MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Structure, Duration, Marking Scheme

MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra as a computer-based test for admission to MBA/MMS programs in Maharashtra. The exam pattern includes four sections — Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. The test carries 200 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 150 minutes, with no negative marking. Logical Reasoning section has the highest number of 75 questions in the MAH MBA CET question paper. MAH MBA CET 2026 exam dates are out. MAH MBA CET 2026 exam will be conducted from April 6 to April 8, 2026. A second MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 exam will also be conducted on May 9, 2026. Check complete details of MAH MBA CET exam pattern 2026 in the article below. 

Tabs
MAH MBA CET Exam 2026: Key Highlights

MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is conducted by Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to various MBA/MMS courses offered by government recognized MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Check important exam details in the table below.

Overview MAH MBA CET : MAH CET 2026: Key Exam Highlights - 2026

Select Exam
Year
Slot
1

Particulars

Key Details

Exam Conducting Body

State CET Cell - Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra

MAH CET Full Form

MAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test

MAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test

cetcell.mahacet.org

MBA/MMS Seats Available for Admission 2026

40,000+

Mode of the Exam

Computer Based Test

MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 First Exam Dates

April 6, 7, 8, 2026 

MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 Second Exam Dates May 9, 2026

Test Duration

150 Minutes (2½ Hours)

Testing Window

2 days, 4 sessions

Total Questions

200 (All MCQs)

Test Sections

4 Sections: Logical Reasoning; Abstract Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension

Top MBA Colleges accepting score

JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, PUMMBA, CIMR, SIES

MAH MBA CET Fees 2026 for Registration

Rs 1000 for open category candidates from Maharashtra state, outside Maharashtra state (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates. Rs 800 for candidates of SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, SBC categories and persons with disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only.

Admission Process through MAH CET 2026

Through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) by DTE Maharashtra in May 2026

Table name
MAH CET 2026: Key Exam Highlights
Exam Tags
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026: Sections, Number & Type of Questions

Below is shared the MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam pattern with sections, number and type of questions.

Pattern MAH MBA CET : MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026 - 2026

Select Exam
Year
Slot
1
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
Table name
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026
Exam Tags
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026 for Logical Reasoning Section

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam pattern for Logical Reasoning section has highest number of 75 questions in the question paper. Questions are asked in the exam broadly on Following Topics:

Fact Inference Judgment
Passage Conclusion
Analogy
Statement Argument
Binary Logic
Clocks and Calendars
Seating Arrangement
Family Tree
Quantitative Reasoning
Logical and Critical Reasoning

MAH MBA CET EXAM PATTERN PDF Download
You can download MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern PDF on MBAUniverse.com. Simply click on “Download PDF” button below, submit a few details, and download the document.

MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026 for Abstract Reasoning Section

MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Pattern for Abstract Reasoning Section consists of 25 MCQ type questions. Most of the questions are Non Verbal. Broad areas of topics on which questions are asked in this section are:

Figures Based questions
Series, odd man out
Diagrams based questions
Clock & Calendar figure based questions
Sequence
Puzzles
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026 for Quantitative Aptitude Section

MAH CET Exam Pattern for Quantitative Aptitude section has 50 questions based on different topics on Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry and also include the topics on data Interpretation. Important topics on which questions are asked include:

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
Equations, graphs
Geometry/Mensuration
Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry, Linear Programming
Data Interpretation
Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and comparison
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

MAH CET Exam pattern for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section consists of 50 questions of MCQ type. This section is divided into 2 parts. The 1st part covers topics on Reading Comprehension passages and the 2nd part covers topics on Grammar & other parts of Verbal Ability. Important topics on which questions are asked in VARC section of MAH MBA CET exam are as below:

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
Reading Comprehension
Questions are 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

MAH MBA CET EXAM PATTERN PDF Download
You can download MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern PDF on MBAUniverse.com. Simply click on “Download PDF” button below, submit a few details, and download the document.

MAH MBA CET Marking Scheme 2026

MAH MBA CET 2026 scoring scheme is as below:

  • One mark for the correct attempt
  • Zero mark for incorrect attempt and unattempted question
  • No negative marking
Final Award of Score in MAH CET Paper Pattern 2026

The Scores in MAH CET MBA Exam Pattern 2026 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.

In summary, MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra as a computer-based test for admission to MBA/MMS programs in Maharashtra. The exam pattern includes four sections — Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. The test carries 200 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 150 minutes, with no negative marking. Check complete details in the above article. 

Tab Slug
/mah-mba-cet/pattern