MAH HM CET 2026 Reasoning: Topics, Preparation Tips, Sample Questions

MAH HM CET Reasoning section carries 30 marks in the total of 100 marks. There is a total of 30 questions, where each question is scored 1 mark. Reasoning is an important part of MAH HM CET entrance exam. Check key topics, weightage, and preparation tips for MAH HM CET Reasoning section below. 

MAH HM CET 2026 Reasoning

MAH HM CET Reasoning: As per the previous year trends, MAH HM CET application form 2026 will be out in December 2025. MAH HM CET is a state-level entrance exam for admission to Hotel Management and Catering Technology courses in Maharashtra. The exam comprises three major sections: English Language, Reasoning, and General Knowledge. 

Reasoning in MAH HM CET carries around 30% weightage of the complete exam. This section includes a total of 30 questions. 

In this article, you will find a detailed description of MAH HM CET Reasoning syllabus, important topics covered, and MAH HM CET exam pattern. Additionally, some common sample questions and MAH HM CET preparation tips are provided to help students understand the question types and preparation tricks. 

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MAH HM CET Reasoning Syllabus 2026

The reasoning section of the MAH HM CET syllabus covers the following topics to evaluate the logical thinking and problem-solving abilities: 

Topics to Focus On:

• Series (Number and Alphabet)
• Coding-Decoding
• Syllogisms
• Analogies
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relations
• Clocks and Calendars
• Logical Deductions
• Statement and Assumptions

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MAH HM CET Preparation Tips for Reasoning Section 

Here are some MAH HM CET preparation tips for the reasoning section:

• Use Venn diagrams for Syllogisms questions.
• Focus on learning different coding and decoding patterns.
• Improve your knowledge of vocabulary and general awareness to attempt analogy topics.
• For blood relation questions, understand family tree patterns and gender symbols.
• For clock and calendar topics, memorize basic rules like odd days and leap years.
• Practice drawing simple diagrams for questions.

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MAH HM CET Reasoning (Verbal AND Arithmetic) Questions

Q.1 Some leaders are dishonest. Satyapriya is a leader. Which of the following inferences definitely follows from these two statements?

1. Satyapriya is honest.
2. Satyapriya is dishonest.
3. Leaders are generally dishonest.
4.  Some leaders are honest.

Q.2-3 Read the information given below and answer the questions.

Six plays (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)& (F) of a famous playwright are to be staged one on each day from Monday to Saturday.

The schedule of the plays is to be in accordance with the following

1. A must be on the previous day of the day on which E is staged.
2. C must not be staged on Tuesday
3. B must be on a day which follows the day on which F is staged
4. D must be staged on Friday only and should not be immediately preceded by B.
5. E must not be staged on the last day of the schedule.

Q.2 Which of the following is the schedule of plays with the order of their staging from 

(1) EABFDC

(2) FBAEDC

(3) AFBCDE

(4) FABEDC

Q.3 Play D is between which of the following pairs of play's?

(1) C & E

(2) E & F

(3) A & E 

(4) B & E

Some questions are based on arithmetical computation, percentages, ratio proportion, problems of application on basic principles in Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration and Geometry. Some sample questions are given below:

Q.4 If n is odd integer, which of the following must be odd?

1. 2n+n II. ntn III. nxnxn

(1) I only. 

(2) II only 

(3) III only 

(4) I and III only.

Q.5 The strength of HMCT class is 42 of whom 33.3% are experienced and others freshers. There are 20 females in the class of whom 80% are freshers. How many experienced male students are there in the class?

(1) 4 

(2) 10 

(3) 12 

(4) 16.

Answers For MAH HM CET Reasoning Questions 

Check the list of answers in the table below:

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MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage

Check out the MAH HM CET exam pattern and its respective weights below: