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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.
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 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 Bodyq | State CET Cell - Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| MAH CET Full Form | MAH MBA/MMS Common Entrance Test |
| MBA/MMS Seats Available for Admission 2024 | 40000+ |
| MBA CET Full Form | Master in Business Administration Common Entrance Test |
| MMS CET Full Form | Master in Management Studies Common Entrance Test |
| Mode of MAH CET 2024 Exam | Computer Based Test |
| MAH CET 2024 Exam Date | March 9, 10, & 11, 2024 |
| MAH CET 2024 Test Duration | 150 Minutes (2½ Hours) for each session |
| MAH CET Testing Window | 3 days, 6 sessions |
| Total Questions in MAH CET | 200 (All MCQs) |
| Total Sections in MAH CET 2024 Exam | 4 Sections (Effectively 3) with varying number of Questions in Each Section |
| MAH MBA CET Test Sections with number of questions | Logical Reasoning-75; Abstract Reasoning-25; Quantitative Aptitude-50; Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension-50 questions |
| Choice of Answer Options | 5 |
| MAH CET 2024 Scoring Pattern | +1 for correct answer |
| Negative Marking in MAH CET 2024 | No Negative marking for wrong answer |
| MAH CET Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| MAH CET cut off for Top Colleges | 90+ percentile |
| Top MBA Colleges in MAH CET 2024 | JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar, IESMCRC, CIMR, N L Dalmiya, SIES |
| Number of MBA colleges Accepting MAH CET 2024 Exam Score | 330+ |
| Difference in MBA CET & MMS CET | None – Same CET exam for both the courses |
| Difference in MBA & MMS programs | Broadly same, MBA is UGC Recognized, MMS is approved by AICTE and/or University affiliated |
| MAH MBA CET 2024 Registration Fee | Rs.1000/- for OMS candidates Rs. 800/- for MS candidates |
| MAH CET 2024 Score Validity for Admission | For MBA/MMS 2024-26 Batch Admission |
| Admission Process through MAH CET 2024 | Through 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 Fees | Rs.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 2024 | Last 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 Process | Online |
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 Timelines | Important Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| MAH MBA CET Exam 2024 Notification Release | December 14, 2023 | Contains details & Exam dates |
| Registration Start Date | January 11, 2024 | Only Online Registration Allowed |
| Registration & Exam Fee | Rs.1000 for Open category; Rs.800 for Reserved category | Fee to be paid Online only |
| Last date to apply for MBA CET 2024 | February 12, 2024 | MAH CET Registration last date is extended once or twice every year |
| MAH MBA CET 2024 Application Form Edit Facility | February 17, 2024 | For Confirmed Applications Only |
| MAH MBA CET 2024 Admit card Download Starts | March 5, 2024 | Available through Candidate Login |
| Last Date for Printing of Application Form | March 8, 2024 | Download from MAH CET website |
| Last date to Download Admit Card | March 9, 10 and 11, 2024 | Till Last date of MAH CET exam |
| MAH MBA CET Exam Date | March 9, 10 and 11, 2024 | Computer Based Test in Multiple sessions (2 sessions on each day) |
| MAH MBA CET 2024 Answer key Release date | April 1, 2024 | Candidates could file objection to answer key till April 3, 2024 |
| Consideration and Closing of Objections against Official Answer Key for MAH MBA CET 2024 | May 14, 2024 | 415 Objections were redressed for 99 unique question IDs |
| MAH MBA CET 2024 Result Declaration | May 15, 2024 | Result with Score Card available on official MAH CET website cetcell.mahacet.org 2024 |
| MAH MBA CET 2024 Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Registration Dates | July 12 to 27, 2024 | Single Point Online CAP Registration Process for Admission to all MBA Colleges under DTE CAP |
| Display of Merit List for CAP 2024 Round 1 | August 4, 2024 | Merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates on website |
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MAH MBA CET eligibility criteria 2024 to register and apply for the exam are:
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.
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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.
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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 name | Number & Type of questions | Marks for Each Correct Answer | Negative Marking | Total marks for the section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 75 MCQs | + 1 | Nil | Nil |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 MCQs | + 1 | Nil | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 MCQs | + 1 | Nil | 50 |
| Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension | 50 MCQs | + 1 | Nil | 50 |
| Total | 200 MCQs | -- | Nil | 200 |
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
Check here the detailed section wise topics in revised MAH MBA CET syllabus
| MAH MBA CET Sections | Syllabus 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 |
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:
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.
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:
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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