MAH BBA CET Preparation 2026: Check Best Books, Important Topics, How to Prepare

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. 

Anyone targetting a 99 percentile or above should score a minimum of 80 marks in the MAH BBA CET exam. Check here the expected Marks vs Percentile comparision for MAH BBA CET 2025:

There is no sectional time limit in the MAH BBA CET exam.  The total duration of the MAH BBA CET exam is 90 minutes and the students have to solve the question paper within the stipulated time. Candidates can switch between sections and questions as per their convenience. 

Even if a candidate who have not studied mathematics in Class 12 can still do well in the MAH BBA CET exam. The exam includes sections such as Logical and Abstract Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The QA section is based on topics such as algebra, geometry, data interpretation, arithmetic, etc. Students do not require advanced knowledge of these topics. To prepare for the QA section students can refer to the NCERT books of Class 9 to Class 12 adn other books such as "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations" by R.S. Aggarwal and online tutorials. Regular practice can help the candidates score well in the QA section of MAH BBA CET.

According to the past trends, a score of 80 and above in MAH BBA CET corresponds to 99 percentile and above. This is a very good score for admission to the top colleges accepting MAH CET BBA.

No, other BBA entrance exams are also accepted for BBA admission to colleges in Maharashtra. MAH BBA CET is a popular BBA entrance exam for admission to various UG courses such as BBA, BBM, BCA, Integrated MBA, Integrated MCA, etc., but some of the other top institutes in the country offering BBA course accept entrance exams such as IPMAT, CUET UG, SET, NPAT, etc. Some institutes also offer admissions through merit. 

The important topics to focus on in MAH BBA CET exam are:

• Reasoning: Syllogims, Arrangements, Arithmetic, Blood Relations, Family Tree, etc. 
• Computer Basics: CPU, organisation of computer, hardware, System Software and Application Software, basics of internet
• English: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, prepositions, parts of speech, sentence correction.
• General knowledge: Current Affairs, discoveries, politics, economics, trade, sports, awards

Syllabus of MAH BBA CET exam is based on Class 12 and students need not study advanced topics beyond Class 12. MAH CET BBA syllabus assesses knowledge of students and skills at Class 12 level. 

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.

The MAH BBA CET examination is carried out in online mode.

Specifically:

It is held as a primarily based test (CBT) across various examination centers in Maharashtra.

The exam length is 90 minutes, including one hundred a couple of-choice questions.

There is not any strict marking, and you may try questions throughout sections within the allotted time freely.

No, there are no Science related questions in the MAH BBA CET exam. The MAH BBA CET exam has four sections, i.e. English, Reasoning, Computer Basics and General Knowledge. 

Some important MAH BBA CET topics for English section include, Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms, Choosing Appropriate Words, Comprehension Passages, Phrases, Idioms, Sentence Completion, etc. 

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. 

Yes, students with 70% in Class 12 can apply for MAH BBA CET exam. The minimum criteria is 50% aggregate. 

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. 

To crack MAH BBA CET exam in first attempt, students should have a preparation plan for 3 to 6 months, bifurcated according to topics, strengths and knowledge of students. Students should consistently practice to fetch good MAH CET scores. 

MAH BBA CET is conducted for BBA admissions in top Bschools in Maharashtra. MAH CET BBA  is considered easy to moderate in terms of difficulty. 

No, eligibility criteria for MAH BBA CET exam is same for all categories and have been the same since exam was introduced. 

Yes, students can participate in the CAP rounds even if they do not have Class 12 results. But, if shortlisted they will be given admission provisionally and they will have to submit the Class 12 result card and marksheet for final selection. 

SET exam is conducted in three sessions every year. The exam is conducted in CBT test mode for all sessions. MAH BBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted from April 28 to 30.