MAH CET 2026 Provisional Merit List (OUT) LIVE; Check MH and All India status
MAH MBA CAP 2026 provisional merit list is out. The official website of MAH CAP 2206 has been updated informing availability of provisional merit list for MH and All India categories.
MAH MBA CAP 2026 provisional merit list is now available. The MBA CAP merit list for MH and All India categories. Candidates can login to check their status now. In case of any changes required, they will have to get it done between July 23 and July 25. MBA CAP 2026 final merit list will be released on July 27, 2026.
Maharashtra State CET Cell will start the seat allotment process from July 30 onwards with the opening of online window for submission and confirmation of option form of CAP Round I. The first CAP 2026 round list will be released on August 2.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Provisional list
MAH MBA CAP Round Dates 2026
The CAP round will begin from July 28. Given below is the full schedule:
| Event |
CAP 2026 dates |
|---|---|
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round I |
28-Jul-2026 to 30-Jul-2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I |
02-Aug-2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round I. |
03-Aug-2026 to 05-Aug-2026 Up to 03:00 PM |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I |
03-Aug-2026 to 05-Aug-2026 Up to 03:00 PM |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round II |
06-Aug-2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round II |
07-Aug-2026 to 09-Aug-2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II |
12-Aug-2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round II. |
13-Aug-2026 to 17-Aug-2026 Up to 03:00 PM |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II. |
13-Aug-2026 to 17-Aug-2026 Up to 05:00 PM |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seatsfor CAP RoundIII |
18-Aug-2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAPRound-III through candidate’s Login by the Candidate. |
19-Aug-2026 to 21-Aug-2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III |
24-Aug-2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP Round III |
25-Aug-2026 to 27-Aug-2026 Up to 03:00 PM |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round III. |
25-Aug-2026 to 27-Aug-2026 Up to 05:00 PM |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seatsfor CAP RoundIV |
28-Aug-2026 |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAPRound-IV through candidate’s Login by the Candidate. |
29-Aug-2026 to 31-Aug-2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-IV |
03-Sep-2026 |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her login as per Allotment of CAP 7/9 Round IV |
04-Sep-2026 to 07-Sep-2026 Up to 03:00 PM |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round IV |
04-Sep-2026 to 07-Sep-2026 Up to 05:00 PM |
| Last date for cancellation of seat with full fees refund (As per Rule 15 of Information Brochure AY 2026- 27) |
13-Sep-2026 |
MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP: Provisional Merit List
For submitting grievances against MAH MBA CAP 2026 provisional merit list candidates will have to do the following:
- Raise the grievance about correction required in the data displayed in MBA CAP 2026 provisional merit list by logging into their account.
- The application will be reverted back to the candidate in their login for changes/rectification
- Candidate will have to upload documents to claim for any correction/concession.
- The authority will examine candidate’s request and update in candidate’s login the status (acceptance/rejection) as receipt cum acknowledgement.
- Candidate who selected physical scrutiny mode will have to visit FC for resolving the grievances.
📅 MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Counselling Schedule & Process
Stay updated with the complete MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Counselling including registration dates, document verification, merit list, option form, seat allotment & CAP rounds process
LIVE UPDATE
MAH CET 2026 Provisional Merit List Out; Live Updates
- 11:20 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
All‑India seats accept CAT/GMAT/CMAT scores
Candidates holding valid CAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA scores may apply under the All‑India category and are exempted from appearing in MAH CET. - 10:35 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Final‑year students can still join counselling
If you are in the final year of graduation and awaiting results, you may still apply for counselling provided your average of the first two years meets the required percentage. - 10:24 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Reserved category cut‑off for MAH CET counselling
Candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories need only 45 percent marks in their bachelor degree, while the general cut‑off remains fifty percent. - 10:05 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Key academic eligibility points
- Graduation with at least 50 % marks (45 % for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Final‑year students awaiting results can apply if the average of the first two years meets the required percentage.
- No upper age limit; working professionals of any age are eligible.
- 9:40 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Elite college cut‑off percentiles projected high
Cut‑off percentiles for elite institutes such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar and PUMBA are projected between 98 and 99.99, reflecting the high competition in CAP 2026. - 9:20 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Top‑20 MBA colleges accept MAH CET score
A shortlist of the top twenty MBA colleges in Maharashtra, including the major names, will admit students based on their MAH CET score during the counselling rounds. - 9:02 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Uniform seat‑acceptance fee across institutes
All candidates allotted a seat must pay a non‑refundable acceptance fee of INR 1,000, a uniform charge applicable across every participating institute in the CAP process. - 8:37 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Hybrid online‑offline counselling process
The 2026 MAH CET counselling operates in a hybrid mode, with online choice entry and offline verification steps, streamlining seat allocation across all participating institutes. - 8:15 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Choice‑filling limits for candidates
During choice filling, candidates may list anywhere from one up to three hundred institutes and courses, after which no modifications are permitted before seat allotment. - 7:52 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Institutes spread across Maharashtra
Participating institutes span Maharashtra, with listed colleges in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Solapur and Amravati, ensuring regional options for MBA/MMS aspirants during CAP rounds throughout. - 7:34 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Flagship colleges joining the CAP round
Prominent participants in the 2026 counselling include JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research and PUMBA, all receiving high‑percentile seat allotments. - 7:05 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Approx 300 institutes in the counselling pool
The MAH CET CAP 2026 will allocate seats across roughly 300 management institutes, covering all Government of Maharashtra, university‑run and un‑aided colleges as defined by the Act. - 6:43 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Verification fee for PWD candidates
Category Fee (INR) Reserved (including Disability) 1300 General 1500 - 6:28 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
How to select a facilitation centre
Select a facilitation centre online during registration. After choosing, book a specific time slot and appear at the centre with all required documents. - 6:14 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Consequence of missing disability proof
If a PWD applicant fails to submit the disability proof at the ARC, the disability status will be removed, making the candidate ineligible for reserved seats. - 5:58 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
E‑scrutiny vs physical slot timing
Both e‑scrutiny and physical scrutiny run between 3 July and 20 July. PWD candidates who prefer in‑person verification must attend the physical slot. - 5:45 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Documents PWD candidates must carry
- Disability certificate (original)
- Original MAH CET scorecard
- Identity proof (Aadhaar or similar)
- Academic certificates (10th, 12th, graduation)
- Fee receipt or payment proof
- 5:25 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Final deadline for physical verification
The final deadline for physical document verification is 20 July, 5 pm. Missing this cut‑off may lead to seat cancellation, so ensure you arrive well before the closing time. - 5:11 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
ARC venue for document verification
Report to the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) after seat allotment. The ARC will verify all original documents for PWD candidates and confirm admission status. - 4:57 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Physical reporting slots for PWD aspirants open
Physical reporting slots for PWD aspirants are open from 3 July to 20 July. Choose an online slot and bring your disability certificate. - 4:31 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
CAP round merit lists reveal cut‑offs
After MAH MBA CET results, provisional merit lists for CAP rounds display the cut‑off ranks used for seat allotment, helping students gauge their admission chances. - 4:02 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
State‑category wise cut‑offs vary by round
The State CET Cell releases category‑wise provisional merit lists for each CAP round, showing different opening and closing ranks for General, OBC, SC and ST candidates across Maharashtra. - 3:30 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
All India quota cut‑off details included
Candidates qualifying through CAT, GMAT, XAT, ATMA or MAT fall under the All India seats category, and their cut‑off thresholds are part of the overall MAH MBA CET cut‑off data. - 2:34 PM IST• 24 Jul 2026
Factors that shape cut‑offs
- Difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET exam.
- Number of test‑takers and qualifying candidates.
- Overall pass percentage and share of high percentiles.
- Seats available in participating institutes, category‑wise.
- Past years’ cut‑off percentiles at which admissions closed.
- 9:22 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH CET CAP 2022 Round 1 cut‑off snapshot
Round 1 of 2022 MBA CET recorded Jamnalal Bajaj Institute at 99.98 percentile, SIMSREE at 99.95, Welingkar at 99.89, SIES at 99.68 and COEP at 99.60. - 8:06 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
2023 MBA CET cut‑offs (top colleges)
College Percentile JBIMS 99.99 SIMSREE 99.97 Welingkar Institute 99.92 St. Xaver's Institute 99.86 - 7:13 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
Key dates for MAH CET CAP 2026
Event Date Link opened July 2 2026 Last date for choice filling July 19 2026 Document verification deadline July 20 2026 - 6:13 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP registration dates 2026
The official MAH CET CAP registration portal went live on July 2, 2026. Candidates can start filling their choices from that date by logging into the MAHA CET website. - 5:26 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA counselling process 2026: Seat acceptance fee after allotment
After seat allotment, admitted candidates must also clear a non‑refundable seat acceptance fee of INR 1,000 to confirm their admission in the 2026 round. - 4:31 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP 2026: Step‑by‑step counselling flow
The MAH MBA counselling process includes online registration, document upload and e‑scrutiny, provisional merit list release, final merit list publication, seat allotment, and reporting to the Admission Reporting Centre for verification.
- 3:42 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP 2026 provisional merit list out: Seat acceptance fee details
After a seat is allotted, the candidate must pay a non‑refundable acceptance fee of INR 1,000 to confirm the admission and proceed to the next round of MAH CET CAP 2026.
- 2:24 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP 2026: Four rounds of seat allotment
The 2026 CAP seat allotment will be carried out in four distinct rounds, each following the release of merit lists and allowing candidates to secure preferred colleges. - 1:31 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Seat confirmation: Reporting to Admission Reporting Centre (ARC)
Allotted candidates will have to report to the designated ARC with original documents for verification; upon successful confirmation, they must visit the allotted college to complete the admission formalities.
- 12:49 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP: Seat acceptance fee requirement
After being allotted a seat, each admitted candidate must pay a non‑refundable seat acceptance fee of INR 1,000 to confirm the admission before proceeding to the next round or college visit. - 12:22 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP 2026: Choice filling limits and lock‑in rule
Candidates had to select at least one and at most 300 hundred institute‑course choices; once the option form is confirmed, no further changes were allowed and seat allotment is done basis choice filling.
- 12:09 PM IST• 23 Jul 2026
Revised last date for MAH CET CAP 2026 registration
Registration deadline was extended from July 16 to July 19, 2026, with document verification required to be completed by July 20, ensuring timely processing for all applicants. - 11:46 AM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 registration portal launch date
The online registration link for the MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 opened on July 2, 2026, allowing candidates to create accounts and begin the CAP form submission. - 12:25 AM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP 2026 Final Merit release date
MAH MBA CET 2026 final merit list will be released on July 27. The links will be available at the official website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/cap-_2026-27/
- 12:01 AM IST• 23 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CAP 2026 Provisional Merit Lists
MAH MBA CAP 2026 Provisional Merit Lists have been uploaded at the official portal:
- 11:43 PM IST• 22 Jul 2026
CAP 2026 provisional merit list category wise
The MAH CET CAP 2026 provisional merit list has been released for:
- Maharashtra State candidates
- All India candidates
- Defence candidates
- 11:30 PM IST• 22 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 document verification over
MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 document verification window closed on July 20. The process was done via e-scrutiny and physical scrutiny.
- 11:16 PM IST• 22 Jul 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026: Grievances submission schedule
Window to submit grievances is ope from July 23 to July 25 2026. Candidates are required to check the merit list and submit grievances for rectification if required.
- 11:03 PM IST• 22 Jul 2026
MAH CET 2026 counselling: Provisional list out today
MAH CET CAP 2026 provisional merit list has been declared. The provisional merit list for both MH and AI categories have been released.
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.
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.
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.
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