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MH-CET

What is MBA-CET Exam?
MBA-CET is a state level management entrance test held by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), the government body responsible for technical education in Maharashtra. It is also known as MBA-CET MBA exam. It is one of the major entrance exams which give the candidates access to MBA colleges across Maharashtra like JBIMS, Sydenham, Wellingkar etc. 
The MBA-CET exam is held once every year, usually in the month of March. One major difference in the procedure for the exam from other entrance exams is that the MBA-CET exam score determines the college that you are eligible for admission in. There are no Group Discussion or Personal Interview rounds like most other entrance exams. The only factor that affects the candidature (apart from the score) is the domicile of the candidate. Candidates who have a Maharashtra domicile tend to get a benefit from the reservation policy that the DTE has.
The level of difficulty of the MBA-CET exam is usually lower than other entrance exams like CAT, XAT, SNAP, etc. One of the major reasons for the lower level of difficulty is the fact that there is no negative marking. The MBA-CET exam is almost purely a speed test where the candidate who is able to solve the most number of questions within the shortest period of time will get a higher percentile. The absence of negative marking introduces an element of luck and fortune in the equation as the guesses that every candidate makes can elevate their percentile if they get it right.
MBA-CET 2025 Exam Notification and Overview

The official notification for the MAH MBA CET 2025 will be released soon. Below are the details based on the previous year’s schedule for reference:

  • The official notification for the MAH MBA CET 2024 was released on January 11, 2024. Registration for the exam opened on the same date and closed on February 12, 2024. Candidates interested in taking the exam needed to apply online, providing the required information, selecting their preferred test centers, and paying the application fee.
  • The MBA CET is scheduled to be conducted from March 9 to 11, 2024, with the admit card available for download starting February 28, 2024. The provisional answer key will be released on April 1, 2024, and candidates will have the opportunity to challenge the answers from April 1 to 3, 2024. The final answer key is expected to be published on May 14, 2024, and the results will be announced on May 15, 2024.
  • Following the results, the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) will take place from July to August 2024, allowing successful candidates to secure admission into various MBA programs.
MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

  • Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate (at least 45 per cent in case of reserved category candidates).

  • Final year graduation students or those awaiting their bachelor’s degree result are also eligible to apply. However, their average score of 2 years, should meet the minimum score criteria.

  • Candidates appearing for CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA are considered to be eligible for admission in the All India Seats category. Such candidates need to fill only the online application form for MAH CET Counselling which is conducted one to two months after the entrance exam result declaration.

MAH CET 2025 Important Dates
Date Upcoming Exam Date
Jan '25
MAH MBA CET 2025 Registration (TENTATIVE)
Mar '25
MAH MBA CET 2025 (TENTATIVE)
12 Sep '24
MBA CAP 2024: Cut-off Date for all type of admissions for the Academic Year 2024-25
04 Sep '24 - 06 Sep '24
BA CAP 2024: Accepting of seat on offer by candidate and fee payment
03 Sep '24
MBA CAP 2024: Display of provisional allotment Round III
MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern Details
Number of sections, questions and marks

Logical Reasoning - 75 questions - 75 marks
Abstract Reasoning - 25 questions - 25 marks
Quantitative Aptitude - 50 questions - 50 marks
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension - 50 questions - 50 marks
Exam Duration

150 minutes
Mode of examination
Computer Based Test
Medium of examination

English
Marking scheme

One mark for each correct answer
No negative marking
MBA-CET 2025 Application Fees

the application fees are structured as follows:

  1. General Candidates: ₹1,200

    • This category includes candidates from the open category, those outside Maharashtra, and Jammu-Kashmir migrant candidates.

  2. Reserved Categories: ₹1,000

    • This applies to candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS, persons with disabilities, orphans, and third-gender candidates.

The payment methods include online options like credit/debit cards, internet banking, mobile wallets, and UPI​.
The registration for the exam is conducted through the official website of the Maharashtra CET cell. Be sure to check the latest updates and deadlines for registration​

Syllabus for MBA-CET Exam
 1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  1. Paragraph Jumbles
  2. Error Correction
  3. Verbal Reasoning
  4. Reading Comprehension
  5. Paragraph Completion
  6. Antonyms & Synonyms
  7. Fill in the blanks
 2. Quantitative Ability
  1. Numbers and its applications
  2. Percentages and its applications 
  3. Ratio and Its applications 
  4. Algebra and its applications
  5. Geometry and its applications
 3. Abstract Reasoning
  1. Visual Reasoning
 4. Logical Reasoning:
  1. Symbol based questions
  2. Linear and Circular Arrangement
  3. Blood Relations
  4. Venn and Network diagram
  5. Sequential Output
  6. Directions
  7. Syllogism
  8. Puzzles
  9. Coding and Decoding
  10. Direction Sense
  11. Statement-Argument
  12. Figure-Based Statement
  13. Fact-Inference
  14. Analogy
  15. Binary Logic 
  16. Clocks and Calendars
  17. Set Theory
  18. Passage Conclusion
MBA CET Exam Cutoff 2025
There is no overall cutoff in the MBA CET exam; however, each individual college has its own cutoff depending on the candidate’s category.

  • JBIMS: Candidates from Maharashtra need to score over 135-140 marks to gain admission. For candidates from outside Maharashtra, a score of around 150-160 marks is required.

  • SIMSREE: The expected cutoff is approximately 130-135 marks. Candidates with Maharashtra domicile can secure admission with a score of 110-115 marks. Candidates without reservation may face a cutoff of around 130 marks, while those with minority status might gain admission with a lower score of around 115 marks.

  • The cutoff for other colleges will be lower than the above-mentioned scores.