MAH MBA CET Marks vs Percentile 2026: Calculate Percentile & Rank Using Marks

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )

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Understanding of the MAH MBA CET marks vs percentile concept that every exam aspirant should understand in order to know how can their score affect their admission chances. Read here the explanation of MAH MBA CET marks vs percentile 2026 and FAQs. This will help you in making your exam strategy.

MBA CET marks vs percentile comparison is important to be able to evaluate exam performance. MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key for first attempt is out. Candidates can check how many correct options will convert into how much percentile. Read here explanation of MAH MBA CET marks vs percentile 2026.

MBA CET marks vs percentile 2026

MBA CET score vs percentile 2026

MBA CET score vs MBA CET percentile calculation process is important for every candidate as clarity of result preparation process will help them in targetting the right college. Scoring in MAH CET exam is done in marks but the result is declared in percentiles. The score accepting colleges also consider percentile of the candidate and not the score. Candidates often search for the answer to this question - what is the difference between MBA CET marks and MBA CET percentile?, Or how would I know how much marks to score in MBA CET, to get the desired percentile? This is why it is important to know how is MAH CET score calculated and what is the method of arriving at a particular percentile.

MBA CET 2026 first attempt was conducted on April 6, 7, 8. The exam was held in 5 shifts.  MAH CET 2026 result of first attempt was released on May 30 and the second attempt result has been announced today. Those who attempted both sessions, can use best of both scores for admission. Those who appeared for first attempt only, will have tp settle with the score they have got. 

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Table of contents
  • MBA CET Marks vs Percentile 2026: Highlights
  • MAH MBA CET Marks vs Percentile Prediction 2026
  • MAH MBA CET Marks vs Percentile Calculation
  • MAH MBA CET Score vs Percentile 2026
  • MAH MBA CET Score vs Percentile 2026

MBA CET Marks vs Percentile 2026: Highlights

  • MBA CET marks is the raw score of a candidate out of total marks 200.
  • MBA CET percentile is the percentage of candidates who have scored less than the highest scorer (scaled score)
  • Most of the Maharashtra MBA colleges consider MAH CET percentile for counselling and admission.
  • The MAH MBA CET cut offs released by most of the Maharashtra colleges are also in percentile.
  • Usually, 160 marks out of 200 can convert into 100 percentile in MBA CET.

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MAH MBA CET Marks vs Percentile Prediction 2026

MHT MBA CET 2026 April session was conducted in five slots. Given below is the table with estimated MBA CET marks vs percentile 2026, by experts at The Top Percentile for every slot, basis the provisional answer key. This will help in evaluating your chances of getting your desired MBA college. 

Percentile

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

99.99+

165

167

162

171

156

99.93+

156

158

151

162

145

99.8+

145

147

141

152

135

99.5+

135

137

129

142

124

99+

124

127

120

129

115

97+

111

113

106

115

102

90+

92

94

89

98

86

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MAH MBA CET Marks vs Percentile Calculation

Given below is an example of MBA CET percentile calculation shared by the State CET cell explaining the process. In the below table, it is assumed that the MAH CET exam has been conducted on three days and single batches.

MAH CET Session

Day/Batch

Candidates Absent

Candidates Present

Total

Highest Marks

Lowest Marks

1

D1 B1

150

2249

2399

154

1

2

D2 B2

186

2272

2458

157

0

3

D3 B3

215

2216

2431

149

0

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MAH MBA CET Score vs Percentile 2026

Here’s the calculation of MBA CET percentile score from the highest raw score in each session as shared by the State CET Cell. The Highest Raw Score in each session (irrespective of the raw scores) will be 100 percentile indicating that 100 per cent of candidates scored equal to or lesser than the highest scorer for that session. The Highest Raw Score will be normalized to achieve the MAH CET percentile in the following way:

MBA CET Session

Total Candidates Appeared

Highest Raw Score

Candidates Who Scored EQUAL OR LESS THAN Highest Raw Score

MAH MBA CET Percentile Score

1

2249

154

2249

100.0000000 [(2249/2249)*100]

2

2272

157

2272

100.0000000 [(2272/2272)*100]

3

2216

149

2216

100.0000000 [(2216/2216)*100]

MAH MBA CET Score vs Percentile 2026

Similarly, the Lowest MAH CET Raw Score will be normalized to achieve the percentile in the following way:

MBA CET Session

Total Candidates Appeared

Lowest Raw Score

Candidates Who Scored EQUAL OR LESS THAN Lowest Raw Score

MAH MBA CET Percentile Score

1

2249

1

2

(2/2249) [(2/2249)*100]

2

2272

0

2

(2/2272) [(2/2272)*100]

3

2216

0

1

(1/2216) [(1/2216)*100]

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Q:   Which are the top Maharashtra colleges through MAH CET available in the range of 96-99 percentile?
A: 

All top MBA colleges of Maharashtra are available in the range of 95-99 percentile. If you have scored in MAH MBA CET in the range of 97 to 99 percentile. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies-Mumbai, SIMSREE-Mumbai, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research-Mumbai, S. IES College of Management Studies-Mumbai, Xavier Institute of Management & Research-Mumbai, Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)-University of Pune, MET's Institute of Management-Mumbai, Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management-Mumbai, Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research-Mumbai, Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai-Indira College of Engineering and Management-Pune, Shree C. E. Society's Indira Institute of Management-Pune, Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research-Mumbai, Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial and Management Studies-Mumbai, S. C. E. S. Indira School Of Business Studies-Tathwade, St. Francis Institute of Management and Research-Mumbai, Indira Global Business SchoolPune and Agnel Charities Agnel Seva Sangha's for. C. Rodrigues Inst. Of Management. Studies-Navi Mumbai.

Q:   Which are the top colleges that accept MAH CET score for MBA admission?
A: 

MAH CET score is accepted by over 300 colleges and institutes in Maharashtra. These include government as well as private institutions. Some of the top colleges which accept MBA CET scores are:

MBA college

MAH CET cut off percentile 2025

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

99.99

SIMSREE, Mumbai

99.97

Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai

99.93

S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai

99.81

Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune

99.85

Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

99.88

COEP Technological University

99.77 and 99.68

Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

99.52

MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai

99.23

Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai

98.76

Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

95.91

Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

98.30

Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune

98.85

Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

98.15

Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai

96.38

Indira Global School of Business

95.05

St. Francis Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai

96.39

Q:   For how long is MAH CET score valid for admission?
A: 

MAH CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who have appeared for MAH CET 2026, can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2026-2028 batch) Candidates who will appear in MAH MBA CET 2027, their scores will be valid for admission to 2027-2029 batch of MBA programmes only. Those who wish to take a break of one year will have to appear for the exam again.

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

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra uploaded round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 on its official website during the CAP process (July to September 2025). You can check MAH CET 2025 cut off on this page (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/mah-cet-exam-cutoff) for CAP Round 1, 2, 3 and 4. You can also check the cut offs of previous years on this page.

MAH CET cut offs refer to the percentile on the basis of 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 will be declared for four rounds. The MAH CET cut off percentiles will be released category wise. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will MAH MBA CET cut offs 2026 release?
A: 

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release round wise and category wise MAH MBA CET cut offs 2026 on its official website during the CAP process (July to September 2026).

Q:   Are MAH MBA CET cut offs announced along with result?
A: 

MAH MBA CET cut offs are not announced along with result. They are announced during the Centralised Admission Process which is held 1 or 1.5 months after the result announcement.

Q:   What is the MAH CET cut offs for JBIMS?
A: 

For JBIMS, Mumbai, the MAH CET cut off is usually 99.99 percentiel. The cut offs have remained static in the past 3-4 years. 

Q:   What is the MAH CET cut offs for SIMSREE Mumbai?
A: 

The MAH MBA CET cut offs for SIMSREE Mumbai is usually between 99.97 to 99.98 percentile. 

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The MAH CET cut off for Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai is usually around 99.93 percentile. There is not much change in the cut off since the last few years.

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The MAH MBA CET cut offs for SIMSREE Mumbai is usually between 99.97 to 99.98 percentile. 

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For JBIMS, Mumbai, the MAH CET cut off is usually 99.99 percentiel. The cut offs have remained static in the past 3-4 years. 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

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Logical Reasoning section has 75 questions which are usually moderate but there can be a few questions that can challenge your skills. They can be confusing or time taking. Abstract Reasoning questions are easy, so candidates must target all 25 of them. 

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MAH CET MBA is a moderately difficult exam, but because it is Reasoning heavy, you will need about 6 months to prepare for it. A lot of practice will be required to master each topic, which is why you should start preparation about 6 months in advance.

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You can find around 7 colleges in Pune that offer an MBA in Travel and Tourism management, and their admissions are through the state-level MAH CET exam. 

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CAP authorities will release round wise merit lists for seat allotment. Candidates will have to visit the CAP 2026 website and login to check their status.

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MAH CET CAP 2026 registration fee is INR 1500 for Open category candidates and INR 130 for Reserved category candidates.

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Any candidate who has qualified MBA CET 2026 exam can participate in the CAP round 2026.  There is also an option to participate in CAP round through CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA scores under All India category.

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