MAH MBA CET 2024: Exam Date, Application Form, Pattern, Eligibility, Fees, Colleges

The MAH MBA CET (/MH CET MBA) exam is a test to get into MBA programs in Maharashtra. It is held by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), which is the government body responsible for technical education in Maharashtra. The exam is 2.5 hours long and has 200 multiple-choice questions.

The MH CET MBA exam is generally easier than other MBA entrance exams like CAT and XAT. One reason for this is that there is no negative marking on the exam. This means that you don't lose points for guessing. This makes the exam more of a speed test, and the student who can answer the most questions correctly in the shortest amount of time will get the highest score.

About MAH MBA CET Exam

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) organizes the MAH MBA CET Exam. In the state of Maharashtra, technical education is overseen by the Directorate of Technical Education, a government agency. A few key details regarding the MAH CAT exam 2024 are provided below-

One difference between the MBA CET exam and other MBA entrance exams is that the MAH MBA CET exam score is the only factor that determines which college you can go to. The admission process does not have group discussions or personal interview rounds. The only other factor that affects your chances of getting into a college is whether you are a resident of Maharashtra. Candidates who are residents of Maharashtra benefit from the reservation policy.

Here is a brief overview of the MAH MBA CET exam 2024:

Exam Component	Format
Full Name	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test
Mode of Examination	CBT (Computer-Based)
Total Number of Questions	200
Total Duration	150 minutes (2.5 Hours)
Number of answer options	5
Marks Per question	+1
Negative Marking	None
Type of questions	Multiple Choice
Exam Centers	Across India
Test Administrator	DTE Maharashtra
Score Validity	1 year

MAH MBA CET Exam 2024: Important dates

MBA CET 2024	Timeline (tentative)
Registrations 2024	3rd Week of February to 3rd Week of March
Admit Card Release	2nd week of March 2024
Exam Date	Last week of March 2024
Result	Last Week of April 2024

MH CET MBA 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Given below is the eligibility criteria for applying and appearing for MAH MBA CET:

Bachelor's Degree

Other Examinations

MAH MBA CET 2024: Exam Pattern

The MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Pattern is quite different from other MBA Entrance Exams. It leads to admission in various UGC-approved MBA/MMS and AICTE-approved PGDM courses in about 300+ MBA colleges across the state of Maharashtra.

However, it is mandatory for a candidate to understand the section-wise breakup of MAH MBA CET. The candidate must understand the individual weightage and the total marks allotted to each section in order to identify their preparation strategy for the management entrance test.

Here is the expected exam pattern-

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks Allotted
Logical Reasoning	75	75
Abstract Reasoning	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	50	50
Total	200	200

MBA CET Exam 2024: Syllabus

As discussed above, MAH MBA CET exam 2024 has 4 sections. It is essential to understand the syllabus to begin preparing for the exam accordingly.

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

The VARC section includes a wide variety of topics in its syllabus which include:

Main topics
Para jumbles	Error Correction	Vocabulary
Verbal Reasoning	Grammar	Reading Comprehension
Para completion	Antonyms & Synonyms	Fill in the blanks

Logical and Abstract Reasoning

The logical and abstract reasoning sections have quite similar questions due to which there may be overlaps in the MAH MBA CET Syllabus for these sections. The topics covered in this section are:

Main topics
Symbol based questions	Linear & Circular Arrangement	Blood Relations
Venn and Network diagram	Sequential Output	Directions
Syllogism	Puzzles	Coding/Decoding
Direction Sense	Diagram Based Statement	Conditional Coding
Series Completion	Statement-Argument	Figure-Based Statement
Fact-Inference	Analogy	Binary Logic
Clocks and Calendars	Set Theory	Passage Conclusion

This is not an exhaustive list but if these topics are prepared for, any candidate will be able to attempt a considerable amount of questions in the exam.

Quantitative Ability (QA)

In the Quantitative Ability section, the syllabus is similar to CAT. Most of the topics are based on Mathematics that is taught in Classes 9 and 10. There are a few differences from CAT apart from the level of questions being lower. Two more sub-sections have been included in the quantitative section I.e Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency.

Most of the other topics are like CAT such as:

Main topics
Arithmetic	Algebra	Mensuration
Probability	Trigonometry	Quantitative Reasoning
Data Sufficiency	Geometry	Ratio & Proportion
Percentage Interest (Simple and Compound) Speed, Time, and Distance	Data Interpretation – Graphs, Charts, Tables Number System	Profit and Loss, Elementary Mathematics Mixtures and Alligation
Sequences and Series	Permutation and Combination	Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry	Inequalities	Logarithm
Binomial Theorem	Data Interpretation	Caselet Based Datass

The biggest advantage of having a rough syllabus for the exam is that it allows the candidate to plan their preparation accordingly. While the above syllabus is not completely extensive, covering these topics should be a good start for exam preparation.

How to Apply For MH CET MBA 2024

Online applications will be accepted through the official MBA CET website. The application process will open in February 2024 (tentative).

Step	Action
1	Visit the official website of MBA CET 2024: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
2	Click on the "New Registration" tab
3	Click on the "I Accept and Proceed" tab.
4	Enter your personal details, including your name, email address, and phone number.
5	Create a strong password and click on the "Save and Proceed" tab.
6	Complete the registration process by providing your educational qualifications, work experience, and other relevant information.
7	Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents.
8	Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 (for unreserved category candidates) or INR 800 (for reserved category candidates).
9	Review your application details and submit the form.
10	Take a printout of the application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2024

MAH MBA CET 2024 admit cards are expected to be released in March 2024. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official MH CET MBA website To download your admit card, you will need to follow these steps:

MBA CET Exam 2024: Results

MAH MBA CET Result result download process

Download your scorecard and save it to your computer

Details Provided on MH CET MBA Scorecard

Each candidate's result cum scorecard will contain the following information:

Best Colleges Accepting MH CET MBA

The MAH MBA CET exam offers admission into some of the best colleges in Maharashtra. A few of the best colleges which accept the MBA CET Score are:

Ranking	Name of the Institute	Location
1	Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)	Mumbai
2	K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (KJSIMSR)	Mumbai
3	Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE)	Mumbai
4	University of Pune – DMS (PUMBA)	Pune
5	Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research	Mumbai