MBA CET 2025: Full Exam Guide for Every MBA Aspirant
What is the MAH MBA CET ?
The MAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test (MAH-CET) is a state-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.
It is the gateway to over 330+ MBA/MMS colleges in Maharashtra, including top B-schools like
JBIMS Mumbai (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies)
Sydenham Institute of Management (SIMSREE)
PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune)
KJ Somaiya (via MAH-CET seat allotment for MMS)
With nearly 140,000+ candidates every year, MAH-CET is one of the most competitive MBA exams in India, offering access to high-ROI colleges.
Key Highlights
| Conducting Body | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State-level MBA/MMS entrance exam |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-based test) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice (MCQs) |
| Courses Offered | MBA/MMS (Full-time) |
| Colleges Accepting | 330+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra |
| Frequency | Once a year (March) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Graduate in any stream with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories & PwD from Maharashtra).
Final Year Students: Eligible (provisional admission subject to graduation).
Age Limit: No upper age limit.
Domicile: Candidates from all states can apply, but Maharashtra candidates get reservation benefits.
Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 75 | |||||||||||
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |||||||||||
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 50 | 50 | |||||||||||
| Total | 200 | 200 | |||||||||||
| College | Expected Cut-Off Percentile |
|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | 99.95+ |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | 98–99 |
| PUMBA Pune | 97+ |
| KJ Somaiya (MMS Seat) | 96–97 |
| Welingkar Mumbai (WE School) | 95–96 |
| Other Top Colleges | 85–95 |
Application Process
Visit official site: cetcell.mahacet.org.
Register with email and mobile.
Fill in academic and personal details.
Upload scanned documents (photo, signature).
Pay fees online.
Application Fees
General (Outside Maharashtra): ₹1,000
Maharashtra Reserved Category: ₹800
Important Dates (Tentative 2025)
Registration Start: January 2026
Registration End: February 2026
Admit Card Release: March 2026
Exam Date: March 2026
Result Declaration: April 2026
CAP Round (Counseling): May–July 2026
Preparation Strategy
Start Prep: 4–6 months before the exam.
Focus Areas: Logical + Abstract Reasoning carry 100 marks → highest weightage.
Mock Tests: Practice 20–25 mocks to master speed.
DI & Quant: Sharpen calculation speed with shortcuts.
RC & Verbal: Practice reading short passages under 5 minutes.
Best Books for MAH MBA CET
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning – Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams – R.S. Aggarwal
Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
CET Mock Tests – IMS, Career Launcher, TIME
Career Scope After CET
Top MBA Colleges: JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, KJ Somaiya, Welingkar.
Placement Packages (2024 data):
JBIMS Avg CTC: ₹28–30 LPA
SIMSREE Avg CTC: ₹14–16 LPA
PUMBA Avg CTC: ₹8–10 LPA
ROI Advantage: MAH-CET offers low fees and high packages, making it one of the best ROI MBA exams in India.
FAQs
State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
200 questions in 150 minutes.
No, there is no negative marking.
Yes, but only Maharashtra candidates get reservation benefits.
Easier than the CAT, but speed-based with unique abstract reasoning.
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