MAH BBA CET BBM Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

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

The MAH BBA CET exam is held for only 90 minutes. MAH BBA CET 2025 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 90 minutes and this means that the candidates will have approximately one minute to solve each question. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 90 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.

Q: Is MAH BBA CET exam easier than IPMAT?

Yes, as compared to the IPMAT exam, the MAH BBA CET exam is easier. The reasons behind this are: 1. The MAH BBA CET has less competition than the IPMAT which is a state-level exam. 2. There is no negative marking in the MAH BBA CET exam, unlike the IPMAT exam. 3. The nature of the questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section is also easier in the MAH BBA CET than the IPMAT.

Q: What is the exam pattern and syllabus of MAH BBA CET?

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test (MAH BBA CET) is conducted by the State Cell for admission into various management colleges across Maharashtra. MAH BBA CET is conducted online for a duration of 90 minutes. English, General Knowledge, Reasoning and Computer Basics are the sections which are tested in the examination. 1 mark is awarded for correct answers and no marks are deducted for the wrong answer which means there is no negative marking. Question paper can only be answered in English. English- 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. 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. General Knowledge- As the name suggests, this tests the candidate's general knowledge about the world and happenings in and around the world. Computer-Basics- This test measures the basic knowledge of the computer and its applications.

Q: Will there be any subjective-type questions in the MAH BBA CET exam?

No, there are no subjective-type or long form answer questions in the MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH BBA CET question paper only has 100 multiple-choice questions that are to be solved in 90 minutes. Candidates must attempt all the sections. Candidates must note that each question in the MAH BBA CET question paper will have four options. They will be required to choose the correct answer and select the radio button against the answer. If the candidate marks two options for a particular answer, then that answer will be considered incorrect. Each question in the MAH BBA CET carries one mark. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

Q: Can I appear for the MAH BBA CET exam more than once?

MAH BBA CET exam will be conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses once a year. The MAH BBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted in the month of April 2026, in multiple shifts. Students can choose their preferred date while filling the MAH BBA CET application form.

Q: Will the MAH BBA CET exam be conducted in multiple shifts?

MAH BBA CET 2025 will be conducted for admission to various UG programmes on April 29, 2025, April 30, 2025, and May 2, 2025. The exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. In 2024, MAH BBA CET exam was conducted for the first time in three shifts. Therefore, this year too, the exam is expected to be conducted in multiple shifts. Candidates will be allotted the shift time, which will be mentioned on their MAH BBA CET admit card.

Q: Is the MAH BBA CET exam difficult?

MAH BBA CET exam was conducted for the first time in 2024. The questions in the MAH BBA CET exam are mostly based on the Class 12 syllabus. The English language section can be a bit difficult because of lengthy comprehension passages. The General Knowledge section was the easiest. Rest of the sections are usually of the easy to moderate difficulty level but are easily doable.

Q: What is the syllabus for MAH BBA CET exam?

The MAH BBA CET question paper is based on the MAH BBA CET syllabus. It includes important topics such as English, Reasoning, Geneal Knowledge and Computer Basics. These topics are aligned to the key skills required for the BBA/BMS/BBS/BBCA programmes. Some of the important sub-topics in section include: English: Reading comprehension, Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Expressions, etc. Reasoning: Linerar and Circular Equations, Series, Arrangements, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Probabiltiy, etc. General Knowledge and Awareness: Culture, Sports, Commerce, Trade, Current National and International Affairs, Discoveries, etc. Computer-basics: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input and Output devices, Basics of Internet, Back-up devices, etc.

Q: What are the important topics of English section for the MAH BBA CET exam?

The MAH BBA CET exam comprises 100 questions from Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic), English, General Knowledge and Computer Basics sections. Each question in the MAH CET BBA exam carries one mark, resulting in a total of 100 marks. Some of the important MAH BBA CET topics for the English section include, Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms, Choosing Appropriate Words, Comprehension Passages, Phrases, Idioms, Sentence Completion, etc.

Q: What is the marking scheme in the MAH BMS BBA CET exam?

The marking scheme of MAH BBA CET is very simple. The total marks is 100 for 100 questions. Which means, every question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. In case of incorrect attempt, candidates will be marked zero. If they skip a question, even then they will be marked zero. Total marks of a candidate will be calculated out 100 based on their total number of correct attempt. Section wise the marks allotment is as follows: English: 40 marks Reasoning: 30 marks General Knowledge: 15 marks Computer-Basics: 15 marks The percentile is calculated on the basis of top scoring candidate’s marks against all other candidates.

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MAH BBA CET exam pattern 2026 mentions important details of the MAH BBA CET question paper, including the type of questions, marking scheme, sectional weightage and other details. MAH BBA CET 2026 will be conducted in online mode or the computer-based test mode. The BBA CET exam 2026 will comprise of 100 questions. The exam will be conducted for 90 minutes in the computer-based test mode in various cities across Maharashtra in the last week of April 2026, tentatively. Read below to know more details about the MAH BBA BMS CET question paper 2026, exam pattern, type of questions, etc.

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What is MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Pattern?
MAH BBA CET Sectional Weightage
MAH BBA CET 2026 Marking Scheme
MAH BBA CET Syllabus 2026
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What is MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Pattern?

Check out the table below to know the MAH BBA CET exam pattern 2026:

Structure	Details
Number of sections	4
Duration of the exam	90 minutes
Mode	Online (Computer-based test mode)
Total number of questions	100
Type of questions	MCQs
Negative marking	No

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MAH BBA CET Sectional Weightage

Check out the table below to know the MAH BBA BMS CET sectional weightage:

Section	Number of Questions	Marks
English	30	30
Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)	40	40
General Knowledge and Awareness	15	15
Computer Basics	15	15
Total	100	100

Also Read: MAH BBA CET syllabus 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the exam pattern and syllabus of MAH BBA CET?

Q: Will there be any subjective-type questions in the MAH BBA CET exam?

MAH BBA CET 2026 Marking Scheme

The following table depicts the marking scheme for MAH BBA CET exam:

For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded
There is no negative marking
No marks will be awarded for unanswered questions

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Commonly asked questions

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

Q: Is MAH BBA CET exam easier than IPMAT?

MAH BBA CET Syllabus 2026

It is important to know the MAH BBA CET syllabus for effective preparation. The MAH BBA CET syllabus is divided into four sections, i.e. Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic), English, General Knowledge and Awareness and Computer Basics.

English section is based on the language which includes important topics such as Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases, etc.

The Reasoning section tests the candidates' ability to quickly and logically think about a situation. The section covers logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage. It assesses the problem-solving capacity of the candidates.

General Knowledge and Awareness section includes topics such as Current Affairs, National and International Affairs, Trade and Commerce, Culture, Scientific Inventions and Discoveries, Sports, History, etc.

Computer Basics section, as the name suggests, assesses the knowledge of the candidates of computers. The section includes topics such as CPU, Input and Output Devices, Computer Memory, Backup Devices, Memory Organization, System Software and Application Software, Basics of the Internet, etc.

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The additional MAH BBA CET result released on August 6, 2025. The exam was conducted on July 19 and July 20. The authorities released the final answer key for the July 19, 2025, exam on August 5.

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