MAH MBA CET Preparation 2026: Tips to Crack Quantitative Aptitude
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
Exam On - 7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
MAH MBA CET Quantitative Aptitude section is a mix of arithmetic, algebra and data interpretation. To crack this section, you need to have a good control on calculation. Read below key MAH MBA CET 2026 preparation tips for Quantitative Aptitude.
Quantitative Aptitude section of MAH MBA CET has same topics as other MBA entrance exams. If you have appeared for CAT 2025, NMAT 2025 or XAT 2026, you will not find it difficult to prepare for this section of MAH CET exam 2026. You can prepare for it by practicing previous years' question papers and mock tests. In this article, we have shared key highlights of Quantitative Aptitude section of the exam and preparation tips. Read below MAH MBA CET 2026 preparation tips for Quantitative Aptitude.
MAH CET 2026 will be held on April 16, 17, 18 and May 9, so you should start exam preparation now. Go through the exam syllabus and see which topics need attention. Solve MAH CET mock tests, practice sample questions, make notes, revise all topics and theorems, along with studying chapters. The key to clearing Quantitative Aptitude section of MAH MBA CET 2026 is choosing the right questions and solving them accurately.
- MAH MBA CET 2026: Quantitative Aptitude
- MAH CET MBA Syllabus 2026: Quantitative Aptitude
- Tips to Crack Quantitative Aptitude Section of MAH MBA CET 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026: Quantitative Aptitude
There are a total of 50 questions in MAH CET. The number of questions however, may vary in each session. So, be prepared accordingly. Check below the highlights of MAH MBA CET’s Quantitative Aptitude section below.
| MAH MBA CET 2026: Quantitative Aptitude |
|
|---|---|
| Number of questions |
50 |
| Marks per question |
1 |
| Negative marking |
No |
| Total marks |
50 |
| Difficulty level of questions |
Moderate to tough |
| Good attempts |
36 to 38 |
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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 the 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, the 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 the question paper. So, those who can think on their feet and can crack the exam better than others.
There is no minimum passing marks in MAH MBA CET. Any candidate scoring above 0 in the entrance exam is eligible for MBA CAP. Admission and seat allotment are based on MAH CET cut offs, so higher the score, better the college you get. The lowest cut offs for MAH CET admission is around 50 percentile. If they have a score below that, candidates should not expect to get any college.
MAH CET MBA Syllabus 2026: Quantitative Aptitude
Most of you will find the MBA CET syllabus familiar. Important topics included in the Quantitative Aptitude section of MAH MBA CET syllabus are as follows:
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Numbers
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Ratio & Proportion
- Mean, Mode, Median
- Percentage
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Set Theory
- Permutation & Combinations
- Time, Speed, Distance
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Quantitative Reasoning
Out of 50 questions in this section, about 30-32 questions are from Quantitative Aptitude and 18-20 are from Data Interpretation. So, it is important to focus on data interpretation too. Practice table and charts based questions from MAH CET MBA question papers.
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Tips to Crack Quantitative Aptitude Section of MAH MBA CET 2026
- While preparing for MAH MBA CET Quantitative Aptitude, make sure the daily time table includes revision of mathematical formulas and theorems.
- Aspirants having a strong base in Mathematics or those who have appeared for any other MBA entrance exam, need not prepare for this section from the scratch. The topics included in Quantitative Aptitude syllabus are advance level Maths of class 9 and 10 so basic revision and practice is needed.
- First timers must spend quality time on each topic to understand the concepts thoroughly. The best source for this is NCERT Mathematics books of Class 9 and 10. Once the fundamental concepts of Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration are clear, they can move to MAH CET preparation books for Quantitative Aptitude.
- Only theoretical or conceptual understanding of the topics is not enough to score high in this section. One needs to master application of the formulae as well. After completing every chapter of Quantitative Aptitude, solve a few questions (easy, moderate and tough) to know how well you have understood it.
- Focus on speed and accuracy while preparing for Quantitative Aptitude as the time will be limited in MBA CET 2026 exam.
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- Develop the ability of mental calculation. Memorise Tables up to 20, Square and Square Roots up to 100, Cubes, Cube Roots, etc. for quick calculation. This will save time in exam.
- While solving MAH MBA CET mock test, check time management. Maintain a good speed in solving quants questions so that you are able to attempt a minimum of 38-40 questions out of 50
- During the exam, focus on the questions from topics which are your strong areas. There is no negative marking in MAH MBA CET, but even then don’t take the chance of attempting all the questions. You would not want to waste time on questions which you can’t solve accurately.
- Download: MAH MBA CET question papers PDFs
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The cutoff for MET Institute of Management has not been released for 2026. However, the students can check previous year cutoff data on website. MET Institute of Management accepts MAH CET exam for admissions into the MMS course.
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Answered 3 days ago
The Government of Maharashtra releases the MMS cutoff data. This is a state level exam whose data is released by state government itself. The cutoff data is released for all the participating colleges in Maharashtra, specifically for MBA course admissions.
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No, MAH-CET is not a mandatory entrance exam for MET CITRD PGP admissions. Candidates can appear for any one of MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT and ATMA to qualify for MET CITRD PGP admissions as well.
However, appearing for any one of the aforementioned entrance exam is mandatory to qualify for MET CITRD admiss
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Yes, the MAH-CET registrations for MET Institute of Management MMS admissions 2026 are still open. However, the deadline for MAH-CET registrations is scheduled on February 20th 2026.
The aforementioned deadline is very close at this point. Thus, candidates should try to complete the MAH-CET registrat
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Answered 5 days ago
No, candidates cannot change their MAH CET exam centre as the test arrangements are done in a particular order based on candidate roll numbers. Test takers have to appear at the same test centre in the same slot as mentioned in their MBA CET admit card.
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MAH CET cut off is calculated on the basis of following factors:
- Number of exam sessions
- Total number of candidates
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of seats in college
- Previous year's closing cut offs
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Answered 5 days ago
MAH CET exam is of 200 marks and around 75000 candidates appear for it every year. It has been seen in the past that about 130+ marks convert into 99+ percentile. JBMIS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar's have MAH CET cut off in 98.95- 99.99 percentile range.
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Yes, the correction window for MAH CET 2026 application form will be opened for 2-3 days after registration process will end. Candidates will get to edit:
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· Date of birth
· Photo
· Signature
· Gender
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Candidates applying for MBA counselling through MAH CET exam will not have to pay fee. Those applying through CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA will have to pay the counselling fee.
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MAH CET exam is conducted for MBA and MMS courses offered by over 300 management institutes in India. Entrance exam qualifying candidates can select colleges and courses in the CAP registration form.
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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.