Cracking MAH-CET (MBA/MMS Entrance Exam) requires a clear strategy, consistent practice, and the right mentorship. With thousands of aspirants competing for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, PUMBA, and SIES, the right preparation can make all the difference.
At Planet E, we’ve helped thousands of students secure top CET ranks with structured planning, mocks, and smart shortcuts. If you’re planning CET 2026, this guide gives you a complete preparation roadmap.
📌 Exam Pattern & Sections
| Section | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
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| Logical Reasoning | 75 | Moderate |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | Easy–Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | Moderate |
| Verbal Ability + Reading Comprehension | 50 | Easy–Moderate |
➡ Total Questions: 200
➡ Time: 150 Minutes
➡ No Negative Marking ➜ Makes speed more important than accuracy!
📌 Key Skills Required for CET
✔ Speed + Accuracy
✔ Shortcut-based solving
✔ High mock test exposure
✔ Pattern recognition
✔ Time management (NO section timing)
🔥 Ideal MAH-CET Preparation Timeline
Phase 1: Concept Building (Weeks 1–6)
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Learn basics of Quant, LR, VA, Abstract Reasoning
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Focus on:
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Percentages, Ratios, Time-Speed-Distance, Algebra basics
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Seating Arrangements, Series, Blood Relation, Coding-Decoding
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Reading Comprehension, Grammar rules, Vocab
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Practice 20–30 questions per topic
Phase 2: Practice + Speed Building (Weeks 7–10)
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Solve topic-wise practice sets
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Start sectional tests
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Learn CET-specific shortcuts, tricks & elimination techniques
Phase 3: Mock Test + Analysis (Weeks 11–16)
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Attempt 20–30 full-length mocks
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Improve:
🔹 Question selection
🔹 Time allocation
🔹 Attempt accuracy
📌 Section-Wise Strategy
1️⃣ Logical Reasoning
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Most scoring; target 50–60 correct
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Topics to focus:
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Seating Arrangement
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Venn Diagram
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Syllogism
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Puzzle sets
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Solve previous innovation-based patterns (CET loves new LR styles)
2️⃣ Quantitative Aptitude
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CET math is conceptual and calculation-heavy
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Focus on:
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Simplification
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DI (Data Interpretation makes up 50% of Quant)
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Arithmetic
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Learn mental math tricks: Squares, cubes, tables, percentage conversions
3️⃣ Verbal Ability & RC
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Practice short RC passages (5–7 paragraphs)
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Improve:
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Vocabulary
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Para jumbles
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Grammar correction
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Use timer: Max time allowed per RC is 5–6 mins
4️⃣ Abstract Reasoning
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Scoring and predictable
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Practice:
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Series completion
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Pattern recognition
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Mirror images
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📊 Mock Test Strategy
| Weeks | Mocks Per Week | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | No mocks | Learn Concepts |
| 5–8 | 1 mock/week | Improve speed |
| 9–12 | 2–3 mocks/week | Accuracy + pattern |
| 13–16 | 4–5 mocks/week | Final boosting |
🟢 Always analyze mocks for mistakes.
📌 Top CET Resources (Recommended by Planet E)
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Previous year papers
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High-speed reasoning books
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Timed mock test platforms
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Shortcut-based quant notes
⭐ Planet E CET Coaching Advantage
🔹 Expert Mentorship
🔹 Exam Pattern Based Notes
🔹 Dedicated Mock Series
🔹 Concept-to-Application Teaching
🔹 Personalized Score Improvement Plan
🚀 Final Tips to Crack CET
✔ Attempt easy questions first
✔ Don’t get stuck on puzzles
✔ Maintain accuracy above 85%
✔ Keep increasing speed using mock analysis
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