MAH MBA CET 2025: Result Soon, Final Answer Key Released, Dates, Cut Offs, Top Colleges

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Updated on May 19, 2025 22:55 IST

MAH MBA CET 2025 was conducted on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 and the exam result can be expected soon. Final MAH MBA CET 2025 answer key has been released. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the MAH MBA CET result 2025 at the official website. Read below all about MAH MBA CET 2025.

MBA CET 2025 exam was held on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 and the provisional answer key was released on April 28, 2025.The State CET Cell is expected to announce the MAH MBA CET 2025 result and final answer key soon. The CET scorecard will be available for download at the official website of Maharashtra State CET. Although MAH MBA CET is conducted for Maharashtra State candidates, students from rest of India can also appear for it. The exam is followed by a common counselling process called - Centralised Admission Process or CAP through which seats are allotted to candidates in MBA/MMS programmes offered by over 300 Maharashtra institutes. Read here all about MAH MBA CET 2025.

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MAH MBA CET Result 2025

The MAH MBA CET 2025 result will be announced online at the Maharashtra State CET website. Candidates will be required to download their scorecard by following the steps given below:

Q: When will MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 release?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will upload round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 on its official website during the CAP process to be held in July 2025. You can check MAH CET 2024 cut off on this page (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/mah-cet-exam-cutoff) once the cut offs are released. You can also check the cut offs of previous years on this page.

MAH CET cut offs refer to the percentile on the basis o which seats are allotted to candidates during the counselling process. Candidates do not have to meet any sectional cut off to be eligible for admission into a particular MBA college. MAH CET cut offs 2025 will be declared for two to three rounds. The MAH CET cut off percentiles will be released category wise.

Q: What is the cutoff for JBIMS in MAH CET?

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies admission to Master of Management Studies (MMS), MMS in Financial Management, MMS in Marketing Management and Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) through MAH CET MBA. As per JBIMS cutoff 2023 and 2024 for MMS, the minimum cutoff in MAH CET CAP Round 1 and Last Round cutoff was 99.99 Percentile. Analysis of cut offs for previous years for Master of Management Studies (MMS) reveals that, JBIMS has seen an improving trend compared to 2022. Also, when compared from 2021 to 2022, it shows an improving trend here as well. The cutoff for Master of Management Studies (MMS) was 99.96 in 2021 and 99.98 in 2022 respectively. MAH CET cutoffs are released upto Round 3. Aspirants seeking admission to JBIMS can check more details regarding the same by clicking here.

Q: I have scored 96.81 (109 marks) in MAH CET. Which are the good colleges that I may get in the CAP round?

First of all congratulations on your success. Good colleges in Pune by CET are only PUMBA and Indira. For PUMBA you require minimum 99 percentile unless you fall in some category which can help in admissions. You can try colleges which fall into top 5-14 ranks and it would be better if you compare percentile from last year data. May you please tell me if you fall in any category like MU, OHU, AI and so on so that I can tell you more accurately.

Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.orrg
Click on the 'Scorecard download' section
Enter application number and date of birth
PDF of MAH MBA CET scorecard will be displayed
Click on download and save your scorecard on the desktop

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Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH-CET
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Level	Postgraduate exam at the state level
Exam Frequency	Annual
Mode of Exam	Computed Based Test (CBT)
Total Registrations	About 70,000
Courses offered through Entrance Exam	MBA/MMS/PGDM
Exam Fees	INR 1,200 (General category) INR 1,000 (Reserved category)
Exam Duration	2.5 hours
Total Marks	200
Total Questions	200
Marking Scheme	One mark for each correct entry Zero marks for each incorrect entry
Language/Medium of Exam	English
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Prin. LN Welingkar, Balaji Institute of Modern Management, ITM Business School, etc.
No. of Test Cities	48
Official Website	https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
Contact Details	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001 Helpline Number (10:00 AM to 06:00 PM) 91-9513850008

MAH MBA CET 2025 Exam Dates

MAH MBA CET 2025 dates have been announced at mahacet.org website. Check below tentative MAH CET events and dates.

MAH CET 2025 Events	MBA CET Exam Date 2025
MAH MBA CET 2025 registrations	25-Dec-2024 to 25-Feb-2025 (11:59 pm)
Form correction	03-Mar-2025 to 05-Mar-2025
Admit card download starts	26-Mar-2025
MAH MBA CET 2025 exam	01-Apr-2025 02-Apr-2025 03-Apr-2025
MAH MBA CET 2025 answer key and objection tracking	28-Apr-2025 to 30-Apr-2025
MAH CET 2025 result declaration	Third week of May 2025
MAH MBA CET CAP 2025	First week of June to Third week of August 2025

MAH MBA CET Counselling 2025

After the declaration of MAH MBA CET 2025 result a counselling process will be held to allot seat to candidates in participating colleges. Officially called, the Centralised Admission Process or CAP, it will be conducted about two months after MBA CET 2025 result declaration. The MAH CET CAP process will include the following stages:

Online registration for MBA CAP
Round wise MAH MBA CET 2025 cut off release and seat allotment
Completion of admission formalities by candidates

Candidates who will clear the MBA CET exam will be eligible for the Centralised Admission Process or CAP round. This is a common counselling process in which candidate are allotted MBA/MMS seats in MAH CET participating colleges. If they meet the college cut off, they will be allotted a seat in that college. Candidates having appeared in CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT can also participate in MAH CET CAP.

Also Read: What After MAH MBA CET result 2025?

MAH MBA CET Cut Offs 2025

The MAH CET cut offs are released round wise during the CAP. Check the below table for latest MBA CET cut offs of top MBA colleges accepting the exam score.

MBA Colleges	MBA CET Cut Offs
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	99.98
SIMSREE, Mumbai	99.95
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai	99.89
S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai	99.68
Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune	99.67
Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai	99.62
COEP Technological University	99.60
Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai	99.24
MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai	98.57
Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai	98.36
Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai	98.00
Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai	97.87
Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune	97.79
Shree C. E. Society's Indira Institute of Management, Pune	96.49
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai	96.49
Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai	96.06
S.C.E.S. Indira School Of Business Studies, Tathwade	95.88
St. Francis Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai	95.55
Indira Global Business School, Parandwadi Tq. Maval Dist. Pune	95.39
Fr. C. Rodrigues Inst. of Management. Studies, Vashi, Navi Mumbai	95.14

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Q: Which college can I get for MBA with 87.86 percentile in MAH-CET exam?

With 87.86 percentile in MAH CET exam, you have a good chance of getting admission to some of the top MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Here are some of the options you can consider: K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune) MIT School of Business, Pune Indira Institute of Management, Pune Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM), Pune Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

Q: What is the MAH CET cut-off for MBA at DYPIMCAM Akurdi?

DYPIMCAM Akurdi MAH CET cut-off for MBA admission varies yearly. It is released in various rounds of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the Maharashtra CET cell. In 2024, the MAH CET cut-off required to secure MBA admission (for the General AI category) was 87.82 percentile. The same was 83.91 in 2023 and 88.75 in 2022. The cut-off has displayed an inconsistent or fluctuating trend over the past three years.

Q: Can you share the list of colleges accepting MAH MBA CET score 60-70 percentile?

Listed below are the top colleges for MAH MBA CET cut offs 60 to 70 percentile.

MBA College	MAH MBA CET Percentile
Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education & Research, Kolhapur	60.06
Sinhgad Institute of Business Administration and Research, Pune	61.31
BP Hivale Education Society's Institute of Management Studies Career Development Research, Ahmednagar	61.90
RC Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur	61.90
Department of Management Studies, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon	62.65
ISMS Sankalp Business School, Pune	62.65
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati	62.65
Pankaj Laddhad Institute of Technology & Management Studies, Yelgaon	62.74
KIT's Institute of Management Education & Research, Kolhapur	63.63
Alard Institute of Management Sciences, Pune	63.63
MVP Institute of Management Research & Technology, Nashik	63.63
Chintamanrao Institute of Management Development & Research, Sangli	64.85
Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Wanadongri, Nagpur	64.85
Vidya Bharati Mahavidyalaya Department of Research and PG Studies in Science & Management, Amravati	64.99
Sinhgad Institute of Management and Computer Applications, Pune	64.99
Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management & Research, Pune	65.22
Jaywantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune	65.22
Department of Commerce & Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur	65.37
Al-Ameen Educational and Medical Foundation, College of Engineering, Koregaon, Bhima	65.79
MES Institute of Management and Career Courses (IMCC), Pune	66.31
Mahatma Phule Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Pune	66.33
G. S. College of Commerce & Economics Department Of Management Sciences And Research, Nagpur	67.17
Indira Institute of Business Management, Navi Mumbai	67.66
Sadhu Vaswani Institute Of Management Studies For Girls, Koregaon, Pune	68.07
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Institute of Mangement Education Research & Training, Pune	68.07
Saibalaji Education Society, IIMHRD (W), Nere Marunje, Pune	68.07
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Engineering, Pune	(68.14
HNCC Department of Management Studies, Solapur	68.14
Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Engineering, Pune	68.18
Humera Khan Institute Of Mangement Studies & Reserch, Mumbai	68.40
J. D. C. Bytco Institute of Management Studies & Research, Nashik	69.19
Jayawant Institute of Management Studies, Tathawade, Pune	69.37
Anjuman-I-Islam's Allana Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	69.51
Dr. Ambedkar Department of Management Studies & Research, Nagpur	69.74

Q: Can you share the list of colleges accepting MAH MBA CET score 70 to 80 percentile?

Listed below are the top colleges for MAH MBA CET cut offs 70 to 80 percentile.

MBA College	MAH MBA CET Percentile
Ashoka Business School, Nashik	70.61
K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik	70.85
GNVS Institute of Management, Sion-Koliwada (E), Mumbai	71.29
Indsearch Institute Of Management Studies & Research, Pune	71.41
K.C. College of Engineering and Management Studies and Research, Kopri, Thane (E)	71.59
Sri Balaji Education Society International School of Management & Research, Wadki, Pune	(72.16
Dr. D. Y. Patil School Of Management, Lohegaon, Pune	73.17
P. R. Pote Patil College of Engineering & Management, Amravati	(73.17
Oriental Education Society Oriental Institute of Management, Navi Mumbai	73.85
NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai	74.43
Modern Institute of Business Management, Pune	74.77
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Enterpreneurship, Pune	74.80
VPM's Dr. V.N. Bedekar Institute Of Management Studies, Mumbai	75.10
Pillai's HOC Institute of Management Studies & Research, Khalapur Dist. Raigadh	76.27
Dr. B.A. M.University Dept. Of Management Science, Aurangabad	77.23
Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune	77.76
Deccan Education Society's Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology & Development, Dadar, Mumbai	77.76
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon	77.76
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Wadala, Mumbai	78.23
Sinhgad Institute of Management, Vadgaon (Budruk), Pune	78.78
S.B. Patil Institute of Management, Nigdi, Pune	79.31
MET's Institute of Management, Adgaon, Nashik	79.31
Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade, Pune	79.76
Dhananjayrao Gadgil Institute of Co-operative Management, Nagpur	79.76
Maratha Mandir's Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	79.76

Q: Can I get into Gondwana University with 70%ile in MAH CET?

Yes, With a 70 percentile in MAH CET, you may have a chance to secure admission to Gondwana University for an Master of Business Administration. The university's overall MAH CET cutoff for 2023 is 22.81 percentile. Candidates must have completed their bachelor's degrees, such as BBM, and have a minimum of 45% marks in their 12th examination. The university conducts a Group Discussion and Personal Interaction round for shortlisted candidates.

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MAH MBA CET 2025 Analysis

The difficulty level of MAH MBA CET 2025 exam was easy to moderate on all three days. According to the MAH MBA CET 2025 analysis, there were no changes from previous years in type of questions. The paper was like the typical CET paper of previous years. This year, the questions were sectionalized in order – LR, AR, QA and VARC. There were 4-5 caselets in LR section, QA was dominated by Arithmetic and Algebra. VARC had around 15-20 questions in every session. Maximum questions were Grammar and Spelling based.

Section wise, the difficulty level was as follows:

Logical Reasoning: Easy to Moderate
Abstract Reasoning: Easy
Quantitative Aptitude: Easy to Moderate
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: Easy

MAH MBA CET Answer Key 2025

The examination body has release MBA CET 2025 response sheet and answer key for candidates to check their performance and raise objection if required. Check below, how to download:

Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on candidate registration AY 2025-2026
Enter login credentials and go to Objection Tracking tab
Check MAH MBA CET 2025 answer key and response sheet

Candidates can raise objection against the official answer key/s if they think it is wrong. However, for that, they will have to upload a supporting document and pay requisite fee. The objections will be evaluated by a panel of experts and in case any objection is found to be correct, the provisional MAH CET answer key will be revised. MBA CET 2025 result will be prepared on the basis of revised answer key. The fee to raise objection against official MAH MBA CET 2025 answer key is INR 1000 per question.

MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university.
Minimum marks required are 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent in case of reserved category candidates).
Final year students awaiting their result are also eligible to apply.
Candidates appearing for CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA can apply for MAH MBA CET counselling or MBA CAP.

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MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2025

MAH MBA CET admit card 2025 has been released in online mode at the exam website. Candidates are required to download their MAH MBA CET admit card by using their login credentials. Check the process below:

Go to the cetcell.mahacet.org website
Click on CET examination portal AY 2025-26
Enter email ID and password
Click on 'admit card'
Select MBA/MMS course
Enter MBA CET 2025 application number and date of birth
Go to admit card option on dashboard
Download your MBA CET hall ticket

MAH MBA CET 2025 Registration cum Application Process

MAH CET MBA/MMS application form 2025 was available at the official website only. Candidates had to fill the MAH CET registration cum application form at the Maharashtra CET website.

Open the Maharashtra State CET Cell website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
Click on CET examination portal AY 2025-26
Click on ‘Register’ tab
Enter personal details and a password
Click on save and proceed
Log in with application number generated and password
Enter personal details, domicile and category
Upload required documents for domicile/category
Upload passport size photo and scanned signature
Enter test city preference
Pay application fee of INR 1,200 (INR 1,000 for Reserved category)

MAH MBA CET Pattern 2025

MAH CET MBA/MMS pattern is prescribed by the State CET Cell. Check the below table for highlights of MBA CET pattern 2025.

MAH MBA CET Syllabus and Pattern	Details
Number of sections, questions and marks	Logical Reasoning	75 questions	75 marks
	Abstract Reasoning	25 questions	25 marks
	Quantitative Aptitude	50 questions	50 marks
	Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension	50 questions	50 marks
Exam duration	150 minutes
Mode of examination	Computer Based Test
Marking scheme	1 mark for each correct answer No negative marking

MAH MBA CET Syllabus 2025

MAH MBA CET syllabus includes four subjects - Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. Listed below are important sections of the same:

Logical Reasoning & Abstract Reasoning: Linear & Circular Arrangement, Series Completion, Coding, Symbol-based Comparison, Venn Diagram, Blood Relations
Quantitative Aptitude: Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Probability
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: Grammar, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Parajumbles, Antonyms, Reading Abilityand Vocabulary

MAH MBA CET Preparation 2025

MBA CET exam preparation requires at least 6 months. Candidates need to have ample time in hand to be able to cover the MAH MBA CET syllabus and practice mock tests. The difficulty level of MAH CET MBA is moderate and if one has appeared for CAT, XAT, NMAT, they can crack the it easily. So, candidates must plan their MAH MBA CET preparation strategy accordingly.

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MAH MBA CET 2025 FAQs

Q: What is MAH MBA CET 2025 exam date?

A: MAH MBA CET 2025 exam was held on April 1, 2 and 3, 2025. Earlier, the exam dates were announced as March 17, 18 and 19, 2025 but was later revised. The examination schedule was released at the official website.

Q: What is MAH CET MBA syllabus?

A: MAH MBA CET syllabus includes Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Techniques. Weightage of Reasoning questions is maximum in MAH CET. Around 100 questions are asked from this subject.

Q: When will MAH MBA CET 2025 applications begin?

MAH MBA CET 2025 application process began on December 25, 2025 and ended on February 25, 2025. Candidates were required to fill the MAH MBA CET 2025 application form online at Maharashtra State CET Cell website.

Q: How much time is required to prepare for MAH MBA CET 2025?

A: MAH MBA CET is a medium difficulty level exam. Candidates must prepare for the exam for at least 6 months. First three months should be spent in the coverage of exam syllabus and rest of the three months should be spent in practice sessions, mock tests and revisions.

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