MAH-CET, which stands for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, is operated by the State Common Entrance cell or CET Cell. Students who wish to seek admission into management programmes like MBA, MMS and other related courses. In 2024 the exam will be in CBT mode with two or three sessions each day.
After considering the past data, more than 50,000 students prepare for the exam. The same scorecard opens for more than 300+ institutes across Maharashtra. The exam is open for all Maharashtrian and Non-Maharashtrian candidates. MAH-CET 2024 exam will be held in 30 Maharashtrian cities and 12 other major cities all over India. The exam has a centralised Admission Process (CAP) or counselling and candidates get their seats allotted in participating colleges as per their scores in the exam, in addition, candidates who already have a valid scorecard of CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA can directly attend the MAH-CET counselling sessions.
The exam is quite hard and challenging if we compare it with MAT and ATMA like exams, although it is easier than the CAT exam. The exam pattern has an unfixed pattern that makes it more challenging, however, it has no negative marking but has different sectional weightage,also, authorities reset the weightage for each session every year, so you need to prepare all the sections and set a command over the topics, there is no other way to crack it.
Important Dates
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Important Events |
Dates |
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MAH-CET 2024 registration commencement |
Januaray, 11, 2024 |
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Last date for Registration |
February 12, 2024 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
3rd Week of March (Tentative) |
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Exam Date |
9th and 10th march 2024 |
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Result Declaration |
1st week of June (Tentative) |
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Counselling begins |
Last week of June, 2024 (Tentative) |
Have a glance at the MAH-CET exam
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
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Conducting body |
State Common Entrance Cell |
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Exam Level |
State Level |
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Courses Offered |
MBA, MMS, etc. |
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Exam Mode |
Online Mode |
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Syllabus |
Logical Reasoning Abstract Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude Verbal Ability |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours and 30 minutes |
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Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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Number of questions |
200 |
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Total Marks |
200 |
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Medium of Answer |
English |
Eligibility Criteria
The authorities have released some eligibility criteria for the candidates who are preparing for the MAH-CET exam, you can check your eligibility through the points mentioned below:-
- Candidate must be an Indian Citizen
- Candidate should have a valid graduation degree from any recognised university.
- Candidate must have secured atleast 50% in their degree if he/she belongs to the unreserved category, and in case of reserved category you need atleast 45% aggregate marks to appear for the exam.
- Candidates who are in their final semester of graduation can also apply for the exam.
- There is no age barrier for MAH-CET.
MAH CET 2024 Exam Pattern
During the MAH CET Exam, the questions may be presented in a random order, which means that they may not follow a specific pattern like other management entrance exams. Additionally, the number of questions you receive may vary depending on your allotted session. For a more detailed analysis, please refer to the information provided below:
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MAH CET Exam |
Details |
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Section-wise Marks and Questions |
Sections |
Question |
Marks |
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Logical Reasoning |
75 |
75 |
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Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
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Verbal Ability |
50 |
50 |
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Marking Scheme |
One Mark for each correct answer No negative marking |
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MAH-CET 2024 Exam Syllabus
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Section |
Topics |
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Logical Reasoning |
Statement Conclusion, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Directions, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding |
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Abstract Reasoning |
Non-Verbal Reasoning, Venn diagrams, Odd one out, Individual questions on topics of logical and critical reasoning |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Quantitative Reasoning, Interpretation of Tables, Standard graphs, and charts |
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Verbal Ability |
Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension |
How to prepare for the MAH CET 2024 exam?
Preparing for MAH-CET exam can be challenging and requires a focused approach, consistent practice, and a positive mindset. The exam pattern is quite unpredictable and random, hence it's essential to give equal importance to all the sections. To help you prepare well and score good marks, here are a few tips:
- Go through the entire syllabus of MAH CET to prepare a suitable study plan for your preparation.
- Select the best books for MAH CET 2024.
- Start your preparation with improving your weak points,
- Break the syllabus into small parts and focus on these specific parts.
- Solve the mock tests to check your preparation, you can solve it daily or in weekly mode,
- Then plan the exam strategies and work on weaknesses and strength.
- Also, consider PYQs to know the exam pattern.
Section-wise Best books for MAH CET 2024
Abstract and Logical Reasoning
- Arun Sharma’s How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT
- RS Aggarwal’s Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- A new approach to Reasoning By BS Sijwali & S Sijwali by Arihant
- M.K Pandey’s Analytical Reasoning
- Pearson publication’s Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arun Sharma’s How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT
- RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
- Sarvesh Verma’s Quantum CAT
- Nishit K Sinha’s Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT
Verbal Ability
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT a book by Arun Sharma
- 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Norman Lewis
- Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Nishit Sinha’s Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT
Colleges Accepts MAH CET Scorecard
- JBIMS Jamnalal Bajaj Institute Of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
- SIES College Of Management Studies (SIESCOMS), Mumbai
- IES Management College & Research Centre(IESMCRC), Mumbai
