Jagpreet
27 May, 2021
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The MH CET-MBA 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 the MAH-CET MBA exam and consists of 200 questions in multiple-choice format lasting 2.5 hours (150 minutes). The exam is conducted in the month of March every year. It holds immense significance as its score is valid for admission to over 100 management colleges across Maharashtra. Admission to the management courses is a centralized process and is covered under the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). This test is held in an online (computer-based) mode. It is one of the major MBA Entrance Exams which give the candidates access to premier Management colleges across Maharashtra like JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, KJ SIMSR Mumbai, etc. Every MBA entrance exam has its own level of difficulty when you compare it with other MBA entrance exams. The CET exam difficulty level also varies from student to student.
MAH CET 2021 has been delayed due to covid-19 pandemic. The MAH CET 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. There had been no recorded change related to exam format or content in MAH CET 2020.
Particulars | Details |
Number of sections | Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
Number of questions | 200 |
Number of answer choices | Five options |
Total marks | 200 |
Exam duration | 150 minutes |
Mode of examination | Online |
Medium of examination | English |
MAH CET marking scheme | One mark for each correct question No negative marking |
MAH-CET is somewhat different from the CAT exam. Though it is an aptitude test, there is a little leverage provided to the test taker in terms of the difficulty level of the questions. However, but It is mandatory for a candidate to understand section-wise breakup of MAH CET. He/she 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.
MAH CET 2021 section name | Number of questions | Mark per question | Total marks for the section |
Logical Reasoning | 75 | 1 | 75 |
Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 1 | 25 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 1 | 50 |
Verbal Ability/ Reading Comprehension | 50 | 1 | 50 |
Total marks for the test | 200 |
The expected important dates of MH-CET exam are tabulated below:
Particulars | MAH CET Important Date (Tentative) |
MAH CET Registration Start Date | May 11/12, 2021 |
MAH CET Registration & Exam Fee | Rs 1000 for Open category Rs 800 for Reserved category |
Last date to apply for MAH CET 2021 | June 5/6, 2021 |
MAH CET Admit card Download Starts | June 11/12, 2021 |
Last Date for Printing of MAH CET Application Form | June 19, 2021 |
MAH CET 2021 Exam Dates | June 19-20, 2021 |
MAH CET 2021 Result Declaration | July 10, 2021 |
Those who are aspiring to take admission to MBA programs at the participating institutes of MAH CET, will have to appear for the entrance test. Before filling the MAH CET MBA 2021 application form, candidates should check the academic details which fall under the eligibility criteria of MAH CET 2021.
The authorities of State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra have prescribed the syllabus of MAH CET. Having said that, on the basis of the previous year’s MAH CET question paper, given in the table below, are the sections from which the questions may be asked.
Sections | Areas |
Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning | Tables Pie charts Visual reasoning Verbal reasoning |
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage Ratio and proportion Geometry Algebra Higher maths Trigonometry |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension | Grammar Vocabulary Synonyms Sentence completion Antonyms Passages |
MAH CET Registration process is online. The application is accepted for MBA admission to 1st Year of 2 year full time Post Graduate Degree course in Management (MBA/MMS) in the Government, Govt. Aided, University Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the Maharashtra State.MAH CET 2021 registration Fee is Rs.800/- for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates and Rs.1000/- for All India Category (OMS) candidates.
Every candidate appearing for the MAH-CET Exam should be aware of the Registration process to ensure that it is carried out without any hurdles.
Before registering for MH CET MBA 2021 exam, candidates should consider the following points: