MAH MBA CET 2026 Syllabus: Section-Wise Topics & Weightage
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
Registration - 10 Jan '26 - 12 Feb '26
MAH MBA CET 2026 syllabus coverage is important about 2 months before the exam, so that candidates can practice ample questions. Check here MAH MBA CET 2026 syllabus and section wise topics/weightage.
MAH MBA CET 2026 syllabus
MAH MBA CET 2026 syllabus has been prescribed by the State CET Cell. The unique aspect of MAH CET MBA syllabus is that, Logical Reasoning has the maximum weightage. Logical and Abstract Reasoning together make up for half of the MBA CET weightage. Thus, the syllabus of these two topics is central to MAH CET preparation 2026.
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be held on April 6, 7, 8 and May 9, 2026. Most of the candidates are already in MBA CET mock test practice phase. Here we provide a recap of MAH CET syllabus and section wise break up for candidates to practice and revise chapters according to importance.
- MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Logical and Abstract Reasoning
- MBA CET Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
- MBA CET Syllabus for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Topic Wise Weightage
MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Logical and Abstract Reasoning
Topics included in this section are: Linear and Circular Arrangement, Symbol-based Comparison, Coding/Decoding, Sequential Output, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagram, Series Completion, Syllogisms, Selection Criteria, Conditional Coding.
Since maximum questions in this section are from Logical Reasoning section, you must plan your preparation with major focus on it. Practicing sample questions of varied difficulty level is the way to crack this section of MAH MBA CET 2026.
MBA CET Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
Topics included in this section of MBA CET are: Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Numbers, Trigonometry, Quantitative Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Geometry, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Time-Speed-Distance, Simple Interest-Compound Interest, Probability and Data Interpretation – Graphs, Charts, Tables. Quantitative Aptitude topics are generic, but the nature of questions can be exam specific, so make sure to practice past years’ MAH CET papers in adequate number.
MBA CET Syllabus for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Topics included in this section of MBA CET are: Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Inappropriate usage, Antonyms & Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Error Correction, Sentence Completion, Word Arrangement, Grammar, One word substitution, word meaning, similar sounding word, etc.
The RC passages of MAH CET are not too long and dense so it is easy to handle them. During preparation, focus on English Grammar and Vocabulary more as out of 50 nearly 30 questions can be based on these two.
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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Topic Wise Weightage
Like all other MBA entrance exams, Arithmetic dominates MAH CET too in Quants section. Here’s the topic wise break up of all four sections of MAH CET basis last year’s question paper. The composition of MBA CET sections is more or less the same every year.
MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026: VARC weightage
While preparing for the VARC section of MAH MBA CET, focus on the following topics more. RC passages need special attention as it carries good number of questions. There are usually 5-9 passages in the exam. Candidates must target easier ones.
| VARC topics |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
20 |
| Synonyms + Antonyms |
9 |
| Fill in the blanks (2-blanks) |
2 |
| One word substitution |
3 |
| Spellings |
5 |
| Idioms |
1 |
| Select the grammatically correct sentence |
1 |
| Odd one out |
1 |
| Jumbled Paragraph (5 statements) |
5 |
| Miscellaneous |
1 |
| Total |
50 |
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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Quantitative Aptitude weightage
As mentioned above, QA section of MBA CET is always dominated by Arithmetic. So, the exam preparation plan must have a good chunk of hours dedicated to it.
| QA topics |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Numbers |
11 |
| Arithmetic |
14 |
| Algebra |
3 |
| Geometry |
8 |
| Modern Maths |
5 |
| Data Interpretation |
9 |
| Total |
50 |
MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Logical Reasoning weightage
Logical Reasoning is the most important section of this exam as it carries 75 marks. This section has to be covered thoroughly, because if one falters in this section, they will falter overall.
| LR topics |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Arrangements |
6 |
| Grouping & Conditionalities |
24 |
| Coding Decoding |
6 |
| Directions |
6 |
| Family Tree |
7 |
| Number Series |
6 |
| Clocks and Calendars |
3 |
| QA based reasoning |
2 |
| Miscellaneous |
13 |
| Data Sufficiency |
1S |
| Syllogism |
1 |
| Total |
75 |
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MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2026: Abstract Reasoning weightage
Abstract Reasoning weightage has the least weightage, but you can use this section to make up for loss in any of the above three sections. Meaning, if you manage to solve all the questions in this section, you can sail through even if your performance is not upto the mark in Quants or English.
| AR Topics |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Series completion |
9 |
| Mirror Image |
1 |
| Number of triangles, squares |
3 |
| Figure based numerical puzzle |
2 |
| Paper cutting |
3 |
| Missing parts of Master figure |
2 |
| Miscellaneous |
5 |
| Total |
25 |
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