MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper PDF - Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted MBA CET 2026 on April 6, 7 and 8 and May 9. The question papers of both attempts were different but of similar difficulty level. Check below, detailed description of the question paper.
Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted the MBA/MMS entrance exam 2026 on in two phases. First phase was conducted on April 6, 7 and 8 and the second phase was conducted on May 9. MAH CET question paper 2026 of all the exam sessions had the same test pattern. Section wise and topic wise composition of the MAH CET question papers was also same.
MAH MBA CET 2026, held on April 6 and 7 were easy, as shared by candidates who appeared in the exam. April 8 exam was moderate. Logical Reasoning dominated the MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper like always and most of the questions were doable. Quantitative Aptitude section has maximum questions from Arithmetic and Algebra. Verbal Ability had nearly 2-3 RCs. The second attempt on May 9 was also on the similar lines.
MAH CET 2026 question paper PDFs were released for each session along with their respective answer keys. The MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper with answer key was available for download fthrough login.
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper: Highlights
- MBA CET 2026 Question Paper (First Attempt): Day 1
- MBA CET 2026 Question Paper (First Attempt): Day 2
- MBA CET 2026 Question Paper (First Attempt): Day 3
- MBA CET 2026 Question Paper: Marking Scheme
MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper: Highlights
- MBA CET 2026 question paper had 200 questions in MCQ format.
- There was no sectional time limit, so candidates could toggle between sections.
- Most of the questions were straightforward so question choice was easy.
- There were 4-5 RCs in each session making up for about 20 questions.
- Logical Reasoning secton had maximum indipendent questions.
- There were 2 DI sets in Quants section of all exam slots.
- All the exam slots appeared to be time consuming due to lengthy questions in Quants and LR.
- Overall, this year, the challenge was not difficulty level but time management.
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| MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper Slot 2 | MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper Slot 6 |
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MBA CET 2026 Question Paper (First Attempt): Day 1
Check below section wise difficulty level of MBA CET 2026 Question Paper, Day 1 and key highlight of each section.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Easy but Lengthy |
Logical Reasoning had almost entirely individual questions, with no traditional puzzles |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Easy |
Abstract Reasoning was dominated by figure counting and series-based questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
Quant was calculation-intensive, with multiple questions involving decimals |
| VARC |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
VARC was largely scoring, with a strong emphasis on grammar and vocabulary |
| Total |
200 |
Easy but Lengthy |
Several questions were reported to be similar to mock tests, benefiting well-prepared students |
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MBA CET 2026 Question Paper (First Attempt): Day 2
Check below section wise difficulty level of MBA CET 2026 Question Paper, Day 2 and key highlight of each section.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Easy (Lengthy Singlets) |
LR was dominated by lengthy singlet questions, there were 2 puzzle sets each of only 2 marks
|
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Very Easy |
Abstract Reasoning was the standout scoring section very easy, with 3 - 4 direct PYQs |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
Quant had 2 DI sets of 5 marks each and a healthy mix of arithmetic topics |
| VARC |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
VARC was easy to moderate, with 4 RC passages and straightforward vocabulary and grammar |
| Total |
200 |
Easy but Lengthy |
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MBA CET 2026 Question Paper (First Attempt): Day 3
Check below section wise difficulty level of MBA CET 2026 Question Paper, Day 3 and key highlight of each section.
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Moderate |
Logical Reasoning was lengthy and slightly tougher than earlier slots. Presence of 2 puzzle-based questions (rare compared to other slots) |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Easy |
Abstract Reasoning remained easy and scoring
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
Quant was arithmetic-heavy but calculation-intensive |
| VARC |
50 |
Moderate |
VARC was moderate, with vocabulary slightly tougher than usual |
| Total |
200 |
Moderate |
Paper required better time management compared to previous slots |
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MBA CET 2026 Question Paper: Marking Scheme
Total marks of MAH CET exam is 200. Given below is the MAH CET marking scheme:
- 1 mark for every correct entry
- 0 marks for every incorrect entry
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Commonly asked questions
The marking scheme of MAH MBA CET is very straightforward. The total marks is 200 hundred for 200 questions. Which means, every question carries one mark. There is no negative marking. In case of incorrect attempt, candidates will be marked zero. If they skip a question, even then they will be marked zero. Total marks of a candidate will be calculated out 200 on the basis of their total number of correct attempt.
Section wise the marks allotment is as follows:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 50 marks
- Logical Reasoning: 75 marks
- Abstract Reasoning: 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
The MAH CET percentile is calculated out of normalized scores of every test take across all the sessions of the exam. The percentile is calculated on the basis of top scoring candidate’s marks against all other candidates.
MAH CET does not have negative marking. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded to the candidate but no marks are deducted for wrong answers or unattempted questions.
The question paper of all the MAH CET MBA sessions are different from each other. The test pattern and structure of the MAH MBA CET question papers is the same but one of them could be slightly easier or tougher as no question is repeated in any session. Every MAH CET session has a question paper with unique questions. The number of questions per section also varies from one session to another. This makes one session of the MAH CET exam slightly tougher than another.
The MAH MBA CET exam is always held in multiple sessions. The number of sessions can differ from one year to another.
To negate the advantage or disadvantage to a student over another due to differences in the difficult levels, the MAH CET Cell normalizes scores of all candidates on a common scale to calculate percentile.
The MAH MBA CET Quantitative Aptitude is a moderately difficult section. The topics from which the questions are asked include Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Partnership (Accounts), Profit and Loss, Mean, mode, median, Ratio and Proportion, In-Equations, Quadratic and Linear equations, Surds and Indices, Time-Speed-Distance, Number System, Geometric Progression, Binomial theorem, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentage, Logarithms, Square Root and Cube Root, Probability and Simple Interest and Compound Interest.
This section also contains topics from data interpretation and data sufficiency. Normally, there are two sets of data interpretation questions based on a graph, table or pie chart. Most of the questions however are from Quantitative Aptitude, specifically Arithmetic. Aspirants must dedicate about 2-3 months to this section for complete preparation. They need to be thorough with all the concepts and have enough practice of various types of questions.
Commonly asked questions
The candidates must practice at least 15-20 MBA CET mock tests. Practicing that many will make them well prepared for all types of questions in the exam - tricky, lengthy, easy, tough, etc. They should practice the mock tests in the latest format of the exam (jumbled questions from across the sections). However, the point to keep in mind is that one should not start practicing mock test without completing the MAH MBA CET syllabus. They must first complete the syllabus so that while solving the mock test, they know which theorem to apply on what type of questions.
Candidate must also analyse their performance with each mock test to see their progress. The goal of MAH MBA CET practice should be to score better with each mock test. The goal should also be the gain speed in solving the questions with each mock test.
There is no negative marking in MAH MBA CET. If you skip any question in any of the sections of the exam, no marks will be deducted. You will be marked zero. However, candidates must not skip too many questions in Verbal Ability or any section of MAH CET as low sectional score will affect the overall score and percentile.
MAH MBA CET 2027 will have 200 questions and all of them are objective types. Every question has five options to choose the correct answer from. There is no subjective type question.
Yes, MAH CET exam pattern has changed for 2026 session. This year, candidates will get two attempts and they can use best of the two scores for admission. Sectional compositions and exam duration remains the same as previously.

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Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
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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Answered 2 months ago
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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