MAH MBA CET 2026 Section-Wise Preparation Tips (LR, QA, VARC)
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
Registration - 10 Jan '26 - 12 Feb '26
Planning to appear for MAH MBA CET 2026? Understand the exam pattern and practice key topics included in the syllabus with the help of MBA CET mock tests. Check here section wise preparation tips for LR, QA, VARC.
Here's how to prepare for MBA CET 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted on April 6, 7, 8 and May 9. If you are planning to appear for it, prepare exhaustively as all the top colleges for CET have high cut off percentile (95 to 99.99 percentile). MAH CET is a moderate difficulty level exam but the challenge is to manage 200 questions in 150 minutes. Logical Reasoning has maximum weightage so MAH CET preparation 2026 should be more LR-focused. Read below key aspects of MAH MBA CET 2026 and section wise preparation tips (LR, QA, VARC).
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Sectional Break Up
- MAH MBA CET 2026: LR Preparation Tips
- MAH MBA CET 2026: Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips
- MAH MBA CET 2026: VARC Preparation Tips
- Best Books for MAH MBA CET Preparation 2026
- MAH MBA CET Mock Test Practice
MAH MBA CET 2026 Sectional Break Up
MAH MBA CET 2026 will have 200 questions in MCQ format. All questions will have 5 options to choose the correct option from. Every question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking so it is not risky to do guess work in this exam. Check below sectional break up of MAH CET 2026.
| MAH MBA CET Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks per Question |
|---|---|---|
| 75 |
1 |
|
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
1 |
| 50 |
1 |
|
| 50 |
1 |
|
| Total |
200 |
200 |
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MAH MBA CET 2026: LR Preparation Tips
LR section dominates MAH CET every year. So, the key is to crack this section with maximum correct attempts. Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning together makes up for 50% of the total questions. Out of 200 MCQs, 100 are from these two. Preparation for this section will require consistent practice from the beginning. Candidates should check the best sample paper sets and mock tests for practicing various types of Reasoning questions. Key LR topics of focus are:
| MAH MBA CET Syllabus for Logical Reasoning |
||
|---|---|---|
| Fact Inference Judgement |
Passage Conclusion |
Analogy |
| Statement, Argument |
Figure based questions |
Diagrams based questions |
| Clocks |
Calendars |
Binary logic |
| Seating Arrangement |
Blood Relations |
Logical Sequence |
| Assumption |
Premise |
Conclusion |
| Linear & Matrix Arrangement |
Team Formation |
Direction Sense/Decision Making |
| Input-Output |
Series |
Syllogism |
| Cubes & Dices |
Rows |
Rankings |
| Puzzles |
Venn Diagrams |
Critical Reasoning |
Also Read: MBA CET question paper PDFs
MAH MBA CET 2026: Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips
The difficulty level of MAH CET Quantitative Aptitude is lower than CAT, XAT and NMAT. However, you will need to be thorough with the mathematical concepts of Algebra, Geometry and Arithmetic. Those who have appeared for any of the national level entrance exam can prepare by only practicing questions and sectional mock tests, those who haven’t will need to study the topics first. For Quants conceptual clarity as well as practice is critical so you should maintain a balance during preparation. Key Quantitative Aptitude topics of focus are:
| MAH MBA CET Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude |
||
|---|---|---|
| LCM-HCF |
Speed, Time and Distance |
Percentage |
| Profit & Loss |
Time and Work |
Caseletes |
| Linear & Quadratic Equations |
Heights & Distance |
Bar Graphs and Line Graphs |
| Mensuration |
Mixtures and Allegations |
Data Analysis & Comparison |
| Simple & Compound Interest |
Data Tables |
Data Interpretation Sets |
| Ratio & Proportion |
Data Analysis & Comparison |
|
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MAH MBA CET 2026: VARC Preparation Tips
MAH MBA CET English section has maximum questions from Grammar and Vocabulary. To prepare for this section, daily practice sets and word meaning puzzles are the best resource. For reading comprehension refer to previous years’ MAH MBA CET question papers. MAH CET RCs are typical and the best way to handle them is by having practice of it. Check below key topics to prepare:
| MAH MBA CET VARC syllabus |
||
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
Parajumbles |
Error correction |
| Figure of Speech |
Grammar |
Para completion |
| Antonyms & Synonyms |
Fill in the blanks |
Reported speech |
| Word Order |
One word substitution |
Conditional sentence |
Best Books for MAH MBA CET Preparation 2026
To study the topics in detail, candidates can refer the following books. These preparation books have extensive discussions and practice questions to help candidates prepare thoroughly.
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT book by Arun Sharma
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- A new approach to Reasoning By BS Sijwali & S Sijwali by Arihant
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
- Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by Pearson
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
- Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Verma
- Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma
- 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback by Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis/ Simon & Schuster
- High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension For The CAT by Nishit Sinha
Also Read: MAH MBA CET books for preparation
MAH MBA CET Mock Test Practice
Like all other MBA entrance exams, MAH CET is also a time bound test. Thus, it is critical to have complete control on speed and accuracy. The exam is for 150 minutes without sectional time limit. You will need to have clear idea and practice of how much time to spend on which section, in order to achieve sectional cut offs. This is not possible without MAH CET mock test practice. It is suggested to practice a minimum of 25 to 30 MBA CET mock tests during the preparation phase. It is suggested that they practice sectional mocks as well. The best time to practice MAH CET mock tests is in the last one or two months before the exam.
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There is no negative marking in MAH MBA CET. Every question carries 1 mark. No marks are deducted for making incorrect attempt or leaving questions. However, candidates must avoid guess work and try to solve questions first before marking an answer.
MAH CET is one of the few MBA entrance exams in India which 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 total marks of MBA CET are 200 and candidates need not worry about making incorrect attempt. They must however avoid random selection of options as correct answers. They should take time in understanding the question and then choose the option. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in MAH CET so candidates can spend some time on the questions and then answers. The exam will be of 2.5 hours and if they answers 75-80 questions correctly, they stand to gain a good percentile.
The latest change in MAH MBA CET is that candidates will get the opportunity to make two attempts in the exam - April and May. Those who make two attempts, can use best of both scores for CAP registration and seat allotment.
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The latest change in MAH MBA CET is that candidates will get the opportunity to make two attempts in the exam - April and May. Those who make two attempts, can use best of both scores for CAP registration and seat allotment.
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For the General AI quota, the cutoff ranged from 40.76 in the first round to 26.55 in the last round. Students should remember that t
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SRTMUN MAH CET cutoff 2025 was published for admission for various rounds and categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release for final rounds results in the form of percentiles.
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Yes, the MAH-CET 2026 registrations are still open for JBIMS MMS admissions. Candidates can register to appear for the MAH-CET 2026 until Feb 10, 2026. The aforementioned deadline is very close at this point. Hence, candidates interested in the JBIMS MMS courses should apply as soon as possible.
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The NMU MBA cutoff 2025 has been released for various categories under different quotas. For the OBC category, the NMU MAH CET cutoff 2025 is available for the Home State quota.
For the aforementioned category, the last round cutoff percentile was 56.7 for North Maharashtra University. For the SSBT
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Students can gain admissions to BBA course at Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research. However, it is not mentioned anywhere at the website of institute that students should have secured an acceptable scores in MAH CET. Students can get enroll in the course through HSC merit.
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The NMU MAH MBA CET cutoff 2025 was released for admisson to the MBA/MMS programme for students belonging to the different categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing percentiles.
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Yes, APAAR ID required to fill the MAH CET 2026 B.Design Application. Aadhaar ID is also required to register. Candidates who have not generated their APAAR ID are required to create one through DigiLocker
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Yes, the registration forms for MAH CET B.Design are open for 2026. It is open from January 22, 2026 to February 24, 2026. The exams will be on April 05, 2026.
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MAH CET B.Design 2026 Application is open now. The application is open from January 22, 2026 to February 24, 2026. The forms are available on the website of MAH CET.
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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:
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.