The Maharashtra State CET Cell has yet to announce the MAH MBA CET 2025 admit card. However, the admit card is expected to be released by the fourth week of March. The authority has released the MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Date. The exam is scheduled to take place on 1, 2 and 3 April 2025. Registered applicants can download their admit cards using their login credentials. The admit card is a primary identification document for candidates to enter the exam centre. Therefore, candidates must ensure to download their hall ticket as soon as it releases. The hall ticket will remain available for download until the exam day.
The exam pattern remains unchanged from the previous year. The exam will be of 200 questions, which is distributed across four sections. Candidates will have 2.5 hours to complete the exam. There is no sectional time limit in the exam. This allows candidates to allocate time according to their strengths and weaknesses.
Each question carries One mark and the exam will be conducted online across multiple sessions. Since each session will have a different set of questions, the difficulty level may vary between sessions. A detailed understanding of the pattern is important for effective preparation. Candidate must familiarize themselves with the syllabus, pattern and format in advance to improve their performance. Check the table below for key details and exam pattern:
Aspect |
Information |
Sections Included |
Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, QA, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
Total Number of Questions |
200 |
Answer Options per Question |
Five choices |
Maximum Marks |
200 |
Duration of Exam |
150 minutes |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Language of Exam |
English |
Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for every correct response. No penalty for incorrect answers. |
While preparing for the exam, it is important to be aware of the number of questions and marks assigned to each section. Candidates must keep in mind the distribution of questions across sections. These questions can vary between sessions. Therefore, it is important to focus equally on four sections. Check the table below for a detailed section-wise exam pattern:
Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks per Question |
Maximum Marks |
Duration (Minutes) |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
1 |
50 |
- |
Logical Reasoning |
75 |
1 |
75 |
150 |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
50 |
1 |
50 |
- |
Abstract Reasoning |
25 |
1 |
25 |
- |
Total |
200 |
- |
200 |
150 |
The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, which is spread across four sections. Each section comes with 5 options. There is no sectional time limit. This allows candidates to manage their time strategically. They can choose which section to attempt first based on their strength and preferences. To give candidates a clear understanding, the table below shows the expected difficulty levels for each section.
MBA CET Sections |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
Verbal Ability |
Moderate to Difficult |
32-35 / 50 |
Abstract Reasoning |
Moderate |
18-20 / 25 |
Overall |
Moderate and Lengthy |
135 / 200 |
Logical Reasoning |
Moderate and Lengthy |
42-44 / 75 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate to Difficult |
30-32 / 50 |
As per the MBA CET passing criteria 2025, candidates will get one mark for each correct answer. There is no-negative marking for improper or unattempted questions.
The MAH MBA CET 2025 cutoff for CAP rounds will be published by the CET Sell Maharashtra on its official portal. It will be announced following the MAH MBA CET 2025 results. The cutoff list will be available online and categorized based on different categories. The cutoff will be announced separately for two categories: All India Category and Maharashtra State Category. The cutoff declaration process will take place in multiple rounds as part of the MAH MBA CET CAP process.
The MBA CET 2025 counselling process will start in June 2025. The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) will take place in multiple rounds. There will be 3 CAP rounds starting from June till August/September.
The MAH CET 2025 CAP process consists of several steps. It includes registration, application for submission, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission confirmation. At the beginning of each CAP round, the seat matrix is released. Candidates must prioritize their college preferences in the CAP option form. Moreover, candidates can choose to either accept or participate in further counselling rounds for better options.
To take part in the counselling process, candidates need to complete their registration on the official website. A separate form needs to be submitted for CAP and pay the required fee. The application fee for MAH MBA CET varies based on candidate category.
Maharashtra State seats: These are reserved for candidates who are domiciled in Maharashtra. It is required for them to meet the eligibility criteria as well.
All India seats: Candidates from other states who have all India candidates are eligible to apply. Minority Quota seats: Candidates belonging to the minority criteria can apply under this.
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