The MAH MBA CET is an entrance exam held annually by the Maharashtra State CET cell, offering students to enroll in MBA programs at renowned B-schools in Maharashtra.
The MAH MBA CET 2024 exam was conducted on 9th March 2024 and consisted of 200 questions, each providing five options that included no negative marking. The exam comprised of four sections:
The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate and for a detailed section-wise analysis check below.
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MAH MBA CET 2024The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) organizes the MAH MBA CET Exam. In the state of Maharashtra, technical education is overseen by the Directorate of Technical Education, a government agency. A few key details regarding the MAH CAT exam 2024 are provided below-
One difference between the MBA CET exam and other MBA entrance exams is that the MAH MBA CET exam score is the only factor that determines which college you can go to. The admission process does not have group discussions or personal interview rounds. The only other factor that affects your chances of getting into a college is whether you are a resident of Maharashtra. Candidates who are residents of Maharashtra benefit from the reservation policy.
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MBA CET 2024 |
Timeline |
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Registrations 2024 |
11th January 2024 - 12th February 2024 |
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Admit Card Release |
A week before the exam date |
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Exam Date |
9th March 2024 and 10th March 2024 |
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Result |
Last Week of April 2024 |
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Counseling Begins |
Last week of June 2024 |
Here is a brief overview of the MAH MBA CET exam 2024:
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Exam Component |
Format |
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Full Name |
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
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Mode of Examination |
CBT (Computer-Based) |
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Total Number of Questions |
200 |
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Total Duration |
150 minutes (2.5 Hours) |
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Number of answer options |
5 |
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Marks Per question |
+1 |
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Negative Marking |
None |
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Type of questions |
Multiple Choice |
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Exam Centers |
Across India |
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Test Administrator |
DTE Maharashtra |
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Score Validity |
1 year |
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Official Website |
Given below is the eligibility criteria for applying and appearing for MAH MBA CET:
Online applications will be accepted through the official MBA CET website. The application process will close on 12th February 2024.
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Step |
Action |
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Visit the official website of MBA CET 2024: http://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
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Click on the "New Registration" tab. |
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3 |
Click on the "I Accept and Proceed" tab. |
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4 |
Enter your personal details, including your name, email address, and phone number. |
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5 |
Create a strong password and click on the "Save and Proceed" tab. |
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6 |
Complete the registration process by providing your educational qualifications, work experience, and other relevant information. |
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7 |
Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents. |
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8 |
Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 (for unreserved category candidates) or INR 800 (for reserved category candidates). |
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Review your application details and submit the form. |
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Take a printout of the application form and payment confirmation for future reference. |
MAH MBA CET 2024 admit cards are expected to be released one week prior to the exam date. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official MH CET MBA website.
To download your admit card, you will need to follow these steps:
MAH MBA CET Result result download process
Each candidate's result cum scorecard will contain the following information:
The MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Pattern is quite different from other MBA Entrance Exams. It leads to admission in various UGC-approved MBA/MMS and AICTE-approved PGDM courses in about 300+ MBA colleges across the state of Maharashtra.
However, it is mandatory for a candidate to understand the section-wise breakup of MAH MBA CET. The candidate must understand the individual weightage and the total marks allotted to each section in order to identify their preparation strategy for the management entrance test.
Here is the expected exam pattern:
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Marks Allotted |
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Logical Reasoning |
75 |
75 |
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Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
As discussed above, the MAH MBA CET exam 2024 has 4 sections. It is essential to understand the syllabus to begin preparing for the exam accordingly.
The VARC section includes a wide variety of topics in its syllabus which include:
Here is the syllabus for the General English section-
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Main topics |
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Para jumbles |
Error Correction |
Vocabulary |
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Verbal Reasoning |
Grammar |
Reading Comprehension |
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Para completion |
Antonyms & Synonyms |
Fill in the blanks |
The logical and abstract reasoning sections have quite similar questions due to which there may be overlaps in the MAH MBA CET Syllabus for these sections. The topics covered in this section are:
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Main topics |
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Symbol based questions |
Linear & Circular Arrangement |
Blood Relations |
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Venn and Network diagram |
Sequential Output |
Directions |
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Syllogism |
Puzzles |
Coding/Decoding |
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Direction Sense |
Diagram Based Statement |
Conditional Coding |
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Series Completion |
Statement-Argument |
Figure-Based Statement |
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Fact-Inference |
Analogy |
Binary Logic |
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Clocks and Calendars |
Set Theory |
Passage Conclusion |
This is not an exhaustive list but if these topics are prepared for, any candidate will be able to attempt a considerable amount of questions in the exam.
In the Quantitative Ability section, the syllabus is similar to CAT. Most of the topics are based on Mathematics that is taught in Classes 9 and 10. There are a few differences from CAT apart from the level of questions being lower. Two more sub-sections have been included in the quantitative section I.e Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency.
Most of the other topics are like other management exams only such as:
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Main topics |
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Arithmetic |
Algebra |
Mensuration |
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Probability |
Trigonometry |
Quantitative Reasoning |
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Data Sufficiency |
Geometry |
Ratio & Proportion |
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Percentage Interest (Simple and Compound) Speed, Time, and Distance |
Data Interpretation – Graphs, Charts, Tables Number System |
Profit and Loss, Elementary Mathematics Mixtures and Alligation |
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Sequences and Series |
Permutation and Combination |
Coordinate Geometry |
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Trigonometry |
Inequalities |
Logarithm |
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Binomial Theorem |
Data Interpretation |
Caselet Based Datass |
The biggest advantage of having a rough syllabus for the exam is that it allows the candidate to plan their preparation accordingly. While the above syllabus is not completely extensive, covering these topics should be a good start for exam preparation.
The MAH MBA CET exam offers admission into some of the best colleges in Maharashtra. A few of the best colleges which accept the MBA CET Score are:
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Ranking |
Name of the Institute |
Location |
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1. |
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) |
Mumbai |
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2. |
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (KJSIMSR) |
Mumbai |
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3. |
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) |
Mumbai |
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4. |
University of Pune – DMS (PUMBA) |
Pune |
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5. |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research |
Mumbai |
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6. |
S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies |
Mumbai |
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7. |
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies & Research |
Pune |
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8. |
Kohinoor Business School, Kurla (West) |
Mumbai |
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9. |
Indira Institute of Management |
Mumbai |
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10. |
Durga Devi Saraf Institute of Management Studies |
Mumbai |
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11. |
Indian Institute of Cost & Management Studies & Research |
Pune |
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12. |
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management & Research |
Pune |
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13. |
MAEER’s MIT School of Management |
Pune |
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14. |
Audyogik Shikshan Mandal’s Institute of Professional Studies |
Pune |
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15. |
Audyogik Shikshan Mandal’s Institute of Business Management & Research |
Pune |
The difficulty of getting into an MBA program based on MH CET depends on your preparation and the competition. The exam is generally considered to be moderate, but it can be competitive to get into the top colleges.
The syllabus covers logical reasoning, abstract reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and verbal ability, including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical reasoning.
The MAH MBA CET 2024 exam will be conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell on March 9 and 10, 2024. The exam will be held in computer-based mode in multiple sessions over two to three days.
MAH MBA CET has no limit on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they want until they meet the eligibility criteria.