MAH CET CAP 2026 process is over. The Round IV seat allotment was released on September 3. Candidstes who had applied for Round 4 counselling could check their seat allotment status via login. The window to fill MAH CET seat acceptance form opened on September 4. Candidates had to onfirm admission online and at college campus by September 7, 2026. Final admisssions had to be completed by September 15, 2026. Read on this page, all about MAH CET CAP 2026.
- MAH MBA CET CAP Round Process 2026
- MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2027
- MAH CET CAP Registration and Merit List 2026
- What is MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026?
- Eligibility Criteria for MAH MBA CET CAP 2026
- MAH MBA CET CAP Round 2026: Key Points to Remember for Registration
- Top Colleges Accepting MAH MBA CET Score
MAH MBA CET CAP Round Process 2026
MAH MBA CET CAP round 2026 was conducted in 4 rounds. In every round, seat allotment list was released online indicating cut offs for partipating colleges. Candidates had to login to check in which colleges they have been alloted a seat. Check below the process of MAH CET counselling 2026:
The MAH MBA CET CAP round is explained below in two stages:
Stage 1: Online submission and confirmation of option form of CAP Round I, followed by display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round I. Candidates have to accept the offered seat online and then rporting to the allotted institute and confirmation of admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee. If they do not wish to accept the college alloted, they can opt for float option to lock the seat provisionally and wait for next round of allotment. If they are happy with the seat allotment, they can choose freeze option to lock it. Once the candidate has accepted the seat, they cannot participate in the next round of MAH CAP seat allotment.
Check: Institute wise allotment list
Around 1 lakh candidates have been allotted seats during the MAH MBA counselling round 2026. MAH CET cut offs 2026 for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE and PUMBA are in the range of 98 to 99.99 percentile.
MAH MBA CAP Vacant Seat List Round 4
Stage 2: The state CET Cell then released the list of provisional vacant seats. Candidates have to submit option form for the CAP Round. Post that, provisional merit list and cut offs for CAP Round are released along with seat allotment. This, process follows up until Round 4.
Also Read: MAH MBA CET Cut Offs: Expected and Previous Years
MAH MBA CET 2026 CUT OFFS
MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2027
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH CET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 04 Sep ' 26 - 07 Sep ' 26 | MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round IV accepting of offer |
| 03 Sep ' 26 | MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round IV display of provisional seat allotment |
| 28 Aug ' 26 | MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round IV Display of vacant seats |
MAH CET CAP Registration and Merit List 2026
Stage 1: MBA CAP Round 2026 registration and document verification
The registration process of MAH MBA CET Counselling is online. Candidates fill up the form at mahacet.org website and get documents verified at e-scrutiny and physical scrutiny centres as per slot available.
Stage 2: Announcement of provisional merit list
After the process of application form submission, the provisional merit list of selected candidates is announced. Candidates submit their grievances (if any) along with required documents at the same Facilitation Centre where they had gotten their application form verified. After this process, the final merit list of MBA CET CAP round 2026 was declared.
Stage 3: Announcement of final merit list
The final merit list will be released online on the official website, indicating seats available for CAP rounds. The MBA CAP round 2026 was conducted online and the seats will be allotted through a computerized process. Candidates who will be allotted seats in a particular CAP round will be required to report at the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) for verification of documents and confirmation of admission. Following confirmation of admission at the ARC, the candidates will be required to visit the allotted college to complete the admission process.
MAH MBA CAP 2026 Final Merit List and Seat Matrix
Check MAH CET Seat Matrix and Final List for 350+ Maharashtra Colleges
How to Register for MAH MBA CAP 2026?
To participate in the MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP, candidates had to register and create an account on the official website. Given below are the steps for MBA CAP round 2026 registrations:
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Open the official website of MAH MBA CET CAP 2026
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Click on 'new candidate registration/registered candidate login'
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Enter your name, country, state, email ID, phone number and a password
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A unique ID (application ID) will be generated and sent in email
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Use this unique ID to authenticate registration
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Log into the portal to fill the MAH MBA CET CAP form 2026
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Fill the online CAP form available on the official website using the same login credentials
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Upload scanned copies of required documents (passport size photo and signature in recommended dimension)
Document Verification
E-scrutitny: Fill online application form and scan original document and upload the required documents from any computer/smartphone connected to internet from anywhere.
Physical scrutiny: Select a Facilitation Center online. Visit along with the required documents as per the allotted time slot for online filling, scanning & uploading of required documents, verification and confirmation of application form.
MAH MBA CAP Registration Fee 2026
Candidates applying through MAH CET MBA/MMS didn't have to pay registration fee. However, candidates who applied for MBA counselling process on the basis of CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA scores had to pay the registration fees. Given below are the category-wise fee amounts for MBA CET CAP round 2026 registration and seat acceptance:
| MAH MBA CET Category |
MBA CET CAP Round 2026 Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| General Category Candidates |
INR 1,500 |
| Reserved Category Candidates |
INR 1,300 |
| NRI/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals |
INR 10,000 |
What is MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026?
MAH CET counselling is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to MBA/MMS programmes offered by state institutes. The MAH CET CAP, also referred to as Counselling, is conducted for admission to about 300 management institutes including JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research and PUMBA. MAH MBA CET CAP round is conducted partly online and partly offline. It is a process involving online registration, choice filling by candidates and seat allotment by authorities for MBA/MMS courses. Seat allotment is cut off based.
Also Read:
- MBA CET cut offs: Top colleges accepting 80-90 percentile
- MBA CET cut offs: Top colleges accepting 70-80 percentile
- MAH MBA cut offs: Top colleges accepting 60-70 percentile
⚡ MAH MBA CAP 2026 GUIDE
Get complete details of how and what of MAH MBA CAP 2026, seat matrix and allotment as well as round wise cut offs.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, 130 marks can be conducted a good score in MAH MBA CET, considering the total marks is 200. The score of 130 will convert into above 99 percentile.
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).
Eligibility Criteria for MAH MBA CET CAP 2026
MAH CET seat allotment 2026 will be done under the following categories:
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Maharashtra State Candidates
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All India Candidates (including Jammu & Kashmir Migrant candidates)
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NRI / OCI / PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries
The eligibility criteria for MBA CAP round 2026 for all the above-mentioned categories are different. Take a look at the table below for category wise eligibility criteria to participate in MAH MBA CET CAP.
| Category |
MAH CET MBA CAP Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra State Candidature |
(1) The candidate should be an Indian National. (2) The candidate must have passed 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks from a recognized university (at least 45% in case of candidates belonging to backward class categories and Persons with Disability belonging to Maharashtra State only). (3) The candidate must have scored more than zero in MAH CET 2026. |
| All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate |
(1) The candidate should be an Indian National. (2) The candidate must have passed 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. (3) The candidate must have obtained more than zero score in MAH CET/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT/CAT/CMAT. |
| NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries |
(1) The candidate should have passed three-year duration Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks or equivalent, awarded by the University recognised by UGC or AIU. (2) Any other criterion declared from time to time by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra as defined under the Act. |
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MBA CET CAP Provisional Seat Distribution
Commonly asked questions
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.
MAH CET 2026 cutoff will be prepared by Maharashtra State CET Cell based on number of applicants, number of seats, exam difficulty level and other factors.
MAH MBA CET cut off is released as downloadable PDF, every year. Candidates can visit the MAH CET CAP portal and download the cut off pdf.
MAH MBA CET CAP Round 2026: Key Points to Remember for Registration
Here are a few points to remember while filling the CAP registration form 2026 at the Maharshtra State CET Cell website.
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Candidates are allowed to select minimum one and maximum 300 choices of institutes and courses.
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After confirmation of Option Form, no changes will be allowed in it.
- If candidates fail to confirm the online application by E-Scrutiny center, then their forms will be rejected.
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Once the candidate is allotted the seat as per his/her first preference, he/she will have to accept that allotment. Participation in subsequent CAP rounds will not be allowed.
- If they haven't got a seat in the college of their preference, they can exercise 'freeze' option and wait for Round 2 allotment.
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‘The Seat Acceptance Fee (non-refundable) is INR 1,000 for all admitted candidate.
Information You Can Edit in the MAH MBA CAP Form 2026
The candidates will be allowed to edit only certain sections in the MAH MBA CET CAP form 2026 at the time of scrutiny of documents. Given below is the list:
- Change of gender
- MAH MBA CET score (change in merit number due to an increase in marks will not be allowed)
- Caste/sub-caste/the category of backward class but the change from General to Reserved category is not permitted. However, a reserved category candidate will be allowed to change his/her category from Reserved to General upon his failure to submit requisite documents
- Removal of Reserved category status like Minority, Disability, Defence, etc. in view of failure of submission of supporting document
- Change in Type of Candidature
- Change in Home University
- Removal of Tuition Fee Waiver Seats (TFWS) in case of failure of submission of supporting documents
- Change in Qualification
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Top Colleges Accepting MAH MBA CET Score
Listed below are the top colleges in Maharashtra which accept MAH CET score for admission to their MBA/MMS programmes. Seats are allotted in these colleges through MAH CET CAP for MBA/MMS. Candidates have to mention the college of their choice in the institute application form.
| MAH MBA CET score accepting MBA colleges |
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|---|---|
Full list of colleges accepting MAH CET score
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- List of colleges accepting MAH CET score in Navi Mumbai
- List of colleges accepting MAH CET score in Solapur
- List of colleges accepting MAH CET score in Amravati
Commonly asked questions
In the MAH CET CAP, there are three categories in which the seat allotment is done: 1. Maharashtra State Candidature, 2. All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate and 3. NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries. Given below are the category wise MAH CET CAP eligibility criteria. Maharashtra State Candidature: The candidate should be an Indian National and must have passed Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate from a recognised university (at least 45 per cent in case of candidates belonging to backward class categories and PwD belonging to Maharashtra State only). The candidate must have obtained more than zero score in MAH CET exam. All India Candidature/Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate: The candidate should be an Indian National and must have passed 3-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks in aggregate from a recognised university. They must have also scored more than zero score in MAH CET/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT/CAT/CMAT. NRI/OCI/PIO Foreign National, Children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries: The candidate should have passed minimum three-year duration Bachelor's Degree with 50 per cent marks or equivalent, awarded by the University recognized by the UGC or AIU. Any other criterion declared from time to time by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra as defined under the ACT.
MAH CET counselling is conducted partly in offline and partly online mode. CAP registration is done online at the Maharashtra State CET Cell website, whereas document verification is done offline at the designated centres. Merit list is released online and submission of grievances is done online. Final acceptance of seat and admission formalities are done offline at the college office.
MAH MBA CET CAP fee is 0 for candidates who will be applying through MAH CET score. For candidates applying through CAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT/GMAT, the fee amount to pay is INR 1200 (INR 1000 for SC/ST/PwD). NRI/PIO/OCI/Foreign Nationals have to pay INR 10,000 as MAH CET CAP fees. Candidates must note that the fee amount is non refundable.
There are usually 3 CAP rounds for MBA admission through MAH CET. The MBA CAP rounds are conducted within a gap of a week and include the following:
· Announcement of provisional merit list basis CAP form registration
· Submission of grievances (if any) along with required documents at the Facilitation Centre
· Announcement of final merit list
· Reporting at the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) for verification of documents and confirmation of admission.
· Visiting the college office for admission
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