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MAH CET 2024 Exam Pattern

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

MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025 has 200 questions divided in four sections. MAH CET Exam Patterns gives more emphasis on Reasoning section which has 100 questions out of total 200 questions. Time duration to attempt the MAH MBA CET exam is two and half hours. The exam is expected on March 8 & 9, 2025. MAH CET 2025 exam is scheduled in multiple sessions as online computer based test. Conducted by CET Cell Maharashtra, MAH MBA CET 2025 exam leads to MBA admission in 330+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra including JBIMS, PUMBA, SIMSREE among others. An important state level MBA entrance exam, MAH CET is a moderate difficulty level MBA entrance exam. 

Read Table of Content below to know all about MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025, its sectional composition, important topics to prepare in MAH CET paper pattern, how to attempt MAH MBA CET question paper and more.

Table of Content

  • 1. MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025: Key Highlights

  • 2. MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025: Sectional Composition of Question Paper

  • 3. MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme

  • 4. MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern: Section wise Topics to Prepare

  • 5. Score Normalization Process in MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025

  • 6. Final Award of Score in MAH CET Paper Pattern 2025

  • 7. MAH CET 2025 Exam Pattern: Key Facts

  • 8. MAH CET Exam 2025 Pattern: How to Attempt the Question Paper?

  • 9. MAH CET 2025 Exam Day: A day before Exam Activity

  • 10. MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025: Important Dates

1. MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2025: Key Highlights

MAH CET is one of the most important but an easier MBA entrance exam. Check below the important MAH MBA CET 2025 Highlights: 

MAH CET 2025 Exam will lead to admission in AICTE/UGC approved MBA/MMS/ PGDM courses in 330+ MBA colleges across the state of Maharashtra including JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA. More than 100000 candidates apply for MAH CET and out of them 35000 to 40000 candidates are offered admission. No structural and content based changes in MAH MBA CET 2025 exam are announced by DTE Maharashtra so far. 

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

2. MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025: Sectional Composition of Question Paper

Below is shared the sectional composition of MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025

Sectional Composition of MAH CET 2025 Exam Pattern

 

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

4. MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern: Section wise Topics to Prepare

Important Section wise topics that you should prepare for MAH MBA CET 2025 exam are:

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

5. Score Normalization Process in MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025

Since the MAH CET 2025 examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions. More than one sessions are required if the nodes capacity in MAH CET 2025 test centres is less or some technical disruption takes place at any center or for any candidate.

6. Final Award of Score in MAH CET Paper Pattern 2025

The Scores in MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2025 will be awarded by adopting the undernoted procedure:
Score Awarded for Total Correctly Answered Questions: Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test in each slot of MAH CET exam is considered for arriving at the Corrected Score.

Score Adjustment as per Slot Difficulty Level: The Corrected Scores so obtained in the MAH CET question paper 2025 by a candidate are made equivalent to take care of the minor difference in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held in different sessions to arrive at the Equated Scores.

Final Score Equated to Base Form: Scores obtained by candidates on any test slot of MAH CET 2025 are equated to the base form by considering the distribution of scores of all the forms.

The Test wise scores and scores on total in MAH CET 2025 exam is reported with decimal points up to two digits

7. MAH CET 2025 Exam Pattern: Key Facts

Although the time duration of the MAH CET 2025 exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes, you may have to be at the venue for approximately 4 hours. You need time for security check, logging in, collection of the Hall Ticket, going through the instructions among others. Read below the key facts about MAH MBA CET 2025 exam:

  • All the MAH CET 2025 questions will be in English.
  • You can attempt any question at any point of time within these 150 minutes.
  • All the questions in the test paper will have multiple choices.
  • Out of the five answers options for each question only one will be the correct answer.
  • You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/correct.
  • The alternative/ option that you have clicked on, will be treated as your answer to that question. 
  • There will be no penalty for wrong answers marked by you in MAH CET Pattern 2025

8. MAH CET Exam 2025 Pattern: How to Attempt the Question Paper?

MAH MBA CET is computer based test and you need to answer the questions in the exam on computer screen carefully. There are many buttons on the computer screen and you have to follow the important instructions to answer the questions so that your answers are duly evaluated and awarded with the marks. 

  • The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your screen will display the time remaining for you to complete the exam.
  • When the clock runs out the exam ends by default - you are not required to end or submit your exam.
  • The question palette at the right of screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the questions numbered:

  • The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that you have set to look at the question again. If an answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.
  • To select a question to answer, you can do one of the following:(a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of your screen to go to that numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the current question.
    (b) Click on ‘Save & Next’ to save answer to current question and to go to the next question in sequence.
    (c) Click on ‘Mark for Review and Next’ to save answer to current question, mark it for review, and to go to the next question in sequence.
  • To select your answer, click on one of the option buttons.
  • To change your answer, click another desired option button.
  • To save your answer, you MUST click on Save & Next.
  • To deselect a chosen answer, click on the chosen option again or click on the Clear Response button.
  • To mark a question for review click on Mark for Review & Next.

Please note that answer to any question will be considered for final evaluation, only when candidates submit the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.

8.1 How to Select answers in MAH CET 2025 Exam Pattern? 
If an answer is selected for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation. To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on the new answer option followed by a click on the Save & Next button.
 
Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY be considered for evaluation.  Test name(s) will be displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a test can be viewed by clicking on the test name.
 
The test you will view will be highlighted. After clicking the Save & Next button on the last question for a test, you will automatically be taken to the first question of the (next) test.
 
You can move the mouse cursor over the test names to view the status of the questions for that test. You can shuffle between test and questions anytime during the examination as per your convenience. The candidates may ask the Test Administrator about their doubts or questions only before the commencement of the test but No query shall be entertained after the commencement of the examination.
 
8.2 Adhere to time limit of 150 Minutes
After the expiry of 150 minutes, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check their answers. The answers of the candidate would be saved automatically by the computer system even if he/ she has not clicked the “Submit” button.

  • Please note that Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the actual test time.
  • Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ once the exam starts as this will lock the exam.

8.3 Technical Issue in MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025 
CET Cell at DTE Maharashtra has advised that the possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the MAH MBA CET 2024 examination cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in test.
 
8.4 Disqualification in MAH CET 2025 Exam  
State CET Cell would be analysing the responses (answers) of individual candidates with those of other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers in MAH CET 2025 exam. If in the analytical procedure adopted by State CET Cell in this regard, it is inferred/ concluded that the responses in MAH CET 2025 exam paper have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/ valid, State CET Cell reserves right to disqualify the candidature of the concerned candidates and the result of such candidates (disqualified) will be null & void.
 
Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the admission process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the entire MBA admission process of MAH CET 2025.

9. MAH CET 2025 Exam Day: A day before Exam Activity

  • According to DTE Maharashtra the candidates should note date, time and venue address of the examination given in the Hall Ticket.
  • It is in your own interest to visit the venue one day before the Online Examination to confirm the location so that you are able to report on time (as printed on the Hall ticket) on the day of the examination as the late comers will not be allowed

9.1 Things you need to bring on MAH CET exam day at Test Centre

  • The Hall Ticket should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent passport size photograph duly pasted on it. (Preferably the same photograph as was as uploaded).
  • Please hand over this Hall ticket to the invigilator.
  • No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones
  • (with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed during the examination.
  • You should bring one of the following currently valid Photo identity proof in original at the MAH CET 2025 test centre- THIS IS ESSENTIAL. Currently valid photo identity proof may be PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead /Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College/University/Aadhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph.
  • Please Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof for this project.
  • Your name as appearing on the Hall ticket (provided by you during the process of registration) should reasonably match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Hall ticket and Photo Identity Proof, you will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
  • In case of candidates who have changed their name will be allowed only if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit.
  • You should bring with you a ball-point pen.
  • A sheet of paper will be provided which can be used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over you MUST hand over this sheet of paper to the Test Administrator before leaving the venue.
  • Please note that a candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination. Multiple appearance in online examination will result in cancellation of candidature.
  • In case more than one Hall Ticket has been generated, candidates are advised to appear only once on the date and at the time mentioned on the respective Hall Ticket. All other Hall Tickets are to be surrendered.
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD) should contact the Test Centre Administrator of the test venue at least 30 minutes before the time of examination for assistance in seating, if needed

The 4 Most Important Points to remember on MAH CET 2025 Exam day:
You are advised to remember and bring with you the following:

  • Hall Ticket with photo affixed thereon
  • Photo ID card in Original with photocopy
  • One Ball point pen
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD) should bring duly filled Scribe form if applicable.

Delay & Re-Exam
Conduct of a MAH CET 2025 re-exam is at the absolute discretion of DTE Maharashtra. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.
 

10. MAH CET Exam Pattern 2025: Important Dates

Below are the expected MAH MBA CET 2025 exam dates

MBA CET Important Dates 2025

DTE Maharashtra conducts number of Common Entrance Tests (CET) every year for admission to various graduate and post graduate programs – Engineering, Architecture, Computer Applications, Business Management, Para Medical courses, among other higher education and technical courses offered by the universities, colleges affiliated to Maharashtra state universities, Govt aided and unaided institutes in Maharashtra. The MBA entrance exam conducted by DTE Maharashtra is officially known as MAH MBA CET and offers admission to MBA/MMS programs in the AICTE/UGC recognized management institutes in Maharashtra.

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
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