MAH MBA CET 2025 exam dates are April 1 to 3, 2025. Registration process for the exam is underway and last date to apply for MBA CET 2025 has been revised to January 31, 2025. Candidates must apply before the MAH MBA CET 2025 registration last date.Â
The MBA CET 2025 exam will be held in multiple sessions on the exam days. Candidates will be allotted MAH CET exam slot as per application form submission. The entrance exam will be followed by MAH CET CAP or counselling for MBA/MMS admission to all Maharashtra colleges. The common counselling will be based on MAH CET 2025 merit score. Read here all about MAH MBA CET exam.Â
Q: Â What are the affordable MBA colleges accepting MAH CET in Maharashtra?
Certainly, joining MBA colleges that accept MAH CET scores in Maharashtra can indeed be affordable. Below are some of the institutions where tuition fees are less than INR 1 lakh:
Low-cost Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
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Abasaheb Garware Institute of Management Studies | INR 91,000 |
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University | INR 88,000 |
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | INR 20,000 - INR 90,000 |
North Maharashtra University | INR 55,000 |
Shivaji University | INR 14,000 |
Hope this answer your query!
Q: Â What is the cutoff for JBIMS in MAH CET?
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.
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Q: Â Can I get into Gondwana University with 70%ile in MAH CET?
Yes, With a 70 percentile in MAH CET, you may have a chance to secure admission to Gondwana University for an Master of Business Administration. The university's overall MAH CET cutoff for 2023 is 22.81 percentile. Candidates must have completed their bachelor's degrees, such as BBM, and have a minimum of 45% marks in their 12th examination. The university conducts a Group Discussion and Personal Interaction round for shortlisted candidates.
What is MAH CET MBA?
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH CET is a state level management entrance test. Officially known as MAH MBA/MMS-CET, the exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to management courses in various institutes in the state of Maharashtra. It is valid for:
1. All Government of Maharashtra Management Education Institutes
2. University Departments of Management Education
3. University Managed Management Education Institutes
4. All Un-Aided Management Education Institutes covered as per the Act
MAH CET MBA is followed by a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) or Counselling for seat allotment to qualifying candidates. Candidates having valid scores in CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA can participate in MAH CET MBA counselling directly, for admission. About 300 colleges of Maharashtra participate in the MAH CET counselling process. Read below all about MBA CET (MAH CET) 2025 including dates, process, fees, syllabus, pattern, preparation and participating colleges, etc.
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MAH CET 2025: Exam Highlights
MAH MBA CET is the most popular MBA entrance exam in Maharashtra, mainly because it is accepted by popular government as well as private institutions of the state. Take a look at the table below for key highlights of MAH MBA CET 2025:
Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
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Exam Name |
MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH CET |
Conducting Body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Dates |
April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 |
Exam Level |
State |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Mode of Exam |
Computed Based Test (CBT) |
Total Registrations |
About 1 lakh |
Courses offered through Entrance Exam |
MBA/MMS/PGDM |
Exam Fees |
INR 1,200 (General category) INR 1000 (Reserved category) |
Exam Duration |
2.5 hours |
Total Marks |
200 |
Total Questions |
200 |
Marking Scheme |
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Language/Medium of Exam |
English |
Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Prin. LN Welingkar, Balaji Institute of Modern Management, ITM Business School, etc. |
No. of Test Cities |
36+ (Maharashtra and Rest of India) |
Official Website |
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Contact Details |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM) |
MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025
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Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate (at least 45 per cent in case of reserved category candidates).
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Final year graduation students or those awaiting their bachelor's degree result are also eligible to apply. However, their average score of 2 years, should meet the minimum score criteria.
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Candidates appearing for CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA are considered to be eligible for admission in the All India Seats category. Such candidates need to fill only the online application form for MAH CET Counselling. They don't have to appear for the entrance test.
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MAH CET 2025 Application Process
Registration: 25 Dec '24 - 31 Jan '25
MAH CET MBA registration cum application process 2025 is online. Candidates are required to fill the application form at the MAHACET website before the last date. Check the steps below for MAH CET 2025 application process:
- Open the MAH CET MBA 2025 website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
- Click on CET examination portal AY 2025-26
- Click on ‘Register’ tab
- Enter personal details, address, mobile phone number
- Create a password and click on save and proceed
- Note down the application number displayed on screen
- Enter application number and password
- Enter personal details, domicile and category
- Enter academic details (class 10, 12 and graduation)
- Upload a document for proof of identity
- Upload scanned copy of passport size photo and signatureÂ
- Enter test city preference for test centre allotment
- Pay application fee (debit card/credit card/net banking) to complete the process
MAH CET 2025 will be conducted in over 36 cities in Maharashtra and rest of India. Candidates can choose their preferred test city in the application form. Click to see the list of MAH CET 2025 exam cities and centres.
MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2025
MAH MBA CET exam pattern 2025 is same as 2024. There will be 200 questions in MCQ format. The time duration will be 150 minutes. As per the official notification, a definite number of questions are mentioned against each section but in the MBA CET 2025 exam, the number of questions may vary per section and per session. For example, if in one MAH CET 2025 session, the number of LR questions will be 75, in another session, it can be 50. Take a look at the highlights of MBA CET 2025 exam pattern below.
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern |
Details |
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Number of sections, questions and marks |
Logical Reasoning |
75 questions |
 75 marks |
Abstract Reasoning |
25 questions |
25 marks |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 questions |
50 marks |
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
50 questions |
50 marks |
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Exam duration |
150 minutes or 2.5 hours |
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Mode of examination |
Computer Based Test |
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Medium of examination |
English |
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Marking scheme |
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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025
MAH CET MBA syllabus comprised four sections - Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. The topics included in MAH CET syllabus are same as other MBA entrance exam syllabi, however the nature and difficulty level of MAH CET questions differ from them. Know the topics which comprise MAH CET syllabus 2025 below:
MAH MBA CET Preparation
MAH CET is an easy to moderate difficulty level exam and its preparation is not very difficult or time taking. If a candidate has appeared for any other MBA entrance exam, then he/she can prepare for MAH MBA CET 2025 easily. However, to be well prepared for the exam, one still needs to follow a proper MAH MBA CET specific preparation plan. About six months are required to prepare for it from scratch.
MAH CET MBA question paper has 200 questions in MCQ format. The number of questions per section varies for every session but Logical Reasoning dominates this test. So, the key is to thoroughly prepare Logical and Abstract Reasoning topics. Quantitative Aptitude syllabus includes familiar topics and so does VARC or English section. There can be trick questions in MAH CET which makes it challenging. For handling such questions, previous years' MBA CET papers and sample question banks are the best resource of preparation.Â
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MAH CET Contact Information
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001
Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM)
 +91-9513850008
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