MAH MBA MMS CET 2016 Notification
is Out
About MAH CET
The state MBA/MMS CET is online exam conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) for the admission in theMBA colleges in Maharashtra.MAH CET 2016 is likely to be conducted in the middle March 2016 for MBA & MMS courses. Notification for this exam is likely to come by January 2016.
The state MBA/MMS CET will go online this year, just like most of the entrance exams for B-schools. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) has decided to take MAH CET 2016 admission in the MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra conducts a Common Entrance Test for MBA & MMS courses (i.e. Master of Business Administration and Master of Management studies respectively) every year. PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma Course in Management) and PGDBM (Post Graduate Diploma Course in Business Management) candidates also write this examination.
There are more than 200 institutes those come under different universities in Maharashtra in which admission is through MAHCET. It is administered by the Competent Authority on its own or in collaboration with professional Agencies which holds a record of its competence and experience of personnel selection through competitive examinations.
MAH CET Syllabus
VERBAL ABILITY AND READING COMPREHENSION
This is to test your English language. In this test there will be passages with
questions based on their contents to test your comprehension. Your English Language ability would
be tested through questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms,
comprehension of passages etc. Your English language ability would be tested through questions on
(1) understanding of the contents of the passage and (2) choice of appropriate words, phrases,
expressions and similar language skills.
This is to test your English language. In this test there will be passages with
questions based on their contents to test your comprehension. Your English Language ability would
be tested through questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms,
comprehension of passages etc. Your English language ability would be tested through questions on
(1) understanding of the contents of the passage and (2) choice of appropriate words, phrases,
expressions and similar language skills.
QUANTITATIVE APTITUTDE
This test helps to know how fast and accurate you can work with numbers, do numerical
calculations understand various arithmetic problems involving ratio and proportion, percentage,
etc. This test also helps to measure your power of quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables,
common graphs and charts.
This test helps to know how fast and accurate you can work with numbers, do numerical
calculations understand various arithmetic problems involving ratio and proportion, percentage,
etc. This test also helps to measure your power of quantitative reasoning, interpretation of tables,
common graphs and charts.
LOGICAL / ABSTRACT REASONING
This measures how quickly and accurately you can think. This test may have questions based
on figures and diagrams and also questions on verbal reasoning.
This measures how quickly and accurately you can think. This test may have questions based
on figures and diagrams and also questions on verbal reasoning.
Topics to be covered are:
- Verbal ability
- Reading comprehension
- Quantitative analysis
- Data interpretation
- Data sufficiency
- Analytical reasoning
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
MAH CET Exam Pattern
Eligibility Criteria
The Eligibility Criteria is as below:
Passed with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of candidates of backward class categories belonging to Maharashtra State only) in any Bachelor’s Degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Eligibility Criteria for admission to Maharashtra State candidates:
Candidate should be an Indian National and should possess basic qualification as specified above. Appeared for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET .
Eligibility Criteria for admission against All India Seats:
For Maharashtra State Candidates & outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates should be an Indian National and should possess basic qualification as specified above Appeared for CAT (conducted by IIMs) /JMET (conducted by IITs) / MAT (conducted by AIMA in February) AIMA (conducted by AIMS)/ XAT (conducted by XLRI) for seeking admission to MBA/MMS in the current academic year. Such candidates are required to appear for GD & PI conducted by the Competent Authority of Maharashtra State for current academic year.
Registration Process
Online Application:
Online Applicants can submit and confirm through the web site http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/mba2016/StaticPages/HomePage.aspx For that the applicants are required to upload his/her photo and signature as per the instructions given in the site. There must have an application ID and Password for each applicants and they are advised to preserve the Application kit. The application form will cost Rs.1,000/- for the candidates belonging to the general category and Rs.800/- for the candidates in the reservation group.
Offline Application:
Applications sent by Post/Courier etc. to the office will not be accepted and there will be no communication in this regard as it has done by the candidates. No documents are required to be submitted at this stage and are advised keep the necessary documents ready at the time of Document verification stage scheduled in the month of May.
Filled applications along with the DD can be send to:
The Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Post Box No. 1967, Mumbai. *
*(Candidates are advised to check at website 1st)
Online Applicants can submit and confirm through the web site http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/mba2016/StaticPages/HomePage.aspx For that the applicants are required to upload his/her photo and signature as per the instructions given in the site. There must have an application ID and Password for each applicants and they are advised to preserve the Application kit. The application form will cost Rs.1,000/- for the candidates belonging to the general category and Rs.800/- for the candidates in the reservation group.
Offline Application:
Applications sent by Post/Courier etc. to the office will not be accepted and there will be no communication in this regard as it has done by the candidates. No documents are required to be submitted at this stage and are advised keep the necessary documents ready at the time of Document verification stage scheduled in the month of May.
Filled applications along with the DD can be send to:
The Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Post Box No. 1967, Mumbai. *
*(Candidates are advised to check at website 1st)
How and Where To Get the Results?
The result of the test will be published in the site
http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/mba2016/StaticPages/HomePage.aspx on 29-03-2016 at 5 pm
The result of the test will be published in the site
http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/mba2016/StaticPages/HomePage.aspx on 29-03-2016 at 5 pm
Score Validity
Validity of the test score is till one year.
Validity of the test score is till one year.
Courses You can Apply
The Common Entrance Test - Maharashtra (CET) is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education and is accepted by close to 298 Institutes in Maharashtra.Courses you can apply for:
- Two year full time course in Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Two year full time course in Master of Management Studies (MMS),
- Two year full time course in Post Graduate Diploma Course in Business Management (PGDBM)
- Two year full time course in Post Graduate Diploma Course in Management (PGDM).
Some of the Colleges Accepting the MAH MBA/MMS CET score
- AICAR Business School Mumbai
- Anjuman-I-Islam’s Allana Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
- Apex Institute of Management & Research, Pune
- Atharva Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
- Balaji Institute of International Business, Pune
- Balaji Institute of Telecom and Management, Pune
- Bharatratna Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Solapur
- Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune
- Chetana’sRamprasadKhandelwal Institute of Management & Research
- DY Patil Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pune
- Institute of Business Management & Research, Pune
- Institute Of Management Education, Pune
- International School of Business & Media, Pune
- Jayawant Institute of Management Studies, Pune
- KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
- LalaLajpat Rai Institute of Management, Mumbai
- Maharashtra Academy of Engineering, Pune
- Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune
- Mahatma Phule Institute Of Management and Computer Studies, Pune
- MET Institute of Management, Mumbai
- MIT School of Management, Pune
- Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering, Mumbai
- Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies & Research Pune
- NL Dalmiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
- Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies, Pune
- PE Society’s Institute of Management & Career Development, Pune
- PES Modern College of Engineering, Pune
- PimpriChinchwad College of Engineering, Pune
- Pravara Centre for Management Research & Development, Pune
- Prin N G Naralkar Institute of Career Development & Research, Pune
- Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati
- R.K. Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
- Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Mumbai
- ShivajinagarVidyaprasarak Mandal’s Institute of Management, Pune
- SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai
- Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune
- Sipna’s College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati
- SmtKashibaiNavale College of Engineering, Pune
- Smt. HirabenNanavati Institute of Management and Research for Women, Pune
- Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Pune
- Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute Of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
The seats distribution is as follows
| Sr. No. | Name of University | No Collages / Institutes under University | Intake Capacity |
| 01 | Pune University | 179 | 22506 |
| 02 | Mumbai University | 82 | 10065 |
| 03 | Solapur University | 12 | 1125 |
| 04 | Shivaji University | 25 | 2400 |
| 05 | Swami RamanandTirthaMarathwada University | 09 | 765 |
| 06 | North Maharashtra University | 10 | 780 |
| 07 | Dr. BabasahebAmbedkarMarathwada University | 19 | 1980 |
| 08 | SantGadgebabaAmrawati University | 11 | 840 |
| 09 | RTM Nagpur University | 55 | 4680 |
| 10 | SNDT Women’s University | 01 | 60 |
| 11 | Gondwan University | 03 | 420 |
The distribution of Seats are categorized as under
- Maharashtra State level Seats : there are two sub categories as Home University and other than Home University
- Maharashtra State Seats: Each Maharashtra State candidate who has appeared in the MAHMBA/MMSCET 2016 conducted by Competent Authority of Maharashtra State will be assigned a State level Merit Number on the basis of percentile obtained in MAHMBA/MMS CET 2016
- All India Seats: Each All India candidate who has appeared in CAT 2015 (conducted by IIMs)/CMAT 2016 (Conducted by AICTE) / GMAT (conducted by GMAC, USA)/ MAT (conducted by AIMA in February 2015)/ XAT (conducted by XLRI)/ ATMA (conducted by AIMS)/ MAHMBA/MMSCET 2016 will be assigned a State level merit number on the basis of percentile mentioned on the score card
| Sr. No. | Type of Institute | Maharashtra State Seats | All India Seats | Institute level Seats | Minority Community Seats | |
| Home University area candidates | Other than Home University area candidates her than | |||||
| 01 | University Department and Government Institute | 70 % | 15 % | 15 % | - | - |
| 02 | Institute under SNDT Women’s University | 85% (State Level seats) Women Candidates | 15 % | - | - | |
| 03 | Unaided Non-minority Institutes | 15 % | 20% | - | ||
| 04 | Unaided Minority Institutes | 70 % of M.S. Seats | 30 % of M.S. Seats | 15 % seats under CAP | 20 % | Min 51 % |
CAP Seats = Sanctioned Intake – (Minority Seats+ Institute Level Seats)
Centralized Admission Process (CAP): For the academic year 2016-18, the Competent Authority shall conduct total four (4) rounds of Centralized Admission. The CAP shall consist of first three (3) rounds by Centralized Allotment wherein eligible candidates will fill separate Online Option forms for respective rounds. Fourth round of CAP shall be conducted by way of counseling only for the eligible Maharashtra State candidates
Stages of Centralized Admission Process (CAP) are as follows
- Go to http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online” & Fill up and submit the personal details, qualification details, latest photo and options for CET Centers
- Verify the correctness of the information filled In case of any correction, the candidate can do it online before confirmation
- Confirm Application by paying applicable fees by e challan or by e payment
Maharashtra MBA CET – Paper Pattern and Analysis
MAH- CET paper that was held last was nothing short of traumatic for most of the students. It was by far the toughest one out of the last 8 years CET papers. The question types, the paper pattern and the distribution of marks were different when compared to the last 8 years papers. The paper had many speed breakers which shouldn’t have been attempted by the students.
MAH CET 2016 Important Dates
| MAH CET Test 2016 Important Dates | ||
| Date of the Online MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2016 | 12-03-2016 & 13-03-2016 | |
| Online registration for MAH-MBA/MMS CET 2016 through www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/mba2016 | 12-02-2016 | 23-02-2016 |
| Issue of Hall Ticket through candidate’s login of successfully registered candidates. | 04-03-2016 onwards | |
| Declaration of the result of the MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2016 | 29-03-2016 at 5.00PM | |
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MBA/MMS-CET 2016
MAH CET 2016 Exam dates Announced. Exam is on 12th,
13th March 2016.
