MAH MBA CET 2026 exam was held today in 2 shifts. This is the second attempt conducted for candidates to improve their score. Check on this page latest and live updates of MAH MBA CET Second Attempt 2026.
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt exam analysis
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt was conducted today in two slots. The difficulty level of today's exam was moderate. First attempt had 5 slots and 4 of them were easy. Only 1 was moderate. Given the higher difficulty level cut offs for second attempt can drop by 5-7 marks.
The examination body has already released the provisional answer key of MAH CET first attempt. It was available for download from May 2 to May 4. Objections received against the first attempt will be evaluated post the second attempt. The provisional MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key of second attempt will be released most likely within a week of the exam.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Second Attempt Slot 1
The question paper of first slot today reflected the same nature of Attempt 1 but with a slight digression. In MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt Slot 1, Logical Reasoning had about 30+ puzzle based questions. A few questions from 2024-2025 were repeated. The RC passages were inference-heavy, unlike the direct RCs of Attempt 1.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Analysis: Second Attempt Slot 2
Second slot of MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt was easier than first slot. Section wise analysis reveals that, Logical Reasoning section had no puzzles, unlike some previous slots. Abstract Reasoning questions was easy and quick to attempt. Quant was calculation-heavy but straightforward. VARC was moderate due to vocabulary, but RCs were manageable.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Sectional Break Up: Second Attempt
MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper of second attempt had the same composition as first attempt. Check the below table for sectional break up and difficulty level of May 9 Slot 1 paper.
| MAH CET section |
Number of questions |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Moderate |
| Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Easy to Moderate |
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LIVE UPDATE
MAH MBA CET Second Attempt 2026 (May 9) Live Updates
- 11:01 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026 Highest Score
MAH MBA CET exam is of 200 marks and the highest score is usually around 150, as scored by candidates previously. 150+ score converts into 99.99 percentile.
- 10:04 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026: Best of Both Attempts
Candidates who have appeared for the exam in both April and May, will have the option to use best of both scores for CAP admission.
- 9:29 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET Cut Offs: Colleges in 60 to 70 percentile
Check the below table for MBA college with MAH CET cut offs in 60-70 percentile range.
MBA College
MAH MBA CET Percentile
Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute Of Management & Entrepreneur Development, Talegaon
60.27
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati
60.27
Gokhale Education Society's J. D. C. Bytco Institute of Management Studies & Research, Nashik
60.33
Kishori College of MBA, Beed
60.34
Vidya Bharati Mahavidyalaya Department of Research and PG Studies in Science & Management, Amravati
60.95
Vidya Pratishthan Institute of Information Technology, Baramati, Pune
60.95
G H Raisoni College of Engineering & Management, Nagpur
61.21
Kandivli Education Society's B K Shroff College of Arts and MH Shroff College of Commerce
61.21
Anjuman-I-Islam's Allana Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
61.6
GNVS Institute of Management, Sion-Koliwada (E), Mumbai
62.65
Excelsior Education Society's K.C. College of Engineering and Management Studies and Research, Kopri, Thane
62.81
Vishweshwar Education Society's Indira Institute of Business Management, Navi Mumbai
62.81
Arihant Institute Of Business Management, Bawdhan
62.81
SAPDJ Pathshala's Hirachand Nemchand College of Commerce Department of Management Studies, Solapur
63.04
Poona District Education Association's, Mahatma Phule Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Pune
63.04
G. S. College of Commerce & Economics Department Of Management Sciences And Research, Nagpur
63.04
Deshbhakta Ratnappa Kumbhar College of Commerce, Kolhapur
63.07
Deccan Education Society's Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology & Development, Dadar, Mumbai
63.65
Maharashtra Education Society's Institute of Management and Career Courses (IMCC), Pune
64.23
Sanjivani Rural Education Society's Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargao
64.84
JSPM's Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management & Research, Hadapsar, Pune
64.90
Al-Ameen Educational and Medical Foundation, College of Engineering, Koregaon, Bhima
65.48
SMS Tirupati Institute of Management
(65.77
Nashik District Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's Institute of Management Research & Technology, Nashik
(66.95
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Institute of Mangement Education Research & Training, Pune
(67.42
Department of Commerce & Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
(67.42
Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Engineering, Pune
67.66
Param Poojya Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Samiti Dr. Ambedkar Department of Management Studies & Research, Nagpur
68.12
KIT's Institute of Management Education & Research, Kolhapur
(68.12
JSPM'S Jaywantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune
68.17
Mahatma Edu.Soc.'s Pillai's HOC Institute of Management Studies & Research, Khalapur Dist. Raigadh
68.2
NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai
70.38
- 9:04 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET Cut Offs: Colleges in 70 to 80 percentile
Check the below table for MBA college with MAH CET cut offs in 70-80 percentile range.
MBA College
MAH MBA CET Percentile
Ashoka Business School, Nashik
71.15
Sinhgad Technical Education Society's Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune
72.06
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship
72.38
Dhole Patil Education Society, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Wagholi, Tal. Haveli
72.38
VPM's Dr. VN Bedekar Institute Of Management Studies, Mumbai
72.41
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Wadala, Mumbai
72.81
Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Jayawant Institute of Management Studies, Tathawade Pune
72.81
Dr. BAM University Dept. Of Management Science, Aurangabad
73.00
Sinhgad Technical Education Society's Sinhgad Institute of Management, Vadgaon (Budruk), Pune
73.00
Dhananjayrao Gadgil Institute of Co operative Management, Nagpur
73.39
KK Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik
73.53
Modern Institute of Business Management, Pune
73.53
PR Pote Patil College of Engineering & Management, Amravati
74.20
Aldel Education Trust's St. John College of Engineering & Management, Vevoor, Palghar
74.26
Maratha Mandir's Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
74.83
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon
74.83
Dr. DY Patil School Of Management, Lohegaon, Pune
75.95
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere
75.99
Institute of Industrial & Computer Management & Research, Nigdi, Pune
76.73
Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust's SB Patil Institute of Management, Nigdi, Pune
79.34
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
79.80
Jaywant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's, Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade, Pune
79.80
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship, Pune
80.39
- 8:33 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET Cut Offs: Colleges in 80 to 90 percentile
Check the below table for MBA college with MAH CET cut offs in 80-90 percentile range.
MBA College
MBA CET Cut Off Percentiles
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute of Management, Pune
81.00
Humera Khan Institute Of Mangement Studies & Reserch, Mumbai
81.1
Godavari Institute of Management & Research, Jalgaon
81.68
Oriental Education Society Oriental Institute of Management, Navi Mumbai
82.08
Sheila Raheja School of Business Management & Research, Bandra(E), Mumbai
82.49
SASMIRA's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Worli, Mumbai
82.93
MET's Institute of Management, Adgaon, Nashik
82.93
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Kamothe
83.24
Institute of Science, Poona's Institute of Business Management & Research, Pune
83.32
Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Asso.'s Institute of Management, Mumbai
83.95
Pune Institute Of Business Management, Pune
84.00
Sri Balaji Education Society International School of Management & Research, Wadki, Pune
(85.42
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship
85.47
Pune Institute Of Business Management, Pune
86.01
Kohinoor Business School, Kurla (West), Mumba
86.20
Department of Business Management, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
86.83
Mahatma Education Society's Pillai's Institute of Management Studies & Research, New Panvel
86.93
Saibalaji Education Society, Saibalaji International Institute of Management Sciences, Nere Marunje, Hinjewadi, Pune
(86.98
Sinhgad College of Engineering, Vadgaon (BK), Pune
86.98
DY Patil Institute of Master of Computer Applications and Management, Akurdi, Pune
88.58
Mumbai Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
89.13
Atharva Educational Trust, Atharva Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
89.98
Aditya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Borivali
90.72
- 8:01 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Result Announcement for Both Attempts
Maharashtra State CET Cell will announce the result of both attempts together most likely by the first week of June 2026.
- 7:26 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Marks vs Percentile
Based on the answer keys of first attempt, here is an estimation of MAH MBA CET 2026 marks vs percentile. In Second attempt, there can be a fall of 5-7 marks.
Percentile
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
99.99+
165
167
162
171
156
99.93+
156
158
151
162
145
99.8+
145
147
141
152
135
99.5+
135
137
129
142
124
99+
124
127
120
129
115
97+
111
113
106
115
102
90+
92
94
89
98
86
- 7:01 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Answer Key Release Date
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt answer key can be expected to be released by May 15, 2026. Official notification will be shared by the examination body soon.
- 6:32 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Live Updates: JBIMS Cut Offs
JBIMS cut off is the highest every year. Admissions usually close at 99.99 percentile. Check below JBIMS CET cut offs for past few years.
Year
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
MAH CET 2025
99.99
99.99
99.98
MAH CET 2024
99.99
--
99.99
MAH CET 2023
99.99
99.99
99.99
MAH CET 2022
99.98
99.98
99.98
MAH CET 2021
99.97
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- 6:11 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET cut offs for SIMSREE (Expected)
MAH MBA CET cut offs for SIMSREE is expected to be around 99.97 percentile. Check below, round wise cut offs of past 4 years.
MAH CET Year
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Year 2025
99.97
99.97
99.96
Year 2024
99.97
99.98
99.97
Year 2023
99.97
99.96
99.96
Year 2022
99.95
99.95
99.94
- 5:36 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET Cutoff 2026 for PUMBA Pune
PUMBA cut off for MAH CET is usually above 99.80 percentile.
MAH CET Year
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Year 2025
99.85
99.88
99.88
Year 2024
99.91
99.92
99.95
Year 2023
99.83
99.82
99.86
Year 2022
99.85
99.67
99.92
Year 2021
99.63
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- 5:08 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt Exam Highlights
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt saw:
- Puzzles domination LR
- Inference based RCs
- Easy but calculation intensive Quant
- Easy but time taking AR
- 4:32 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt Shift 2 Ends; Analysis Soon
Slot 2 of MAH MBA CET 2026 ended at 4:30 pm. Shiksha will share here section wise details soon.
- 3:29 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt: Number of Good Attempts
Out of 200 questions, if the candidate manages to get 130+ correctly they will be in a good position., to score nearly 99.80 percentile.
- 3:03 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Live Updates: RC Topics
The first slot of MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt had inferenec based RCs. The topics were:
- Human Resource Management
- Quality Assurance
- Artificial Intelligence
- Diet / Nutrition
- 2:32 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1: Overview of AR Section
Abstract Reasoning section of MAH CET 2026 Attempt 2, Slot 1 was easy. Given below is the topic wise break up:
Topic No. of Questions Series (Figure-based) 16 Counting Figures 4 Venn Diagram (Figure-based) 3 Odd One Out 2 - 2:05 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 2 Starts
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 2 has started. Question paper of second slot is expected to be on the same lines as slot 1. Analysis will be shared after the shift concludes at 4:30 pm.
- 1:45 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1: Overview of VARC Section
VARC section had infererence based RC passages which may be challenging for some candidates. Check the break up below.
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 - 1:24 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1: Overview of Quants Section
The Quantitative Aptitude section of today's first session was dominated by Arithmetic. There two DI sets having 5 questions each. Check the topic wise distribution in the below table.
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 - 1:09 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Second Attempt, Slot 1: Overview of LR Section
Check below the topic wise distribution of question in LR section of MAH CET 2026 Slot 1 of today's attempt.
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 - 12:48 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026 Second Attempt: Expected Cut Off (Slot 1)
The cutoff for MAH MBA CET May 9 slot 1 is expected to be 5–7 marks lower than Attempt 1 Slot 1, given the increased difficulty in execution.
- 12:34 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026 Second Attempt: Overview of Slot 1
Here's an overview of the difficulty level of Slot 1 exam today.
Section
No. of Questions
Difficulty Level
Logical Reasoning
75
Moderate
Abstract Reasoning
25
Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude
50
Moderate
VARC
50
Easy to Moderate
Total
200
Moderate
- 12:17 PM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026 Second Attempt Live Updates: Second Shift at 2 pm
The second shift of today's MAH CET MBA exam will start at 2 pm. Candidates who have been allotted secons shift, must reach the centre latest by 1 pm.
- 11:53 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026 Second Attempt: Section wise break up
The question paper of today's exam had the same number of questions and sectional weightage as April exam. LR had 75 questions, AR had 25 questions, and VA and QA had 50 questions each.
- 11:34 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA 2026 Second Attempt: Shift 1 Over
The first session of MAH MBA CET 2026, Attempt 2 is over. Initial reviews suggest the question paper was easy and had questions similar to Attempt 1.
- 10:29 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH CET MBA Marking Scheme 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 marking scheme is straightforward. 1 mark is awarded for every correct attempt and 0 for every incorrect attempt. There is no negative marking in MAH CET.
- 10:03 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Live Updates: Best of Both Attempts
Candidates who have appeared for both April and May attempt can use best of both scores for CAP process.
- 9:27 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Live Updates: Changes in Second Attempt
There is no change in the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam pattern. The question paper composition of second attempt will be same as first attempt.
- 9:02 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Shift 1 Expected Difficulty Level
Check the below table for expected difficulty level of today's MAH CET session.
Section
Difficulty level
LR
Easy to moderate
AR
Easy
Quantitative Aptitude
Moderate
Verbal Ability
Easy to moderate
- 8:31 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Shift 1 Starts at 9 AM
MAH MBA CET 2026 Attempt 2 will start at 9 am at various designated centres in Maharashtra and at other locations outside the state.
- 7:24 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Shift 1 Entry Started
Candidates have started to reach their MAH MBA CET 2026 test centre for the second attempt exam. Identification process is being conducted by the test centre staff.
- 6:43 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Today
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt will be conducted today in 2 slots. First slot is scheduled from 9 am to 11:30 am and second slot is scheduled from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
- 4:48 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Total Marks
Total marks of MAH MBA CET 2026 is 200. Maximum marks are for Logical Reasoning section (75) and minimum marks are for Abstract Reasoning (25).
- 2:41 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt: Exam Duration
The duration of MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt is 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit and candidates can toggle between questions.
- 12:23 AM IST• 9 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Question Paper
The MAH MBA CET 2026 question paper of second attempt will have 200 questions; all in MCQ format with 5 answer options to choose the correct answer,
- LR will have 75 questions
- AR will have 25 questions
- VA will have 50 questions
- QA will have 50 questions
- 11:48 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 First Attempt Answer Key
MAH MBA CET 2026 first attempt answer key was released on May 2 and the objection was to be filed by May 4, 2026.
- 11:13 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH CET 2O26 Second Attempt: Is digital copy of document valid?
Is digital copy of MBA CET 2026 admit card or photo ID will not be accepted as valid document at the examination centre. Candidates have to carry original copy (hard copy) of the same.
- 10:56 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2O26 Exam Live Updates: Documents to carry
Along with the MAH CET hall ticket, candidates must carry any of the following documents:
Passport
Aadhar or e-Aadhar with Photo
Voter ID
Driving License
Bank Passbook with Photo
PAN Card
Employee ID with Photo
College/University ID with Photo
Bar Council ID with Photo
- 10:37 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026: Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Do not forget to carry 2 copies of MAH MBA CET admit card and photo ID.
- Do not reach late to your exam centre. The gates will be closed 15 minutes before the test starts
- Do not carry electronic items like mobile phones, calculators, digital watch, ipads, etc.
- Do not carry food items and bags to the exam centre.
Don’ts
- Solve easy questions first and then move to tough ones.
- Don't rely on calculator or rough work. Do mental calculation to save time.
- Attempt about 110-120 questions in total to get a good score.
- 10:28 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Reporting Time
Reporting Time for first slot will be 7 am and for the second slot will be 12 pm for tomorrow's MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt exam.
- 10:16 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 admit card download
MAH CET 2026 admit card for second attempt was released on May 4. Candidates should have downloaded the hall ticket and taken a print out to carry to the exam day tomorrow.
- 10:11 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Exam Timings
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt will be held in 2 shifts tomorrow. The exam timings are:
- Shift 1: 9 am to 11:30 am
- Shift 2: 2 pm to 4:30 pm
- 10:04 PM IST• 8 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Second Attempt Tomorrow
Maharashtra State CET Cell will conduct the second attempt of the MAH MBA CET 2026 tomorrow. First attempt was conducted on April 6, 7 and 8.
Commonly asked questions
There is no minimum qualifying marks for MAH MBA CET exam. Candidate scoring above 0 is eligible for MBA admission. However, the selection will be based on MAH CET cut offs.
If you are selected for admission in the MAH CET CAP round I but if it is not your first preference and you do not accept the offer, then you can wait for round 2 merit list release. You can choose the option 'float' in the form to let go the offer and wait for round 2. If you're allotted a seat in the college of your first preference in Round I or if you accept the seat, you will not be eligible for subsequent rounds of CAP process.
MAH CET score normalization process is undertaken to ensure that all candidates are judged on the same plane. This is done because MAH MBA CET is a multi-session exam and it may be possible that one session can be slighter easier or tougher than another.
MAH CET score normalization ensures that no candidate has an advantage or disadvantage over another due to differences in difficulty level of their exam session. So, before the preparation of the MBA CET result and merit list, the Maharashtra CET normalizes the exam scores. Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all candidates who appear for MAH CET. Basically, the marks obtained by every candidate are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session.
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