars (standalone questions)

2

Groups and Conditionalities (A set of 5 questions on team selection and a set of 5 questions on Scheduling

10

Number Series and OMO

3

Venn Diagrams (A set of 5 questions 4 standalone questions)

9

Miscellaneous

16

Syllogisms

5

Odd Word Out

2

Analogies

9

Total

74

MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis, Day 1, Session 1: Abstract/ Visual Reasoning

This section of MAH MBA CET 2023 Analysis, Day 1, Session 1 had 25 questions. The overall difficulty level was in the range of easy to medium. Check below topics wise weightage:

Analytical Reasoning Topics

Total

Analogies

7

Series

6

Odd Man Out

3

Miscellaneous

9

Total

25

MAH MBA CET 2023 Expected Cut Offs

The official cut offs will be released during the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). We have shared below, expected MAH CET MBA 2023 cut off percentiles of top Maharashtra colleges based on the difficulty level of the exam:

MBA Colleges

MAH MBA CET 2023 Score

MAH MBA CET Cut Off Percentile

JBIMS

155

99.9

SIMSREE, Mumbai

140

99.5

Prin L,N.Welingkar's

140

99.5

PUMBA, University of Pune

128

98.5

College of Engineering, Pune

128

98.5

S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai

128

98.5

St. Xavier's College

128

98.5

Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

128

98.5

MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai

115

95

Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai

115

95

Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune

115

95

Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

115

95

*Cut off courtesy: IMS India

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