MAH MBA CET is a speed based test where you need to answer about 150-175 questions in 2.5 hours and a good performance depends a lot on how ready are you for the exam. Check here, important MBA CET 2026 exam day tips and key dos and don'ts.
MAH CET 2026 exam will be of 2.5 hours and you will have to do your best in that time duration. All of your knowledge and preparation will be put to test on the exam day. If you are not well prepared to handle the pressure you may underperform. This may not happen due to tough questions or nervousness, it may also happen due to a bad start to the day. So, for smooth passage of the MAH MBA CET, one needs to be well prepared beforehand. Shiksha has prepared a list of MBA CET exam day guidelines, and dos and don’ts that you must remember while heading to the MAH CET 2026 exam centre.
The first and foremost thing is to be confident of your MAH MBA CET preparation . If you have worked hard in the last few months, you need not worry; just stick to revision of important topics and formulae until the exam day. Read on for some useful MAH MBA CET exam day tips.
- MAH MBA CET 2026: Exam Day Guidelines
- MAH MBA CET 2026: Documents to Carry on Exam Day as ID Proof
- MAH MBA CET 2026: Dos and Don’ts
MAH MBA CET 2026: Exam Day Guidelines
- You will be required to be present at the exam centre at least two hours before commencement of the exam. Reporting time will be mentioned on the MAH MBA CET 2026 admit card. So, reach the exam centre on time.
- Carry two copies of their MAH CET MBA admit card 2026 and one photo ID proof issued by the Government of India (original copy) to the MAH CET exam centre
- Affix a passport size photo on the MAH MBA CET admit card 2026. The photo should be preferably the same as uploaded while submitting the MAH CET 2026 application form.
- You must cooperate with the exam authorities during the identification process as it is essential to ensure that no imposter gets past the exam centre entry gate.
- MAH MBA CET is an online exam, so you need not carry any stationary item, apart from a blue or black ball-point pen. Plain sheets for rough work will be provided at the exam centre.
- Read exam related instruction properly before starting to solve the MBA CET 2026 questions on the computer system.
- There is no sectional time-limit in MAH MBA CET, but since you will have to solve 200 questions in 150 minutes, assign time to each section and each question as per your strength and weakness.
- Submit the rough sheet used for calculation before leaving the examination hall. Candidates are not allowed to carry anything out of the test hall.
- Stay seated until the end of exam and make an exit as per the invigilator's announcement and sequence.
MAH MBA CET 2026: Documents to Carry on Exam Day as ID Proof
You will be required to carry a photo ID proof along with the MAH MBA CET admit card for identification purpose. You must carry the original copy of one of the following ID proofs on the MAH CET MBA 2026 exam day:
| Passport |
Aadhar or e-Aadhar with Photo |
Voter ID |
| Driving License |
Bank Passbook with Photo |
PAN Card |
| Employee ID with Photo |
College/University ID with Photo |
Bar Council ID with Photo |
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MAH MBA CET 2026: Dos and Don’ts
Sometimes candidates underperform because they ignore minor aspects of the test. Given below are some dos and don’ts that candidates must follow on the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam day:
MAH MBA CET 2026: Dos
- Wake up early on the exam day, revise key formulae and concepts and start early for the exam centre.
- Eat well before the exam as no food or drinks will be allowed during the exam.
- Carry two copies of your MAH MBA CET admit card 2026 with photo and original copy of a valid ID proof.
- Before entering the MBA CET 2026 exam centre, go through short-notes prepared before.
- Once inside the exam hall, go through exam guidelines and listen to announcements by the invigilator carefully.
- Keep calm and be confident while solving the MBA CET 2026 question paper. Solve questions from your strong area first. The option to move between questions and sections is allowed in MAH CET.
- Solve easy questions first and then move to tough one. In the Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning sections, there could be close options. So read carefully.
- Don't rely on calculator or rough work. Do mental calculation to save time (but you should have practiced this beforehand).
- Read the RC passages by breaking them into parts. This will help you find out hidden meanings and tricky statements.
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MAH MBA CET 2026: Don’ts
- Do not forget to carry 2 copies of MAH MBA CET admit card and photo ID. Digital copy of the same will not be accepted as ID proof.
- Do not reach late to your exam centre. The gates will be closed 15 minutes prior to commencement of exam.
- Do not sign your MAH CET 2026 admit card beforehand. The admit card has to be signed in-front of the invigilator only.
- Do not carry electronic items like mobile phones, calculators, digital watch, ipads, etc. These items are prohibited inside the examination hall.
- Do not carry food items and bags to the exam centre. Facility to deposit them at the MAH CET exam centre may not be available.
- While taking the test, do not start with your weak areas. You may end up spending more time on that section; which may affect overall time-management.
- Do not read RC passages in a hurry. Read them thoroughly and slowly and at least twice. Apply the technique of negation to eliminate wrong options.
- MAH MBA CET exam has no negative marking, so don't worry about getting wrong answers. However, try to attempt only those questions which you are sure of solving correctly.
- If a question or calculation takes too much time, skip it and move on to the next question. Every second is valuable, do not waste time on questions you feel you can’t answer correctly.
- Do not panic, if the question paper throws a surprise. If it is a surprise question, it will be difficult for everybody and marks will be normalised while preparing MAH CET 2026 results.
- Do not aim to attempt all the questions. Target 2/3rd of the total questions with maximum accuracy.
- Don't miss to review the questions you've answered. Keep aside 10 minutes to review them.
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The MAH CET cut off for Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai is usually around 99.93 percentile. There is not much change in the cut off since the last few years.
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The MAH MBA CET cut offs for SIMSREE Mumbai is usually between 99.97 to 99.98 percentile.
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For JBIMS, Mumbai, the MAH CET cut off is usually 99.99 percentiel. The cut offs have remained static in the past 3-4 years.
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Logical Reasoning section has 75 questions which are usually moderate but there can be a few questions that can challenge your skills. They can be confusing or time taking. Abstract Reasoning questions are easy, so candidates must target all 25 of them.
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MAH CET MBA is a moderately difficult exam, but because it is Reasoning heavy, you will need about 6 months to prepare for it. A lot of practice will be required to master each topic, which is why you should start preparation about 6 months in advance.
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CAP authorities will release round wise merit lists for seat allotment. Candidates will have to visit the CAP 2026 website and login to check their status.
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MAH CET CAP 2026 registration fee is INR 1500 for Open category candidates and INR 130 for Reserved category candidates.
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Any candidate who has qualified MBA CET 2026 exam can participate in the CAP round 2026. There is also an option to participate in CAP round through CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA scores under All India category.
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