Top 21 MBA Colleges in Maharashtra Through MAH CET 2026
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH CET )
MAH MBA CAP 2026 Registration
2 Jul '26 - 16 Jul '26
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 first session was announced on May 30 and the second attempt result was declared on June 12. 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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MAH MBA CET 2026 Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges
Check expected and previous years' cutoff percentiles for Maharashtra's best MBA colleges including JBIMS, PUMBA and SIMSREE. Know your admission chances before CAP counselling.
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:
*Fee is subject to change.
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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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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.
| 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) |
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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 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.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 21 hours ago
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 21 hours ago
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.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 21 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
MAH CET CAP 2026 registration fee is INR 1500 for Open category candidates and INR 130 for Reserved category candidates.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
MAH CET CAP 2026 registration is expected to start anytime soon. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will release the schedule at the official website. CAP 2026 portal is already live.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates can solve the MAH CET question paper in any order. There is no sectional time limit or sectional chronology to follow.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month 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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