Is 130 a good score in MAH MBA CET?

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.

Is MAH CET MBA CAP cut off-based?

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.

When will MAH MBA CET cut offs 2026 release?

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).

What is MAH MBA CET CAP fees?

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.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for MAH CET?

There is no minimum qualifying marks for MAH CET. Candidates scoring more than 0 is considered pass and can apply for counselling.

How many MBA CET CAP rounds are there?

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

When will MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 release?

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.

What is the MBA CET CAP eligibility criteria?

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.

Is MAH CET counselling conducted offline?

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.

How many colleges can I select in MAH CET counselling form?

There is no cap on selection colleges in the MAH CET counselling form. One can choose as many colleges as they want. However, it is advised to choose the colleges as per your preference, location, fees and MBA CET score. Over 300 MBA colleges and universities of Maharashtra participate in MBA CAP conducted by the State CET Cell.

If I get a seat in MBA CET CAP round I, will I be allowed to wait for CAP round 2?

If you are selected for admission in the MAH CET CAP round I but if it is not your first preference and you do not accept the offer, then you can wait for round 2 merit list release. You can choose the option 'float' in the form to let go the offer and wait for round 2. If you're allotted a seat in the college of your first preference in Round I or if you accept the seat, you will not be eligible for subsequent rounds of CAP process.

What is the minimum marks to appear in MAH CET counselling?

There is no minimum marks required to appear in MAH CET counselling. Candidate with more than 0 in MAH CET or other entrance exams can register for CAP. However, selection will be based on minimum cut offs for the participating colleges.

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

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.

Who will prepare MAH CET 2026 cutoff?

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.

How to check MAH MBA CET cutoff?

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.

I did not appear for MAH MBA CET. How can I participate in CAP round?

If you did not appear for MAH MBA CET, you can participate in the CAP round for admission to an MBA college in Maharashtra with CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT score under All India category. Such candidates should have scored more than 0 marks in any of these national level MBA entrance exam.

How are seats allotted during MAH CET counselling?

During MAH CET counselling seats are allotted on the basis of: · Colleges selected by candidate in the CAP form · Candidate meeting the minimum cut off for those colleges

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

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

MAH CET Counselling 2026: CAP Final Merit List (OUT), Dates, Process & Top Colleges

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 19:56 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAH CET CAP 2026 Round 1 provisional list will be released on August 2. The list of provisional category wise seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I was released on July 28. Read on this page all about MAH MBA CAP 2026.

This year, CAP seat allotment will be done in 4 rounds.
Online submission and confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round I was open from July 28 to July 30.
MAH CET 2026 was conducted in 2 phases and candidates got two attempts.

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Latest: Full schedule of MAH MBA CAP 2026 counselling and seat allotment

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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.

MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH CET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
02 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round I Display of Provisional Seat Allotment ONGOING
03 Aug ' 26 - 05 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round I Accepting of offer by candidates
06 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round II Display of vacant seats
07 Aug ' 26 - 09 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round II - Online confirmation of Option form
12 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round II Display of Provisional Seat Allotment
13 Aug ' 26 - 17 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round II Accepting of Offer
18 Aug ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round III Display of vacant seats
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
29 Jul ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round IV Online confirmation of option form
28 Jul ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round IV Display of vacant seats
28 Jul ' 26 - 30 Jul ' 26	MAH MBA CAP 2026 Round I - Online confirmation of Option form
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Eligibility Criteria for MAH MBA CET CAP 2026

MAH CET seat allotment 2026 will be done under the following categories:

Maharashtra State Candidates
All India Candidates (including Jammu & Kashmir Migrant candidates)
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.

Also Read: MAH MBA CET Cut Offs: Expected and Previous Years

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 will be 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 will be 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.

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:

Open the official website of MAH MBA CET CAP 2026
Click on 'new candidate registration/registered candidate login'
Enter your name, country, state, email ID, phone number and a password
A unique ID (application ID) will be generated and sent in email
Use this unique ID to authenticate registration
Log into the portal to fill the MAH MBA CET CAP form 2026
Fill the online CAP form available on the official website using the same login credentials
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

MAH MBA CET CAP Round Process 2026

MAH MBA CET CAP round 2026 will be conducted in 4 rounds. In every round, seat allotment list will be released online indicating cut offs for partipating colleges. Candidates will have 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.
CAP Round I.

Stage 2: The state CET Cell will release provisional vacant seats for Round II. Candidates will have to submit option form of CAP Round II. Post that, provisional merit list and cut offs for CAP Round II will be released along with seat allotment. This, process will follow for up to 4 rounds.

Download:

MAH CET Cut offs 2025 Round 1 - All India

MAH CET Cut offs 2025 Round 1 - MH

MAH CET Cut offs 2025 Round 2 - All India

MAH CET Cut offs 2025 Round 2 - MH

MAH CET Cut Offs 2025 Round 3 - All India

MAH CET Cut Offs 2025 Round 3 - MH

MAH CET final merit 2025 - All India

MAH CET final merit 2025 - MH

MBA CET CAP Provisional Seat Distribution

MAH CET merit list 2025 provisional All India

MAH CET merit list 2025 provisional MH

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.

Candidates are allowed to select minimum one and maximum 300 choices of institutes and courses.
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.
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.
‘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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MAH_MBA_CET_CAP_vacant_seats_list_2024

MAH CET 2024 provisional_vacant_seat_list_CAP_Round_3

MAH_MBA_CET_CAP_2024_Round_2_cut_off-All_India

MAH_MBA_CET_CAP_2024_Round_2_cut_off-MH

MAH_MBA_CET_CAP_2024_Round_3_cut_off-_All_India

MAH_MBA_CET_CAP_2024_Round_3_cut_off-_MH

MAH MBA CET provisional_vacancy_list_for_CAP_round_2

MAH MBA CET CAP_Round_I_cut_off_2024

MAH MBA CAP_Round_I_cut_off_merit 2024

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MBA_provisional_merit_list-All India

MBA_merit_final_2024_All India

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MBA seat_matrix_2024-2025

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
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai
Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune, Pune	Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR), Mumbai	Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai
N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai	Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development, Tathawade
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai	IES Management Institute, Mumbai
Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai	Atharva Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
MIT School of Business (MITSOB), Pune	MIT School of Management (MITSOM), Pune
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai	Chetana's Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune	MET Institute of Management, Mumbai
SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai	Kohinoor Business School, Mumbai