MAH BBA CET 2026 Sample Question Papers with Answers: Download Free PDF

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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.

No, there is no sectional time limit in the MAH BBA CET exam. Total duration of MAH BBA CET exam is 120 minutes and the students have to solve the question paper within the stipulated time. Students can switch between sections and questions as per their convenience. This time there are no sectional cutoffs also as the exam was conducted for the first time.

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. 

1. Do not reach late to exam centre. Late entry will not be allowed

2. Do not forget carrying admit card

3. Do not keep prohibited items such as gadgets, study material, notes, bags, etc.

4. Refrain from malpractice and cheating

MAH BBA CET exam day dos:

1. Reach the MAH BBA CET exam centre on the allotted time.
2. Keep a photocopy of the MAH BBA CET admit card along with a government issued identity proof.
3. PwD candidates should keep the relevant certificates and documents as prescribed by the examination authorities. 
4. Keep a blue/black ball point pen for calculations
5. Keep a drinking water bottle with you as you will not be allowed to leave the seat during the exam
6. Cooperate with the test centre staff and follow instructions carefully
7. Candidates must write their name and roll numbers on the rough sheet they use.
8. Candidates must affix a coloured passport size photograph on their MAH BBA CET hall ticket

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. 

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

There is no fixed rule related to the order of solving MAH BBA CET question. However, it is better that candidates prepare for the exam in such a way that they can solve every next questions that appear on screens. They can skip the question and move to the next. Candidates must note that no matter what the order of the questions be they must save their answers before moving to the next question. If the answers is not saved it will not be recorded in the system.

After finishing the syllabus, candidates should begin preparing the MAH BBA CET sample test and mock tests at least two months prior to the exam. This will allow them to practice 25–30 questions with a one-day break in between each practice session. It is crucial that students practise for the mock exams only after finishing the syllabus, as this will improve their ability to answer a variety of questions from the covered areas and be more beneficial in determining their personal readiness level. 

The candidates must practice at least 15-20 MAH BBA CET mock tests. Practicing that many mock tests will make them well prepared for all types of questions in the BBA CET exam - tricky, lengthy, easy, tough, etc. However, the point to keep in mind is that one should not start practicing mock test without completing the MAH BBA CET syllabus. They must first complete the syllabus so that while solving the mock test, they know which technique to apply on what type of questions.

Candidate must also analyse their performance with each mock test to see their progress. The goal of MAH BBA CET practice should be to score better with each mock test. The goal should also be the gain speed in solving the questions with each mock test.

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, 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 for 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.

MAH BBA CET mock test 2026 link will be released in the third week of April 2026, tentatively, by the exam conducting authorities. Students who have registered for the additional MAH BBA CET exam 2026 will be able to take the MAH CET mock test online. The link will be available on the official website of Maharashtra State CET Cell. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to take the MAH BBA CET mock test:

• Visit the official website of State CET Cell
• Click on the 'MAH BBA/BMS/BCA mock test link'
• Enter the login credentials, i.e. User ID and password
• Click on the 'Login' button

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. 

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. 

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. 

Yes, students who apply for MAH BBA CET exam can also apply for other applied courses such as BMS, BBM, BHMCT, Integrated MBA, etc. It is undergraduate exam.