MAH B.Ed CET Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

According to MAH BEd CET marking scheme, one mark will be awarded for each correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. Candidates are suggested to check the detailed marking scheme and exam pattern of MAH BEd CET exam before applying for the exam.

To prepare for MAH BEd CET exam it is advised for the candidates to first go through the detailed exam pattern and syllabus. Basis on the exam pattern and syllabus candidates must make a list of their strong and weak sections and make a time table as per it. Based on the this time table they must prepare for each topics. Candidates must also download past year question papers of MAH BEd CET and start practising.

To prepare effectively for the MAH B.Ed CET 2025, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below - 

• Understand the MAH BEd CET syllabus and exam pattern in detail.

• Practice the past years' question papers and give mock tests regularly specially when the exam is near.

• During the preparation of the exam, candidates must focus on developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills for the Mental Ability section as these are the maximum scoring subjects.

• While preparing for the exam candidates must stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge topics.

• They must enhance teaching aptitude by studying child development and pedagogy concepts.

The MAH BEd CET syllabus 2025 consists of the topics, sub-topics and sections on which the exam question paper will be based. As per the official syllabus the MAH BEd CET consists of these subjects - Mental Ability, General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude. The following is the MAH BEd CET syllabus - 

Mental Ability - Coding-Decoding, Relationship, Analogies, Classification, Problems on Dice etc., Verbal or Non-Verbal form, Series Syllogism.

General Knowledge - Local, Natinal and Internatinal Level events, Current Affairs, Questions on Science and Technology, History, Civics, Geography, Political Science, Literature in General.

Teaching Aptitude - Leadership qualities awareness, Communication, Changes in Education and Soceity, Professional Commitment etc.

The MAH BEd CET is the Maharashtra Bachelor in Education Common Entrance Test. MAH BEd CET exam is a state-level entrance exam, conducted to provide admission to candidates in BEd courses. To appear for the exam, eligible candidates are required to first apply for the exam.

MAH BEd CET exam is conducted to provide candidates the opportunity to take admission into BEd courses in Maharashtra. Candidates need to apply for the exam first at the official website to appear for the exam. Application form for MAH BEd CET exam was released online at MAH BEd CET website- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra cetcell.Mahacet.Org. Notably, candidates can also download the examination brochure to get all details related to courses offered through MAH BEd CET exam.

Yes, candidates can compete the MAH BEd CET preparations in 1 month give that they have a basic idea about its syllabus and the exam pattern. Secondly if they can invest atleast 4-5 hours on a daily basis for the preparations.

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH BEd CET exam. As per the official exam pattern of MAH BEd CET, there are 3 sections in the exam with a total of 100 questions in total. For every right answer, students will be alloted 1 mark each and there will be no negative marking in the exam. The total time duration for the exam will be 90 minutes.

Before studying for MAH BEd CET, candidates are advised to ensure that they are well versed with its exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must also know that this exam is highly competitive as a lot of candidates appear in it, so to have an edge over the competition they must prepare in such a way that they score above the designated cut off marks.

MAH BEd CET exam was held in online mode. The duration of MAH BEd CET exam was 60 minutes. Candidates were supposed to complete the exam on time. They were not provided any extra time to complete the exam. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule at the official website of the exam and also follow this space to more about the MAH BEd CET exam pattern and more.

MAH BEd CET exam is conducted in online mode at the allotted test center. Before the exams, candidates were supposed to apply for the exam by visiting the official website of the exam. After registration, candidates were issued admit cards and details related to the exam center were mentioned there.

To get the latest updates on MAH CET, candidates are advised to download the Shiksha App which is available on both iOS as well as Android. Through the Shiksha App, candidates will be able to track all the latest happenings on the MAH BEd CET.

The minimum score for MAH BEd CET for General/OBC category candidates is 30 while that for the SC/ST candidates is any zero score.

It is not about the quantity of hours but the quality of the study. Candidates must focus on more quality hours then the number of hours. To crack the MAH BEd CET exam it is advised to have atleasy 4-5 hours of rigorous studies on a daily basis.

Yes, the syllabus of MAH BEd CET is the same every year however, the topics in the General Knowledge section varies as per the current affairs.

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH BEd CET exam. As per the official exam pattern of MAH BEd CET, there are 3 sections in the exam with a total of 100 questions in total. For every right answer, students will be alloted 1 mark each and there will be no negative marking in the exam. The total time duration for the exam will be 90 minutes.

Yes, there is reservation in the MAH B.Ed CET. As per the reservation policy prescribed by the Government of Maharashtra candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and physically disabled candidates, ex-servicemen, and economically weaker sections get quota in admission. However to make use of the reservation policy, candidates will have to submit a valid category certificates during the application and admission process to avail of these benefits.

With the help of the past year question papers of MAH BEd CET exam candidates will be able to know the exam pattern, types of questions asked in the exam, and difficulty level. The previous year question papers will also help candidates by -

• Familiarizing themselves with the structure of the exam.

• Identifying commonly asked topics which will help them in scoring marks.

• More practice of the past year question papers will help candidates in increase time management skills.

Candidates can find the past years' question papers of MAH BEd CET from the official website of the exam as well as from various exam preparation platforms.

Before studying for MAH BEd CET, candidates are advised to ensure that they are well versed with its exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must also know that this exam is highly competitive as a lot of candidates appear in it, so to have an edge over the competition they must prepare in such a way that they score above the designated cut off marks.

The MAH BEd CET syllabus 2025 consists of the topics, sub-topics and sections on which the exam question paper will be based. As per the official syllabus the MAH BEd CET consists of these subjects - Mental Ability, General Knowledge and Teaching Aptitude. The following is the MAH BEd CET syllabus - 

Mental Ability - Coding-Decoding, Relationship, Analogies, Classification, Problems on Dice etc., Verbal or Non-Verbal form, Series Syllogism.

General Knowledge - Local, Natinal and Internatinal Level events, Current Affairs, Questions on Science and Technology, History, Civics, Geography, Political Science, Literature in General.

Teaching Aptitude - Leadership qualities awareness, Communication, Changes in Education and Soceity, Professional Commitment etc.

The MAH B.Ed CET consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

• The Mental Ability section will have questions from puzzles, coding-decoding, series, and logical reasoning.

• General Knowledge will have questions from current affairs, important dates and events, history, and general Science questions. 

• Teacher Aptitude questions will be based on problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and understanding of teaching profession.

As per the MAH BEd CET question paper format, the test is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode and consists of questions in multiple-choice questions (MCQs) format. The questions will be from three sections as mentioned below :

• Mental Ability: 40 marks

• General Knowledge: 30 marks

• Teacher Aptitude: 30 marks

The time duration of the MAH BEd CET exam will be 90 minutes. The question paper is available in both English and Marathi, offering flexibility for candidates.

As per the exam pattern mentioned in the official notification below is the pattern - 

• Exam Mode: Online (CBT)

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Number of Questions: 100 MCQs

• Sections:

  • Mental Ability (40 questions)

  • General Knowledge (30 questions)

  • Teacher Aptitude (30 questions)

  • Medium: English and Marathi

To prepare for the Mental Ability section candidates must focus on practicing logical reasoning, puzzles, and series completion questions. They must refer to the reasoning books written by authors like R.S. Aggarwal or related study materials.

Candidatest must solve past years' question papers and take online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. They must practice mock tests daily to develop a systematic approach to solving complex problems.

The MAH BEd CET are widely available online and offline. However, candidates need to choose them appropriately

• Candidates need to refer selected books for reasoning, general knowledge, and teaching aptitude are essential.

• For online materails, candidates need to minimise their search and not wander across a lot of websites and study materials, they must limit their seraches to Educational websites, and only expert YouTube channels offer free content, they can subscribe to pair or unpaid mock tests, and quizzes.

Candidates should choose resources that align with the latest syllabus and exam pattern and not believe on any random recommendations. 

The syllabus of MAH B.Ed CET is based on three sections: Mental Ability, General Knowledge, and Teacher Aptitude.

• The Mental Ability subject consists of topics such as logical reasoning, series completion, coding-decoding, and analytical skills.

• The General Knowledge subject will have questions from general awareness based on current events, history, geography, and educational policies.

• Teacher Aptitude will have questions from communication skills, leadership qualities, and teaching interest.

While preparing for the exam, candidates must study each section thoroughly and make a routine based on easy to difficult level. Students must always refer to the updated study materials and previous question papers for a better understanding of the exam.