MAH-CET Exam

MAH CET 2023 - Application Form(Soon), Exam Date(Out), MBA/MCA Admission, Admit Card, Eligibility, Syllabus, Counselling, Result

Last Modified on : 12 Apr 2024

MAH-CET is the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test, which is conducted annually by the Directorate of Technical Education of Maharashtra. The exam paves the way for student's entry into the postgraduate programs of MCA/ MBA/ MMS/ PGDBM/ PGDM. The application forms are invited every year for the admission of students in the Postgraduate courses in government-managed universities, various University Departments, and unaided institutes in the state of Maharashtra. Here we will discuss the details of the MAH CET 2023 exam for MBA.

MAH CET 2023 Latest Update

- The MAH MBA CET Exam Dates are the 18th and 19th of March 2023.

- The application process for MAH MBA CET 2023 will start in February 2023, and the last date to submit the application form will be in February 2023.

- The MAH MCA CET Exam Dates will be conducted on 25th and 26th of March 2023.

- The application process for MAH MCA CET 2023 will start in February 2023, and the last date to submit the application form will be in March 2023.

For further information about the exam, read the article below -

MAH CET 2023 - Quick Review

Exam Name

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH-CET)

Conducting Authority

Directorate of Technical Education of Maharashtra

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test. It will be an online exam

Medium of Exam

English

Type of Questions

Objective type questions

Total number of questions

200(MBA)/100(MCA)

Duration of the Exam

150 minutes(MBA)/90 minutes(MCA)

Scheme of Marking

1 mark for every correct answer

Negative Marking scheme

Not applicable

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MAH-CET Exam 2023 Important Dates

Check out the important dates of the MAH CET 2023 exam:

MAH MBA CET 2023 Exam

Important Dates

Beginning of the online application

January/February 2023

Last date to apply

February 2023

Admit card issuance

March 2023

MAH MBA CET Exam 2023

18th and 19th March 2023

Result announcement

TBA

MAH MBA CET 2023 counselling

TBA

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MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam

Important Dates

Beginning of the online application

February 2023

Last date to apply

March 2023

Application Correction

March 2023

Admit card issuance

March 2023

MAH MCA CET Exam 2023

25th and 26th March 2023

Result announcement

August 2023

MAH MCA CET 2023 counselling

August/September 2023

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MAH-CET Exam 2023 Pattern & Syllabus

The MAH CET MBA exam will consist of multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. The total duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Here is the distribution of questions and the details of sections in the examination:

Subjects

Number of Questions

Logical Reasoning

75

Abstract Reasoning

25

Verbal Ability/ Reading Comprehension

50

Quantitative Aptitude

50

Total

200

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The MAH CET MCA exam will consist of multiple-choice questions of 2 marks each. The total duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Here is the distribution of questions and the details of sections in the examination:

Subjects

Number of Questions

Logical Reasoning

30

Maths / Stats

30

English

20

Computer concepts

20

Total

100

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There will be no negative markings in the examination. The medium of the question paper will be English.


MAH CET Syllabus 2023

The syllabus for the MAH CET exam is prepared by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. The syllabus is as under:

Logical/ Abstract Reasoning - Questions are asked to test candidates’ thinking ability and accuracy. Questions will be based on figures, diagrams, and verbal reasoning, etc.

Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability - Reading comprehension followed by related questions, questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, antonyms, synonyms, comprehension passages, errors, one word, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude - Time and Work, Average, Number System, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Speed and Distance, Profit and Loss, etc.

MAH-CET Exam 2023 Eligibility

Nationality -

The candidate should be an Indian citizen.

Educational Qualification -

  • A candidate should have a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with at least 50% of marks in aggregate in any discipline from a recognized University by the UGC or the Association of Indian Universities.
  • The candidates who belong to the backward class/ category or PwD (Person with disability) from Maharashtra are given relaxation in the aggregate marks. They should require a score of a minimum of 45% marks to become eligible for the exams.
  • The candidates who are appearing in the final years of Graduation are also eligible to appear in the exam.

MAH CET Exam Reservation Of Seats

The seat will is reserved for the various categories of candidates in the exam. Check below for the distribution of reserved seats among the various categories of candidates- 

Category of Candidate

% of Reserved seats out of the total available seats.

PwD (Persons with a disability)

3%

SC( Scheduled Caste), including those belonging to the converts to Buddhism

13%

ST (Scheduled Tribe), including those living outside the specified area.

7%

OBC (Other backward castes)

19%

VimuktaJati including Denotified Tribe, i.e., NT in category A.

3%

Notified Tribe - NT in category B.

2.5%

Notified Tribe- NT in category C.

3.5%

Notified Tribe - NT in category D.

2%

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MAH-CET Exam 2023 Application Process

MBA - Candidates can apply for the exam online through the official website. The registration process will open soon. The entrance exam will now be held on the 18th and 19th March 2023. Candidates are required to submit the applications before the last date.

MCA - Candidates can apply for the exam online through the official website. The registration process will open soon. The entrance exam will now be held on the 25th and 26th March 2023. Candidates are required to submit the applications before the last date.

How To Apply for MAHCET Exam

  • Visit the official website of the MAH-CET exam.
  • Click on the ‘MAH CET 2023’ link under the ‘Post Graduate Courses section.
  • Now click on the ‘Click Here for Online Registration link.
  • Again click on the new registration link at the top of the home page.
  • Read the important points and click the ‘Continue’ button.
  • For registration, provide personal details like Name, Mobile Number, and valid Email id.
  • At this stage, a unique Login ID and Password will be sent to your registered email ID. Any updates related to the exam will also be communicated at the registered email Id.
  • Now, log in using the registration ID and password and complete the application form.
  • Upload the scanned copies of the Photograph and Signature in the given sizes. The size of the Photograph file should be between 20KB to 50 KB, and the Signature file should be between 10 KB to 20 KB.
  • Provide education and communication details.
  • Candidates are advised to check their application forms before the final submissions.
  • Make a payment of the application fee for the exam.

MAH CET Application Fee -

Category of Candidate

Amount of Application Fee (in ₹)

Open-category candidates from Maharashtra

₹ 1000

Open category candidates from outside Maharashtra.

₹ 1000

Open category candidates from J & K.

₹ 1000

For Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC]

₹ 800

Persons with Disability Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only.

₹ 800

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Payment of Application Fee -

  • The Application fee should be paid online through the Credit Card/ Debit card/ Visa/ Maestro Card/ Rupay/ Internet Banking/Cash Card/ IMPS/Mobile Wallet.
  • It should be noted that the Application Fee paid once will not be refunded under any circumstances.

MAH-CET Exam 2023 Other Details

MAH CET 2023 Admit Card

  • Candidates can obtain the admit card online from the official website of the MAH-CET.
  • The MAH MBA CET 2023 admit card will be released on the official website.
  • Aspirants are required to download their admit cards by entering the details of their registration number and date of birth.
  • They must carry their admit card to the examination center.
  • Candidates will not be allowed to appear in the exam without the admit card.

MAH-CET Result 2023

- The MAH-CET 2023 exam results will be released in June 2023.

- Candidates can check their results by using details such as registration numbers and passwords to obtain the same.

- The result will be released on the authorized website of MAH CET.

- Soon after the declaration of the results, a merit list of successful candidates will be published.

- On the basis of the merit list, candidates are allocated seats in various colleges.

MAH-CET Counselling and Allocation of Seats

MAH CET 2023 Counselling and seat allocation will be done by the CAP (Centralized Admission Process). No personal communication is made to candidates for counselling. Instead, successful candidates must fill out the online admission application form indicating their preference for the course and college.

The CAP comprises three rounds. The third round is conducted for only Maharashtra candidates. The final allocation of seats will be made based on the candidate’s rank and his/her preference.

MAH-CET Exam Frequently Asked Questions

The size of the photograph must be between 15 KB to 50 KB and the signature must be 5 KB to 50 KB.

MAH-CET 2023 results will be announced in June 2023 at mahacet.org.

There is a CAP (Centralised admission process) that allocates seats to successful candidates based on their ranks and their preference for the course and college.

The language of the exams is English.

Candidates can obtain their admit card online by entering details about their Registration Number and Date of Birth on the official website.

No, there will be no negative marking scheme in the MAH-CET MBA exam.

For the general category of candidates, the application fee is Rs 1000, whereas for the reserved category and PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra, it is Rs 800.

The MAH-CET Exam will be a computer-based test.

The candidates can get access to the application form only through the online mode. They must get themselves registered first on the official website of MAH-CET. After registration, the candidates will be given online access to the application form.

Candidates willing to apply for the MAH-CET Exam should apply only through the online mode. There is no availability of a hard copy of the application form.

The MBA Exam will be conducted on the 18th and 19th of March 2023.

The MCA Exam will be conducted on the 25th and 26th of March 2023.

The application process will start in February 2023.

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