The Logical Reasoning (LR) section of MAH MBA CET is often the single biggest scoring-opportunity. With the right strategy, consistent practice, and smart planning, you can convert this section into a high-score engine that boosts your overall percentile.

1. Why Focus Strongly on LR for MBA CET

• The LR section carries 75 questions out of total 200 in MBA CET.
• This weightage makes LR the highest-scoring & highest-impactive section.
• Given there is no negative marking, attempting maximum questions in LR — with reasonable accuracy — is beneficial.

Hence, a strong LR performance can be the key to cracking CET with a high score.

2.What Does MBA CET LR Section Include — Syllabus & Question Types

According to the latest 2025/2026 syllabus breakdown for MBA CET:

Common LR / Reasoning Topics:

• Arrangements (linear, circular, matrix, seating)
• Blood relations, family tree style reasoning
• Coding-Decoding, Symbol-based problems
• Syllogisms, Logical deductions, Statement-assumption-conclusion based reasoning
• Series / pattern-based problems (sometimes overlapping with Abstract Reasoning)
• Input-Output / Data-Sufficiency / Decision Making / Critical Reasoning style questions

Because of this broad variety, LR tests not just memorized formulas — but logical thinking, pattern recognition, speed, and adaptability.

3.Proven Strategy to Crack LR — Step by Step

1. Build Strong Fundamentals: Understand Every Topic

Start by carefully going through all LR topics: seating/arrangements, coding-decoding, syllogisms, blood relations, series, symbolic logic, etc. Ensure you understand underlying logic rather than just memorising.

2. Practice Frequently — Daily or Regularly

Logical thinking improves with repeated exposure. Solve a few puzzles / reasoning problems daily. This builds speed + mental agility.

3. Use Mock Tests and Sample Papers from Day One

Mock tests simulate real exam conditions — give you a sense of time-pressure, pacing, selection, and accuracy requirements. Many students underestimate this until late; don’t be one of them. (This is also a key point in the source article you provided.)

4. Time Management: Prioritise Easy + High-Yield LR Questions First

In exam, start with simpler puzzles / quick-solve topics (blood relations, coding-decoding, basic arrangements), then move to more complex ones. Since LR is heavy and time-consuming, this helps avoid getting stuck on few tough questions early.

5. Accuracy Over Random Attempts — But Also Smart Attempts

Because there’s no negative marking, you should attempt as many as you can — but blind guesses risky. Ensure thinking is logical. For tough puzzles, if you are unsure, skip and return later rather than waste time.

6. Maintain an Error-Log & Learn From Mistakes

After every mock or practice session: note down mistakes (time lost, concept errors, misinterpretation). Review them weekly. Over time this improves clarity, reduces time wastage.

7. Build Speed Without Sacrificing Clarity — Practice With Increasing Intensity

Start slow with focus on correctness; once comfortable, increase speed. Gradually try to solve more questions per hour. This builds stamina and speed under real exam conditions.

8. Use Pattern Recognition, Shortcuts & Mental Math where Possible

Logical reasoning often deals with patterns, sequences, repeated logic. Learning shortcuts (e.g. quick elimination in coding-decoding, quick arrangement heuristics) helps. Combine with mental math and clarity to save time.

9. Balance LR Practice with Rest & Mock-Based Revision

Don’t over-practice single type of puzzles. Ensure variety — arrangements, coding, syllogism, series etc. Also revise older topics to avoid forgetting.

10. Use Free Resources + Previous Year Questions Strategically

Past CET papers and good-quality mocks give insight into question-type distribution, difficulty level, common patterns. Use them for targeted practice.

You can Download Previous Year Questions From https://thetoppercentile.co.in/mba-cet-2024-pyqs/

4.Key Mindset & Tactical Tips (From TTP Learning + Public Strategy)

• Consistency beats cramming — Regular short daily practice often yields better results than sporadic long sessions.
• Smart attempt + strategic skipping — Use strengths first, avoid time traps early.
• Mock test analysis is as important as mock test practice — Identify weak spots, timing issues, recurring mistakes.
• Think like an examiner — not like a student — Understand logic, spot patterns quickly, avoid overthinking.
• Mental calm under time-pressure — Reasoning sections often require clear and calm thinking instead of frantic attempts.

LR Can Make or Break Your CET 2026 — So Treat It as a Power Section

For MBA CET 2026, Logical Reasoning is the backbone of a high score. Because of its large weightage, and the fact that your performance here can offset weakness in Quant/Verbal — nailing LR is often the best path to high percentile.

If you follow a structured, disciplined approach — fundamentals, regular practice, mock-based drilling, speed training — and build exam temperament early, you won’t just attempt LR: you’ll aim to dominate it.

At TTP, we recommend starting LR-focused preparation NOW (even if exam is a few months away), become familiar with patterns, and build incremental speed.

You can also check :

MAH MBA CET 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Colleges, Preparation Guide

MBA CET 2026 Mocks: When to Start, How Many to Take & How to Analyse

MBA CET Previous Year Questions: Your Secret Weapon for Cracking MAH MBA CET 2026

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