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MAH MBA CET 2024: Final Selection Started through CAP 2024; Merit Lists in August; Check Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, CAP Process, Top Colleges

Last Updated on July 30, 2024 by Prof. SK Agarwal

Conducted by CET Cell of Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, MAH MBA CET 2024 is an important State level entrance exam for MBA admission 2024 in 330+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra including JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, among other top B-schools. Maharashtra CET Cell conducted MAH MBA CET 2024 exam on March 9, 10 & 11, 2024 in multiple slots. 

After release of MAH CET 2024 result, CET Cell has started the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) 2024 in online mode as a single point admission process for all the 330+ participating MBA/MMS colleges in Maharashtra. Read below in detail all about the MAH CET 2024 MBA entrance exam details including important dates, Eligibility, Registration process & Fees, MAH MBA CET Syllabus and Pattern 2024, admission process through CAP, top MBA colleges, cut offs and more.

Table of Content

  • 1. What is MAH CET 2024? An Overview

  • 2. MAH MBA CET 2024 Highlights

  • 3. MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Dates

  • 4. MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2024

  • 5. MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration and Application Process; How to Apply

  • 6. MAH MBA CET Pattern 2024

  • 7. MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2024

  • 8. MAH MBA CET Preparation 2024

  • 9. MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2024: How to Download, Key Details to Check

  • 10. MAH MBA CET Result 2024: Step by Step Process to Download Score Card

  • 11. MAH MBA CET Admission Process 2024: Single Point CAP for Final Selection

  • 12. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAH CET Score for Admission 2024

  • 13. MAH MBA CET Seats 2024 in Maharashtra MBA Colleges

  • 14. New CET Cell Established as MAH MBA Admission Regulating Authority

  • 15. MAH-CET 2024 FAQs

1. What is MAH CET 2024? An Overview

The MBA CET exam is conducted by State CET Cell on behalf of Maharashtra Government for MBA admission to various high RoI, MBA/MMS courses offered at low fee by MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Maharashtra State (MS) category as well as Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) – All India category candidates can apply for MAH MBA CET 2024. A good number of 10,000 MBA seats are reserved in Maharashtra MBA colleges for All India Category candidates. MAH CET 2024 exam centres are located in 47 cities in India. More than 100,000 candidates register and apply for the exam and out of them more than 35000 test takers are offered admission to the MBA colleges in Maharashtra through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by DTE Maharashtra. 

  • MAH CET 2024 is an important state level MBA entrance exam with moderate difficulty level for MBA admission 2024 in many top MBA colleges located in Maharashtra including JBIMS, SCMHRD, PUMBA and 330+ other MBA/MMS Colleges. 
  • State CET Cell at Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra conducts MAH CET exam every year.
  • MAH CET 2024 is an online computer based test. 
  • An intake of 40000 students is available for admission to MBA/MMS programmes on the basis of MAH CET Exam 2024 
  • After the declaration of MAH CET exam result, Centralized Admission Process (CAP) which is the final selection process for all the MBA colleges, is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra in July/August 
  • The MAH CET 2024 (MBA/MMS) exam consists of 200 questions of MCQ type and is divided into 3 major sections- Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension
  • The MAH CET exam duration is of 2½ hours. 
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answer in MAH MBA CET exam.  
  • The full form of MAH CET is MAH-MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test 2024. 
  • MAH CET 2024 is also known as MAH CET 2024 (MBA/MMS) entrance exam for admission 2024
  • MAH CET Exam date and exam slots are divided in 3 days and 5 to 6 sessions

2. MAH MBA CET 2024 Highlights

MAH MBA/MMS CET is an important MBA Entrance exam leading to MBA admission in top MBA colleges of Maharashtra. Key highlights of MAH MBA CET exam are as below:

MAH CET 2024 Conducting BodyqState CET Cell - Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra
MAH CET Full FormMAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test
MBA/MMS Seats Available for Admission 202440000+
MBA CET Full FormMaster in Business Administration Common Entrance Test
MMS CET Full FormMaster in Management Studies Common Entrance Test
Mode of MAH CET 2024 ExamComputer Based Test
MAH CET 2024 Exam DateMarch 9, 10, & 11, 2024
MAH CET 2024 Test Duration150 Minutes (2½ Hours) for each session
MAH CET Testing Window3 days, 6 sessions
Total Questions in MAH CET200 (All MCQs)
Total Sections in MAH CET 2024 Exam4 Sections (Effectively 3) with varying number of Questions in Each Section
MAH MBA CET Test Sections with number of questionsLogical Reasoning-75; Abstract Reasoning-25; Quantitative Aptitude-50; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension-50 questions
Choice of Answer Options5
MAH CET 2024 Scoring Pattern+1 for correct answer
Negative Marking in MAH CET 2024No Negative marking for wrong answer
MAH CET Difficulty LevelModerate
MAH CET cut off for Top Colleges90+ percentile
Top MBA Colleges in MAH CET 2024JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar, IESMCRC, CIMR, N L Dalmiya, SIES
Number of MBA colleges Accepting MAH CET 2024 Exam Score330+
Difference in MBA CET & MMS CETNone – Same CET exam for both the courses
Difference in MBA & MMS programsBroadly same, MBA is UGC Recognized, MMS is approved by AICTE and/or University affiliated
MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration FeeRs.1000/- for OMS candidates Rs. 800/- for MS candidates
MAH CET 2024 Score Validity for AdmissionFor MBA/MMS 2024-26 Batch Admission
Admission Process through MAH CET 2024Through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds by DTE Maharashtra. Process started in July and the Merit lists CAP round wise to be released from August 4, 2024 onwards
MAH CET MBA/MMS 2024 CAP Registration & Participation FeesRs.1200 (For Open Category) Rs. 1000 (For Reserved Category Rs. 000 (No Fees for the Candidates who appeared in MAH CET Exam)
Importance of Taking MAH CET 2024Last MBA CET which offers MBA admission opportunity in 2024 in JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA and more than 330 MBA colleges in Maharashtra
MAH MBA CET 2024 Application ProcessOnline

3. MAH MBA CET 2024 Exam Dates

Below are shared the MBA CET important dates. These MAH MBA CET Important dates include MAH CET Exam Date, CAP dates and other MAH CET important date for 2024 exam:

MAH CET 2024 TimelinesImportant DateComments
MAH MBA CET Exam 2024 Notification ReleaseDecember 14, 2023Contains details & Exam dates
Registration Start DateJanuary 11, 2024Only Online Registration Allowed
Registration & Exam FeeRs.1000 for Open category; Rs.800 for Reserved categoryFee to be paid Online only
Last date to apply for MBA CET 2024February 12, 2024MAH CET Registration last date is extended once or twice every year
MAH MBA CET 2024 Application Form Edit FacilityFebruary 17, 2024For Confirmed Applications Only
MAH MBA CET 2024 Admit card Download StartsMarch 5, 2024Available through Candidate Login
Last Date for Printing of Application FormMarch 8, 2024Download from MAH CET website
Last date to Download Admit CardMarch 9, 10 and 11, 2024Till Last date of MAH CET exam
MAH MBA CET Exam DateMarch 9, 10 and 11, 2024Computer Based Test in Multiple sessions (2 sessions on each day)
MAH MBA CET 2024 Answer key Release dateApril 1, 2024Candidates could file objection to answer key till April 3, 2024
Consideration and Closing of Objections against Official Answer Key for MAH MBA CET 2024May 14, 2024415 Objections were redressed for 99 unique question IDs
MAH MBA CET 2024 Result DeclarationMay 15, 2024Result with Score Card available on official MAH CET website cetcell.mahacet.org 2024
MAH MBA CET 2024 Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Registration DatesJuly 12 to 27, 2024Single Point Online CAP Registration Process for Admission to all MBA Colleges under DTE CAP
Display of Merit List for CAP 2024 Round 1August 4, 2024Merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates on website
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4. MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2024

MAH MBA CET eligibility criteria 2024 to register and apply for the exam are:

  • Applicant must be a citizen of India.
  • Graduates with 50% marks in any discipline can apply for MAH CET 2024 exam.
  • Final year students of Graduate Courses (10+2+3) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission are eligible to apply for MAH CET 2024 online exam.
  • 65 to 85 percent MBA seats are for Maharashtra State category candidates. There are 5 categories of candidates who are considered as Maharashtra State candidates. 
  • Apart from Mah. State category candidates, All India category candidates can seek admission in Maharashtra B-schools on the basis of other MBA entrance exams like CAT, CMAT also

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5. MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration and Application Process; How to Apply

MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration process is online. MAH MBA CET 2024 Application Process is likely to begin in January 2024. MAH CET 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 2024 Registration & Application Fee is Rs.800/- for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates and Rs.1000/- for All India Category (OMS) candidates. 
Read More about MAH CET Registration Process

6. MAH MBA CET Pattern 2024

MAH MBA CET 2024 exam pattern consists of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs) divided in 3 broad sections. The exam is free from negative marking. 

Read More about MAH CET Exam Pattern

6.1 MAH-CET Exam Difficulty Level: Easier than CAT/XAT Exams
MAH MBA CET is an easier than other MBA entrance exams like CAT or XAT but it offers admission opportunity in many top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA. The MBA/MMS at these institutes are high RoI MBA programmes and are offered at low fee

MAH CET 2024 Section nameNumber & Type of questionsMarks for Each Correct AnswerNegative MarkingTotal marks for the section
Logical Reasoning75 MCQs+ 1NilNil
Abstract Reasoning25 MCQs+ 1Nil25
Quantitative Aptitude50 MCQs+ 1Nil50
Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension50 MCQs+ 1Nil50
Total200 MCQs--Nil200

7. MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2024

MAH CET Syllabus with key changes in the topics for MAH CET 2024 question paper is  released before the exam by DTE Maharashtra State CET Cell. The syllabus is broadly split into three sections. However, with two parts of Reasoning based questions, there are four sections in the MAH CET 2024 syllabus and exam question paper. The MAH CET syllabus topics are at par with the syllabus prescribed for other national and state level MBA entrance exams. 

7.1 MAH MBA CET 2024 Syllabus: Key Highlights

  • MAH CET Syllabus is divided into four sections and 200 questions
  • 50% part with 100 questions in MAH CET is on Reasoning only
  • The effective sections are only three as the reasoning section is split into two parts - Logical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning with 75 and 25 questions respectively
  • All the questions in MAH CET 2024 are of MCQ type only

Check here the detailed section wise topics in revised MAH MBA CET syllabus

MAH MBA CET SectionsSyllabus Topics
Logical Reasoning (75 Questions)Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument, Binary Logic, Clocks Calendars, Seating Arrangement, Family Tree, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Critical Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning (25 Questions)Figures Based questions – series, odd man out; Diagrams based questions; Clock & Calendar figure based questions, Sequence, Analogy, Puzzles
Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions)Arithmetic - LCM and HCF, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion, Number System, Elementary Mathematics, Mixtures and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Maths, Permutation and Combinations, Sequence and Series, Heights and Distance; Algebra; Geometry/Mensuration-Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry, Linear Programming; Data Interpretation- Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and comparison
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (50 Questions)Verbal Ability: Jumbled Paragraphs, Error Correction in Sentences, sequence of sentences, reconstructing the sentences, conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing, One word substitution RC Based Questions: Questions based on information in RC passage; Antonyms/synonyms of the words & phrases as used in the passage; True/false statements in context of the passage; main idea of RC passage

8. MAH MBA CET Preparation 2024

MAH MBA CET preparation 2024, as per the experts, should be planned as per the MAH CET syllabus and the exam pattern. Sharing an important message for MAH MBA CET 2024 aspirants, Dr Iyengar, Director JBIMS Mumbai said “Plan your yearly activities in advance.” 
Reasoning with 50% weightage in MAH CET exam is one of the key areas to crack the exam with high score. Past MAH CET toppers suggest following preparation tools:

  • Read and practice with Best Preparation Books for MAH MBA CET
  • Practice more on a variety of Reasoning questions
  • Scan MAH CET syllabus and prepare on all the topics
  • Improve your Reading speed for RC passages and for Reasoning problems
  • Practice with previous MAH CET test papers and Mock tests
  • Learn to Manage Time as 150 Minutes are available to attempt 200 questions

Read More about How to Prepare for MAH CET 

9. MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2024: How to Download, Key Details to Check

All the candidates who have successfully registered and have paid the requisite MAH CET exam fee can download their MAH CET call letter from official website link for MBA/MMS CET 2024 exam through candidate login. The last date for MAH MBA CET Admit card 2024 download is MAH CET 2024 exam date. 

Check here to know how to download MAH CET Admit card

10. MAH MBA CET Result 2024: Step by Step Process to Download Score Card

MAH MBA CET result 2024 is likely to be released on March 30 or 31, 2023. You can view and download your MAH CET 2024 score card from the MAH-MBA-CET 2023 website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ in three steps as below: 

  • Step-1: Login at MAH CET 2024 official website
  • Step-2: Below the sub heading ‘To Download Score Card of CET- 2024’ you need to click on the column ‘Score Card Download’ and the Score card window will appear before you. 
  • Step-3: Enter your MAH MBA CET 2024 Application Number and Date of Birth in prescribed format and your score card is displayed. Download and save it

11. MAH MBA CET Admission Process 2024: Single Point CAP for Final Selection

MBA colleges accepting MAH CET exam 2024 score offer admission through a common counselling process known as Centralized Admission Process (CAP) 2024 which is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra after declaration of MAH CET result. Candidates need to register and apply online for CAP 2024 by paying a fees of Rs.1200/Rs.1000 as per their category. The applicants will need to upload their specific documents and after document verification, can participate in CAP 2024. Based on the merit list prepared after each CAP round, the selected candidates should report at the designated B-school and pay admission fees to secure the seat.

Read in detail about CAP 2024

12. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAH CET Score for Admission 2024

Top MBA Colleges including JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, PUMBA, among others will offer admission on the basis of MAH CET 2024 exam scores through DTE CAP 2024. MAH MBA CET Cut Offs in JBMIMS goes beyond 95%ile for MS category candidates and 98%ile for All India category candidates. Based on MAH MBA CET cut offs, there is 15% reservation for All India category candidates in JBIMS. MAH CET exam score is accepted for admission in more than 330 MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Read More 

12.1 JBIMS Mumbai Admission Process through MAH CET 
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), University of Mumbai will offer Admission to its two years full time MMS 2024-26 batch through Centralised Admission Process (CAP) to be conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra after MAH CET Result declaration. The registration and application process for DTE CAP 2024 opened in July 2024 and is online process. The CAP 2024 merit list is released round wise from August 4, 2024 onwards.  

JBIMS Mumbai admission policy and admission process for MMS 2024-26 batch is not changed so far and therefore the B-school will accept CAT 2023, MAHCET 2024 and CMAT 2024 scores for All India candidates. Although JBIMS does not announce individual cut offs, but the as per the past trends, the JBIMS MAH-CET cut offs reveal a percentile cut off at 98-99.

13. MAH MBA CET Seats 2024 in Maharashtra MBA Colleges

There are around total 40,000 seats available for MBA/MMS admission 2024 in MBA colleges of Maharashtra for the Maharashtra State category and All India category candidates. 

  • 15% to 35% seats are available in JBIMS and other Maharashtra MBA colleges, for All India category (OMS) candidates who appear in MAH MBA CET 2024 or apply through other National level exams as prescribed by DTE Maharashtra like CAT, CMAT
  • 65% to 85% Seats are available for different categories of Maharashtra State (MS) candidates through MAH CET exam

 
MAH CET 2024 is the last most important MBA CET for admission 2024 in some of the best MBA colleges in India like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, K J Somaiya, CIMR, Welingkar among others. 

14. New CET Cell Established as MAH MBA Admission Regulating Authority

To facilitate MBA/MMS admissions through MAH MBA CET 2024 and other CET exams, the Government of Maharashtra has established "ADMISSIONS REGULATING AUTHORITY AND STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL" as per the provisions of the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions & Fees) Act. 2015 (Mah. Act No. XXVIII of 2015). The Commissioner of State CET Cell is Competent Authority for conducting CETs. The candidates from Maharashtra as well as from all other states can appear in MAH CET. 
 
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra conducts MAH CET exam every year along with other CETs for admission to Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, MCA and other courses on different dates. The information bulletin and notification for MAH CET is released by State CET Cell.

15. MAH-CET 2024 FAQs

A: DTE Maharashtra has announced the MAH CET 2024 exam dates. The exam dates are March 9, 10 & 11, 2024
A: No such announcement is made by CET Cell which conducts MAH CET exam.
A: MAH CET 2024 exam dates are March 9, 10, and 11, 2024.
A: There are two slots of MAH CET exam in a day – morning and afternoon.
A: MAH CET registration and application is open from mid January to mid February
A: The last date to apply for MAH CET 2024 was extended to February 12, 2024 from earlier January 31
A: CET Cell Maharashtra opens a two day limited period MAH MBA CET Application Edit facility for successfully registered and applied candidates in February for 2-3 days. You can edit only limited errors like photo, signature, academic exam score etc. during this period.
A: The application fee is different for different categories. For All India category/open category it was Rs.1000/-, for Maharashtra State reserved category it was Rs.800/-

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