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MAH-CET

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH CET is a computer-based management entrance test. Officially known as MAH MBA/MMS-CET, the exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to MBA courses in various institutes in the state of Maharashtra.


About Exam

Maharashtra common entrance test is a computer-based management entrance test. Officially known as MAH-MBA/MMS-CET, MAH CET is one of the most imperative examinations if you wish to secure a seat in an MBA College, particularly in Maharashtra State. The Directorate of Technical Education, Mumbai leads the MAH CET for Admission to Maharashtra MBA/MMS Programs. This is a one of the most sought-after examinations if you want to pursue an MBA.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria of MAH CET has been decided by DTE Maharashtra and that are given below:

  • Aspirants applying for the MAH CET must be a graduate or have acquired an equivalent degree from a recognized university.
  • General category applicants should have 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA and reserved category candidates must obtain 45% in their undergraduate studies.
  • Students, who are in their final year of graduation, can apply for the examination as well. However, they need to produce their graduation certificate at the time of counseling.  
  • Age Criteria - There is no age limit for applicants in order to appear for MAH CET.

Application Fees

The Application Fees structure for the exam of MAH-CET(Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is given below:

  • Applicants belonging to the General category had to pay a fee of Rs 1,000.
  • Applicants belonging to the reserved category candidates was Rs 800.
  • The application fee of MAH CET had to be paid either through net banking or by a debit/credit card

Application Procedure

Procedure to apply for MAH-CET(Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) Exam is given in detail below:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click on the Apply Now button and fill in the details like personal information, academic information, work experience, contact details.
  • Upload recent passport size colour photograph and the second one is applicant’s signature.
  • Photograph should be of 10-100 KB in .jpeg or .jpg format and the signature should be of 5-20 KB image in .jpeg / .jpg format
  • Re-Check the details filled in the MAH CET Application Form.
  • Make the Payment of application fee and click on the Submit button.

Exam Pattern

Exam pattern of MAH-CET exam is given in detail below:

  • The exam includes MCQs from four sections, which applicans have to answer online. 
  • The duration of the exam is 150 minutes or two and a half hours
  • According to the marking scheme, there will be one mark for every correct answer. 
  • There will be no negative marking in the paper.
Topic
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Logical Reasoning
75
75
Abstract Reasoning
25
25
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension
50
50
Total
200
200


Study Material

There are some reference books are given here for the preparation of MAH-CET exam:

  • Maharashtra CET-MBA 2018 with Solved Papers & Mock Papers by Arihant Publication.
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by S Chand Publishing.
  • Maharashtra MBA-CET Complete Book by Chandresh Agrawal.
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by R.S. Agarwal.
  • Maharashtra CET-MBA 2018 with Solved Papers & Mock Papers by R.K. Jha.
  • Target MHCET (MBA/MMS) – Past papers + 6 Mock Tests, by Disha Publications.
  • Maharashtra MBA CET Guide by RPH Editorial Board / Priyanka Prakashan.
  • Maharashtra MBA CET Books by CETking.
  • MBA Entrance Guide by Verma.

Courses Under Exam

Some of the course under MAH-CET exam are as follows:

Test Centres

These are some exam centers where MAH-CET Exam will be held: 

Test Centers
Ahmednagar
Amravati
Akola
Aurangabad
Bhandara
Beed
Buldhana
Dhule
Chandrapur
Gadchiroli
Hingoli
Gondia
Jalgaon
Kolhapur
Jalna
Latur
Mumbai Sub Urban
Mumbai


Nagpur
Nandurbar
Nanded
Nashik
Palghar
Osmanabad
Parbhani
Raigad
Pune
Ratnagiri
Satara
Sangli
Sindhudurga
Thane
Solapur
Wardha
Yavatmal
Washim


FAQs

Q. Is there any negative marking?

Ans. No, there will not be any negative marking for wrong answers.

Q. For how long do the MAH CET scores valid for admission?

Ans. MAH CET scores are valid for one year only.

Q. Is there any age limitations to apply for the MBA program?

Ans. No, there is no age limit to apply for MBA / MMS / PGDBM / PGDM.

Q. My certificates are not in English language, am I still eligible to apply for MAH CET?

Ans. The candidate whose certificates are not in English Hindi or Marathi language will need to produce authenticated Marathi or Hindi or English version of the same, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

Syllabus

MAH CET exam syllabus contains subjects like(Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability/ Reading Comprehension) Applicant should learn this syllabus before applying for MAH CET Exam:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Quantitative Aptitude 
Logical/Abstract Ability
Antonyms
Comprehension of passages
Fill in the blanks
Grammar
Vocabulary
Para Jumbles
Synonyms
Sentence completion
Sentence arrangement
Sentence Correction
Spelling/Inappropriate usage
Phrase replacement
Odd Sentence Para Jumble
Verbal Reasoning

Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Probability
Ratio & Proportion
Numbers
Percentage
Quantitative Reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Data Interpretation – Graphs, Charts, Tables

 
Symbol-based Comparison
Linear and Circular Arrangement
Direction
Sequential Output
Series Completion
Conditional Coding
Selection Criteria
Venn Diagram
Verbal Ability
Input/Output
Blood Relations
Coding/Decoding
Syllogisms

Cut-Offs

The list of Management Institutes and their MAH CET Cutoff are as follows:

Institute NameCourseCut-Off Percentage
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai
M. M. S.
99.98
S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai
M. M. S.
99.94
Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune
M. B. A.
99.69
Indian Education Society's Management College & Research Centre, Mumbai
M. M. S.
98.46
Shree C. E. Society's Indira Institute of Management, Pune
M. B. A.
96.31
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
M. M. S.
95.93
Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune
M. B. A.
93.93
Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Malad (W), Mumbai
M. M. S.
95.32
S.C.E.S. Indira School Of Business Studies, Tathwade
M. B. A.
93.91

Documents to be Carried

Documents that need to be carried to the exam hall:

  • Hall Ticket of MAH MBA CET with a photograph attached
  • Government-issued Identity Proof
  • One Ballpoint pen
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD) should bring duly filled Scribe form if applicable.

Intakes

Intakes of MAH-CET exam are as follows:

Name of University
No. Collages / Institutes under University
Intake Capacity
Pune University
179
22506
Mumbai University
82
10065
Solapur University
12 
1125
Shivaji University
25
2400
North Maharashtra University
10 
780
RTM Nagpur University
55
4680
SNDT Women’s University
01
60
Gondwana University
03
420


Important Dates

These are the important dates of MAH-CET exam:

Important Dates
Online Registration for MBA CET
3rd week of January
Last Date of Online Registration
2nd week of February
MAH MBA CET Hall Ticket
4th week of February
Online MAH MBA CET Exam
1st week of March
MAH MBA CET Result
2nd week of March

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