Top 21 MBA Colleges in Maharashtra Through MAH CET 2026
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH CET )
MAH MBA CET is a gateway to top B-schools in Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra. Check out the list of top 21 MBA colleges accepting MAH MBA CET score for admission, courses they offer and their fees.
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test or MAH CET for MBA/MMS, conducted by the State Entrance Test Cell, is one of the popular state level management exams. This exam is conducted annually for admission to over 350 MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Since MAH MBA CET is a state level exam, preference is given to candidates belonging to Maharashtra. However, MBA aspirants from the rest of India are also eligible for admission. It is in fact, a preferred choice of many candidates from rest of India because of Maharashtra cities like Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur are considered the hub of Management education.
MAH MBA CET exam is conducted over three days at various examination centres. The MBA CET 2026 exam will be held most likely in April 2026 and the result will be declared in May 2026. Following the MAH MBA CET 2026 result announcement the CET Cell will conduct Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission (expected in July).
Admission through the common counselling round is based on minimum cut off or merit score. The minimum MAH MBA CET cut off for admission varies from college to college, but ranges between 50 to 99+ percentile. The cut off for top 10 MBA colleges in Maharashtra through CET is usually around 97 to 99 percentile. After the top 10, top 20 and top 30 MBA colleges in Maharashtra through CET accept 90 to 95 percentile. We have listed top 20 MBA colleges in Maharashtra Through CET along with their courses and fees, to help you take a decision.
- Top MBA Colleges in Maharashtra Through CET
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- MAH MBA CET Admission Process: Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026
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- MAH MBA CET Cut Offs
Top MBA Colleges in Maharashtra Through CET
Given below are the top 21 MBA colleges in Maharashtra through CET. Check their course and fees:
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MAH MBA CET Admission Process: Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026
Admission to MBA colleges accepting MAH CET MBA score is done through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The Maharashtra State CETCell conduct the CAP in online mode and some activities are to be done offline. Under this process, candidates who clear the MAH CET exam, have to register online for CAP. The State CET allots seats to candidates at their preferred colleges on the basis of MAH MBA CET cut offs fixed by the admission authorities. Those who are allotted the seats, are then required to visit the college and complete the admission process within the stipulated time.
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MAH CET CAP Highlights
- MAH CET CAP is an online process.
- It is conducted about a month after the declaration of MAH MBA CET result.
- Candidates have to register for MAH CET CAP at the state CET website.
- Candidates have to fill the CAP form mentioning their academic details, MAH MBA CET score and preferred course/colleges.
- MBA CET CAP cut offs and merit lists are released in two rounds.
- Candidates who confirm their admission in the first round are not considered for the second round of admission.
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MAH MBA CET Cut Offs
Given below is the minimum MAH CET MBA cut off percentile for top 20 colleges for CAP Round I 2025. Admission offers are made on the basis of these cut offs only. MAH CET 2026 cut offs will be released during the CAP 2026..
| MBA Colleges Accepting MAH CET Score |
MBA CET Cut Off 2025 |
|---|---|
| 99.99 |
|
| Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai |
99.93 |
| Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai |
99.97 |
| 99.85 |
|
| 99.81 |
|
| 99.77 |
|
| 99.88 |
|
| 99.52 |
|
| 98.23 |
|
| 98.76 |
|
| 95.91 |
|
| 98.30 |
|
| Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai |
98.15 |
| 98.85 |
|
| 97.94 |
|
| 96.39 |
|
| 95.38 |
|
| Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai |
94.90 |
| Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Malad (W), Mumbai |
94.10 |
| 97.83 |
|
| Institute for Future Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership (iFEEL) Lonavla |
85.00 (CAT cut off: 65) |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
Since your percentile in MAH MBA CET is 91.6, you have a high probability of getting admission into most mid-tier colleges through the CAP round which comprise the following options: MET Institute of Management, Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Indira Institute of Management Pune, and Thakur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
MAH B.Design CET Applications Process needs the following documents:
A valid email ID and mobile number
Recent passport-sized photograph and signature (scanned)
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Caste certificate, if applicable
Domicile certificate, if claiming Maharashtra quota
Disability certificate, if appli
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Qualified candidates participate in Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds after the MAH B.Design CET Entrance Exam, where they fill in their choices of institutes and seats are allotted based on merit and preferences.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, All India Candidates are also eligible to apply for MAH B.Des CET. The MAH B.Design CET Registration fee for All India Candidature is INR 1900.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The application fee for MAH B.Des CET is INR 1900 for General Category Candidates (Maharashtra State only) and for All India Candidature Candidates.
For candidates belonging to [SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT (A), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS], and PwD candidates (Maharashtra State only), the MAH B
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The eligibility criteria for MAH B.Des CET are:
Must be an Indian national.
Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with at least 45% (40% for reserved categories).
There is no age limit.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The MAH CET B.Des exam is of 2 hours 45 minutes duration and carries 200 marks. There is no negative marking in the exam and the exam is conducted in English.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates seeking admission in Prin. N.G. Naralkar Institute of Career Development and Research can apply through MAH MBA CET score. Aspirants should score equal or more than MAH MBA CET cutoff for admission. Below is the NICDR Pune MBA percentile cutoff for last three-years:
| Section | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.9 | 28.03 | 35.76 |
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