MBA CET (MAH CET) Syllabus in Detail

The master’s in Business Administration is a postgraduate level degree program that acquaints the students with diverse concepts related to business such as Finance, Accounts, and Human Resources. Due to increasing demand for this course, entrance exams are conducted across the globe to select the best out of the pool of many candidates. One such exam is the MBA CET exam. It is also known as the MAH CET exam. Conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra, the CET exam is an entry ticket for candidates to study for an MBA in various participating colleges in Maharashtra. This test is held annually in the month of March. In this blog, we will discuss the MBA CET syllabus and other details pertaining to the exam. 

MBA CET (MAH CET) Exam: Overview  

Before we head to the MBA CET syllabus, it is important to understand the recruitment process. Unlike the majority of the business administration tests, the MBA CET exam does not have a personal interview or group discussion round. Instead, there is a direct admission process followed by the participating colleges based upon the individual scores of candidates.  If the candidates are residents of Maharashtra, then they are given certain relaxation in the reservation policies. The details pertaining to the exam have been tabulated below: 

Conducting Authority	Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra
Medium of Exam	English
Mode of Exam	Online
Test Duration	2 hours 30 mins
Type of Questions	MCQ’s
Total number of questions	200
Total Marks	200
Marks per Question	1 mark for every correct answer
Sections	Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension/ Verbal Ability

MAH CET MBA 2022 Important Dates

Events	Dates
MAH CET MBA 2022 application starts	March 17, 2022
MAH CET MBA 2022 application ends	May 11, 2022
MAH CET Correction Window	Opened on June 20 till June 30
MAH CET MBA 2022 mock test	To be announced
MAH CET MBA 2022 admit card releases	To be announced
MAH CET MBA 2022	August 23, 24, and 25, 2022

MBA CET Paper Pattern 

The exam pattern for the MBA CET (MAH CET) is on similar lines to other MBA exams, the question paper has Multiple Choice Questions which are framed from the four core subjects. 

Topics	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted Per Question
Abstract Reasoning	25	1
Logical Reasoning	75	1
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	50	1
Quantitative Aptitude	50	1

MBA CET Question Paper

Last year’s question paper for MBA CET (MAH CET) had a total of 200 questions, all of which were in the format of multiple-choice questions. The question paper has been analysed to be of moderate difficulty and it had no negative marking. Tabulated below is the section-wise level of difficulty of the question paper which came last year.

Subjects and Sections	Level of Difficulty	Attempts Considered Good
Logical Reasoning	Lengthy and Moderate	42-44
Quantitative Aptitude	Difficult to Moderate	30-32
Abstract Reasoning	Moderate	18-20
Verbal Ability	Moderate	32-34
Overall	Moderate and Lengthy	135

MBA CET Syllabus

Being one of the most important competitive exams after graduation, the MBA CET (MAH CET) syllabus is very vast and encompasses the elements of a multitude of business-related subjects. Here is a comprehensive description of all the sections which are included in the exam: 

Logical/Abstract Reasoning

This section is designed to examine a candidate’s ability to deduce answers from a series of patterns, statements, number reasonings, etc. It is a blend of various concepts related to questions based on relationships and verbal reasoning. To score well, the candidates have to have good speed and accuracy which can come with practice. The preparation for this section has to be detailed as there are minute conceptual details that candidates need to keep in their minds. 

Data Arrangement	Direction
Venn Diagram	Conditional Coding
Symbol-Based Comparison	Linear and Circular Arrangement
Series Completion	Sequential Output
Selection Criteria	Blood Relations
Non-Verbal Reasoning	Input/Output
Syllogism	Verbal Ability
Coding/Decoding	–

Verbal Ability/ Reading Comprehension  

In the reading comprehension section, passage-based questions are asked which require a sound understanding of the language. To secure good marks, you must develop the habit of reading the newspaper regularly. Apart from reading subject-specific articles, you can also practice reading write-ups from fields like Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, etc. Students should strive to enhance their vocabulary by learning new words daily and should look for their respective synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. The topics covered in this section have been tabulated below: 

Fill in the blanks	Antonyms
Synonyms	Grammar
Sentence Completion, Correction, Arrangement	Para Jumbles
Reading Comprehension	Vocabulary
Spelling/Inappropriate Usage	Critical Reasoning

Quantitative Ability

The primary objective of including this section in the MBA CET syllabus is to examine the candidate’s ability in solving basic maths questions. To ace the exam, it is important to practice and implement the mensuration formulas in the calculations. The candidates should try to solve most of the calculations orally. Majorly, calculation, speed, graphs, and charts are tested in this section. The topics which form an integral part of this section have been tabulated below:   

Trigonometry	Statistics
Operations-Based Questions	Time and Distance
Special Equations	Simple Equation
Inequalities and Modulus	Ratio, Proportion, and Variation
Time and Work	Mensuration
Functions	Graphs
Indices and Surds	Averages, Mixtures, Alligations
Geometry	Number System
Coordinate Geometry	Quadratic Equations
Probability	Data Sufficiency
Quantitative Reasoning	Data Interpretation- Charts,Tables,Graphs
Logarithms	Numbers
Permutation and Combination

Books for Preparation

It is very important to choose the right books if you want to prepare well for the MBA CET (MAH CET) 2021. We have tabulated a list of the best books available for MBA CET preparation.

Name of Book	Name of Author
Mathematics for MBA Entrance Exams	R.S Aggarwal
MAH CET (MBA/MMS) Entrance Guide	Disha Publications
Maharashtra MBA CET	Arihant Publications
50+ Solved Papers	Arihant
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	TIME

Best Books to Prepare for MAH CET MBA 2022

• 50+ Solved Papers MBA by Arihant Publications
• Maharashtra MBA MH-CET 2022 by Arihant Publications
• How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
• MH-CET (MBA/ MMS) Entrance Guide by Disha Publications
• How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma
• The Pearson Guide to CET: MBA Maharashtra by Vandana Thorpe
• Target MHCET (MBA/MMS) – Past papers + 6 Mock Tests by Disha Publications
• Maharashtra MBA CET Guide by RPH Editorial Board by Priyanka Prakashan
• Study material on all sections of MBA CET Maharashtra by Chandresh Agarwal

MBA CET Preparation Strategy 

The good part about attempting the MBA CET (MAH CET) exam is that it is similar to the other MBA entrance exams. Candidates who are preparing to appear or have appeared for the CAT exam are also prepared to give the MBA CET exam. All you need to do is to keep a few things in mind. They are:

• Attempt a lot of mock tests. The mock tests are available online and are by the name MBA CET Mock Tests.
• The date of the MBA CET exam comes four months after the CAT exam is conducted. So revising and rigorous practice is the key. 
• Keep analysing the mock tests you attempt. If you give enough time to the mock tests and understand your mistakes or the questions you found difficult, it will help you know better where you stand in your preparation.
• It is essential to time yourself while you attempt and practise mock tests. To excel at the MBA CET exam accuracy and speed should be your strong points. The MBA CET 2021 will have 100 questions which will be required to be answered within the time limit of 150 minutes. 
• Since the time limit is not sectional, you can make your own strategy of attempting the MBA CET exam. However, it is advisable to attempt questions from the section you think are your strong point and then move on to the other parts.
• Always revise the answers you have written before submitting your paper.  

MBA CET Exam Analysis: Year Wise

Going through the previous year’s question papers is very helpful and insightful in preparing well for the MBA CET exam. Go through the analysis of the MBA CET exam of the last three years by experts here:

• MBA CET 2020: The questions asked in the exam would be categorised as being of moderate difficulty. If you attempted overall questions about 150/160 out of the 200 questions asked and had an accuracy of 85 per cent then there is a high likelihood of you scoring 99.5 per cent.
• MBA CET 2019: The question paper of the MBA CET 2019 was also of moderate difficulty. The questions on Logical Reasoning were lengthy. Sections on Verbal Ability and Quantitative Aptitude were also of moderate difficulty level.
• MBA CET 2018: The section on Logical Reasoning was the toughest as compared to other sections of the paper that year. The section on Quantitative Aptitude was based on calculations and could be called tricky. The paper was full of surprises and had many unexpected questions. 

Note: To stay updated with the CET exam dates, you should regularly visit the official website.

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