MBA CET is a moderately tough exam but can be challenging as its format has changed. Get here tips on how to tackle the MAH MBA CET 2023 question paper and keep calm in case of too many surprises in the exam.
MAH MBA CET 2022 exam day strategy
MAH MBA CET 2023 will be held on March 25 and 26, so this is the time to keep away the study plan and make a strategy for the exam day. No amount of exam preparation is enough if you don’t have an exam day strategy because this exam is tough and also have some unique features. For example, maximum questions are asked from Logical TReasoning and there is no sectioanl segregation. You can get an VARC question after and LR question.
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The 2.5 hours of MAH MBA CET exam are crucial mainly because it doesn’t test how much knowledge acquired but tests how you apply that knowledge. To reach your target score in MAH MBA CET 2023, you need to know what to do, when to do and how to do.
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MAH MBA CET preparation can be done in two ways – 1. Join a coaching institute 2. Prepare by self study. If you choose the former, you will get complete guidance from the teachers and mentors, but if you choose the later, you will have to be your own guide. Self study will require a lot more discipline and dedication. Take simple yet impactful steps. First of all, check the exam syllabus and see how much time you will require to cover the topics. If you are already familiar with the topics included in the MAH MBA CET syllabus, you will be able to have an estimation of the time required.
Ideally, you should start MAH MBA CET preparation about nine months in advance. That will give you an ample time to understand and master the topics included in the syllabus through theory and practice questions. Join online study groups for problem solving and doubt clearing. Staying in contact with peers will keep you motivated for preparation.
MAH MBA CET is a moderately difficult exam. It’s difficulty level is lower than CAT but higher than MAT or ATMA. A major factor that makes MAH CET a difficult test to crack is that questions are presented in random order and sectional weightage vary in every slot. So, candidates cannot anticipate or plan how many and which type of questions to get to their target score.
Also, MAH MBA CET is dominated by Logical Reasoning questions and there are comparatively less Quantitative Aptitude questions. Since, there is no set pattern, candidates cannot pre-plan. They need to make a strategy and implement it as soon as they see question paper. So, those who can think on their feet and can crack exam better than others.
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MAH CET is a reasoning heavy test. Out of 200 questions, 100 are from this topic. While 75 questions are based on Logical Reasoning, 25 are based on Analytical Reasoning. So, if you prepare this section well; you can score maximum in it, out of all four sections.
In this article, we will share some key tips and exam day strategy for MAH CET 2023 MBA/MMS to score high percentile.
MAH MBA CET 2023 Exam Day Strategy
Exam day strategy is the last step of MAH MBA CET preparation but an important one. Candidates must be well prepared for the exam day in order to optimize their performance. Check below MAH MBA CET 2023 Exam Day Strategy.
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Know the latest MAH MBA CET exam pattern
It is important to be aware of the latest exam pattern to be able to make a strategy. For the past two years, the questions have been appearing in the test in random order. That is, although the MAH MBA CET question paper have questions from four sections - Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, they questions are not clubbed section wise. So, if you plan to solve one section before another you may end uo moving to and fro too much throughout the test. Maharashtra CET has not shared any information related to the structure of MAH MBA CET 2023 question paper, but candidates must stay prepared for jumbled questions.
Decide a MAH CET target score beforehand
MAH MBA CET question paper 2023 will have 200 questions and the time duration will be 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. Logical Reasoning will have about 75 questions, Abstract Reasoning will have about 25 questions, Quantitative Aptitude will have about 50 questions and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension will have about 50 questions.
Thus, it is only logical to not aim for solving all the questions. So, decide upon a target score beforehand on the basis of MAH MBA CET cut off percentile of your preferred MBA college and focus on only that many question which will help in achieving your target score. Here, accuracy plays an important role. You must solve the questions targeted correctly.
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Read the MBA CET questions carefully
During the CET exam, don’t panic or don’t be in a hurry. Read the questions carefully. There will be questions in reasoning, comprehension or data interpretation section that may confuse you or mislead you. Focus on every information given, analyse the data and understand the question. You will have to identify tricky questions and decide whether to attempt or skip within seconds.
Choose MAH MBA CET questions carefully
Like mentioned earlier, you can not attempt all the questions in MAH MBA CET exam. So, choose the questions that belong to your comfort zone. Even though there is no negative marking for wrong attempts in MAH CET, you wouldn’t want to waste time on unsolvable questions.
Target your strong areas first
Read the questions and mark the ones that belong to your strength areas. Attempt those questions first as your can solve them with 100 per cent accuracy as compared to questions from topics that you find tough.
Aim for achieving sectional cut offs
A good overall MAH MBA CET score is dependent on good sectional scores, so make sure you solve enough number of questions from each of the four sections of the paper. Many MBA colleges lay emphasis on sectional scores too for shortlisting candidates. Thus, make sure to reach sectional cut off in each section of the MAH CET 2023 exam.
Reach the MAH MBA CET exam centre on time and carry important documents
To avoid last minute rush or stress of missing the exam, reach at your MAH MBA CET test centre four hours before commencement of exam. Also carry two print outs of your MBA CET admit card 2023 in A4 size sheet and affix your photo on both copies (preferably the one uploaded with the exam form). You should also carry the original copy of a photo ID card such as - Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License, University ID card.
PwD candidates must carry, their PwD certificate, medical certificate and scribe certificate (if applicable) too.
Follow MAH MBA CET exam instructions
Extra time will be given to candidates to read exam related instructions before opening of the test window on their computer systems. Read the instructions carefully and follow them during the exam because even a minor miss can cost you the exam.
Keep extra time for revision
MAH CET is a speed based exam and you will get very less time to read and solve a question. You will not have the luxury to spend more than a minute on any question. Thus, it is wise to keep about 10 minutes aside for revision. Once you’ve touched upon all the targeted questions, go back and revise them and make corrections if needed.
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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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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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CAP authorities will release round wise merit lists for seat allotment. Candidates will have to visit the CAP 2026 website and login to check their status.
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MAH CET CAP 2026 registration fee is INR 1500 for Open category candidates and INR 130 for Reserved category candidates.
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Any candidate who has qualified MBA CET 2026 exam can participate in the CAP round 2026. There is also an option to participate in CAP round through CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA scores under All India category.
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