Top 21 MBA Colleges in Maharashtra Through MAH CET 2026
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
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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.
The top MAH CET MBA colleges include JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar’s, SIES, XIMR, MET and others. To get admission into these colleges, aspirants need to score above 99 percentile in the MAH CET exam for MBA/MMS, conducted by the State Entrance Test Cell. The CET is a state level exam, scores of which are accepted for admission to about 350+ management institutes in Maharashtra.
MAH MBA CET exam is records over 1 lakh applications every year who seek admission to state affiilated colleges. The MBA CET 2026 exam has been scheduled in two phases this year. The first attempt was held on April 6, 7, 8. The second phase exam will be held on May 9. Candidates can make two attempts and score of best of the two will be considered for admission.
MAH CET 2026 result of all sessions will be released together, most likely in June 2026. Following the MAH MBA CET 2026 result announcement the CET Cell will conduct Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission (expected in July-August 2026).
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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 21 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
- MAH MBA CET Admission Process: Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026
- 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
The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) which includes online form filling and college selection by candidates, and seat allotment by the admission authority. Candidates who score more than 0 in MAH CET or other MBA entrance exams, can apply for seat allotment. Selection will however be based on minimum cut offs. The CAP is conducted in 3-4 rounds, and in every round candidates are alloted seat as per their choice and MAH CET cut offs. Thereafter, they have to confirm admission by a certain deadline.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, MAH MBA CET counselling is cut off-based which is held after the result announcement. MAH CET counselling is conducted round-wise. In this process, candidates have to register online, participate in online counselling and confirm admission by submission of documents and final admission by making fee payment. After that, the admission cell, prepares cut offs and seat allotment lists category wise for MBA/MS admission. Candidates from outside Maharashtra state are also eligible for MAH CET CAP under the All India Seats category. The registration, exam and counselling processes for All India Seats category students are same as that of Maharashtra State category candidates.
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).
MAH CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who have appeared for MAH CET 2024, can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2024-25 batch) Candidates who will appear in MAH MBA CET 2025, their scores will be valid for admission to 2025-2026 batch of MBA programmes only. Those who wish to take a break of one year will have to appear for the exam again.
It is good to take a break and appear for the MAH CET exam next year again instead of taking admission in a college that is not of your choice. If you’ve scored below expectation in the current attempt, skip the year, prepare for the exam again, score better the next year and pursue MBA from a college that meets all your parameters.
MAH MBA CET Cut Offs
Given below is the minimum MAH CET MBA cut off percentile for top 21 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.
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| 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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Sectional weightage of MAH CET is as follows:
| Section | Number of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | 75 | 75 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, MAH-CET results for academic year 2026 have been released on May. Candidates who appeared for this entrance exam can get their scorecards from MAH-CET's portal. However, CAP round registrations at COEP, Pune are yet to be opened.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in UG courses such as: BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM are required to appear in a common entrance test CET (MAH-B. BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM-CET). Admission to UG courses such as: BA, BCom and BSc are done on the basis of merit in Class 12.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, you cannot show MAH CET city intimation slip at the test centre for entry. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the test only if they present the hard copy of the admit card and photo ID.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
In the MAH CET city intimation slip only the name of test city is mentioned along with candidate's name, DOB, application number and exam. No other detail is mentioned on it.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
The purpose of MAH CET city intimation slip is to inform the candidates the city in which they have been allotted test centre. City intimation slip is released in advance to allow candidates to make arrangement for travel and stay on the exam day.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The MAH MBA CET cutoff is calculated based on your percentile score, not raw marks. Your raw score is normalized across exam sessions to account for difficulty variations, then converted into a percentile that shows how you rank among all test-takers. The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) uses the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
MAH BBA CET score is the total marks awarded to the candidate out of 100. It is calculated based on every correct attempt. MAH BBA CET percentile is calculated from rank as compared to rest candidates.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
After MAH CET result announcement, the CET CELL conducts Centralized Admission Process or CAP. In this process qualifying candidates are allotted MBA/MMS college basis their preference and score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
MAH MBA CET 2026 score will be valid for one year only, i. e. it can be used for admission to the 2026 academic session only. If a candidate plans to drop admission this year, they will have to appear for the exam again next year.
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Contributor-Level 7
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