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MAH MBA CET 2026 (2nd Attempt)

9 May '26

Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Apr 8, 2026 15:24 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

Overview

MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper of April 6 and 7 session was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level, but time consuming. In comparisom, April 8 question paper was moderate.  

Candidates appearing for MAH MBA CET 2026 May sessions, must go through MAH CET 2026 exam analysis and previous year's question paper to make a strategy for the exam day. They should attempt last five years' MAH MBA CET question papers to see possible questions and question types. Having a prior knowledge of MAH CET exam structure will be help in appearing for the exam confidently. Get free MAH CET Sample papers PDFs on this page below:

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  • MAH MBA CET 2024 Question Paper PDF Download
  • MAH CET MBA Sample Papers PDF Download
  • Benefits of Solving MAHMBA CET Question Papers
  • FAQs on MAH MBA CET Question Paper

Download previous year MAH CET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download MAH CET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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Benefits of Solving MAHMBA CET Question Papers

Previous years’ MAH CET MBA question papers are a key source of exam preparation as they are the most accurate indicator of question type. Check here top 6 reasons to practice MBA CET question papers:

  1. MAH MBA CET question papers of previous years, help in understanding the trend of questions per section over the years. For example, if you notice that over the years, Arithmetic has been the dominant topic, you will know that in your session too, it will be the main topic.
  2. It is often seen that questions from previous years are repeated in the exam, so if you have practiced MAH CET question papers, you will be able to solve such questions very easily.
  3. Question papers of previous years are the best source of MAH CET specific reading comprehension and parajumble practice.
  4. MAH CET does not have sectional time limit, so you will anyway need to practice previous years papers to prepare a time management strategy.
  5. They are also the best source of Reasoning questions for practice purpose.
  6. Solving MAH MBA CET question papers will help you discover key insights about the exam which you won’t be told by anyone else.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many times is MAH CET held in a year?
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MAH MBA CET is an annual exam so it is conducted only once. However, for MAH CET 2026, the pattern has slightly changed. While the exam remains annual, candidates are being given two attempts – April and May. Those who make two attempts get to use best of the two scores for admission.

Q:   In which section of MAH MBA CET can I score maximum?
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It is tough to say that as there is no set pattern of sectional weightage in MAH CET anymore. Since the last two years, the number of questions for each section of the exam, varies for every slot. Meaning that, if in one slot there are 75 questions on LR and 25 AR, in the second slot there can be 60 questions on LR and 40 questions on AR. Similarly, there could be 50 questions on QA in one slot but in the next slot it could be 40. The total number of questions remain 200 in all the slots but the sectional weightage changes. So, one can really not prepare for the exam with the target of scoring maximum in a particular section. They need to prepare for all sections as any section can have maximum questions and the potential to score maximum.

Q:   Which section of MAH MBA CET syllabus has maximum weightage?
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The Logical Reasoning section of MBA CET has the maximum weightage. This section carries 75 marks and Abstract Reasoning section carries 25 marks. So, together they carry 100 questions, i.e. 1/2 of the total number of questions. Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension sections carry 50 marks each.

Thus, candidates must prepare for this section well. Most of the times, the Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning questions have been easy to moderate in terms of difficult level. However, candidates should not ignore it at any cost as a good overall score and overall percentile will be directly related to one’s performance in these two sections. If you score low in these two sections, you score will fall drastically.

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FAQs on MAH MBA CET Question Paper

Check here Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) Related to MAH MBA CET Question Papers:

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of MAH MBA CET exam?
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MAH MBA CET is usually of moderate difficulty level exam. Since it is a Reasoning heavy test, preparation for it must be done by keeping Logical and Abstract Reasoning as maim focus.

Q:   Can I skip questions in MAH CET exam?
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Yes, skipping questions is allowed in MAH CET. If you skip a question you will be marked 0 for it. However, it is advised to not skip too many questions as it may affect the overall score.

Q:   What is a good score in MAH MBA CET?
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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.

Q:   Can I crack MAH MBA CET without coaching?
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Yes, you can crack MAH MBA CET without coaching but you will need to prepare in a disciplined manner. Prepare for atleast 6 months to complete each topic properly and practice enough mocks. Refer to online tutorials for problem solving.

Q:   How many MAH CET mock tests should I practice before the exam?
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The candidates must practice at least 15-20 MBA CET mock tests. Practicing that many will make them well prepared for all types of questions in the exam - tricky, lengthy, easy, tough, etc. They should practice the mock tests in the latest format of the exam (jumbled questions from across the sections). However, the point to keep in mind is that one should not start practicing mock test without completing the MAH MBA CET syllabus. They must first complete the syllabus so that while solving the mock test, they know which theorem to apply on what type of questions.

Candidate must also analyse their performance with each mock test to see their progress. The goal of MAH MBA CET practice should be to score better with each mock test. The goal should also be the gain speed in solving the questions with each mock test.

Q:   What are the type of questions as per MAH CET exam pattern?
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MAH MBA CET 2026 has 200 questions and all of them are objective types. Every question has five options to choose the correct answer from. There is no subjective type question.

Q:   What are the topics from which Quantitative Aptitude questions are asked in MAH CET?
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The MAH MBA CET Quantitative Aptitude is a moderately difficult section. The topics from which the questions are asked include Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Partnership (Accounts), Profit and Loss, Mean, mode, median, Ratio and Proportion, In-Equations, Quadratic and Linear equations, Surds and Indices, Time-Speed-Distance, Number System, Geometric Progression, Binomial theorem, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentage, Logarithms, Square Root and Cube Root, Probability and Simple Interest and Compound Interest.

 This section also contains topics from data interpretation and data sufficiency. Normally, there are two sets of data interpretation questions based on a graph, table or pie chart. Most of the questions however are from Quantitative Aptitude, specifically Arithmetic. Aspirants must dedicate about 2-3 months to this section for complete preparation. They need to be thorough with all the concepts and have enough practice of various types of questions.

Q:   How can I prepare for MAH MBA CET?
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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.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of MAH CET MBA?
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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:

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 50 marks
  • Logical Reasoning: 75 marks
  • Abstract Reasoning: 25 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks

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.

Q:   Is there negative marking in MAH CET MBA exam?
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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.

Q:   How many logical reasoning questions are needed to be attempted in MAH CET?
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MAH MBA CET has over 75 logical reasoning questions, out of a total of 200. Maximum weightage is given to logical reasoning in this exam. Candidates must aim to attempt about 50-60 questions in this section. Most of the questions are easy and straightforward.

Q:   Is the question paper of one MAH CET session different from another?
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The question paper of all the MAH CET MBA sessions are different from each other. The test pattern and structure of the MAH MBA CET question papers is the same but one of them could be slightly easier or tougher as no question is repeated in any session. Every MAH CET session has a question paper with unique questions. The number of questions per section also varies from one session to another. This makes one session of the MAH CET exam slightly tougher than another.

The MAH MBA CET exam is always held in multiple sessions. The number of sessions can differ from one year to another.

To negate the advantage or disadvantage to a student over another due to differences in the difficult levels, the MAH CET Cell normalizes scores of all candidates on a common scale to calculate percentile.

Q:   What if I skip questions in Verbal Ability section of MAH MBA CET?
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There is no negative marking in MAH MBA CET. If you skip any question in any of the sections of the exam, no marks will be deducted. You will be marked zero. However, candidates must not skip too many questions in Verbal Ability or any section of MAH CET as low sectional score will affect the overall score and percentile.

Q:   What is the syllabus of MAH MBA CET Quantitative Aptitude?
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The syllabus of MAH MBA CET Quantitative Aptitude section includes Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Partnership (Accounts), Profit and Loss, Mean, mode, median, Ratio and Proportion, In-Equations, Quadratic and Linear equations, Surds and Indices, Time-Speed-Distance, Number System, Geometric Progression, Binomial theorem, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentage, Logarithms, Square Root and Cube Root, Probability and Simple Interest and Compound Interest.

There will be 50 questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section of MAH CET. Every question will carry 1 mark for correct attempt and 0 for incorrect attempt. Five options will be given to choose the correct option from. Most of the questions will be asked from Arithmetic topics. This section also contains data interpretation. Normally, there are two sets of data interpretation questions based on graph, table or a pie chart. Out of 50 questions 8-10 questions are from data interpretation.

Q:   Has MAH CET exam pattern changed?
A: 

Yes, MAH CET exam pattern has changed for 2026 session. This year, candidates will get two attempts and they can use best of the two scores for admission. Sectional compositions and exam duration remains the same as previously.

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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.

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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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Nitesh Vimal

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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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Sreetama Tyagi

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Answered a week 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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Sidhartha Singh

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Answered 2 weeks 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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Rashmi Chatterjee

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Anyam Kalra

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Manisha Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MAH MBA CET is an annual exam. So far candidates were able to appear for it only once. However, from 2026, the examination body is offering 2 attempts to candidates in the same academic session to improve score.

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Anya B

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is being held in 2 phases. One phase was held on April 6, 7, 8 and second phase will be held on May 9. Since this year, candidates have got two attempts, the result is expected to be released after May 9 attempt.

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Answered a month ago

Yes, MAT score valid for MAH CET counselling for MBA/MMS. Candidates can apply for admission to Maharashtra MBA colleges by registering for the CAP round under non-MAH CET category. MAH CET CAP is conducted in July-August, every year.

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