MAH BBA CET Question Paper Analysis 2026 (April 28); Shift 1 & 2 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH BBA CET )

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MAH BBA CET Exam 2026

28 Apr '26 - 30 Apr '26

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Saumya Jain
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Updated on Apr 28, 2026 14:03 IST
MAH BBA CET 2026 question paper was conducted on April 28, 2026, for Day 1. The exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode from 9 AM to 11 AM and 2 PM to 4 PM, for shift 2. Shiksha has shared a detailed MAH BBA CET 2026 question paper analysis and the number of good attempts. Read below to know more.

MAH BBA CET 2026 exam was conducted in computer based test format on April 28, 2026, for Day 1. Read below to get a detailed shift 1 MAH BBA CET 2026 question paper analysis. 

MAH BBA CET 2026 exam was conducted today, i.e. on April 28, 2026, for first shift, Day 1. The exam was conducted in computer based test format at different exam centres in Maharashtra. Shift 1 timings were 10 AM to 12 PM. According to students who appeared for MAH BBA CET 2026 exam, overall difficulty level of MAH CET BBA exam 2026 was moderate. There were 100 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes with no negative markings. According to interactions with students, about 55% students found the question paper easy, 35% found it moderate and about 10% students found it difficult. 

In this article, Shiksha.com will share a detailed MAH BBA CET exam 2026 analysis, including overall difficulty level, sectional difficulty, analysing performance trends, etc.

Table of contents
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Sectional Weightage
  • MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Sectional Difficulty Level (April 28-Shift 1)
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Section-Wise Analysis and Number of Questions
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile

MAH BBA CET 2026 Sectional Weightage

Check below MAH BBA CET 2026 exam pattern and sectional weightage to know structure of MAH BBA CET question paper:

Section Number of questions
English 30
Reasoning 30
General Knowledge and Awareness 20
Computer Basics 20
Total 100

The MAH BBA CET 2026 exam duration was 120 minutes this year. The authorities had increased the time duration for 2026 session. 

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MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Sectional Difficulty Level (April 28-Shift 1)

The sectional difficulty level of MAH BBA CET 2026 question paper for Day 1 Shift 1 is depicted in table below:

Section Difficulty Level
English Moderate
General Knowledge  Moderate to Difficult
Reasoning Easy to Moderate
Computer Basics Easy
Overall Easy to Moderate
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   For how long is the MAH BBA CET score valid?
A: 

MAH BBA CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who appear for MAH BBA CET 2026 (first and additional sessions), can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2026-29 batch). 

Q:   Which colleges accept MAH BBA CET scores?
A: 

MAH BBA CET scores are accepted by some of the prestigious colleges in the country for admission to the BBA, BBCA, BMS, BBM courses. Some of these colleges are:

  • Jai Hind College
  • VES College of Arts, Science and Commerce
  • KPB Hinduja College
  • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
  • Wilson College
  • Modern College
  • RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics
Q:   What is the MAH BBA CET exam duration and exam slot?
A: 
The MAH BBA CET exam is held for 120 minutes. MAH BBA CET exam will be conducted in two slots in a day. MAH BBA CET exam does not have any sectional time limit as well. However, the candidates need to solve the question paper in 120 minutes and this means that the students will have approximately one minute to solve each question. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 120 minutes will get over, the screen will automatically end the test. Also, there is no provision for changing the exam slot. Candidates must make sure that they reach the MAH BBA CET exam centre at least an hour before the exam time. 

MAH BBA CET 2026 Section-Wise Analysis and Number of Questions

Check section wise MAH BBA CET 2026 exam analysis (April 28, Shift 1):

Section 1: English

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To score easily in this section, students should know grammar rules of English. Most questions were based on grammar part in English section. There was no vocabulary questions in this shift. Fill-in-the-blanks was based on tenses, subject-verb agreement, etc. Questions were based on: 

Topic Number of questions
Reading Comprehension 10
Sentence Completion 2
Find the error 1
Synonyms and Antonyms 2 to 3
Fill in the blanks 2
Idioms and Phrases 3 to 4

Section 2: Reasoning (Arithmetic and Verbal)

The section had a total of 30 questions, which was lesser than the previous year. The section had verbal reasoning questions, mathematics questions and critical reasoning questions as well. Check table below to know the important topics of Reasoning and number of questions:

Topic Number of questions
Percentages 1
Time, Speed and Distance 1
Syllogisms 2
Critical Reasoning 1
Alphabet test 2 to 3
Coding and Decoding 3 to 4
Analogy 1
Number series 2
Clock and calendars 1
Ranking 1

Section 3: General Knowledge and Awareness

The section had a total of 20 questions. Check below to know important topics of GK:

Topic Number of questions
Static GK 50%
Current Affairs 50%

Section 4: Computer Basics

The section had a total of 20 questions as well. Check below the important topics of Computer Basics:

  • Network
  • Softwares
  • MS Office and Access
  • Storage Devices
  • Memory
  • Internet
  • MS Window
  • Computer Related Terms
  • Shortcut keys
  • Types of Computers
  • Websites
  • Web Browser

MAH BBA CET 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile

Check the table below to know the expected marks vs percentile in MAH BBA CET 2026 exam based on Day 1 question paper analysis:

MAH BBA CET Marks MAH BBA CET Percentile
80+ 99.50 percentile and above
75 to 80 99 percentile

65 to 74

98 to 99 percentile
55 to 64

96 to 98 percentile

50 to 54 95 to 96 percentile
40 to 49 92 to 94 percentile
30 to 39 85 to 91 percentile
25 to 29 66 to 84 percentile
Below 25 Below 65 percentile

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Answered a week ago

MAH BBA CET score is the total marks awarded to the candidate out of 100. It is calculated based on every correct attempt. MAH BBA CET percentile is calculated from rank as compared to rest candidates.

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Rashmi Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

MAH MBA CET is an annual exam. So candidates will be able to appear for it only once. 

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Saumya Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

If there is an error in MAH BBA CET admit card, students should contact State CET Cell authorities by calling them at their help desk number or emailing them.

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates cannot take a notebook to solve questions in MAH BBA CET exam. Exam will be conducted in CBT test mode and students will be provided with a virtual calculator on computer screen or an A4 sheet to do calculations.

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Mani Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates should carry two coloured copies of the MAH BBA CET admit card to the exam centre. They will not be allowed to enter the exam centre without the MAH CET hall ticket. So, students should get another copy if they lost the first one. 

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Rohini Bhatnagar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

A blank A4 sheet will be provided for rough work to every candidate at the MAH  BBA CET centre. Candidates can carry a ball point pen (black or blue) to the exam centre. 

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The official MAH BBA CET question papers are not released by the State CET Cell, Maharahstra. However, students can find MAH BBA CET sample papers based on previous year analysis on Shiksha's MAH BBA CET question papers page.

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates cannot take a notebook to solve questions in MAH BBA CET exam. Exam will be conducted in CBT test mode and students will be provided with a virtual calculator on computer screen or an on-screen calculator to do calculations.

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Shiksha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The number of questions in MAH BBA CET Reasoning section is 30. Each question carries one mark in the Reasoning section. There is no negative markings. 

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Vikram Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

MAH BBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted for a duration of 120 minutes or two hours. Duration of exam has been extended this year. 

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Rashmi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6