MAH MBA CET 2026: Your Ultimate Preparation Guide
MAH MBA CET 2026 opens doors to over 300 top MBA/MMS programs across Maharashtra’s elite B-schools, including JBIMS, SIMSREE, and Welingkar. Registration kicked off on January 5, 2026, with exams slated for April-May across multiple days and sessions. This expanded guide delivers in-depth insights on dates, pattern, syllabus, strategies, colleges, cutoffs, and preparation resources tailored for aspirants like UPSC/MBA enthusiasts managing content for platforms like The Prayas India.
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Critical Exam Timeline
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, runs the MAH MBA CET as a multi-session computer-based test to ensure equity. Official dates confirm exams on April 6, 7, 8, and May 9, 2026, with four shifts daily for normalization. Full timeline:
- Registration window: January 5 to late February 2026.
- Form corrections: Mid-February.
- Admit cards: Early April, per session.
- Answer keys and objections: Mid-April to early May.
- Results declaration: Late May 2026.
- CAP counseling: June-July 2026 in three rounds.
This structure favors working professionals and repeaters, mirroring 2025’s pattern, where over 2 lakh candidates appeared.
MBA Entarnces 2026-27 Updates
In-Depth Exam Pattern Analysis
Expect 200 MCQs in 150 minutes (2.5 minutes per shift), no negative marking, and five options per question for speed testing. Total marks: 200, with sectional cutoffs influencing percentiles. Detailed breakdown:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time Allocation Tip | Core Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning (LR) | 75 | 75 | 40-45 mins | Puzzles, seating, syllogisms, coding |
| Abstract Reasoning (AR) | 25 | 25 | 20 mins | Series, analogies, visual patterns |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 35-40 mins | Arithmetic, DI, algebra, geometry |
| Verbal Ability & RC | 50 | 50 | 40-45 mins | RC passages, vocab, grammar, jumbles |
Sessions vary slightly in difficulty, but adaptive normalization ensures fairness. Practice skipping tough questions to maximize attempts (aim 180+).
Exhaustive Syllabus Coverage
Topics align with Class 10-12 but emphasize application speed for MBA aptitude.
- LR (High Weightage): Linear/circular arrangements, blood relations, direction sense, input-output machines, inequalities.
- AR: Clock/calendar, figure series, mirror/water images, paper folding/cutting.
- Quant: Percentages, ratios, TSD/WD, profit-loss, quadratic equations, probability, mensuration, data interpretation (tables, graphs).
- Verbal/RC: 4-5 RC passages (400 words each), cloze tests, sentence correction, idioms/phrases, para jumbles, synonyms/antonyms.
Download the official syllabus PDF from cetcell.mahacet.org; focus 60% on LR/Quant as per past trends.
4-Month Preparation Roadmap
Craft a phased plan: Foundation (Months 1-2), Intensive Practice (Month 3), Mocks & Revision (Month 4). Daily 4-6 hours suffice for 99+ percentile.
- Phase 1: Cover basics via NCERT (Class 6-10 Math), Norman Lewis (Vocab), RS Aggarwal (Quant/LR).
- Phase 2: Sectional tests (50 questions/day/section); target 85% accuracy.
- Phase 3: 3 mocks/week (CareerLauncher/Time mocks); error log analysis.
- Advanced Tips:
- LR: Master puzzles via Arun Sharma Level 2-3.
- AR: Nishit Sinha for non-verbals.
- Quant: Rodha for DI shortcuts.
- Verbal: Ajay Singh for RC speed-reading.
- Weekly review: Re-solve missed mocks; track via Google Sheets for progress graphs.
For Kanpur aspirants, hybrid online batches suit schedules alongside content creation workflows.
MAH MBA CET 2026-27 New Batches
Top Colleges, Cutoffs & Seat Matrix
CAP allocates 85% seats to Maharashtra domicile via merit. Top 15 picks:
| College | Location | 2025 Cutoff Percentile |
Fees (Lakhs/2Yrs) |
Avg. Placement (LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS | Mumbai | 99.98 | 6.5 | 28.03 |
| SIMSREE | Mumbai | 99.7 | 6.7 | 23.5 |
| Welingkar (WE) | Mumbai | 99.2 | 14 | 12.5 |
| PUMBA | Pune | 97.5 | 2.4 | 8-10 |
| COEP SOM | Pune | 96 | 1.5 | 9 |
| SIES SOM | Navi Mumbai | 95 | 10 | 11 |
All-India quota (15%) open to others; expect 50,000+ seats total.
Recommended Books & Resources
Prioritize exam-oriented material over generic MBA books.
- Quant: Arun Sharma, Nishit Sinha.
- LR/AR: BS Sijwaliya, Arihant.
- Verbal: Meenakshi Upadhyay, Word Power Made Easy.
- Mocks: Target Publications (30 sets), Oliveboard (unlimited).
Free resources: YouTube (StudyIQ, Rodha), official past papers (2018-2025).
Tentative Schedule CET 2026 PDF
Step-by-Step Application Process
Registration started January 5, 2026, and runs till late February (tentative).
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and click “New Registration” under AY 2026-27 MBA/MMS.
- Enter email, mobile, and create password; verify via OTP for application number.
- Log in, fill personal/academic details (name, DOB, category, domicile).
- Upload photo, signature (per specs: <50KB JPG), and documents like graduation marksheets.
- Select test cities (multiple preferences), preview form.
- Pay fee online: ₹950 (General), ₹750 (Reserved) via UPI/card/net banking.
- Submit, download confirmation; correction window opens mid-February.
Key Tips Before Applying
- Use Chrome/Firefox; prepare Aadhaar/APAAR ID for verification.
- Fees are non-refundable; no late registration.
- Track status via login; save credentials securely.
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