MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis Second Attempt: Section Wise Difficulty Level, Expected Cut Off (Slot 1)
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
MAH MBA CET 2026 (2nd Attempt)
9 May '26
MAH MBA CET 2026 Attempt 2 is being conducted today. Check on this page, detailed analysis of MBA CET 2026 question paper, Attempt 2, Shift 1 and 2 including difficulty level, sectional composition, and other details by experts at The Top Percentile.
Check below sectional distribution of topics, difficulty level of MAH CET 2026 Attempt 2
The first slot of Attempt 2 of MAH MBA CET 2026 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM) presented a balanced yet slightly more demanding paper compared to Slot 1 of Attempt 1.
While most sections remained within the expected MAH MBA CET framework, the higher number of puzzles in Logical Reasoning, inference-heavy RCs, and calculation-intensive Quant made this slot more about selection and time management than raw speed. Read on this page, detailed analysis of MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1 and Slot 2.
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- MAH MBA CET 2026 Attempt 2, Slot 1 Overview
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis - Attempt 2 Slot 1: Key Highlights
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis - Attempt 2 Slot 1: Section-wise Highlights
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1: Student Review
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt: Overall Takeaway
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1 Expected Cutoff
MAH MBA CET 2026 Attempt 2, Slot 1 Overview
The Overall difficulty level of MAH MBA CET 2026 Slot 1, today was moderate and needed quick decision making viz. selection of questions.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Moderate |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Moderate |
| VARC |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total |
200 |
Moderate |
MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis - Attempt 2 Slot 1: Key Highlights
- Logical Reasoning had a significantly higher puzzle weightage (~30+ questions)
- VARC RCs were inference-heavy, unlike the direct RCs of Attempt 1
- Quant was easy conceptually but highly calculation-intensive
- Abstract Reasoning was easy on paper but time-consuming for many students
- Previous year questions (2024–2025) were repeated in LR
- Overall, this slot required strong question selection and time allocation
MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis - Attempt 2 Slot 1: Section-wise Highlights
Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning was the defining section of the MAH CET 2026 question paper of this slot. Unlike Attempt 1 Slot 1, this paper had a large number of puzzles (~30–32 questions), which significantly impacted time management.
Standard LR (Non-Puzzle)
Check the below table for topic wise composition of the Logical Reasoning section of MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Shift 1:
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Syllogisms |
5 |
Easy |
| Odd One Out |
7 |
Moderate |
| Number Series |
7 |
Moderate |
| Coding-Decoding |
3 |
Easy |
| Assertion & Reasoning |
5 |
Moderate |
| Direction Sense |
6 |
Easy |
| Blood Relations |
5 |
Moderate |
| Ranking |
1 |
Easy |
| Analogy |
1 |
Easy |
| Miscellaneous |
3–4 |
— |
Notably, only 1 ranking question appeared, a sharp drop compared to Attempt 1.
Puzzle-Based LR (~30–32 Questions)
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Venn Diagram (Pass/Fail) |
5 |
Easy–Moderate |
| Combination Puzzle |
5 |
Moderate |
| Easy Venn Diagram Puzzle |
5 |
Easy |
| Alphabetical Puzzles |
7–8 |
Easy |
| Numerical Puzzle |
3 |
Moderate |
| Alphanumerical Puzzle |
4 |
Moderate |
| Selection Criteria Puzzle |
3 |
Moderate |
- Around 40% of LR was puzzle-based
- Multiple easy sets were available, but required identification
- Some quant-based reasoning questions also appeared
- Several questions were repeated or PYQ-based
Overall, LR was moderate, but time-consuming due to puzzle volume.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
VARC was easy to moderate overall, but differed from Attempt 1 due to inference-heavy RCs. There were 4 RCs (~20 questions), and most questions required understanding tone and inference, rather than direct fact-based answers.
RC Topics
- Human Resource Management
- Quality Assurance
- Artificial Intelligence
- Diet / Nutrition
Given below is the break down of the VARC section of the first slot of MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt.
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
20 |
| Grammar (Error Detection) |
9 |
| Idioms & Phrases |
5 |
| Sentence Completion |
5 |
| Fill in the Blanks / Word Usage |
4 |
| Synonyms |
2 |
| Antonyms |
3 |
| Spelling |
1 |
| Total |
50 |
- RCs were not difficult but required interpretation
- Grammar had the highest weightage
- Vocabulary was relatively straightforward
Students with good reading speed and grammar base had a clear advantage here.
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Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
Quant was easy in terms of concepts, but very calculation-heavy, making it a potential trap for students. Given below is the break down of the Quantitative Aptitude section of the first slot of MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt.
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Time, Speed & Distance |
4 |
Moderate |
| Probability |
3 |
Moderate–Hard |
| Shares & Investment |
3 |
Moderate |
| Geometry & Mensuration |
5 |
Moderate–Hard |
| Time & Work |
1 |
Easy |
| Simple Interest |
1 |
Easy |
| Divisibility |
1–2 |
Easy–Moderate |
| Mixtures |
1–2 |
Moderate |
| Percentages / Averages |
3–4 |
Moderate |
| Profit & Loss |
3–4 |
Moderate |
| DI – Table |
~5 |
Moderate |
| DI – Pie Chart |
~5 |
Moderate |
- DI sets had very close options, requiring precision
- Arithmetic dominated, but not overwhelmingly
- Many students reported running out of time in this section
DI Strategy Insight:
Instead of full calculations, using last-digit or approximation techniques helped eliminate options quickly.
Abstract Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning was easy in terms of concepts, but surprisingly time-consuming for many students. Given below is the break down of the Abstract Reasoning section of the first slot of MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt.
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Series (Figure-based) |
16 |
| Counting Figures |
4 |
| Venn Diagram (Figure-based) |
3 |
| Odd One Out |
2 |
- Series questions dominated the section
- Some students found images unclear, increasing time spent
- One question was reportedly repeated from Attempt 1 Slot 1
While this section was scoring, poor time allocation here impacted performance in Quant.
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MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1: Student Review
Student reactions for this slot were mixed.
- “LR was easy but puzzles increased time pressure”
- “VARC was easy, but RCs were inference-based”
- “Quant was easy but very calculative”
- “Abstract was easy but surprisingly time-consuming”
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt: Overall Takeaway
Slot 1 of Attempt 2 was moderate overall, with difficulty driven more by time pressure than question complexity.
- Abstract Reasoning: High scoring but time-consuming
- Logical Reasoning: Key differentiator due to puzzles
- VARC: Scoring if inference handled well
- Quant: Easy but required strict time discipline
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MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1 Expected Cutoff
The cutoff for this slot is expected to be 5–7 marks lower than Attempt 1 Slot 1, given the increased difficulty in execution. As always, MAH MBA CET follows a slot-wise percentile system, so performance will be judged relative to candidates within the same slot.
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