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The MAH MBA/MMS CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is the State CET Cell's computer-based MBA entrance for 300+ Maharashtra B-schools including JBIMS, SIMSREE and PUMBA. 200 questions across 4 sections (VARC, LR, QA, Abstract Reasoning) in 150 minutes. No negative marking.
2026 update: Two attempts introduced - April 6–8 (Attempt 1) and May 9 (Attempt 2). Your best score out of the two counts for CAP (Centralised Admission Process) seat allotment across 330+ institutes. Approximately 1 lakh students register each year.
CET is not just a test of content - it's a test of speed and accuracy at 45 seconds per question. Your CET percentile determines seat allotment in CAP rounds across JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, and 300+ other colleges.
MAH CET 2026 pattern: 200 questions, 150 minutes, 4 sections. No negative marking. No sectional time limits - manage your own time. Speed is everything - 45 seconds per question. 2026 update: Two attempts introduced. Best score counts for CAP.
Section-wise topic breakdown for all 4 CET sections. Click each tab below.
2–3 passages, 3–4 questions each. Business, general, social topics. Focus: main idea, vocabulary in context, inference.
Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage, Idioms, Fill in the Blanks. Build a strong 500-word core vocabulary bank for CET VARC.
Identify and correct grammatical errors in sentences. Subject-verb agreement, tense, prepositions.
Reorder 4–5 sentences into a coherent paragraph. Logical flow and transition identification.
Word relationship pairs. Identify the pattern and complete the analogy.
Fill in the blank with the most contextually appropriate word or phrase.
Seating arrangements, linear order, circular seating, matrix-based logic. The highest-weightage LR topic in CET.
Family tree puzzles. Decode relationships from coded statements. Typically 5–7 questions per set.
Deductive and categorical syllogisms. All/Some/No statement types. Venn diagram approach recommended.
Course of Action, Statement-Assumption, Cause-Effect, Strengthening/Weakening arguments.
Letter/number coding, series completion, analogy, clocks and calendars, input-output patterns.
Multi-variable puzzles, ranking and direction sense questions. The LR section is 75/200 - it decides JBIMS.
Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Ratio-Proportion, TSD, Time-Work, Averages, Mixtures. Heaviest topic.
Linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, progressions, sequences.
Lines, angles, triangles, circles, areas and volumes, 2D and 3D figures.
Tables, Bar/Pie/Line Charts, Caselets. Read data fast and calculate accurately under time pressure.
HCF/LCM, divisibility, number properties, digit problems.
Permutations and Combinations, Probability. Less frequent than in CAT.
Abstract Reasoning is unique to CET - no other major MBA exam has this section. It's Easy and worth 25/200 marks. Consistent practice gets you 20+/25 - don't neglect it.
Complete a series of visual patterns by identifying the underlying rule. Matrix-based patterns are most common.
Identify the correct mirror image or water reflection of a given figure.
Identify the resulting pattern when paper is folded/cut in a specific way and then unfolded.
Identify the next figure in a series based on rotation, reflection, or pattern changes.
Identify the odd figure from a set, or complete figure-based analogies (figure A is to B as C is to ?)
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Turbo Mocks, then Intensive Mocks, then Advance Mocks. Attempt on weekend, faculty-led analysis early next week, fix topic weakness mid-week. Repeat through the phase.
Revision, last-mile speed, exam-day simulation at your allotted slot. This is where 98 becomes 99+. Post-CAT, immediate pivot to OMET and GDPI.
Free walkthroughs covering syllabus, weightages, and how to attempt each section, strategy etc.
300+ Maharashtra MBA colleges accept MAH CET scores - JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE, PUMBA Pune, KJ Somaiya, Welingkar, DY Patil, ITM Business School, BIMM, and the full CAP-participating college list.
MAH CET score is the gate, but the final shortlist is composite. Here is the representative weightage pattern for JBIMS Mumbai. Exact figures vary by institute and category, but the shape is consistent.
Note: SIMSREE and PUMBA use similar composite weightage patterns. KJ Somaiya gives relatively higher weight to the PI round. Domicile category (Maharashtra state vs All India) significantly affects seat allocation in CAP rounds. Always verify the latest weightage on each college's official admissions page.
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"LR was my nightmare section. After Rahul Sir's drills I went from 40 to 62 correct. That's how I hit 174."
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Key dates for the MAH CET 2026 and 2027 exam cycles. CET is conducted by State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Dates are updated as official notifications are published.
MAH MBA CET 2026 was conducted in March 2026 by State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Results and CAP rounds followed in April–May 2026.
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NOWThe conducting IIM publishes the official notification, detailed syllabus, and test city list on iimcat.ac.in. Typically released on the last Sunday of July.
NOWOnline application at iimcat.ac.in. Fee ₹2,600 General/EWS/NC-OBC, ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwD. Select 6 test city preferences in order. Help Desk: 1800 210 0175.
NOWLast date for CET 2027 applications (tentative). Document upload and correction window follows for 2–3 weeks after close.
NOWAdmit cards available on mahacet.org. Download, verify details, carry a printout to exam centre. Hall ticket is mandatory for entry.
NOWThree slots: Morning (8:30 AM), Afternoon (12:30 PM), Evening (4:30 PM). Percentile normalised across slots. Approximately 3 lakh candidates expected to register.
NOWScorecards published on iimcat.ac.in in the third week of December. Score validity: till 31 December 2027. Simultaneously, IIMs begin releasing shortlist criteria and cutoffs.
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NOWIIMs publish merit lists and extend admission offers. Waitlist movement continues through June. Final year students must submit degree completion certificate by 31 Dec 2027 per the official bulletin.
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Everything you need to know about MAH CET 2026 in one PDF: exam pattern, 4 sections, scoring, eligibility, key dates, accepting colleges, and how the CAP process works.
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CET 2025 was Moderate overall. LR was the toughest section. A score of 165-170/200 was needed for 99.99%ile (JBIMS range). Here's how each section played out.
RC topics: K-Fish losing eyes (life in darkness), Marine fish & astronomy, ChatGPT & AI, Literature & philosophy.
VA breakdown: 2 Para Jumbles (TITA), 2 Para Summary, 2 Para Completion, 2 Odd-One-Out (TITA). Para Jumbles made a notable comeback.
5 sets, 2 traps: Authors & Research Papers (doable), Ball & Hoops Ranking (doable), Scatter Plot Success % (doable), Scheduling 4-way (moderate), Weighted Average Pollution Index (toughest).
Key skill: set selection. Students who picked the right 3 of 5 cleared 90+%ile.
Topics reported: AP-GP, Riverboat (speed-stream), Geometry (triangles & area), Time & Work. No Probability appeared.
Style: more concept-testing than calculation-heavy. Arithmetic dominated; Algebra had tricky concept questions.
MAH CET has been stable at 200 Qs / 150 min since 2019 - no negative marking, four sections: VARC (50), LR (75), QA (50), Abstract Reasoning (25). Results typically declared 3-4 weeks after the exam. Expect CET 2027 results in April 2027.
| Year | Exam Date | Questions | Result Date | Gap | Convening Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CET 2027 | Mar 2027 | 200 | Apr 2027 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2026 | Mar 2026 | 200 | Apr 2026 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2025 | Mar 2025 | 200 | Apr 2025 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2024 | Mar 2024 | 200 | Apr 2024 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2023 | Mar 2023 | 200 | Apr 2023 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2022 | Mar 2022 | 200 | Apr 2022 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2021 | Mar 2021 | 200 | Apr 2021 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2020 | Mar 2020 | 200 | Jul 2020 | ~90 days* | State CET Cell |
| CET 2019 | Mar 2019 | 200 | Apr 2019 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
| CET 2018 | Mar 2018 | 200 | Apr 2018 | ~21 days | State CET Cell |
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A focused 3-month CET roadmap with LR as the priority section (75 Qs). Covers VARC shortcuts, QA speed drills, Abstract Reasoning patterns, and the mock cadence that JBIMS-admit students followed.
Section-wise difficulty breakdown of MAH CET 2025. LR was toughest (60+ needed for 99.9%ile). VARC easy-moderate. QA moderate. What score you needed for JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA.
Score-wise cut-off bands for every major Maharashtra B-school. JBIMS needs 99.99%ile (175+/200). SIMSREE 99.9%ile. PUMBA 99.5%ile. KJ Somaiya 99%ile. Category-wise splits included.
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