MAH MBA CET Previous Year Paper Trends: Check Previous Years' Difficulty Level & Expected Important Topics

Updated On: September 17, 2024 01:57 PM | MAH MBA CET

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Table of Contents

Highlights MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Pattern
Difficulty Level and Trends of MAH MBA CET 2023
Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2023
Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2022
Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2021
Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2020
Question Paper Trends MAH MBA CET 2019
Question Paper Trends MAH MBA CET 2018
Question Paper Trends MAH MBA CET 2017
MAH MBA CET Exam Analysis: Number of Questions & Difficulty …
Expected Important Topics: MAH MBA CET 2025
Important Topics for MAH MBA CET 2025

MAH MBA CET previous year question paper trends help students understand the exam pattern and also help them understand how the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked, important topics, and many other things have evolved over the years. Candidates preparing for MAH MBA CET must go through the previous years' question papers to get an idea of what to expect in the exam. The MAH MBA CET exam is conducted to select candidates for MBA and MMS admissions or Post Graduate Management Programmes.

The MAH MBA CET 2025 will be conducted in March 2025 , across various cities in India. The exam pattern for MAH MBA CET 2025 is expected to be similar to previous years. Here is a detailed analysis of the previous year's question paper trends and some of the important topics to cover for MAH MBA CET 2025.

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Highlights MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Pattern

Here are the highlights of the MAH MBA CET exam pattern 2025 . Let us first know about the standard exam pattern of MAH MBA CET Exams:

Features	Details
Mode of MAH MBA CET 2025 Examination	Online
Sections in Question Paper	Abstract Reasoning Logical Reasoning Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Quantitative Aptitude
Total Number of Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Exam Duration	150 minutes
Language of Examination	English
Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult
Marking Scheme	One mark awarded for each correct attempt No negative marking No mark deduction for incorrect attempts and unattempted questions

Difficulty Level and Trends of MAH MBA CET 2023

The difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET 2023 exam was moderate.
The questions were jumbled and not segregated section-wise.
There were quite some new questions in this exam.
The exam panel also had a few changes.
Questions from Quantitative Aptitude were way too high.
Verbal Ability questions were slightly more difficult in comparison to previous years whereas the other three sections maintained the same level of difficulty.

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Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2023

Check out the section-wise difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET 2023 exam provided in the table below.

MBA CET Exam Topics	Difficulty Level Day 1 Slot 1	Difficulty Level Day 1 Slot 2	Difficulty Level Day 2 Slot 1	Difficulty Level Day 2 Slot 2
Verbal Ability	Easy to Moderate	Easy to Moderate	Difficult	Easy
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderate to Lengthy	Easy to Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Logical Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	Easy to Moderate	Lengthy	Essy-Moderate
Abstract Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	Moderate to Difficult	Difficult	Easy
Total	Moderate	Easy to Moderate	Very Lengthy	Easy
Number of Good Attempts	175	140+	130+	190+

Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2022

The MAH MBA CET 2022 exams held on August 23, 24, and 25 were relatively straightforward. However, the question patterns varied across different sessions of MAH MBA CET 2023. The exam adhered to the standard format, featuring 200 questions with a total score of 200 marks. Notably, there was no penalty for incorrect answers, with each correct response earning one mark. Below is a detailed section-wise analysis of each exam day.

MBA CET Exam Topics	MBA CET 2022 Difficulty Level Day 1	MBA CET 2022 Difficulty Level Day 2	MBA CET 2022 Difficulty Level Day 3
Logical Reasoning	Easy	Easy to Moderate	Easy
Abstract Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	Easy	Easy
Quantitative Aptitude	Easy	Easy	Easy
Verbal Ability / Reading Comprehension	Easy	Easy to Moderate	Easy
Total	Easy	Easy	Easy
Number of Good Attempts	175-200	150+	170

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Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2021

The MAH MBA CET 2021 exams across all three slots presented a moderate difficulty level. Notably, the question paper lacked distinct sections, appearing in a jumbled format without a predefined order for verbal ability, abstract reasoning, and logical reasoning questions. With a total of 200 questions, each correctly answered question earned one mark. Below, you'll find a detailed breakdown of the section-wise analysis for MAH MBA CET 2021:

MBA CET Exam Topics	MBA CET 2021 Difficulty Level Day 1	MBA CET 2021 Difficulty Level Day 2	MBA CET 2021 Difficulty Level Day 3
Logical Reasoning	Easy to Moderate	Easy to Moderate	Easy to Moderate
Abstract Reasoning	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Quantitative Aptitude	Easy	Easy	Easy
Verbal Ability / Reading Comprehension	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Total	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Number of Good Attempts	170-175	160+	170-180

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Question Paper Trends of MAH MBA CET 2020

In MAH MBA CET 2020, the Logical Reasoning Section was slightly lengthy. The difficulty level was moderate. The standard Exam Pattern MAH MBA CET was followed. Candidates had to appear for 200 questions with each carrying equal marks. Every correct answer awards one mark and there was no negative marking. Here is a breakup of the question paper section-wise:

Sections	Difficulty Level	Considered Good Attempts
Abstract Reasoning	Moderate	18-20
Logical Reasoning	Moderate	42-45
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Moderate	30-35
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderately Difficult	32-35
Overall Total	Moderate	135-140

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Question Paper Trends MAH MBA CET 2019

The question paper was of moderate difficulty level. Candidates stated that the question paper of DAY 2 was difficult in comparison to that of Day 1. There were a total of 200 questions with each carrying one mark for correct answers and no negative marking. Check out the section-wise analysis of the MAH MBA CET 2019:

Sections	Difficulty Level	Considered Good Attempts
Abstract Reasoning	Moderate	18-20
Logical Reasoning	Moderately Difficult	42-45
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Moderate	32-34
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderate	30-32
Overall Total	Moderate	135-140

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Question Paper Trends MAH MBA CET 2018

As per candidates who appeared for MAH MBA CET 2018, the question paper was lengthy on both days. The difficulty level was moderate. There were a total of 200 questions divided into sections as per the exam pattern. Here is a section-wise analysis of the question paper:

Sections	Difficulty Level	Considered Good Attempts
Abstract Reasoning	Moderate	18-20
Logical Reasoning	Moderate	42-45
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Moderate	30-35
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderately Difficult	32-35
Overall Total	Moderate	135-140

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Question Paper Trends MAH MBA CET 2017

The difficulty level of MAH MBA CET 2017 was moderate. Although Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning were time-consuming. Check the trend of MAH MBA CET 2017 section-wise analysis:

Sections	Difficulty Level	Considered Good Attempts
Abstract Reasoning	Moderate	18-20
Logical Reasoning	Difficult	40-45
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Easy/Moderate	30-35
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderately Difficult	28-30
Overall Total	Moderate	135-140

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MAH MBA CET Exam Analysis: Number of Questions & Difficulty Level

Check the expected number of questions and difficulty level of MAH MBA CET 2025 provided below.

Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension

Topics of Questions	Number of Questions	Difficulty Level
Vocabulary (Synonyms, antonyms, contextual usage, formation of words with specific letters, matching the words, Fill in the blanks)	15	Moderate
Reading comprehension passages – 600 to 800 words	15	Moderate
Error Correction in Sentences	6	Moderate to Difficult
Para jumble, Para placement, completion, out of context, Fill in the blanks	5	Tricky
Replacement of Phrases	5	Moderate to Difficult

Quantitative Aptitude

Topics of Questions	Number of Questions	Difficulty Level
Graph, Pie charts, Table, case lets (DI questions)	20	Moderate to Difficult
Arithmetic (Percentage, P&L, TSD, ratio, etc)	10	Moderate
Data sufficiency	4	Moderate
Approximation	5	Moderate
Geometry	2	Moderate to Difficult

Logical Reasoning

Topics of Questions	Number of Questions	Difficulty Level
Arrangements-Seating, Linear, Matrix, Square, etc.	28	Moderate to Difficult
Critical Reasoning	15	Moderate
Statement-conclusion, inference, cause-effect	7	Moderate to Difficult
Syllogism	6	Moderate to Difficult
Family Tree-Blood Relationship	5	Moderate

Abstract Reasoning

Topics of Questions	Number of Questions	Difficulty Level
Series Completion	11-12	Moderate to Difficult
Analogy	6-7	Moderate to Difficult
Matching of Pair	7-8	Moderate

Expected Important Topics: MAH MBA CET 2025

MAH MBA CET 2025 will follow the exam pattern. Candidates will have to appear for 200 questions from 4 sections within 150 minutes. All questions will be in MCQ Format and each question will have 5 options to choose from. The total marks will be 200 and no negative markings.

Candidates preparing for MAH MBA CET 2025 should check out the MAH MBA CET syllabus 2025 . It will provide them with a clear view of the exam to be conducted. The question paper will be divided into four sections:

Abstract Reasoning (25 Questions; 25 Marks)
Logical Reasoning (75 Questions; 75 Marks)
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (50 Questions; 50 Marks)
Quantitative Aptitude(50 Questions; 50 Marks)

Important Topics for MAH MBA CET 2025

Check out the most important topics to cover in each section while preparing for the exams.

Section	Important Topics	Best Books
Abstract Reasoning	Series Wrong Figures/ Odd One Out Analogies	Trishna's Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT And Other MBA Examinations by TIME
Logical Reasoning	Arrangements (Game Changer) Directions Blood Relations Critical Reasoning Syllogisms Coding-Decoding Data Sufficiency (Logical Reasoning based) Coded Inequality Series	How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Arun Sharma A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S Aggarwal
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension Vocabulary based Questions Grammar-based Questions Para Jumbles Para Completion	English Grammar by Wren and Martin Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis How to Prepare for VARC for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh
Quantitative Aptitude	Arithmetic Data Interpretation Data Sufficiency Algebra Geometry Miscellaneous	How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination Tips, Techniques, and Short-cut Methods by Abhijit Guha

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