MAH MBA CET Exam Analysis 2026 Day 1 Slot 1
MAH MBA CET Day 1 Slot 1 Overview
| Area Name | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts* |
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | Moderate | 150-160 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | Easy | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | Easy-Moderate | |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 50 | Moderate | |
| Total | 200 | Moderate |
MBA CET 2026 Day 1 Slot 1 Analysis
- The test was of moderate difficulty on Day 1 Slot 1
- As usual, CET 2026 consisted of 200 questions to be attempted in 150 minutes
- Since there is NO Negative Marking in CET, candidates are expected to attempt all 200 questions.
- IMS estimate of good attempts refers to the number of serious attempts and excludes random attempts.
- Interface – The candidate’s photograph appeared on the left side of the screen. The question panel was on the right side. It could be collapsed/hidden. Many questions appeared in the split-screen format. The 4 sections could be accessed at any time with the help of the dropdown menu. The candidate’s roll/application number appeared as a watermark on the screen.
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Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension Analysis
The test consisted of 50 questions with 20 RC questions and 30 VA questions. Overall, the VARC was moderate. There were 4 Reading Comprehension passages ranging from around 400 words to 550 words in length. The VA section was relatively easy. It was dominated by vocabulary questions. Most of the VA questions could be answered quickly and accurately.
Following is the break-up of this section:
| VARC Topics | No. of questions |
| Reading Comprehension – 5 Passages
Women Empowerment – 400 words, 5Qs US tariffs – 400 words, 5Qs Electric Vehicles – 450 words, 5Qs Cybercrime- 550 words, 5Qs |
20 |
| Idioms/Phrases meaning | 5 |
| Fill in the blanks (Connectors) | 3 |
| Fill in the blanks (Vocab) | 5 |
| Synonyms, Antonyms, Synonyms-Antonyms pair | 6 |
| Direct/Indirect Speech, Active Passive Voice | 2 |
| Spot the error, Identify the grammatically correct sentence | 4 |
| Improve the sentence | 3 |
| Jumbled Paragraph (5 statements) | 1 |
| Word usage | 1 |
| Total | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude Analysis
There were about 50 questions. The level of difficulty of the questions on Quantitative Aptitude was easy. There were maximum questions on Arithmetic, Numbers, Modern Mathematics, Data Sufficiency and Geometry.
Following is the break-up of this section:
| Topics | No. of questions |
| Numbers | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 25 |
| Geometry | 5 |
| Modern Maths | 5 |
| Algebra | 0 |
| DI – Percentage based | 5 |
| DI – Pie charts | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
Logical Reasoning Analysis
There were around 75 questions in the Logical Reasoning section. In Non-Verbal Reasoning, there were LR Caselets, Coding Decoding, Directions, Family Tree, Number Series, QA Reasoning based questions, Venn Diagram based questions, Directions, Family tree sets etc.
In Verbal Reasoning, there were 15 questions. The questions in this section were moderate.
Following is the break-up of this section:
| Topics | No. of questions |
| Arrangements | 6 |
| Grouping & Conditionalities | 24 |
| Coding Decoding | 6 |
| Directions | 6 |
| Family Tree | 7 |
| Number Series | 6 |
| Clocks and Calendars | 3 |
| QA based Reasoning | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 13 |
| Data Sufficiency | 1 |
| Odd one out, Arrange the words in sequence, Syllogisms | 15 |
| Total | 75 |
Overall difficulty of the questions on Logical Reasoning was moderate.
Visual Reasoning Analysis
There were 25 questions on Visual Reasoning. There were questions on series completion, analogies and odd man out, mirror image, paper cutting. Some questions from the area of Figure based numerical puzzles, No of triangle, squares also appeared. The overall difficulty level was in the range of easy to medium.
Following is the break-up of 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 |
What is MAH MBA CET Exam?
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is a computer-based test designed to evaluate candidates’ aptitude, reasoning, verbal skills, and quantitative ability. Thousands of candidates appear annually. MAH CET scores are accepted by more than 250 colleges in Maharashtra for MBA/MMS admissions. The exam is known for its moderate difficulty level and speed-based format.
MAH-MBA CET 2026 Analysis – Timelines
On Monday, 6th April 2026, IMS will release live MBA MAH-CET 2026 updates, including immediate Detailed Live Analysis and a Detailed Text Analysis. Follow the schedule below to know exactly when each update will go live.
Monday, 6th April 2026 |
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| ACTIVITY | SLOT 1 | SLOT 2 |
| First Take Analysis | 11:50 AM | – |
| Detailed Live Analysis | 01:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| Detailed Text Analysis | 01:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
What is the Marking Scheme and Time of MAH MBA CET?
| Sr. No. | Topics | No. Of Questions | Mark per Question |
| 1 | Logical Reasoning | ~75 | 1 |
| 2 | Abstract Reasoning | ~25 | 1 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | ~50 | 1 |
| 4 | Verbal Ability / Reading Comprehension | ~50 | 1 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
What is the Syllabus for MBA CET 2026?
A) Logical / Abstract Reasoning: This section measures how quickly and accurately you can think. You may see questions that use figures, diagrams, or verbal reasoning.
B) Quantitative Aptitude: This section checks how quickly and accurately you can work with numbers. You will solve arithmetic problems like ratio, proportion, and percentage. It also tests your ability to interpret tables, graphs, and charts.
C) Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: This section includes passages with questions to test your understanding. You will also answer questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, and reading comprehension.
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- (1) understanding the content of the passage and
- (2) choosing the right words, phrases, expressions, and similar language skills.
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