MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper Analysis (April 7): Section-Wise Review Shift 1 & 2

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2 was conducted today. Check on this page, detailed analysis of MBA CET 2026 question paper, shift 1 and 2 including difficulty level, sectional composition, expected marks vs percentile calculation by Shreekanth Merugu. 

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Day 2 of MAH MBA CET 2026 continued the pattern set by earlier slots, offering a paper that was broadly easy to moderate in difficulty but demanding in terms of time. Candidates needed sharp question selection and good time management strategy to maximise their attempts.

Logical Reasoning section of was the defining section of this slot not due to high difficulty, but because of the sheer length of individual questions. Some singlets were verbose and once again there were no traditionally asked puzzles of 5 questions each, slowing down even well prepared students. Abstract Reasoning section of MAH CET Day 2 Shift 1, by contrast, was one of the most scoring sections of the day, with the majority of questions being straightforward and several drawn directly from previous years’ papers.

Based on student feedback from multiple test-takers across this slot, MHT MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 1 is expected to have a slightly lower cutoff than Day 1, Shift 1, given the increased time pressure in LR.

Shift 2 of MAH MBA CET 2026, Day 2 continued the trend seen in earlier slots, with the paper being rated easy to moderate overall. While the difficulty level remained manageable, the paper was lengthy in parts, particularly in Logical Reasoning, making time management crucial.

With 200 questions to be attempted in 150 minutes and no negative marking, the exam once again rewarded candidates who focused on maximizing attempts while maintaining accuracy and avoiding time traps.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Sectional Difficulty Level (Day 2, Shift 1)

The paper was easy overall but time-consuming, particularly in Logical Reasoning. Critical Reasoning in LR ranged from easy to moderate. Check below table for section wise highlights of the first shift of second day of MAH MBA CET 2026.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis Day 2, Shift 1

The key highlight of MAH CET this year seems to be absence of set base questions in Logical Reasoning. Shared below is section wise detailed analysis of Day 2, Shift 1. 

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: VARC

VARC in Shift 1 of today's MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper was easy to moderate, a manageable section for most candidates with solid fundamentals.

The section featured 4 Reading Comprehension passages. Three of the four passages were rated easy to moderate, with direct and inference based questions. One passage was notably difficult and time consuming, and candidates who identified this early would have been better served skipping or attempting it last.

The remaining questions in MBA CET VARC section covered vocabulary and grammar, both rated easy to easy - moderate respectively. Students with a strong foundation in English basics found this section comfortable and scoring.

Overall, VARC offered a strong scoring window, especially in grammar and vocabulary. The recommended approach was to attempt the easier VA questions and easy passages first, accumulate marks early, and approach the difficult RC selectively.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

The Quant section in MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 1 was rated easy to moderate, with a structure broadly similar to other slots. The section had two Data Interpretation sets of 5 marks each, consistent with previous slots. 1 set was easy to moderate & other was moderate to difficult, and students who attempted them with care reported good accuracy.

The remaining questions were spread across standard arithmetic topics Time, Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Mixture & Allegations and other related topics. The difficulty across these was consistent with the easy to moderate bracket, and the absence of heavy computation (unlike the decimal-heavy Slot 1) made this section more straightforward in terms of calculation time.

Students who prioritised the arithmetic questions and used the DI sets strategically were able to achieve good attempt counts. The section rewarded those who did not get bogged down by any single question.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning was the most time-intensive section of today’s first shift and the key differentiator between high scorers and average scorers. While the section was not difficult in terms of concepts, the questions were notably verbose, with singlets that required significantly more reading time than typical CET standards.

Of the 75 questions, approximately 50 were standalone singlets individually solvable, but each demanded careful reading. Critical Reasoning accounted for around 10 questions, ranging from easy to moderate. The section also had 3 puzzle type questions worth 2 marks each, a relatively lower puzzle presence compared to Previous year papers.

The silver lining: singlet questions, despite being lengthy, are generally solvable in isolation. Candidates who developed a rhythm reading quickly, eliminating wrong options, and moving on were able to maintain attempt counts. Students who got drawn into time traps on individual questions struggled to complete the section.

The strategic call in LR was clear, identify solvable singlets quickly, attempt Critical Reasoning selectively based on question type, and avoid over-investing time in any single question. The puzzles at 2 marks each offered value if they were straightforward.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Abstract Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning was the highlight of Slot 3 in terms of ease and scoring potential. The section was rated very easy by the majority of students, with most questions being immediately solvable.

Series-based questions including odd one out, missing figure, and next-in-series formed a significant portion of the section, with 3-4 questions reported to be direct PYQs. This rewarded students who had worked through previous years’ papers during preparation. Counting figures formed the remaining chunk, and while rated moderate to difficult, there were only 3 such questions.

For well-prepared students, Abstract Reasoning section of MAH CET 2026 on Day 2 in Shift 1 was an opportunity to secure close to full marks within a short time window, freeing up time for the more demanding sections.

The recommended approach which most students instinctively followed was to attempt Abstract Reasoning early and quickly, banking marks before moving to the more time-intensive LR section.

MAH MBA CET 2026: Expected Score vs Percentile (Day 2, Shift 1)

Given the overall difficulty profile the following estimates can be considered. These are based on student feedback, section difficulty, and historical CET normalisation trends:

MAH MBA CET 2026, Day 2, Shift 1: Student Review

Feedback from MHT MBA CET test-takers was consistent across reviewers. The section-level observations are summarised below:

• Abstract Reasoning: Very easy. Most questions were straightforward, and several were direct PYQs. Strong students would have cleared this section in under 15 minutes.
• VARC: Easy to moderate. Four RC passages, three manageable, one difficult. Vocabulary and grammar were easy and scoring.
• Logical Reasoning: The most time-consuming section. Singlets were lengthy and required careful reading. Two puzzles of 2 marks each were present. Critical Reasoning was manageable but required selectivity.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Easy to moderate. Two DI sets of 5 marks each. Arithmetic topics were standard and approachable.

The dominant theme across both reviews was time LR slowed down even well-prepared students, and the ability to manage pace across sections was the key differentiator in this slot.

MAH MBA CET 2026, Day 2, Shift 1: Overall Takeaway

Slot 3 of MAH MBA CET 2026 was a paper where scoring opportunities were clear, but execution required discipline. Abstract Reasoning offered free marks, VARC was manageable, and Quant was straightforward; the challenge lay almost entirely in how efficiently candidates handled LR.

The optimal strategy for this slot would have been: start with Abstract Reasoning to bank easy marks, move to VARC for a scoring section, use Quant selectively on high-confidence questions, and manage LR with a strict per-question time limit.

Given the time pressure in LR and the slightly lower number of RC passages in VARC, the expected cutoff for Slot 3 is marginally lower than Slot 1. Normalisation across slots will remain critical, and students should await official score releases before drawing conclusions about their performance.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis – Day 2 Slot 2

Students reported very high attempts in the second shift of Day 2 of the MBA CET 2026, often crossing 180. Check below key highlights.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis Day 2 Shift 2

With no change in the questions type in fourth slot too, one can say that the Maharashtra State CET Cell did not experiment much, apart from increasing the number of independent questions in LR. Check below section wise detailed analysis of MHT MBA CET Day 2, Shift 2.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: VARC

The VARC section was easy and scoring, with most students finding it comfortable. There were 4 Reading Comprehension passages with 5 questions each, accounting for 20 questions. The RCs were relatively straightforward and could often be answered through skimming rather than detailed reading. The Verbal Ability section had a strong focus on vocabulary and grammar.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 2: VARC Breakdown

Overall, this section allowed students to attempt a high number of questions with good accuracy. Take a look at the sectional break down in the below table

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

The Quant section was easy to moderate, with most questions being direct and formula-based. There was a balanced mix of Arithmetic and Data Interpretation, along with a noticeable presence of Data Sufficiency questions. Both DI sets were very easy and could be solved quickly.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 2: Quantitative Aptitude Breakdown

The section was highly attemptable, though students needed to avoid getting stuck in calculation-heavy questions. Take a look at the sectional break down in the below table

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning was easy in terms of concepts but lengthy due to the number of questions and variety of topics. The section consisted mostly of singlet questions, with 1–2 small sets of 2–3 questions each.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 2: Logical Reasoning Breakdown

No Critical Reasoning questions. Majority of questions were direct and solvable quickly. A few questions required careful reading and attention. Take a look at the sectional break down in the below table.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Abstract Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning was easy and highly scoring. The section included a mix of series, odd one out, figure counting, and pattern-based questions. Most questions were straightforward and similar to previous years, allowing students to attempt almost the entire section comfortably.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 2: Student Sentiment

Student feedback for Slot 4 remained consistent with earlier slots. The paper was easy to moderate but lengthy, with Logical Reasoning being the most time-consuming section.

A broader concern reported across multiple slots was the user interface and center experience. Students highlighted issues such as difficulty in viewing the entire question at once and inconsistent zoom functionality.

However, many students were able to adapt by adjusting the zoom settings, which helped fit the full question on the screen and improved readability.

Despite these challenges, many students reported:

• 180+ attempts
• A few flukes towards the end due to time constraints

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 2, Shift 2: Overall Takeaway

Slot 4 of MAH MBA CET 2026 reinforced the overall pattern seen across slots so far.

• The paper was not conceptually difficult but required speed and stamina
• VARC and Abstract Reasoning were highly scoring sections
• Quant was straightforward with the addition of Data Sufficiency
• Logical Reasoning required efficient time management despite easy questions

Given the consistently easy-to-moderate level and high attempts reported, the cutoff for this slot is expected to be on the higher side.

It is important to note that MAH MBA CET follows a slot-wise percentile system, where candidates are evaluated relative to others in the same slot. Performance should therefore be assessed based on competition within the slot.

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Shreekanth Merugu is a 99.96 percentile scorer in MAH MBA CET, a JBIMS graduate, and co-founder of The Top Percentile (TTP), mentoring students for top MBA entrances.