The MAH MBA CET is an annual entrance exam organized by the Maharashtra State CET cell. It is a gateway for aspiring students to gain access to MBA/MMS programs offered by prestigious B-schools in Maharashtra.
The MBA CET 2025 exam took place on April 1 & 2, 2025, and included 200 questions, each offering five options. The paper's overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate. Notably, there was no negative marking in this exam. The exam comprised of 4 sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability, and Reading Comprehension
Each exam attempt may have slightly different difficulty levels and good scores. The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam analysis is based on the feedback from our mentors and students who took the exam on April 1 & 2, 2025.
The MH-CET MBA Exam was conducted on April 1 & 2, 2025. The overall difficulty level of the paper ranged from easy to moderate, but the questions were lengthier compared to the MBA CET 2024 paper.
Most of the questions from a single section were grouped together. The distribution of questions in the MBA CET 2025 across sections is as follows:
All the questions from one section were together. The distribution of questions in the MBA CET 2025 across sections was as given below:
Questions from each section in the MBA CET 2025 were grouped together. The distribution of questions among the sections for the exam was as follows:
|
Section Name |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Total Time (in minutes) |
|
Logical Reasoning |
75 |
75 |
150 |
|
Abstract Reasoning (Visual Reasoning) |
25 |
25 |
|
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
|
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
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|
Total |
200 |
200 |
|
Section |
No. of questions |
Questions |
Marks |
Time in Minutes |
Difficulty Level |
No. of Doable Questions |
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
50 |
Idioms – 4, Word Meaning- 2, Antonyms – 5, Error Identification – 12, Fill in the Blank - 9, One Word Substitution – 7, 4 RCs - 11 |
50 |
150 |
Moderate |
31 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Coding Decoding – 10, Odd One Out- 5, Directions- 3, Calendar- 2, Venn Diagram -1, Sign Change -3, Miscellaneous- 7, Blood Relation -5, Series – 5, Arrangement- 4, Ranking- 1, Syllogism- 1, Age- 1 |
75 |
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Easy-Moderate |
61 |
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Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Similar Relationships-7, Odd one out -3, Series – 5, Placement of Dot – 5, Embedded figure – 2, Complete Figure - 2, No. of triangles – 2, Water Image- 2 |
25 |
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Easy-Moderate |
19 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Linear Eq – 6, TSD – 3, T&W -4, Mixtures & Ratios -4, Averages -2, Height & distance- 2, Number System-12, Odd One Out-2, Profits and Percentage -2, P&C – 2, Venn Diagram- 2, Clocks-1 |
50 |
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Easy |
38 |
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|
Total |
200 |
200 |
150 |
|
Section |
No. of questions |
Questions |
Marks |
Time in Minutes |
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
50 |
RC-18, Sentence Correction-3, Preposition-1, Critical Reasoning-1, Synonym-5, Antonym-5, Analogy-2, Spot the Error-2, One word substitution-1, Grammar-2, FIB – 4, Spellings-1, PJ-5 |
50 |
150 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
75 |
Analytical Reasoning -26, Numerical Reasoning – 19, Analogy-1, Direction-3, Blood Relation-6, Sign Change Based-1, Clocks& Calendars- 4, Number series-6, Letter Series -3, Coding Decoding – 1, Grid-1, Missing number-2, Syllogism-2 |
75 |
|
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Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
Series based-2, Odd One Out-5, Image-5, Figures Counting- 2, Cube/Dice based-1, figure-5 |
25 |
|
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
Numbers-6, Simplification-1, Ratio/Partnership-3, Average-5, T&W-7, TSD-6, Algebra-5, PLD-1, SI/CI -2, Mixture-3, Geometry-6, P&C -2, Probability-2, Set based-1 |
50 |
|
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
150 |
All the test takers are advised to go through the detailed MAH CET exam analysis 2025 to estimate their performance and evaluate possible options for them.
Given below is a detailed section-wise MAH MBA CET 2025 analysis of Day 2 for your reference:
This section included questions based on the following topics. The overall difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Coding & Decoding |
10 |
Easy-Mod |
8 |
|
2 |
Odd One Out |
5 |
Mod |
4 |
|
3 |
Directions |
3 |
Easy |
3 |
|
4 |
Calendar |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
5 |
Venn Diagram |
1 |
Mod |
1 |
|
6 |
Miscellaneous |
7 |
Mod |
5 |
|
7 |
Sign Change |
3 |
Mod |
2 |
|
8 |
Blood Relation |
5 |
Easy-Mod |
4 |
|
9 |
Series |
5 |
Mod |
3 |
|
10 |
Arrangement |
4 |
Mod |
3 |
|
11 |
Ranking |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
12 |
Syllogism |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
13 |
Age |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
14 |
3 Set |
12 |
Easy-Mod |
11 |
|
15 |
3 Set |
9 |
Mod |
6 |
|
16 |
3 Set |
6 |
Easy |
6 |
|
Total |
25 |
Easy to Moderate |
19 |
This section consisted of 25 questions based on the following topics. The overall difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Similar Relationships |
7 |
Easy-Mod |
6 |
|
2 |
Odd One Out |
3 |
Mod |
2 |
|
3 |
Series |
5 |
Mod |
3 |
|
4 |
Placement of Dot |
2 |
Difficult |
2 |
|
5 |
Embedded Figure |
2 |
Mod |
1 |
|
6 |
Complete the Figure |
2 |
Mod |
1 |
|
7 |
No. of Triangles |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
8 |
Water Image |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
Total |
25 |
Easy to Moderate |
19 |
The QA section seemed more challenging than the last year. The overall difficulty level of this section ranged from easy to moderate.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Linear Equations |
6 |
Easy-Mod |
4 |
|
2 |
TSD |
3 |
Easy-Mod |
2 |
|
3 |
Time and Work |
4 |
Mod |
3 |
|
4 |
Mixtures and Ratios |
4 |
Easy |
3 |
|
5 |
Averages |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
6 |
Height & Distance |
2 |
Easy |
2 |
|
7 |
Calculations and Number System |
12 |
Easy-Mod |
9 |
|
8 |
Odd one Out |
2 |
Difficult |
0 |
|
9 |
DI-Set |
3 |
Easy |
3 |
|
10 |
DI Set |
3 |
Easy |
3 |
|
11 |
Profits & Percentages |
4 |
Easy |
4 |
|
12 |
PnC & Probability |
2 |
Mod |
1 |
|
13 |
Venn Diagram |
2 |
Easy |
1 |
|
14 |
Clocks |
1 |
Easy |
1 |
|
Total |
50 |
Easy to Moderate |
38 |
In this section, questions were asked based on the following topics. The overall difficulty level of the section was moderate.
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Idioms |
4 |
Easy |
4 |
|
2 |
Word Meanings |
2 |
Moderate |
1 |
|
3 |
Antonyms |
5 |
Easy-Moderate |
4 |
|
4 |
Error Identification |
12 |
Moderate- Difficult |
5 |
|
5 |
Fill in the Blanks |
9 |
Moderate |
5 |
|
6 |
One word Substitution |
7 |
Difficult |
3 |
|
Total |
39 |
Moderate |
22 |
|
S. No. |
Topic/Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
|
1 |
Women in Management (110 Words) |
3 (1 Vocab, 1 Factual, 1 inferential) |
Moderate |
2 |
|
2 |
Rationalism (50 Words) |
2 (1 Conclusion, 1 Vocabulary) |
Moderate |
2 |
|
3 |
CDs (130-140 Words) |
3 (1 Vocab, 1 Factual, 1 inferential) |
Moderate |
2 |
|
4 |
Two Schools of Thought on Education (120 Words) |
3 (All Factual) |
Moderate |
3 |
|
Total |
11 |
Moderate |
9 |
All the test takers are advised to go through the detailed MAH CET exam analysis 2025 to estimate their performance and evaluate possible options for them.
Given below is a detailed section-wise MAH MBA CET 2025 analysis of Day 1 for your reference:
This section included questions based on the following topics. The overall difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate.
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Analytical Reasoning /DILR - Set based (3 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 2) |
18 |
|
Analytical Reasoning – Single |
8 |
|
Numerical Reasoning |
19 |
|
Analogy – Number based |
1 |
|
Direction |
3 |
|
Blood Relation (3 single + 3 set based) |
6 |
|
Sign change based |
1 |
|
Clocks |
2 |
|
Calendars |
2 |
|
Number Series |
3 |
|
Letter/Number Series |
3 |
|
Letter Series – Set based |
3 |
|
Coding-Decoding – Word based |
1 |
|
4 x 4 Grid-Based word problem |
1 |
|
Missing number in a figure |
2 |
|
Syllogism |
2 |
This section consisted of 25 questions based on the following topics. The overall difficulty level ranged from easy to moderate.
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Series based – Next Figure |
7 |
|
Odd One Out figure |
5 |
|
Water Image of the figure |
4 |
|
Mirror Image of the figure |
1 |
|
Figures Counting |
2 |
|
Cube/Dice based |
1 |
|
Completion of figure |
2 |
|
Similar Pair of figures |
2 |
|
Embedded/Hidden figure |
1 |
There were no questions on Data Interpretation. The overall difficulty level of this section ranged from easy to moderate.
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Numbers |
6 |
|
Simplification |
1 |
|
Ratio/Partnership |
3 |
|
Average |
5 |
|
Time and work / Pipes and Cisterns |
7 |
|
Time, Speed and Distance |
6 |
|
Algebra- Linear Equation/Quadratic Equation/Exponents/ - Number of real solution/Arithmetic Progression |
5 |
|
Profit, Loss and Discount |
1 |
|
Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
2 |
|
Mixture |
3 |
|
Geometry |
6 |
|
Permutation and combination |
2 |
|
Probability |
2 |
|
Set based |
1 |
In this section, questions were asked based on the following topics. The overall difficulty level of the section ranged from easy to moderate.
|
Topic |
No. of Questions |
|
Reading Comprehension – RC -4 Qs (Modern Problems); RC – 2 Qs. (Human Nature); RC – 4 Qs. (Technology); RC – 3 Qs. (Social Difference); RC – 2 Qs. (Finance); RC – 3 Qs. (History) |
18 |
|
Sentence Correction |
3 |
|
Preposition |
1 |
|
Critical Reasoning – Inference based |
1 |
|
Synonym |
5 |
|
Antonym |
5 |
|
Analogy – words based |
2 |
|
Spot the Error (A sentence was divided into 5 parts. Which part contains an error?) – Grammar |
2 |
|
One word substitution |
1 |
|
Replace the underlined phrase/Idioms (Grammar) |
2 |
|
Sentence Completion (FIB) |
4 |
|
Spellings |
1 |
|
Para-jumbles – 4/5 sentences—A, B, C, and D/ E—were given. Arrange them. |
5 |
The MBA CET 2025 is conducted by the Dept of Technical Education (Maharastra) as a part of the admission process for the Maharastra-based MBA colleges.
Some of the good colleges that candidates tend to vie for through MBA CET 2025 are:
|
B-Schools |
Expected Cutoffs |
|
JBIMS – Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies |
140 – 145 |
|
SIMSREE - Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education |
135 – 140 |
|
SIMSR- KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research |
130 – 135 |
The MAH MBA CET 2024 exam took place on 9th March 2024, which included 200 questions, each offering five options. The paper's overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate. Notably, there was no negative marking in this exam. The exam comprised of 4 sections:
The distribution of questions in the MBA CET 2024 across sections is given below:
|
Section Name |
Marks per Question |
Total Questions |
|
Logical Reasoning |
|
75 |
|
Abstract Reasoning |
1 |
25 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
1 |
50 |
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
1 |
50 |
|
Total |
1 |
200 |
The MBA CET 2024 was conducted by the Dept of Technical Education ( Maharastra) as a part of the admission process for the Maharastra-based MBA colleges.
Some of the good colleges that candidates tend to vie for through MBA CET 2024 were:
MH-CET MBA Exam was conducted on 25th March 2023. The overall difficulty level of the paper was Easy to Moderate. The paper had 200 questions and each question had 5 options. There was no negative marking in the paper. The MBA CET 2024 Exam had 4 sections:
The distribution of questions in the MBA CET 2020 across sections is given below:
|
Section Name |
Marks per Question |
Total Questions |
|
Logical Reasoning |
1 |
75 |
|
Abstract Reasoning |
1 |
25 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
1 |
50 |
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
1 |
50 |
|
Total |
1 |
200 |
The MBA CET 2023 was conducted by the Dept of Technical Education ( Maharastra) as a part of the admission process for the Maharastra-based MBA colleges.
Some of the good colleges that candidates tend to vie for through MBA CET 2023 are:
The MBA CET 2020 is held for candidates to vie for admission into some of the best B-Schools in India. Unlike the other MBA Entrance Exams, the MBA CET 2020 exam allows candidates direct entry into the B-Schools that they are eligible for, depending on whether they clear the cut-off or not. The MBA CET 2020 Exam will have 4 sections:
The distribution of questions in the MBA CET 2020 across sections is given below:
|
Section Name |
Marks per Question |
Total Questions |
|
Logical Reasoning |
1 |
75 |
|
Abstract Reasoning |
1 |
25 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
1 |
50 |
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
1 |
50 |
|
Total |
1 |
200 |
There is no negative marking in the MBA CET 2020 Exam which means that most candidates tend to leave a few moments at the end of the exam for guessing. Some of the better colleges that candidates tend to vie for through MBA CET 2020 will be:
The overall difficulty level of the MBA CET Exam can vary across the years due to which it is advisable to have a look at the analysis of recent MBA CET Papers to get an idea of the range of difficulty of questions. The level of difficulty is generally much lower than the level of difficulty in the CAT Exam.
The MBA CET Exam was held on 9th and 10th March 2019 in proctored centers across Maharashtra. The MBA CET exam was held over 150 minutes and carried on with the same exam pattern that has been followed since MBA CET 2016.
|
Section Name |
Marks per Question |
Total Questions |
|
Logical Reasoning |
1 |
75 |
|
Abstract Reasoning |
1 |
25 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
1 |
50 |
|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
1 |
50 |
|
Total |
1 |
200 |
There is no overall cutoff in the MBA CET Exam however each college does have its cutoff depending on the category of the candidate. The MBA CET 2018 Cut Off of some of the top colleges is given below:
|
College |
GOPENS |
GOBCS |
GSTS |
GSCS |
All India (in %ile) |
EWS |
|
JBIMS |
145 |
135 |
110 |
124 |
99.98%ile |
137 |
|
SIMSREE |
134 |
128 |
101 |
119 |
99.9413%ile |
119 |
K J Somaiya is slightly different in terms of the fact that there is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC in its admission but there is a Minority reservation in place instead. The cut-offs for KJ Somaiya through MBA CET 2019 were:
|
College |
Open |
Minority |
All India (in %ile) |
|
SIMSR |
131 |
115 |
99.93%ile |
