MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper Analysis (April 8): Section Wise Review Shift 1 and 2

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 3 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 Vidhan Agrawal. 

MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper Analysis, Shift 1 and 2

MAH MBA CET 2026, Day 3, Shift 1 marked a slight shift from the earlier slots, with the paper being rated moderate overall. While some sections remained straightforward, others, particularly Logical Reasoning, demanded more time and careful reading.

Unlike Day 1 and Day 2, today’s first slot of MAH MBA CET 2026 introduced a slightly higher level of variation in question types, making it important for students to adapt quickly within the exam.

Overall, the paper continued to be speed-driven, but with a noticeable increase in time pressure in LR and QA. Scroll down to read detailed MAH MBA CET 2026 exam analysis.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Day 3, Shift 1 Highlights

Even on Day 3, Logical Reasoning remained the most demanding section. Check below sectional highlights of MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper of Day 3, Shift 1

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis Section Wise; Day 3, Shift 1

Overall composition of the question paper was same as previous two days. Given below is the detailed analysis of all the sections of MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 3, Shift 1.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: VARC

The VARC section was moderate, with a slight increase in difficulty compared to earlier slots.

There were 4 RC passages with 5 questions each (20 questions total). Topics included:

• Short story-based passages
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Penguin-related passage
• One additional general passage

Two RCs were reported to be easy, while one required more careful reading, especially for tone-based questions.

The Verbal Ability section included a mix of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence-based questions.

MAH CET 2026 VARC: Topic wise Breakdown

Vocabulary questions were slightly tricky, with close options, making elimination harder. Check below topic wise breakdown of VARC section.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude

The Quant section was easy to moderate, but relatively lengthy due to calculations. Arithmetic dominated the section, with very limited presence of higher math topics.

MAH CET 2026 Quantitative Aptitude Topic wise Breakdown

DI sets in today’s paper were straightforward, but overall the section became time-consuming due to multiple calculation steps. Check below topic wise breakdown of Quantitative Aptitude section of MBA CET 2026 Day 3, Shift 1.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Logical Reasoning

Logical Reasoning section of MHT MBA CET 2026 slot 5 was the most challenging section in this slot, primarily due to its length and variety.

Unlike earlier slots, this section included:

• 2 puzzle-based questions
• Presence of Critical Reasoning (Assertion-based)
• A mix of both traditional and CET-style singlets

MAH MBA CET 2026 Logical Reasoning: Topic wise Breakdown

In this section of today’s slot, presence of Critical Reasoning (5–6 questions) was a deviation, from previous slots. Check below topic wise breakdown of Logical Reasoning section of MAH CET 2026 Day 3, Shift 1.

Key Observations

• Majority of questions were still singlets
• Puzzle questions were limited but time-consuming
• Input-output questions required careful tracking
• Students reported that LR required maximum time investment in this slot.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Abstract Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning remained easy and scoring, consistent with earlier slots.

Distribution

• Analogy-based questions dominated (around 13 questions)
• Missing figures, odd one out, and series-based questions were present
• Pattern-based continuation questions were straightforward
• Most students were able to attempt 23–25 questions comfortably.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 3, Shift 1: Student Sentiment

Student reactions for Slot 5 indicated a noticeable shift in difficulty.

• “LR was lengthy and slightly tougher than other slots”
• “Quant was easy but calculation-heavy”
• “VARC vocab was slightly tricky”
• “Abstract was very easy”

Attempts were slightly lower than earlier slots, but still strong overall.

MAH MBA CET 2026 Day 3, Shift 1: Overall Takeaway

• Slot 5 of MAH MBA CET 2026 was relatively more balanced, with a slight increase in difficulty compared to earlier slots.
• Abstract Reasoning continued to be the most scoring section
• VARC required better attention due to vocabulary and RC variation
• Quant was straightforward but time-consuming
• Logical Reasoning emerged as the key differentiator

Given the moderate and slightly lower attempts compared to earlier slots, the cutoff for this slot may be marginally lower, but still competitive. As with all CET slots, percentile calculation remains slot-wise, and performance should be evaluated relative to candidates within the same slot.

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Vidhan Agrawal is a 99.99 percentile scorer in MAH MBA CET, a JBIMS graduate, and co-founder of The Top Percentile (TTP), empowering MBA aspirants to achieve their highest potential.