MAH BBA CET BBM Preparation 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Maharashtra BBA Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH BBA CET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 28 Apr '26 - 30 Apr '26

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Updated on Oct 28, 2025 11:38 IST

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MAH BBA CET 2026 preparation requires a clear perception and knowledge of exam pattern and in-depth knowledge of the MAH BBA CET 2026 syllabus. Students aspiring to take the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam must follow a systematic study routine to prepare well for the exam. A good MAH CET BBA preparation strategy can go a long way.

A strong MAH CET preparation plan coupled with the best books for MAH BBA CET is essential for a good score in the MAH BBA/BMS/BCA/BBM CET exam. To maximize the chances of acing the exam, students must dedicate at least six months to MAH CET BBA preparation. Six months is enough time for the students to understand the concepts, clear the fundamentals and still have time for revision and practice.

MAH BBA CET 2026 will likely be held in the last week of April 2026. The exam is mandatory for students seeking admission to the BBA/BCA/BMS courses in colleges in Maharashtra. The exam was conducted in the computer-based test mode. Read below to explore the effective MAH BBA CET preparation strategies, valuable preparation tips and tricks, recommended books and exam day guidelines to help you perform the best in the MAH CET BBA exam 2026.

Table of contents
  • How to Prepare for MAH BBA CET?
  • MAH BBA CET Exam Pattern 2026
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Preparation Tips
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Books
  • MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
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How to Prepare for MAH BBA CET?

It is important to focus on each section and topic of the MAH BBA CET syllabus to have a good overall score. A well planned MAH BBA CET preparation routine, along with time management is the key to success.

Understanding the MAH BBA CET exam pattern is equally important. Cracking the MAH BBA CET exam can be easier for students who have a sound knowledge of the difficulty level of the exam, the type of questions, the number of questions, the sectional time limit, etc. Let’s talk about the best tips to prepare for the MAH BBA CET exam 2026.

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Q:   What is the sectional time limit in MAH BBA CET?
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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. 

Q:   Is the MAH BBA CET exam difficult?
A: 

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. 

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MAH BBA CET Exam Pattern 2026

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

Exam Structure

Details

Sections

4 sections

  • English
  • Reasoning (Arithmetic and Verbal)
  • General Knowledge
  • Computer Basic

Duration

90 minutes

Total number of questions

100

Marking Scheme

+1 for the correct answer

No negative marking

Total Marks

100

Sectional Weightage

  • English- 30 questions
  • Reasoning- 40 questions
  • General Knowledge and Awareness- 15 questions
  • Computer Basics- 15 questions
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Q:   What are the most important topics of MAH BBA CET exam?
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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
Q:   Which topics are asked in Reasoning section of MAH BBA CET?
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The Reasoning section of MAH BBA CET covers the following topics to assess your analytical, verbal and numerical abilities. 

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 Preparation Tips

Here are MAH BBA CET preparation tips:

MAH BBA CET 2026 Syllabus: Students should know the syllabus and important topics. An important part of the MAH CET BBA preparation is knowing the MAH CET sullabus. The MAH BBA CET question papers has 4 sections, i.e. English, Reasoning, Computer Basics and GK. 

    • English tests the hold of the student over the language and inlcudes topic such as Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Antonyms, Synonyms, Idioms and Phrases, etc. 
    • Reasoning section tests how quickly and logical can a student think and solve a situation. The section focuses on logical situation and questions based on facts. It check problem solving skills of a student. 
    • Computer Basics 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
    • General Knowledge and Awareness section includes topics such as recent trends, awards, global events, trade and commerce, culture, discoveries, innovations, sports, history, etc. 

Speed, Time Management and Accuracy: Students should know that these are important for the MAH BBA CET preparation. Accuracy and speed are the two prominent players in the preparation for the MAH CET exam. Getting an answer right is as important as completing it in within the time limit. The duration of the MAH BBA CET exam is 90 minutes. Solving and practicing through MAH BBA CET mock tests can help the students improve their time management skills and speed. They would also get an idea of the type of questions, marking scheme, tricks, difficulty level, etc. by soving old MAH BBA CET question papers

Revision with MAH BBA CET mock tests: Mock tests for MAH BBA CET are made to help the students understand the mode of the exam. Practicing daily will help the students a lot in the exam preparation and also they should analyze each mock test they take. Toppers suggest that the students preparing for the MAH BBA CET exam must take at least 10 to 12 full length MAH BBA CET mock tests during their preparation.

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

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. 

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MAH BBA CET 2026 Books

Check out the table below to know the section-wise best books for MAH BBA CET 2026:

Section

Books

Author/Publication

English

 

 

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

High School Grammar and Composition

Wren and Martin

Objective General English

SP Bakshi

Reasoning (Verbal and Numerical)

 

 

 

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Logical Reasoning for CAT

Arun Sharma

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude

Pearson

Class 9 and 10 mathematics

NCERT

General Knowledge and Awareness

 

Manorama Year Book

Manorama

General Knowledge 2024

Arihant Experts

Computer Basics

 

Fundamentals of Computers

V Rajaraman

Objective Computer Awareness

Arihant Experts

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Q:   Does the MAH BBA CET exam consist of any science-related questions?
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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.  The major topics in the MAH BBA CET exam include:

SectionImportant Topics
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs, Awards, Sports, Economics, Politics, Trade, Commerce, Discoveries, etc.
EnglishGrammar,  Vocabulary,  Antonyms,  Articles,  Articles,  Etymology Tenses and its types, Etymology and Roots, etc.
ReasoningSyllogisms, Series, Arrangements, Arithmetic, Blood Relations, Percentages, etc.
Computer BasicCentral Processing Unit (CPU), Organization of Computer, Back-up devices, Basics of Internet
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MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Check below the exam day guidelines for MAH BBA CET 2026:

  • Students have to carry their MAH BBA CET admit card 2026 for entry to the exam centre
  • They must report at the MAH BBA CET exam centre at least an hour before the exam begins
  • They must not carry any electronic gadgets including mobile phones, calculators, laptops, tablets, etc.
  • They must attempt all the sections of the MAH BBA CET question paper.
  • They must read the instruction manual carefully before starting the exam.
  • They must not indulge in any malpractice as it may result in cancellation of the exam

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