MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 PDF of first attempt was released on May 2 and for the second attempt it was released on May 19. Final answer keys were released on may 13 and May 29, respectively. You can check here MAH MBA CET answer keys 2026 first and second attempt.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Answer Key, of first attempt was released as PDF by the examination body on May 2 and the final answer key was released on May 13. The examination body released the provisional answer key of second attempt on May 19 and the final answer key on May 29. In the first attempt answer key of MAH CET 2026, 34 objections were raised and 11 were accepted. In MBA CET 2026 second attempt, 29 objections were raised and 6 accepted.
This year, the MAH CET exam was held in two phases, April and May. Candidates were allowed to take upto two attempts. The first phase MBA CET 2026 exams were held on April 6, 7, 8 and the second attempt was held on May 9. Candidates can use best of both scores for admission. And now that the final answer keys of both attempts are available, it will be easier for candidates to decide.
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- How to Download MAH MBA CET 2026 Answer Key?
- MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 Second Attempt (Memory Based)
- MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 First Attempt (Memory Based)
- MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper: Sectional Breakup
How to Download MAH MBA CET 2026 Answer Key?
To download the MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key (provisional) check the process below:
- Go to cetcell.mahacet.org
- Click on 'AY 2026-2027'
- Login with application ID and email ID
- Go to 'objection tracking' option
- Click and check the answer key
MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 Second Attempt (Memory Based)
RC Topics
- Human Resource Management
- Quality Assurance
- Artificial Intelligence
- Diet / Nutrition
VARC Questions
In VARC section of MAH CET second attempt, the questions were asked from following topics.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 20 |
| Grammar (Error Detection) | 9 |
| Idioms & Phrases | 5 |
| Sentence Completion | 5 |
| Fill in the Blanks / Word Usage | 4 |
| Synonyms | 2 |
| Antonyms | 3 |
| Spelling | 1 |
| Total | 50 |
Abstract Reasoning Questions
About 30 questions in the second attempt were puzzle based. Check the below table for topic wise break up:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Syllogisms | 5 | Easy |
| Odd One Out | 7 | Moderate |
| Number Series | 7 | Moderate |
| Coding-Decoding | 3 | Easy |
| Assertion & Reasoning | 5 | Moderate |
| Direction Sense | 6 | Easy |
| Blood Relations | 5 | Moderate |
| Ranking | 1 | Easy |
| Analogy | 1 | Easy |
| Miscellaneous | 3–4 | — |
| Venn Diagram (Pass/Fail) | 5 | Easy–Moderate |
| Combination Puzzle | 5 | Moderate |
| Easy Venn Diagram Puzzle | 5 | Easy |
| Alphabetical Puzzles | 7–8 | Easy |
| Numerical Puzzle | 3 | Moderate |
| Alphanumerical Puzzle | 4 | Moderate |
| Selection Criteria Puzzle | 3 | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude Questions
In the second attempt of MAH MBA CET 2026, the Quants questions were easy but calculation intensive. Given below is the break up:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Time, Speed & Distance | 4 | Moderate |
| Probability | 3 | Moderate–Hard |
| Shares & Investment | 3 | Moderate |
| Geometry & Mensuration | 5 | Moderate–Hard |
| Time & Work | 1 | Easy |
| Simple Interest | 1 | Easy |
| Divisibility | 1–2 | Easy–Moderate |
| Mixtures | 1–2 | Moderate |
| Percentages / Averages | 3–4 | Moderate |
| Profit & Loss | 3–4 | Moderate |
| DI – Table | ~5 | Moderate |
| DI – Pie Chart | ~5 | Moderate |
Abstract Reasoning Questions
Abstract Reasoning questions were also easy but time consuming. Check the break up below:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Series (Figure-based) | 16 |
| Counting Figures | 4 |
| Venn Diagram (Figure-based) | 3 |
| Odd One Out | 2 |
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MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2026 First Attempt (Memory Based)
There were 5 Reading Comprehension passages contributing 20 questions in Shift 1 of Day 1. The passages were of moderate length and covered a mix of contemporary and general topics:
- Women Empowerment
- Cybercrime
- Tariffs
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- One additional general topic passage
Shift 1 of Day 2 RC passages were based on:
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Online Banking
- Metals and Paper Money
- Higher Education
Quantitative Aptitude Questions
Quants section had questioms from the following topics:
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Numbers |
1 |
| Time-Speed-Distance |
7 |
| Time & Work |
5 |
| Profit & Loss |
7 |
| Geometry |
3 |
| Mixture & Allegation |
2 |
| Progressions |
1 |
| Probability |
1 |
| Percentages |
3 |
| Averages |
2 |
| Data Interpretation |
10 |
| HCF & LCM |
2 |
| Ages |
2 |
| Divisibility |
1 |
| Simplification |
1 |
| Total |
50 |
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Logical Reasoning Questions
Logical Reasoning section had questions from the following topics.
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Arrangements & Ranking |
13 |
| Coding-Decoding |
4 |
| Number Series |
8 |
| Syllogisms |
5 |
| Word Sequence |
5 |
| Blood Relations |
5 |
| Calculation Techniques & Mathematical Reasoning |
8 |
| Odd One Out |
5 |
| Directions |
5 |
| Venn Diagrams |
3 |
| Input-Output |
5 |
| Miscellaneous (TSD, PnC, Probability, Divisibility, Counting Figures) |
Multiple |
| Total |
75 |
Commonly asked questions
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam was held twice. First attempt was held on April 6, 7, 8 and second attempt was held on May 9. The result of First attempt was released on May 30. Second attempt result announcement is expected soon.
MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key for first attempt released on May 2. The second attempt answer key release date will be announced soon.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2026 on its official website during the CAP process (July to September 2026).
No, the MAH CET application form and MAH CET Counselling form are different and candidates have to fill them separately. The MAH CET application form is valid for the entrance test only and the MAH CET counseling application form has to be filled by only those candidates who qualify the entrance test and wish to participate in the seat allotment process. The MAH MBA CET counseling registration form is released about 2 months after the entrance test result announcement. The candidates will have to fill the counseling form at the MAHA CET counseling portal.
Those who shall have filled the MAH CET MBA/MMS application form and appeared for the exam, will not have to pay the registration fee at the time of CAP. However, those who will be participating in MAH CET CAP through CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT score will have to pay the registration fee of Rs 1000 (Rs 800 for registered category candidates).
MAH MBA CET 2026: Abstract Reasoning Questions
Abstract Reasoning section had questions from the following topics.
| Topic |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Series |
8 |
| Figure Counting |
8 |
| Pattern Comparison |
5 |
| Paper Folding |
2 |
| Analogy |
1 |
| Cube/Dice |
1 |
| Total |
25 |
Commonly asked questions
All top MBA colleges of Maharashtra are available in the range of 95-99 percentile. If you have scored in MAH MBA CET in the range of 97 to 99 percentile. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies-Mumbai, SIMSREE-Mumbai, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research-Mumbai, S. IES College of Management Studies-Mumbai, Xavier Institute of Management & Research-Mumbai, Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)-University of Pune, MET's Institute of Management-Mumbai, Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management-Mumbai, Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research-Mumbai, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai-Indira College of Engineering and Management-Pune, Shree C. E. Society's Indira Institute of Management-Pune, Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research-Mumbai, Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial and Management Studies-Mumbai, S. C. E. S. Indira School Of Business Studies-Tathwade, St. Francis Institute of Management and Research-Mumbai, Indira Global Business SchoolPune and Agnel Charities Agnel Seva Sangha's for. C. Rodrigues Inst. Of Management. Studies-Navi Mumbai.
Yes, candidates can raise objection against official MAH MBA CET answer key by filling an online form available in student dashboard. Option to raise objection will be available for only 2-3 days. Candidates will have to exercise this option within the given duration only. There is no fee to be submitted for raising objection but candidates will have to upload supporting document in favour of their claim.
Official MAH MBA CET answer key will contain each question and its status - your answer, right answer and not attempted questions. Following information are mentioned on MAH MBA CET answer key:
- Candidate name
- MBA CET registration number
- MAH CET exam centre and exam slot
- Test date and time
- Section-wise Questions
- Status (attempted/not attempted)
- Right option/answer Candidate's response
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra uploaded round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 on its official website during the CAP process (July to September 2025). You can check MAH CET 2025 cut off on this page (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/mah-cet-exam-cutoff) for CAP Round 1, 2, 3 and 4. You can also check the cut offs of previous years on this page.
MAH CET cut offs refer to the percentile on the basis of which seats are allotted to candidates during the counselling process. Candidates do not have to meet any sectional cut off to be eligible for admission into a particular MBA college. MAH CET cut offs will be declared for four rounds. The MAH CET cut off percentiles will be released category wise.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Question Paper: Sectional Breakup
The MAH CET 2026 question paper for MBA/MMS today has the same sectional composition as previous years. There were 200 questions, divided among the following sections.
| MAH MBA CET sections |
Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
| Verbal Ability |
50 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Sectional weightage of MAH CET is as follows:
| Section | Number of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 75 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, MAH-CET results for academic year 2026 have been released on May. Candidates who appeared for this entrance exam can get their scorecards from MAH-CET's portal. However, CAP round registrations at COEP, Pune are yet to be opened.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in UG courses such as: BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM are required to appear in a common entrance test CET (MAH-B. BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM-CET). Admission to UG courses such as: BA, BCom and BSc are done on the basis of merit in Class 12.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, you cannot show MAH CET city intimation slip at the test centre for entry. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the test only if they present the hard copy of the admit card and photo ID.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
In the MAH CET city intimation slip only the name of test city is mentioned along with candidate's name, DOB, application number and exam. No other detail is mentioned on it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The purpose of MAH CET city intimation slip is to inform the candidates the city in which they have been allotted test centre. City intimation slip is released in advance to allow candidates to make arrangement for travel and stay on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The MAH MBA CET cutoff is calculated based on your percentile score, not raw marks. Your raw score is normalized across exam sessions to account for difficulty variations, then converted into a percentile that shows how you rank among all test-takers. The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) uses the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
MAH BBA CET score is the total marks awarded to the candidate out of 100. It is calculated based on every correct attempt. MAH BBA CET percentile is calculated from rank as compared to rest candidates.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
After MAH CET result announcement, the CET CELL conducts Centralized Admission Process or CAP. In this process qualifying candidates are allotted MBA/MMS college basis their preference and score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
MAH MBA CET 2026 score will be valid for one year only, i. e. it can be used for admission to the 2026 academic session only. If a candidate plans to drop admission this year, they will have to appear for the exam again next year.
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