MAH BBA CET BBM Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH BBA CET )

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MAH BBA CET 2026 analysis: MAH BBA CET 2026 will be conducted on April 28, 29 and 30, in the computer-based test mode. The duration of the MAH BBA CET 2025 exam will be 120 minutes. Here, Shiksha will share a detailed exam analysis of the MAH BBA CET exam 2026. MAH BBA CET exam analysis includes the overall and sectional difficulty of the exam, discussion on the MAH BBA CET exam pattern 2026 and marking scheme, topic-wise distribution of questions, difficulty level, expected cutoff, etc.

Table of contents
  • MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Highlights
  • MAH BBA CET Exam Analysis 2025 (April 29- Shift 1 and Shift 2)- Previous year
  • MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Sectional Weightage
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Analysis: Good Attempts
  • MAH BBA CET Detailed Analysis (2024)
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MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Highlights

MAH BBA CET analysis include:

  • MAH BBA CET 2026 will be conducted in computer based test mode. The exam will be conducted on three days, i.e. April 28, April 29 and April 30
  • Overall difficulty level of MAH BBA CET question paper is expected to be easy to moderate.
  • MAH BBA CET question paper 2026 will not have negative markings. Each question will carry one mark. 
  • Duration of the exam is 120 minutes
  • Total marks will be 100. 
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Q:   Is there negative marking in the MAH BBA CET exam?
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MAH BBA CET is one of the BBA 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 BBA CET are 100 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 BBA BMS CET so candidates can spend some time on the questions and then answers. The exam will be of 1.5 hours. Answering 60-70 questions can land them with a good percentile. 

Q:   What is the sectional weightage in MAH BBA CET exam?
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MAH BBA CET has four sections – English, Reasoning, Computer-Basics and General Knowledge. Section wise, the Englishs section has the maximum weightage and Computer-basics and General Knowledge has the minimum weightage. Check below the sectional weightage of MAH BBA CET 2026:

  • English: 30 questions
  • Reasoning: 30 questions
  • General Knowledge: 20 questions
  • Computer-Basics: 20 questions
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MAH BBA CET Exam Analysis 2025 (April 29- Shift 1 and Shift 2)- Previous year

The MAH BBA CET 2025 exam was conducted on April 29, 2025 (Day 1). The first shift of the exam was held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The overall difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET question paper 2025 was easy. However, according to the majority of the students who Shiksha got to talk said that, the General Knowledge section was a bit tough. 

Some of the important topics in the MAH BBA CET 2025 question paper's Reasoning section included:

  • Critical Reasoning
  • Statements and Assumptions
  • Course of Action
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Arrangements
  • Tables

Also Read: MAH BBA CET 2025 exam analysis (April 29, Shift 1)

MAH BBA CET Analysis 2025: Sectional Difficulty Level (April 29 Shift 1)

The sectional difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET 2025 question paper for Day 1 is depicted in the table below:

Section Difficulty Level
English Easy
General Knowledge  Moderate
Reasoning Easy
Computer Basics Easy
Overall Easy 

MAH BBA CET 2025 question paper difficulty level of the Shift 2 exam was easy. English was a little trickier than Shift 1. The reasoning section was easy too, as there were no questions on Mathematics. Overall, the paper was doable. For the GK section, there were questions from static GK and current affairs. 

MAH BBA CET Analysis 2025: Sectional Difficulty Level (April 29 Shift 2)

The sectional difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET 2025 question paper for Day 1 is depicted in the table below:

Section Difficulty Level
English Easy
General Knowledge  Moderate
Reasoning Easy
Computer Basics Easy
Overall Easy 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the MAH BBA CET CAP round?
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MAH BBA CET CAP round is the Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test Centralized Admission Process. It's a centralized system for admission to the UG courses offered through MAH BBA CET exam. The candidates who qualify the MAH BBA CET exam can participate in the CAP round for admission to the colleges which accept MAH BBA CET exam for BBA/BBCA/BBM/BMS courses. The selection is based on the candidate's MAH BBA CET score, preferences for colleges, and seat availability.

Candidates are required to register and fill out their application form online during the specified window. After registration, they need to get their documents verified at CET centers. Candidates can then choose their preferred programme then a merit list will be issued based on the choices filled by the candidates and the seats are allotted in each round.

Q:   Which section of the MAH BBA CET exam has the maximum weightage?
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The English section of MAH BBA CET has the maximum weightage. This section carries 40 marks and Reasoning (Arithmetic and Verbal) section carries 30 marks. So, together they carry 70 questions, i.e. 70 percent of the total number of questions. General Knowledge and Computer Basics sections carry 15 marks each.

Thus, candidates must prepare for this section well. Candidates should not ignore it at any cost as a good overall score and overall percentile will be directly related to one’s performance in these two sections. If you score low in these two sections, you score will fall drastically.

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MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Sectional Weightage

Table below depicts MAH BBA CET exam sectional weightage:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

English

40

40

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

30

30

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

15

Computer Basics

15

15

Total

100

100

Also Read: MAH BBA CET syllabus 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important topics of English section for the MAH BBA CET exam?
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Some important MAH BBA CET topics for English section include, Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms, Choosing Appropriate Words, Comprehension Passages, Phrases, Idioms, Sentence Completion, etc. 

Q:   Which topics are asked in Reasoning section of MAH BBA CET?
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Important topics include:

1. Arrangements

2. Blood Relations

3. Syllogisms

4. Coding-Decoding

5. Analogies

6. Directions

7. Clocks and Calendars

8. Assumptions and Conclusions

9. Puzzles, etc.

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MAH BBA CET 2026 Analysis: Good Attempts

Check table below to know expected number of good attempts for MAH BBA CET exam 2026:

Section Good Attempts Difficulty Level
English Language 27 and above Easy
Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) 35-37 Easy
General Knowledge and Awareness 9-12 Moderate
Computer Basics 13 and above Easy
Overall 90 and above Easy

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   For how long is the MAH BBA CET score valid?
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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:   Is the MAH BBA CET exam only for admission to Maharashtra colleges or it includes other colleges in the country as well?
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MAH BBA CET exam is a national level undergraduate exam conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. The MAH BBA CET exam is a gateway to the UG colleges in Maharashtra only, private as well as government. If the candidates wishes to take admission to the undergraduate courses in Maharashtra, they need to appear for the MAH BBA CET exam.

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MAH BBA CET Detailed Analysis (2024)

The MAH BBA CET 2024 was conducted on May 29, 2024, for the first time. There were about 10,000 students registered for the MAH BBA CET exam, which has made the exam competitive. The overall difficulty level of the MAH BBA CET exam 2024 was easy to moderate. Most of the questions were easy to attempt. Since the MAH BBA CET question paper was easy, a score of 85+ out of 100 could be considered a good attempt. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Analysis: English Language

The English Language section was the lengthiest with 40 multiple-choice questions. The overall difficulty of this section was easy. Majoirty of the questions were asked from Reading Comprehension and Grammar. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Analysis: Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

The Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) section had 30 MCQs. There were two LRDI sets. There were also questions on topics such as Blood Relations, Arrangements, Coding and Decoding, Patterns, etc. The section also had basic mathematics questions. The difficulty level of the section was easy to moderate. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Analysis: General Knowledge and Awareness

The GK section largely had questions about India. There were 15 MCQs on India's geographical locations, well-known places, historical events, Nobel Prices, etc. The difficulty level of this section was easy to moderate. 

MAH BBA CET 2024 Exam Analysis: Computer-Basics

The difficulty level of the Computer Basics sections was very easy to easy. As the name suggests, the section had questions on computer's hardware, software, data storage, memory, etc. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which colleges accept MAH BBA CET scores?
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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:   Is there a normalization process for MAH BBA CET?
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To ensure that all the candidates who appeared for the MAH CET exam for the undergraduate courses are judged fairly, MAH BBA CET normalization process is undertaken. The MAH BBA CET exam 2024 was conducted for the first time in three shifts. It may be possible that one session could have been slightly easier or difficult than the other.

Hence, MAH BBA CET score normalization ensures that no candidate has an advantage or disadvantage over another due to differences in difficulty level of their exam session. So, before the preparation of the MAH CET result and merit list, the Maharashtra State CET Cell normalizes the exam scores. Basically, the marks obtained by every candidate are scaled.

Q:   What is the MAH BBA CET exam duration and exam slot?
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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. 

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Answered 18 hours 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

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Answered 18 hours 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 2 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

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Answered 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 weeks 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 4 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 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. Earlier, MAH BBA CET exam was conducted for 90 minutes. 

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Rashmi Shukla

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