If you’re preparing for MAH MBA CET 2026, the Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) section can be a major score booster. Unlike CAT, the MAH MBA CET verbal section is speed-based and accuracy-driven, which means smart preparation can help you cross the 45+ mark.
In this blog, we’ll cover proven strategies, preparation tips, and exam insights to help you maximize your verbal score.
MAH MBA CET Verbal Section Pattern
Before jumping into preparation, understand what you’re up against.
Total Questions: 50
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Sections Covered:
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Para jumbles
- Error detection
- Fill in the blanks
Pro tip: This section is highly scoring if your basics are clear and your speed is good.
10 Smart Tips to Crack MAH MBA CET Verbal
1.Strengthen Your Grammar Basics
Grammar questions are direct and scoring.
Focus on:
- Subject-verb agreement
- Tenses
- Prepositions
- Articles
Daily habit: Solve 15–20 grammar questions every day.
2.Build Vocabulary the Smart Way
You don’t need to mug up a dictionary.
What works:
- Learn words through context
- Focus on commonly tested words
- Revise weekly
Target: Learn 10–15 new words daily
3.Master Reading Comprehension (RC)
RC usually has long passages but direct questions.
Strategy:
- Skim first, then read deeply
- Focus on tone and main idea
- Avoid overthinking
Aim for 80%+ accuracy in RC
4.Practice Para Jumbles Regularly
Para jumbles are frequent in MAH MBA CET.
How to improve:
- Identify opening sentence
- Look for connectors
- Practice without options first
Solve at least 5 para jumbles daily
5.Improve Reading Speed
Since MAH MBA CET has no sectional timer, speed gives you an edge.
Daily reading sources:
- Editorials
- Business articles
- Opinion pieces
Target: Read 800–1000 words in under 4 minutes
6.Focus on Accuracy First
Many students try to attempt all 50 questions and make mistakes.
Better strategy:
- Attempt 40–45 questions
- Maintain high accuracy
- Avoid blind guessing
7.Solve Previous Year Papers
This is non-negotiable.
You’ll understand:
- Question pattern
- Difficulty level
- Frequently asked topics
Minimum: Last 5 years’ papers
8.Take Sectional Mocks Weekly
Mocks help you:
- Build speed
- Improve time management
- Reduce exam anxiety
Ideal plan:
- 2 sectional mocks/week
- 1 full mock/week
9.Learn Smart Question Selection
In MAH MBA CET, selection matters more than difficulty.
During exam:
- First attempt vocabulary & grammar
- Then move to RC
- Keep tough para jumbles for later
10. Revise Mistakes Religiously
Your mock analysis is your goldmine.
After every mock:
- Note weak areas
- Maintain an error log
- Revise weekly
Students who analyze mocks improve 2× faster
Target Score Strategy for VARC
| Accuracy | Attempts | Expected Score |
| 90% | 45 | 40–42 |
| 85% | 48 | 41–43 |
| 80% | 50 | 40 |
Sweet spot: 45 attempts with high accuracy
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Reading RC too slowly
- Guessing vocabulary blindly
- Ignoring grammar basics
- Not analyzing mocks
- Spending too much time on one question
Avoid these and your score will jump significantly.
Want a step-by-step preparation roadmap from our experts?
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