MAH CET Exam Analysis 2019 - Question Paper Moderate to Difficult
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
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MAH CET 2019 analysis - The MAH CET 2019 exam was conducted over two days (March 9 and 10, 2019). The Day 1 question paper (exam held on March 9, 2019) was of moderate difficulty. On Day 2, the MAH CET 2019 question paper was slightly tougher than Day 1 paper. The MAH CET 2019 exam papers of both days consisted of questions from Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Let's take a look at section-wise MAH CET 2019 exam analysis below.
MAH CET 2019 exam analysis highlights:
- MAH CET 2019 was held in online mode and the questions were as per the MAH CET exam pattern.
- The total marks of MAH CET was 200 and there was no negative marking.
- The candidates were given 150 minutes to solve the MAH CET 2019 question paper.
- The candidates were given five options to choose the right answer.
- MAH CET 2019 question paper was of moderate difficulty, with lengthy Logical Reasoning questions and moderate Abstract Reasoning questions. Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability sections were also of moderate difficulty.
Exam pattern of MAH CET 2019:
| Topics |
Number of questions |
Marks per question |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
1 |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
1 |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
50 |
1 |
Section wise analysis of MAH CET 2019
MAH CET Exam Analysis: VARC
This section of MAH CET 2019 was of moderate difficulty with some lengthy RC passages. The Verbal ability section consisted of questions from para jumbles, para completions, synonyms, antonyms, usage of vocabulary, etc. Para jumble questions were tricky.
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Highlights of VARC section:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of total questions in VARC |
50 |
| Marks per question |
1 |
| Difficulty level |
Moderate |
| Good attempts |
32-34 |
Types of questions asked in VARC section:
| Topics of Questions |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary (Synonyms, antonyms, contextual usage, formation of words with specific letters, matching the words) |
15 |
Moderate |
| Mark the Error in sections |
4 |
Difficult |
| Para jumble, Para placement, completion, out of context |
8 |
Tricky |
| Sentence written in different ways |
6 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Faulty Construction sentences-rewriting |
5 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Reading comprehension passages – 600 to 800 words |
12 |
Moderate |
MAH CET Exam Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude
This section was also of moderate difficulty. Apart from a few time-consuming questions, the section was overall doable. Out of 50 questions, 20 were from Data Interpretation and 30 from Quantitative Aptitude. Most of the questions were from arithmetic. The Data Interpretation questions were in three sets of problems based on table, pie chart, analytical data and caselets.
Highlights of Quantitative Aptitude section:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of total questions in VARC |
50 |
| Marks per question |
1 |
| Difficulty level |
Moderate |
| Good attempts |
30-32 |
Types of questions asked in Quantitative Aptitude
| Topics of Questions |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Data sufficiency |
4 |
Moderate |
| Geometry |
2 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Graph, Pie charts, Table, caselets |
22 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Arithmetic (Percentage, P&L, TSD, ratio etc) |
10 |
Moderate |
| Modern Maths |
1 |
Moderate |
| Algebra and other topics |
11 |
Moderate to difficult |
MAH CET Exam Analysis: Logical Reasoning
This section had questions on series, statements, inferences/conclusions, true-false, coding-decoding arrangements, statements, letter rearrangements, family tree, etc. Out of 75 questions, 55 were on non-verbal reasoning and rest on verbal reasoning. Overall, the Logical Reasoning section of MAH CET 2019 was moderate to difficult as it was time-consuming and lengthy.
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Highlights of Logical Reasoning section:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of total questions in VARC |
75 |
| Marks per question |
1 |
| Difficulty level |
Moderate to difficult |
| Good attempts |
42-44 |
Types of Questions asked in Logical Reasoning section:
| Topics of Questions |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical reasoning |
15 |
Moderate |
| Arrangements-Linear, Matrix, Square, etc. |
28 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Family tree-blood relationship |
5 |
Moderate |
| Statement-conclusion, inference, cause effect |
7 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Direction |
5 |
Moderate |
| Syllogism |
6 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Data sufficiency |
4 |
Moderate to difficult |
MAH CET Exam Analysis: Abstract Reasoning
The difficulty level of the Abstract Reasoning section of MAH CET 2019 was higher than last year. Most of the questions were from analogy and series.
Highlights of Abstract Reasoning Section:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of total questions in VARC |
25 |
| Marks per question |
1 |
| Difficulty level |
Moderate |
| Good attempts |
18-20 |
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No, you cannot show MAH CET city intimation slip at the test centre for entry. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the test only if they present the hard copy of the admit card and photo ID.
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In the MAH CET city intimation slip only the name of test city is mentioned along with candidate's name, DOB, application number and exam. No other detail is mentioned on it.
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The purpose of MAH CET city intimation slip is to inform the candidates the city in which they have been allotted test centre. City intimation slip is released in advance to allow candidates to make arrangement for travel and stay on the exam day.
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The MAH MBA CET cutoff is calculated based on your percentile score, not raw marks. Your raw score is normalized across exam sessions to account for difficulty variations, then converted into a percentile that shows how you rank among all test-takers. The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) uses the
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MAH BBA CET score is the total marks awarded to the candidate out of 100. It is calculated based on every correct attempt. MAH BBA CET percentile is calculated from rank as compared to rest candidates.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
After MAH CET result announcement, the CET CELL conducts Centralized Admission Process or CAP. In this process qualifying candidates are allotted MBA/MMS college basis their preference and score.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
MAH MBA CET 2026 score will be valid for one year only, i. e. it can be used for admission to the 2026 academic session only. If a candidate plans to drop admission this year, they will have to appear for the exam again next year.
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MAH MBA CET is an annual exam. So far candidates were able to appear for it only once. However, from 2026, the examination body is offering 2 attempts to candidates in the same academic session to improve score.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is being held in 2 phases. One phase was held on April 6, 7, 8 and second phase will be held on May 9. Since this year, candidates have got two attempts, the result is expected to be released after May 9 attempt.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, MAT score valid for MAH CET counselling for MBA/MMS. Candidates can apply for admission to Maharashtra MBA colleges by registering for the CAP round under non-MAH CET category. MAH CET CAP is conducted in July-August, every year.
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