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MAH MBA CET 2025: Exam in March; Registration Opens in January; Check Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process, Top Colleges

Last Updated on October 24, 2024 by Prof. SK Agarwal

MAH MBA CET 2025 is an important State level entrance exam for MBA admission 2025 in 330+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra including JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, among other top B-schools. MAH CET exam is conducted by CET Cell of Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. The expected MAH MBA CET 2025 exam dates are March 8 and 9, 2025. The exam will be conducted in multiple slots. 

Read below in detail all about the MAH CET 2025 MBA entrance exam details including MAH CET Full Form, MBA CET important dates, MAH CET Eligibility, Registration process & Fees, MAH MBA CET Syllabus and Pattern 2025, admission process through CAP, top MBA colleges, cut offs and more

Table of Content

  • 1. What is MAH CET 2025? An Overview

  • 2. MAH MBA CET 2025 Highlights

  • 3. MBA CET Important Dates 2025

  • 4. MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

  • 5. MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration and Application Process; How to Apply

  • 6. MAH MBA CET Pattern 2025

  • 7. MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025

  • 8. MAH MBA CET Preparation 2025

  • 9. MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2025: How to Download, Key Details to Check

  • 10. MAH MBA CET Result 2025: Step by Step Process to Download Score Card

  • 11. MAH MBA CET Admission Process 2025: Single Point CAP for Final Selection

  • 12. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAH CET Score for Admission 2025

  • 13. MAH MBA CET Seats 2025 in Maharashtra MBA Colleges

  • 14. New CET Cell Established as MAH MBA Admission Regulating Authority

  • 15. MAH-CET 2025 FAQs

1. What is MAH CET 2025? An Overview

The MBA CET exam is conducted by State CET Cell on behalf of Maharashtra Government for MBA admission to various MBA/MMS courses offered at low fee by MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Maharashtra State (MS) category as well as Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) – All India category candidates can apply for MAH MBA CET 2025. A good number of 10,000 MBA seats are reserved in Maharashtra MBA colleges for All India Category candidates. MAH CET 2025 exam centres are located in 47 cities in India. More than 100,000 candidates register and apply for the exam and out of them more than 35000 test takers are offered admission to the MBA colleges in Maharashtra through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by DTE Maharashtra. 

  • MAH CET 2025 is an important state level MBA entrance exam with moderate difficulty level for MBA admission 2025 in MBA colleges located in Maharashtra 
  • State CET Cell at Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra conducts MAH CET exam every year.
  • After the declaration of MAH CET exam result, Centralized Admission Process (CAP) which is the final selection process for all the MBA colleges, is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra in June/July 
  • The MAH CET 2025 (MBA/MMS) exam consists of 200 questions of MCQ type and is divided into 3 major sections- Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension
  • MAH CET 2025 is also known as MAH CET 2025 (MBA/MMS) entrance exam for admission 2025

2. MAH MBA CET 2025 Highlights

MAH MBA/MMS CET is an important MBA Entrance exam leading to MBA admission in top MBA colleges of Maharashtra. Key highlights of MAH MBA CET exam are as below:

MAH MBA CET 2025 Highlights

MAH CET 2025 Conducting BodyState CET Cell - Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra
MAH CET Full FormMAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test
MBA/MMS Seats Available for Admission 202540000+
MBA CET Full FormMaster in Business Administration Common Entrance Test
MMS CET Full FormMaster in Management Studies Common Entrance Test
Expected Number of Candidates in MAH MBA CET 2025More than One Lakh
Mode of MAH CET 2025 ExamComputer Based Test
MAH CET 2025 Exam DateMarch 8, 9; 2025
MAH CET 2025 Test Duration150 Minutes (2½ Hours)
MAH CET Testing Window2 days, 4 sessions
Total Questions in MAH CET200 (All MCQs)
Total Sections in MAH CET 2025 Exam4 Sections (Effectively 3) with varying number of Questions in Each Section
MAH MBA CET Test Sections with number of questionsLogical Reasoning-75; Abstract Reasoning-25; Quantitative Aptitude-50; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension-50 questions
Choice of Answer Options5
MAH CET 2025 Scoring Pattern+1 for correct answer
Negative Marking in MAH CET 2025No Negative marking for wrong answer
MAH CET Difficulty LevelModerate
MAH CET cut off for Top Colleges90+ percentile
Top MBA Colleges in MAH CET 2025JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar, IESMCRC, CIMR, N L Dalmiya, SIES
Number of MBA colleges Accepting MAH CET 2025 Exam Score330+
Difference in MBA CET & MMS CETNone – Same CET exam for both the courses
Difference in MBA & MMS programsBroadly same, MBA is UGC Recognized, MMS is approved by AICTE and/or University affiliated
MAH MBA CET Fees 2025 for RegistrationRs.1200/- for OMS candidates Rs.1000/- for MS candidates
MAH CET 2025 Score Validity for AdmissionFor MBA/MMS 2025-27 Batch Admission
Admission Process through MAH CET 2025Through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) by DTE Maharashtra in July 2025
MAH CET MBA/MMS 2025 CAP Registration & Participation FeesRs.1200 (For Open Category) Rs. 1000 (For Reserved Category Rs. 000 (No Fees for the Candidates who appeared in MAH CET Exam)
Importance of Taking MAH CET 2025Last MBA CET which offers MBA admission opportunity in 2025 in JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA and more than 330 MBA colleges in Maharashtra
MAH MBA CET 2025 Application ProcessOnline

3. MBA CET Important Dates 2025

Below are shared the MAH CET important dates 2025. These MAH CET Important date and schedule include MAH CET Exam Date, CAP dates and other MAH CET important date for 2025 exam:

MBA CET Important Dates 2025

MAH CET 2025 TimelinesImportant DateComments
MAH MBA CET Exam 2025 Notification ReleaseDecember 15, 2024Contains details & Exam dates
Registration Start DateJanuary 12, 2025Only Online Registration Allowed
Registration & Exam FeeRs.1200 for Open category; Rs.800 for Reserved categoryFee to be paid Online only
Last date to apply for MBA CET 2025February 15, 2025MAH CET Registration last date is extended once or twice every year
MAH MBA CET 2025 Application Form Edit FacilityFebruary 18, 2025For Confirmed Applications Only
MAH MBA CET 2025 Admit card Download StartsMarch 4, 2025Available through Candidate Login
Last Date for Printing of Application FormMarch 6, 2025Download from MAH CET website
Last date to Download Admit CardMarch 8 and 9, 2025Till the MAH CET exam date
MAH MBA CET Exam DateMarch 8 and 9, 2025Computer Based Test in Multiple sessions (2 sessions on each day)
MAH MBA CET 2025 Answer key Release dateMarch 25, 2025Candidates could file objection to answer key till March 28, 2025
Consideration and Closing of Objections against Official Answer Key for MAH MBA CET 2025April 10, 2025Only objections found valid will be redressed
MAH MBA CET 2025 Result DeclarationApril 15, 2025Result with Score Card available on official MAH CET website cetcell.mahacet.org 2025
MAH MBA CET 2025 Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Registration DatesJuly 1 to 25, 2025Single Point Online CAP Registration Process for Admission to all MBA Colleges under DTE CAP

4. MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

MAH MBA CET eligibility criteria 2025 to register and apply for the exam are:

  • Applicant must be a citizen of India.
  • Graduates with 50% marks in any discipline can apply for MAH CET 2025 exam.
  • Final year students of Graduate Courses (10+2+3) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission are eligible to apply for MAH CET 2025 online exam.
  • 65 to 85 percent MBA seats are for Maharashtra State category candidates. There are 5 categories of candidates who are considered as Maharashtra State candidates. 
  • Apart from Mah. State category candidates, All India category candidates can seek admission in Maharashtra B-schools on the basis of other MBA entrance exams like CAT, CMAT also

MAH MBA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria at a Glance 

MAH CET 2025 Eligibility ComponentMAH CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
MAH CET 2025 Eligibility: QualificationCompleted Minimum 3 Years Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks; Or should be in the Final Year of Bachelor’s Degree
MAH CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Maximum AgeNo Age Restriction
Other Requirements for MAH CET Eligibility Criteria 20251.Valid Mail ID throughout the process 2.Operating Contact phone Number throughout the MAH CET process
Other Requirement on MAH CET Exam Day at Test CentreHard Copy of MAH CET Admit Card with Photo Affixed on it Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, DL, Passport, College ID etc)

5. MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration and Application Process; How to Apply

MAH MBA CET 2025 Registration process is online. MAH MBA CET 2025 Application Process is likely to begin in January 2025. MAH CET application is accepted for MBA admission to 1st Year of 2 year full time Post Graduate Degree course in Management (MBA/MMS) in the Government, Govt. Aided, University Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the Maharashtra State. 

MAH MBA CET Fees 2025 for Registration and Application Fee is Rs.1000/- for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates. For All India Category (OMS) candidates MAH MBA CET Registration Fees is Rs.1200/-. 

Read More about MAH CET Registration Process

6. MAH MBA CET Pattern 2025

MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern consists of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs) divided in 3 broad sections. The exam is free from negative marking. 

MAH CET 2025 Exam Pattern

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6.1 MAH-CET Exam Difficulty Level: Easier than CAT/XAT Exams
MAH MBA CET is an easier than other MBA entrance exams like CAT or XAT but it offers admission opportunity in many top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA. The MBA/MMS at these institutes are high RoI MBA programmes and are offered at low fee

MAH CET 2025 Section nameNumber & Type of questionsMarks for Each Correct AnswerNegative MarkingTotal marks for the section
Logical Reasoning75 MCQs+ 1NilNil
Abstract Reasoning25 MCQs+ 1Nil25
Quantitative Aptitude50 MCQs+ 1Nil50
Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension50 MCQs+ 1Nil50
Total200 MCQs--Nil200

7. MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025

MAH CET Syllabus with key changes in the topics for MAH CET 2025 question paper is  released before the exam by DTE Maharashtra State CET Cell. The syllabus is broadly split into three sections. However, with two parts of Reasoning based questions, there are four sections in the MAH CET 2025 syllabus and exam question paper. The MAH CET syllabus topics are at par with the syllabus prescribed for other national and state level MBA entrance exams. 

7.1 MAH MBA CET 2025 Syllabus: Key Highlights

  • MAH CET Syllabus is divided into four sections and 200 questions
  • 50% part with 100 questions in MAH CET is on Reasoning only
  • The effective sections are only three as the reasoning section is split into two parts - Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning with 75 and 25 questions respectively
  • All the questions in MAH CET 2025 are of MCQ type only

MAH MBA CET Syllabus

Check here the detailed section wise topics in revised MAH MBA CET syllabus

MAH MBA CET SectionsSyllabus Topics
Logical Reasoning (75 Questions)Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument, Binary Logic, Clocks Calendars, Seating Arrangement, Family Tree, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Critical Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning (25 Questions)Figures Based questions – series, odd man out; Diagrams based questions; Clock & Calendar figure based questions, Sequence, Analogy, Puzzles
Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions)Arithmetic - LCM and HCF, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion, Number System, Elementary Mathematics, Mixtures and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Maths, Permutation and Combinations, Sequence and Series, Heights and Distance; Algebra; Geometry/Mensuration-Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry, Linear Programming; Data Interpretation- Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and comparison
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (50 Questions)Verbal Ability: Jumbled Paragraphs, Error Correction in Sentences, sequence of sentences, reconstructing the sentences, conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing, One word substitution RC Based Questions: Questions based on information in RC passage; Antonyms/synonyms of the words & phrases as used in the passage; True/false statements in context of the passage; main idea of RC passage

8. MAH MBA CET Preparation 2025

MAH MBA CET preparation 2025, as per the experts, should be planned as per the MAH CET syllabus and the exam pattern. Sharing an important message for MAH MBA CET aspirants, Dr Iyengar, Director JBIMS Mumbai said “Plan your yearly activities in advance.” Reasoning with 50% weightage in MAH CET exam is one of the key areas to crack the exam with high score. Past MAH CET toppers suggest following preparation tools:

  • Read and practice with Best Preparation Books for MAH MBA CET
  • Practice more on a variety of Reasoning questions
  • Scan MAH CET syllabus and prepare on all the topics
  • Improve your Reading speed for RC passages and for Reasoning problems
  • Practice with previous MAH CET test papers and Mock tests
  • Learn to Manage Time as 150 Minutes are available to attempt 200 questions

Read More about How to Prepare for MAH CET 

9. MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2025: How to Download, Key Details to Check

All the candidates who have successfully registered and have paid the requisite MAH CET exam fee can download their MAH CET call letter from official website link for MBA/MMS CET 2025 exam through candidate login. The last date for MAH MBA CET Admit card 2025 download is MAH CET 2025 exam date.

Check here to know how to download MAH CET Admit card

10. MAH MBA CET Result 2025: Step by Step Process to Download Score Card

MAH MBA CET result 2025 is likely to be released on April 15, 2025. You can view and download your MAH CET 2025 score card from the MAH-MBA-CET 2025 website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ in three steps as below: 

Step-1: Login at MAH CET 2025 official website
Step-2: Below the sub heading ‘To Download Score Card of CET- 2025’ you need to click on the column ‘Score Card Download’ and the Score card window will appear before you. 
Step-3: Enter your MAH MBA CET 2025 Application Number and Date of Birth in prescribed format and your score card is displayed. Download and save it

11. MAH MBA CET Admission Process 2025: Single Point CAP for Final Selection

MBA colleges accepting MAH CET exam 2025 score offer admission through a common counselling process known as Centralized Admission Process (CAP) 2025 which is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra after declaration of MAH CET result. Candidates need to register and apply online for CAP 2025 by paying a fees of Rs.1200/Rs.1000 as per their category. The applicants will need to upload their specific documents and after document verification, can participate in CAP 2025. Based on the merit list prepared after each CAP round, the selected candidates should report at the designated B-school and pay admission fees to secure the seat.

Read in detail about CAP

12. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAH CET Score for Admission 2025

Top MBA Colleges including JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, PUMBA, among others will offer admission on the basis of MAH CET 2025 exam scores through DTE CAP 2025. MAH MBA CET Cut Offs in JBMIMS goes beyond 95%ile for MS category candidates and 98%ile for All India category candidates. Based on MAH MBA CET cut offs, there is 15% reservation for All India category candidates in JBIMS. MAH CET exam score is accepted for admission in more than 330 MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Read More  
 
12.1 JBIMS Mumbai Admission Process through MAH CET 
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), University of Mumbai will offer Admission to its two years full time MMS 2025-27 batch through Centralised Admission Process (CAP) to be conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra after MAH CET Result declaration. The registration and application process for DTE CAP 2025 opens in May/June 2025 and is online process. The CAP 2025 merit list is released round wise in August.  

JBIMS Mumbai admission policy and admission process for MMS 2025-27 batch is not changed so far and therefore the B-school will accept CAT 2024, MAHCET 2025 and CMAT 2025 scores for All India candidates. Although JBIMS does not announce individual cut offs, but the as per the past trends, the JBIMS MAH-CET cut offs reveal a percentile cut off at 98-99.

13. MAH MBA CET Seats 2025 in Maharashtra MBA Colleges

There are around total 40,000 seats available for MBA/MMS admission 2025 in MBA colleges of Maharashtra for the Maharashtra State category and All India category candidates. 

  • 15% to 35% seats are available in JBIMS and other Maharashtra MBA colleges, for All India category (OMS) candidates who appear in MAH MBA CET 2025 or apply through other National level exams as prescribed by DTE Maharashtra like CAT, CMAT
  • 65% to 85% Seats are available for different categories of Maharashtra State (MS) candidates through MAH CET exam

 
MAH CET 2025 is the last but is the most important MBA CET for admission 2025 leading to MBA admission in some of the best MBA colleges in India like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, CIMR, Welingkar among others. 

14. New CET Cell Established as MAH MBA Admission Regulating Authority

To facilitate MBA/MMS admissions through MAH MBA CET 2025 and other CET exams, the Government of Maharashtra has established "ADMISSIONS REGULATING AUTHORITY AND STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL" as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions & Fees) Act. 2015 (Mah. Act No. XXVIII of 2015). The Commissioner of State CET Cell is Competent Authority for conducting CETs. The candidates from Maharashtra as well as from all other states can appear in MAH CET. 
 
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra conducts MAH CET exam every year along with other CETs for admission to Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, MCA and other courses on different dates. The information bulletin and notification for MAH CET is released by State CET Cell.

15. MAH-CET 2025 FAQs

Q. When is MAH CET 2025 scheduled?
A.
DTE Maharashtra CET Cell is likely to conduct MAH CET 2025 exam on March 8 and 9, 2025

Q. Can I appear in MAH CET 2025 from home as is the facility in IBSAT and other exams?
A.
No such announcement is made by CET Cell which conducts MAH CET exam. 

Q. How many MAH CET testing slots are there in one day?
A.
There are two slots of MAH CET exam in a day – morning and afternoon.

Q. When MAH CET Registration process opens?
A.
MAH CET registration and application opens in mid January for a month

Q. What is the last date to apply for MAH CET exam 2025?
A.
The last date to apply for MAH CET 2025 is likely to close in the third week of February 2025.  

Q. Can I make correction in MAH CET Application?
A
. CET Cell Maharashtra opens a two day limited period MAH MBA CET Application Edit facility for successfully registered candidates in February for 2-3 days. You can edit only limited errors like photo, signature, academic exam score etc. during this period

Q. What is the application fee for MAH CET 2025?
A.
The application fee is different for different categories. For All India category/open category it is Rs.1200/-, for Maharashtra State reserved category it is Rs.1000/-

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