MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Analysis: MAH MBA CET exam was held in two daily shifts on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025. There were no changes in the overall exam pattern with total 200 questions divided in four sections. As expected, reasoning sections dominated the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam paper. Check section wise analysis below. In terms of difficulty level, while the overall difficulty level of exam was easy to moderate, there were some changes in difficulty level of particular sections on a given day. On Day 1, the paper has lengthy RC passages and calculation intensive Quantitative Aptitude questions. On Day 2, the paper was well balanced. On Day 3, students felt that Quantitative Aptitude section was lengthy and had some tough questions. Based on overall difficulty level, MAH MBA CET Score Vs Percentile estimates are that a Score of 130 marks will get 99 percentile. Read complete analysis in this article.
MAH MBA CET Exam 2025 Dates are April 1, 2, and 3, 2025. MAH MBA CET exam analysis will be released soon after the exam for each date and slot.
Exam Date
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Slot
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Timing
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April 1
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Slot 1
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9:00 pm to 11:30 pm
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Slot 2
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2.00 PM to 4.30 PM
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April 2
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Slot 1
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9:00 pm to 11:30 pm
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Slot 2
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2.00 PM to 4.30 PM
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April 3
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Slot 1
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9:00 pm to 11:30 pm
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Slot 2
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2.00 PM to 4.30 PM
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Read MAH MBA CET Day 1 Exam Analysis for Slot 1 (9.00-11.30 AM).
MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Pattern
The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern saw no changes in the exam pattern with total 200 questions across four key sections. Check exam pattern below.
Area
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Questions
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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Logical Reasoning
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75
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VARC
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50
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Abstract Reasoning
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25
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Total
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200
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MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Day 1 Slot 1 Difficulty Level
Area
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Questions
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LOD
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Remarks
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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Easy
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Large number of questions from Arithmetic
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Logical Reasoning
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75
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Moderate
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No Critical Reasoning questions. A few Math Application based Qs also included in this section!
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VARC
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50
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Moderate
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There were 20 Reading Comprehension Questions spread across 9 RC passages.
Standard Verbal question made up read of the section. |
Abstract Reasoning
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25
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Easy
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Standard questions included Counting and Venn Diagram related questions.
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MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Day 1 Slot 1 Marking Scheme
There was no change in MAH CET marking scheme.
Section wise Analysis of MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Paper
Read the detailed section wise analysis including type of questions in this article below.
a) Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Section Analysis
The verbal ability section of test consisted of 50 questions with 20 RC questions and 30 VA questions. There were 9 Reading Comprehension passages ranging from around 250 words to 500 words in length. 5 of the passages were accompanied by only one question each, and some of these questions were difficult to answer. The Verbal Ability section was dominated by relatively easy vocabulary questions. Following is the break-up of this section:
Reading Comprehension Section Analysis
RC Passage Topic | Word Length | No of Questions |
Installation of smoke detectors | 200 words | 5 Qs |
Shaw and his works | 410 words | 3 Qs |
Racial kinship | 550 words | 3 Qs |
Multitasking | 350 words | 1 Q |
Role of textbooks in education | 250 words | 1 Q |
Practitioners of fraudulent medicine | 450 words | 4 Qs |
Satisfaction guarantees in services | 200 words | 1 Q |
Travel literature | 530 words | 1 Q |
Grammar in English language | 450 words | 1 Q |
Total | 20 Qs |
Verbal Ability Section Analysis
Topics | No of Questions |
Synonyms + Antonyms | 9 |
Fill in the blanks (2-blanks) | 2 |
One-word substitution | 3 |
Spellings | 5 |
Idioms | 3 |
Select the grammatically correct sentence | 1 |
Odd one out | 1 |
Jumbled Paragraph (5 statements) | 5 |
Miscellaneous | 1 |
Total | 50 |
b) Quantitative Aptitude
There were 50 questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section. The level of difficulty of the questions was easy. Majority of the questions were on Arithmetic, Numbers, Modern Mathematics, Data Sufficiency and Geometry. Check detailed break-up of this section:
Topics | No of Questions |
Number System | 11 |
Arithmetic | 14 |
Algebra | 3 |
Geometry | 8 |
Modern Maths | 5 |
DI - Tables | One set of 2 questions and one set of 3 questions |
DI - Pie charts | 3 |
DI - Other | 1 |
Total | 50 |
c) Logical Reasoning
There were around 75 questions in the Logical Reasoning section. Check detailed break up of this section below.
Topics | No of Questions |
Arrangements | 6 |
Grouping & Conditionalities | 24 |
Coding Decoding | 6 |
Coding Decoding | 6 |
Family Tree | 7 |
Number Series | 6 |
Clocks and Calendars | 3 |
QA based Reasoning | 2 |
Miscellaneous | 13 |
Data Sufficiency | 1 |
Syllogisms | 1 |
Total | 75 |
d) Abstract Reasoning
There were 25 questions on Abstract Reasoning. Check the break-up of questions in this section:
Topics | No of Questions |
Series Completion | 9 |
Mirror Image | 1 |
No of triangle, squares | 3 |
Figure based numerical puzzles | 2 |
Paper cutting | 3 |
Missing part of Master figure | 2 |
Miscellaneous | 5 |
Total | 25 |
MAH MBA CET 2025 Analysis for Day 2 reveals that it was a well balanced paper, and slightly easier than Day 1. Check detailed analysis below.
MAH MBA CET 2025 Analysis: Day 2 - Slot 1 Analysis
Section
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Number of Questions
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Level of Difficulty (LOD)
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Remarks
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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Moderate
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2 Data Interpretation (DI) sets (~8 questions), standard quant spread
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Logical Reasoning
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75
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Easy-Moderate
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5 Caselets (20 questions), no Critical Reasoning (CR), a few math application-based questions
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VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)
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50
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Easy-Moderate
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12 Reading Comprehension (RC) questions (4 RCs), standard verbal section
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Abstract Reasoning
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25
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Easy-Moderate
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Standard abstract reasoning questions
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Total
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200
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Easy-Moderate
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Overall, the exam was easier compared to Day 1
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MAH MBA CET 2025 Analysis for Day 3 reveals that the paper was moderate. Check detailed analysis below.
MAH MBA CET 2025 Analysis: Day 3 - Slot 2 Analysis
Area
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Number of Questions
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Level of Difficulty
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Remarks
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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Moderate
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Algebra, Numbers, Arithmetic; Calculation intensive
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Logical Reasoning
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75
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Moderate
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4-5 Caselets – 20 Qs, some interesting Qs + errors
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VARC
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50
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Easy-Moderate
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20 RC Qs (5+ RCs), Lot of grammar + vocab
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Abstract Reasoning
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25
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Easy
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Easy except a few questions
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Total
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200
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Moderate
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MAH CET Paper Analysis for previous years 2024 with complete details on exam pattern, difficulty level, cut off is given below:
MAH MBA CET 2024 Slot 1 Analysis
Date : 9th March 2024 (Saturday)
Slot : 10:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Total Number of Questions : 200
Total Time allotted : 150 minutes
No. of Choices per question : 5 choices
No. of Sections : 4 sections
Negative Marks : No negative marking
MAH MBA CET 2024 Paper Pattern
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Area
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No. of Questions
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1
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Logical Reasoning
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75
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2
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Verbal Usage & Reading Comprehension
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50
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3
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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4
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Abstract Reasoning
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25
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Total
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200
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Area 1: Logical Reasoning
Majority of the questions in the section were reported to be of easy to moderate difficulty. There were three set-based questions. One Linear Arrangement puzzle (5 Qs), one set on blood relations (5 Qs), and one Venn Diagram set (3 Qs). According to the students, the puzzles was not lengthy and fairly easy to answer. There is one set on Venn Diagrams which is easy to answer. There were no critical reasoning questions to the relief of the students. The section has 10 questions on blood relations as reported by students, which are of easy to moderate difficulty. Questions from all the expected topics like, Deductions, Direction Sense, Number and Letter Series, Analogies, Coding & Decoding etc are given in good numbers. There was no Data Sufficiency question and no question on input/output.
The students have recollected that the combination of questions in this section was as follows.
Logical Reasoning
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Topic
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No. of questions
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Analytical Puzzles
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Linear Arrangement
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5
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Distribution
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0
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Venn Diagram
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3
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Sub-Total
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8
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Analytical Reasoning
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Direction Sense
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6
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Deductions
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5
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Blood Relations
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10
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Coding & Decoding
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5
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Analogies
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5
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Number and Letter Series
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5
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Word Formation Based
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0
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Calendar & Clocks
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2
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Odd Man Out
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5
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Comparison
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5
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Dictionary based questions
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5
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Miscellaneous
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14
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Sub-Total
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67
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Critical / Verbal Reasoning
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Assertions and Reasons
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0
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Statements and Assumptions
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0
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Sub-Total
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TOTAL
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75
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Area 2: Verbal Usage and Reading Comprehension
The section name was Verbal usage & Reading Comprehension. There were two RCs of 5 question each. 8 Questions of Grammar were asked which were moderate in difficulty. As reported by the students all are error spotting questions. 32 questions of Vocabulary were asked (synonym, antonyms, replace the italicized word, Meaning of idioms).
Verbal Usage & Reading Comprehension
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Topic
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No of Questions
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Reading Comprehension
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Passage 1
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5
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Passage 2
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5
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Passage 3
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Passage 4
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Sub Total
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10
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Grammar
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Identify the Parts of Speech
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0
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Error Spotting
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8
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Sub Total
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8
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Vocabulary
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Synonym
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8
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Antonym
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8
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Replace the italicized word
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6
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Meaning of Idiom
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5
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Filling the blanks
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5
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Sub Total
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32
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Total
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50
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Reading Comprehension:
• 2 passages of 5 questions each were given. Both are short and easy to comprehend.
Vocabulary:
• Questions on Synonym and Antonym 8 each were given.
• Replace the italicized word 6 questions were given> According to the students, 3 of them were easy and 3 moderate.
• Meaning of Idiom 5 questions were asked which had 2 easy, 2 moderate and 1 difficult question.
Grammar:
• Students reported that all 8 questions are on Error spotting.
Area 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Difficulty level of this section ranged from easy to moderate. There were two DI sets. Each set has only one table/graph to study. One set based on Bar Chart and the other on Pie chart. But for one question in each set, all questions required simple calculations.
Quantitative Ability
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Topic
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No. of questions
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Time & Work
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3
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Time & Distance
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3
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Mensuration
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0
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Ages
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2
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Averages
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3
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Profit and loss
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3
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SICI
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2
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Partnership
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3
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Allegation
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1
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Probability
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2
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Logarithm
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0
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Geometry
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0
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Stocks and Shares
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0
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RPV
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3
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Remainders
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1
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Clock
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0
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Calendar
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0
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Equations
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3
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HCF & LCM
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2
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Simplification
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3
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Numbers
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2
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Permutation & Combination
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1
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Percentage
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3
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Bar Graph
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5
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Pie Charts
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5
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TOTAL
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50
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Area 4: Abstract Reasoning
There were 25 questions in this section. Level of difficulty was easy to moderate. A few questions were difficult.
Abstract Reasoning (Non-verbal Reasoning)
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Topic
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No. of questions
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Series (next/missing fig.)
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8
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Analogies
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5
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Odd man out
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8
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Miscellaneous
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4
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TOTAL
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25
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Q. Which slot is toughest in MBA CET Exam?
A. This cannot be predicted before hand. MAH CET exam has four or more slots divided in 2-3 days. The difficulty level in each slot remains similar to a large extent. If Quant is difficult in one slot, LR becomes bit more difficult in other slot. Similarly, if VARC remains moderate in one slot, it may get little difficult in other slot.
Q. What is the MAH MBA CET marks analysis?
A. MAH CET score analysis going by the past trends reflect that higher the difficulty level, lower is the cut off and vice versa. A candidate with 145 to 155 marks can get 99 percentile in the exam.
Q. Which is the toughest section in MAH MBA CET Exam?
A. MAH MBA CET is a moderate difficulty level exam without negative marking. Sometimes even guess work also pays. The sectional difficulty level in MAH CET depends upon the skills of the test takers. For some VARC is difficult for others Reasoning and Quant are found difficult. Many toppers despite their sectional weakness, cracked MAH CET with high score.
In conclusion, MAH MBA CET 2025 exam pattern for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 saw no changes in the exam pattern. MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Analysis reveals that paper was lengthy and difficulty level was moderate. Based on question paper, MAHCET Score Vs Percentile estimates are that a Score of 130 marks will get 99%. Check complete MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Analysis in the above article.
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