MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025: Check Negative Marking & Latest Pattern for MBA/ MMS

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH CET )

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MAH MBA CET exam pattern 2025 is same as previous years. The question paper will have 200 questions from Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. According to the MAH MBA CET 2025 pattern, the exam duration will be 2.5 hours without sectional time limit.

Each question of MAH CET MBA exam 2025 will carry one mark. The MAH MBA CET 2025 will be conducted in online mode in two to three sessions on March 17, 18 and 19, 2025. The question papers of every MAH MBA CET session will have a unique set of questions and therefore the difficulty level will vary. Read below to know all about the latest MAH MBA CET exam pattern.

Q:   What is the syllabus & exam pattern of MAH-CET?

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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH-CET) is a standardized national level examination conducted by DTE for admission into various management colleges across Maharashtra. This is an online examination in which there are 200 questions and the duration is 150 minutes. Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, DI/ DS and Data Comparison these are the sections which are tested in the examination. 1 mark is awarded for correct and no marks are deducted for the wrong answer which means no negative marking. Question paper can only be answered in English. 1. Verbal ability and Reading comprehension-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.Quantitative Aptitutde-This test helps to know how fast and accurate you can work with numbers, do numerical calculations understand various arithmetic problems involving ratio and proportion, percentage, etc. This test also helps to measure your power of quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables, common graphs and charts. 3. Logical / Abstract 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. Hope it helps. All the best for the exams.
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Q:   Is there negative marking in MAH CET MBA exam?

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MAH CET is one of the few MBA 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 MBA CET are 200 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 CET so candidates can spend some time on the questions and then answers. The exam will be of 2.5 hours and if they answers 75-80 questions correctly, they stand to gain a good percentile.

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Q:   What is the sectional weightage in MAH MBA CET?

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MAH MBA CET has four sections – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Section wise, the Logical Reasoning has the maximum weightage and Abstract Reasoning has the minimum weightage. Check below the sectional weightage of MAH MBA CET 2024:

  • Logical Reasoning: 75 questions
  • Abstract Reasoning: 25 questions
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 50 questions

There can be a change in number of questions in the actual question papers. The exam is held in multiple sessions and one session may not have the same sectional weightage as another session. In MAH MBA CET 2023, the first session on day 2 had 83 Quantitative Aptitude session and the second session had 50 questions.

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Q:   What is the duration of MAH CET exam for MBA/MMS?

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The duration of MAH CET exam is 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. Candidates are expected complete the paper in the given time limit. There will be no sectional time limit so candidates can answers the questions as per their own strategy. No extra time will be given to any candidate for completing the test under any circumstances.

 In the MAH MBA CET exam, candidates will be required to punch in their answers on screens by using the computer mouse. They will be required to select an option and click on it. To save time on rough work use the screens calculator.

Since MAH MBA CET does’t have sectional time limit, you can re-check your answers as many times as you want till the exam time limit gets over. However, it is important that you keep a check on the time and not waste it in rechecking the answers repeated.

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MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

 The MBA CET exam pattern is precribed by Maharashtra State CET Cell. Given below are the key highlights of the MAH CET 2025 exam pattern for MBA/MMS course:

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern

Details

Sections

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Number of questions

200

Number of answer choices

Five options

MBA CET total marks

200

Exam duration

150 minutes (2.5 hours)

Mode of examination

Online

Medium of examination

English

MAH CET marking scheme

  • One mark for correct attempt
  • Zero mark for incorrect attempt and unattempted question
  • No negative marking
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Section Wise MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025

Take a look at the number of questions asked in each section of MAH MBA CET question paper and marks allotted to them. The number of questions for each section may vary from session to session, so candidates must prepare for all four sections equally well.

MAH MBA CET Sections

Number of Questions

Marks per Question

Logical Reasoning

75

1

Abstract Reasoning

25

1

Quantitative Aptitude

50

1

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

50

1

Total

200

200

MAH MBA CET Difficulty Level: Section Wise

As mentioned above, the MAH CET question paper consists of 200 MCQs divided across four sections. The MAH MBA CET 2025 question paper will have the same number of questions with five options to choose the right answer. There is no sectional time-limit for solving the MAH CET question paper so the candidate can plan how to approach the question paper. Given below is table indicating difficulty levels of the sections for reference:

MBA CET Sections

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Abstract Reasoning

Moderate

18-20/25

Logical Reasoning

Moderate and Lengthy

42-44/75

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate to Difficult

30-32/50

Verbal Ability

Moderate to Difficult

32-35/50

Overall

Moderate and Lengthy

135/200

MAH MBA CET Marking Scheme

MAH CET MBA follows a very simple marking scheme wherein one mark is awarded for each right attempt. There is no negative marking in MAH CET.

MAH MBA CET Sections

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Abstract Reasoning

75

75

Logical Reasoning

25

25

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Verbal Ability

50

50

Overall

Moderate and Lengthy

135/200

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025: Important Points

Check below some key points related to MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern:

  • MAH MBA CET 2025 will not have sectional time-limit so the candidates can choose the order of answering questions according to their strength and prep plan.

  • MAH MBA CET 2025 will be held on three days. Every day, there will be two sessions and the questions of every session will be unique.

  • The exam will be conducted in online mode. Candidates will have to punch in the answers in the computer system with the help of computer mouse.

  • Pen and paper for rough work will be provided inside the exam hall.

  • Use of calculator or any other gadget during the MBA CET exam is prohibited.
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MAH MBA CET 2025 Syllabus

MAH MBA CET Syllabus consists of questions from logical and abstract reasoning, quantitative aptitude and verbal ability & reading comprehension. Given below are the section-wise topics on which you should base your MAH CET preparation 2025:

MBA CET Sections

Topics

Logical/Abstract Reasoning

Linear and Circular Arrangement, Venn Diagram, Symbol-based Comparison, Series Completion, Coding/Decoding, Syllogisms, Sequential Output, Selection Criteria, Blood Relations, Conditional Coding, Direction Sense

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Geometry, Probability, Ratio & Proportion, Numbers, Percentage, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation – Graphs, Charts, Tables

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Antonyms & Synonyms, Spelling/Inappropriate Usage, Error Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion and Word Arrangement, Para Jumbles, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling/Inappropriate usage

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Best Books for MAH MBA CET Preparation 2025

Given below is the list of best books for MAH MBA CET preparation. For a complete preparation of MAH CET exam refer to the books listed below. They will help you in concepts, formula, practice, mock tests and tips and tricks.

MAH CET Books

Author/Publisher Names

MAH CET (MBA/ MMS) Entrance Guide

Disha Publications

50+ Solved Papers

Arihant

Mathematics for MBA Entrance Exams

R.S. Agarwal

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

TIME

Maharashtra MBA CET 2018-19

Arihant Publications

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