Maharashtra State CET CELL has released the final answer key of MAH CET 2026 second attempt. Check this live blog for latest updates on MAH MBA CET 2026 final answer key and result.
MAH MBA CET 2026 final answer key (second attempt)
The final answer key of MAH CET 2026 second attempt has been released. A total of 29 objections were received out of which 6 have been accepted. Candidates can check their objection status now
The provisional answer key was released on May 19 and the objection window was open until May 21. In the MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key, it will be known how many objections have been accepted.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Final Answer Key (Second Attempt)
Maximum objections were raised in Logical Reasoning section.
| Total number of unique questions |
Total No. of Valid Unique objected Questions |
|---|---|
| 29 |
6 |
MAH MBA CET 2026 first attempt was held on April 6, 7, 8 and the second attempt was held on May 9. Final answer key of first attempt was released on May 13, with revision of 11 official answers.
This year, Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted the MBA/MMS entrance exam twice for candidates to give two attempts. Best of both scores will be accepted for seat allotment through CAP 2026.
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MAH MBA CET 2026 Answer Key (Final) Download Process
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key will be released in online mode only. Check below the process to check MBA CET 2026 final answer key.
- Open cetcell.mahacet.org in a browser
- Next, click on the notice indicating objection redressal for MBA/MMS
- Click on the notice icon
- PDF document will open with details of final answer keys
LIVE UPDATE
MAH CET 2026 Final Answer Key (Second Attempt) Live Updates
- 6:01 AM IST• 30 May 2026
MAH CET Final answer key second attempt available for download
MAH CET 2026 final answer key of second attempt is available for download now. It was released on May 29.
- 5:07 AM IST• 30 May 2026
MAH CET Final answer key second attempt: Qualifying score required for CAP 2026
For CAP 2026, there is no qualifying marks requirement. Candidates who have scored above 0 in MBA CET 2026 can participate in the CAP round.
- 4:12 AM IST• 30 May 2026
Factors determining MAH MBA CET 2026 cut offs
Factors determining MAH MBA CET 2026 cut offs include:
- Number of candidates appeared in exam
- Difficulty level of exam
- Pass percentage
- Percentage of candidates scoring in higher bracket
- Previous years’ MAH CET cut offs
- 2:08 AM IST• 30 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 cut offs release
MAH MBA CET 2026 cut offs will release during the CAP process. The cut offs will release category wise in three round for admission to 350+ Maharashtra colleges.
- 11:14 PM IST• 29 May 2026
Passing marks in MAH MBA CET 2026
There is no minimum passing marks in MAH MBA CET 2026. Candidate scoring above 0 qualifies for CAP round, but seat allotment is based on cut offs, so higher the score, better the chance of getting a college.
- 10:21 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 colleges with cut off range 80-90 percentile
Listed below are some of the colleges accepting MAH CET score in the range of 80-90 percentile.
MBA College
MBA CET Cut Off Percentiles
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's Institute of Management, Pune
81.00
Humera Khan Institute Of Mangement Studies & Reserch, Mumbai
81.1
Godavari Institute of Management & Research, Jalgaon
81.68
Oriental Education Society Oriental Institute of Management, Navi Mumbai
82.08
Sheila Raheja School of Business Management & Research, Bandra(E), Mumbai
82.49
SASMIRA's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Worli, Mumbai
82.93
MET's Institute of Management, Adgaon, Nashik
82.93
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Kamothe
83.24
Institute of Science, Poona's Institute of Business Management & Research, Pune
83.32
Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Asso.'s Institute of Management, Mumbai
83.95
Pune Institute Of Business Management, Pune
84.00
Sri Balaji Education Society International School of Management & Research, Wadki, Pune
(85.42
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship
85.47
Pune Institute Of Business Management, Pune
86.01
Kohinoor Business School, Kurla (West), Mumba
86.20
Department of Business Management, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
86.83
Mahatma Education Society's Pillai's Institute of Management Studies & Research, New Panvel
86.93
Saibalaji Education Society, Saibalaji International Institute of Management Sciences, Nere Marunje, Hinjewadi, Pune
(86.98
Sinhgad College of Engineering, Vadgaon (BK), Pune
86.98
DY Patil Institute of Master of Computer Applications and Management, Akurdi, Pune
88.58
Mumbai Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
89.13
Atharva Educational Trust, Atharva Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
89.98
Aditya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Borivali
90.72
- 9:33 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 colleges with cut off range 70-80 percentile
Listed below are some of the colleges accepting MAH CET score in the range of 70-80 percentile.
MBA College
MAH MBA CET Percentile
Ashoka Business School, Nashik
71.15
Sinhgad Technical Education Society's Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune
72.06
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship
72.38
Dhole Patil Education Society, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Wagholi, Tal. Haveli
72.38
VPM's Dr. VN Bedekar Institute Of Management Studies, Mumbai
72.41
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Wadala, Mumbai
72.81
Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Jayawant Institute of Management Studies, Tathawade Pune
72.81
Dr. BAM University Dept. Of Management Science, Aurangabad
73.00
Sinhgad Technical Education Society's Sinhgad Institute of Management, Vadgaon (Budruk), Pune
73.00
Dhananjayrao Gadgil Institute of Co operative Management, Nagpur
73.39
KK Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik
73.53
Modern Institute of Business Management, Pune
73.53
PR Pote Patil College of Engineering & Management, Amravati
74.20
Aldel Education Trust's St. John College of Engineering & Management, Vevoor, Palghar
74.26
Maratha Mandir's Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
74.83
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon
74.83
Dr. DY Patil School Of Management, Lohegaon, Pune
75.95
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere
75.99
Institute of Industrial & Computer Management & Research, Nigdi, Pune
76.73
Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust's SB Patil Institute of Management, Nigdi, Pune
79.34
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati
79.80
Jaywant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's, Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade, Pune
79.80
Poona Institute of Management Sciences & Entrepreneurship, Pune
80.39
- 8:28 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 colleges with cut off range 60-70 percentile
Listed below are some of the colleges accepting MAH CET score in the range of 60-70 percentile.
MBA College
MAH MBA CET Percentile
Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute Of Management & Entrepreneur Development, Talegaon
60.27
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati
60.27
Gokhale Education Society's J. D. C. Bytco Institute of Management Studies & Research, Nashik
60.33
Kishori College of MBA, Beed
60.34
Vidya Bharati Mahavidyalaya Department of Research and PG Studies in Science & Management, Amravati
60.95
Vidya Pratishthan Institute of Information Technology, Baramati, Pune
60.95
G H Raisoni College of Engineering & Management, Nagpur
61.21
Kandivli Education Society's B K Shroff College of Arts and MH Shroff College of Commerce
61.21
Anjuman-I-Islam's Allana Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
61.6
GNVS Institute of Management, Sion-Koliwada (E), Mumbai
62.65
Excelsior Education Society's K.C. College of Engineering and Management Studies and Research, Kopri, Thane
62.81
Vishweshwar Education Society's Indira Institute of Business Management, Navi Mumbai
62.81
Arihant Institute Of Business Management, Bawdhan
62.81
SAPDJ Pathshala's Hirachand Nemchand College of Commerce Department of Management Studies, Solapur
63.04
Poona District Education Association's, Mahatma Phule Institute of Management & Computer Studies, Pune
63.04
G. S. College of Commerce & Economics Department Of Management Sciences And Research, Nagpur
63.04
Deshbhakta Ratnappa Kumbhar College of Commerce, Kolhapur
63.07
Deccan Education Society's Navinchandra Mehta Institute of Technology & Development, Dadar, Mumbai
63.65
Maharashtra Education Society's Institute of Management and Career Courses (IMCC), Pune
64.23
Sanjivani Rural Education Society's Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargao
64.84
JSPM's Jayawantrao Sawant Institute of Management & Research, Hadapsar, Pune
64.90
Al-Ameen Educational and Medical Foundation, College of Engineering, Koregaon, Bhima
65.48
SMS Tirupati Institute of Management
65.77
Nashik District Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's Institute of Management Research & Technology, Nashik
66.95
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Institute of Mangement Education Research & Training, Pune
67.42
Department of Commerce & Management, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
67.42
Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Engineering, Pune
67.66
Param Poojya Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Samiti Dr. Ambedkar Department of Management Studies & Research, Nagpur
68.12
KIT's Institute of Management Education & Research, Kolhapur
(68.12
JSPM'S Jaywantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune
68.17
Mahatma Edu.Soc.'s Pillai's HOC Institute of Management Studies & Research, Khalapur Dist. Raigadh
68.2
NCRD's Sterling Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai
70.38
- 7:49 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 result announcement date
MAH MBA CET 2026 result date has not been shared by the examination body, but candidates can expect it to be released in the first week of June 2026.
- 7:23 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 result preparation
MAH MBA CET 2026 result will be prepared on the basis of the outcome of the final answer key. The results of first and second attempts will be prepared separately.
- 6:53 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt final answer key out; what next?
After releasing the MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt final answer key, the examination body will prepare the result and release it soon.
- 6:34 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Final Answer Key second attempt: Link to download
MAH MBA CET 2026 Final Answer Key second attempt PDF link is available at https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ by title "Notice Regarding Objection Redressal for MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2026 Second Attempt"
- 6:21 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Final Answer Key second attempt: Marks revision
For 3 logical reasoning questions 2 mark each will be awarded and for 1 Quantitative Aptitude question, 1 mark will be awarded to each candidate of MAH CET 2026 second attempt.
- 6:06 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Final Answer Key: Slot wise Details
Here's the break up of MAH CET 2026 objection filing against the provisional answer key of second attempt:
Exam Date
Shift
Section
Unique Question Id
Final Remark
09-05-2026
Morning
Logical Reasoning
211329
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Logical Reasoning
211338
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Logical Reasoning
211377
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Logical Reasoning
211379
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Abstract Reasoning
211404
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Abstract Reasoning
211409
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Abstract Reasoning
211410
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Abstract Reasoning
211413
No changes
09-05-2026
Morning
Abstract Reasoning
211418
Answer Key updated
09-05-2026
Evening
Quantitative Aptitude
211435
1 Mark will be given to all candidates in this session
09-05-2026
Evening
Quantitative Aptitude
211445
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211525
1 Mark will be given to all candidates in this session
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211527
1 Mark will be given to all candidates in this session
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211540
1 Mark will be given to all candidates in this session
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211542
Answer Key updated
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211546
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211550
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211573
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211579
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211587
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Logical Reasoning
211595
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Abstract Reasoning
211670
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Verbal Ability
211674
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Verbal Ability
211689
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Verbal Ability
211690
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Verbal Ability
211711
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Verbal Ability
211714
No changes
09-05-2026
Evening
Verbal Ability
211717
No changes
- 5:50 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key: section wise break up of objection redressal
1 objection in Abstract Reasoning, 1 in Quantitative Aptitude and 4 in Logical Reasoning section have been accepted as valid among 29 objections raised against MAH CET second attempt.
- 5:43 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key: Result soon
Now that the final answer key of MAH CET second attempt is out, candidates can expect result announcement to follow soon.
- 5:36 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key: Objections accepted
Number of objections filed and accepted against MAH CET 2026 second attempt provisional answer key:
Total number of unique questions
Total No. of Valid Unique objected Questions
29
6
- 5:31 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt final answer key out
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt final answer key has been released. Candidates can check the status of their objection now. Shiksha has shared the direct link on this page.
- 5:08 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Result: Scorecard will contain equated score
The scorecard of MAH MBA CET 2026, will contain equated score (arrived at after marks normalization). It will not display the raw score of candidate.
- 4:43 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 cut offs for PUMBA
PUMBA cut offs will be around 99.85 to 99.88 percentile, like previous years. Check below previous years’ PUMBA cut offs.
MAH CET Year
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Year 2025
99.85
99.88
99.88
Year 2024
99.91
99.92
99.95
Year 2023
99.83
99.82
99.86
Year 2022
99.85
99.67
99.92
Year 2021
99.63
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-
- 4:14 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Result: What happens in case of a tie?
In case of a tie, candidates with identical scores are awarded same percentile rank in MAH MBA CET.
- 3:46 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 cut offs for SIMSREE
SIMSREE cut offs for MAH CET 2026 will be around 99.97 percentile. Check below previous years’ cut offs.
MAH CET Year
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Year 2025
99.97
99.97
99.96
Year 2024
99.97
99.98
99.97
Year 2023
99.97
99.96
99.96
Year 2022
99.95
99.95
99.94
Year 2021
99.86
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-
- 3:12 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 Final Answer Key: Score normalization explained
MAH CET 2026 exam was held in multiple slots and the question papers differed in difficulty level, the raw scores of candidates will be normalized on a common scale before MBA CET 2026 result preparation.
- 2:39 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 cut off for JBIMS
MAH CET 2026 cut off for JBIMS is expected to remain high at 99.99 percentile. Check below previous years' cut offs.
Year
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
MAH CET 2025
99.99
99.99
99.98
MAH CET 2024
99.99
--
99.99
MAH CET 2023
99.99
99.99
99.99
MAH CET 2022
99.98
99.98
99.98
MAH CET 2021
99.97
--
--
- 2:18 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 helpline
Candidates can call the MAH CET helpline +91‑9513850008 between 10 am‑6 pm in case of any query related to answer keys and result.
- 1:41 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 final answer key: What are the passing marks?
There is no minimum passing marks in MAH CET 2026. Candidate scoring more than 0 is eligible for CAP round.
- 1:13 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET cut offs for top MBA colleges
For JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar and PUMBA, MAH CET cut offs range between 98 to 99.99 percentile. The cut off drops by decimals in the second and third round.
- 12:47 PM IST• 29 May 2026
Top colleges accepting MAH CET score for MBA/MMS courses
Some of the top colleges that accept MAH CET score for MBA/MMS courses, include:
- JBIMS, Mumbai
- SIMSREE, Mumbai
- Prin. L. N. Welingkar, Mumbai
- S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai
- (PUMBA), University of Pune
- Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
- COEP Technological University
- MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai
- Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
- Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
- 12:15 PM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 answer key live updates: Total Marks
Total marks of MAH MBA CET 2026 is 200. For every correct attempt 1 mark is awarded and for every incorrect attempt 0 mark is awarded.
- 11:20 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key: Expected outcome
Many candidates had raised objection against the second attempt preliminary answrer key of MAH CET 2026. The panel of experts may have analysed all of them and now will released the revised answrer keys.
- 10:25 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 result announcement
MAH MBA CET 2026 result is expected to be announced in the first or second week of June. Official announcement will be made regarding result after final answer key release of second attempt.
- 9:33 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key: Process to check
Candidates can simply log on to Maharashtra State CET website and check the MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key.
- 8:26 AM IST• 29 May 2026
What after MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key?
After MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key is released, results will be prepared and announced within a week or two.
- 7:29 AM IST• 29 May 2026
Where to check MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key?
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key document will be uploaded at https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
- 6:24 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 final answer key: announcement awaited
MAH CET 2026 final answer key for second attempt is expected today. The state CET cell is expected to issue a notification soon.
- 5:29 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt final answer key likely today
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt final answer key is likely to be released anytime today. Shiksha will share the PDF link here.
- 3:26 AM IST• 29 May 2026
Will MAH CET cut offs rise this year?
MAH CET cut offs are expected to be the same as last year as the exam difficulty level was same.
- 2:20 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam difficulty level
MAH MBA CET 2026 was an easy exam. Out of the total 7 slots, 5 were easy and 2 were moderate in terms of difficulty level.
- 1:27 AM IST• 29 May 2026
Is MAH CET provisional answer key available for download?
MAH CET provisional answer key of first and second attempts are not available for download anymore.
- 12:21 AM IST• 29 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key: Result preparation
MAH CET 2026 result will be prepared on the basis of final answer keys. For each correct attempt 1 mark will be given and for each incorrect attempt 0 marks will be given.
- 11:49 PM IST• 28 May 2026
Objection tracking against MAH CET 2026 final answer key
The provision of objection tracking against MAH CET 2026 final answer key is not available. Objection can be raised against provisional answer key only.
- 11:20 PM IST• 28 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 second attempt objection fee refund
Only those candidates whose objection will be accepted as valid can expected objection fee refund. It will not be refunded to candidates whose objections have not been accepted.
- 11:09 PM IST• 28 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 provisional answer key release dates
MAH CET 2026 provisional answer key release dates are:
- First attempt: May 2
- Second attempt: May 19
- 11:02 PM IST• 28 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 final answer key (second attempt): Login credentials required
No credentials will be required to download the MAH CET 2026 second attempt final answer key. It will be available without login.
- 10:44 PM IST• 28 May 2026
MAH MBA CET 2026 second attempt objection window
Objection window for challenging the provisional answer key of MAH CET 2026 second attempt was open from May 19 to May 21.
- 10:36 PM IST• 28 May 2026
MAH CET 2026 Final Answer Key of second attempt expected tomorrow
MAH CET 2026 Final Answer Key of second attempt is expected to be released tomorrow. Candidates will be able to see the outcome of their objections.
Commonly asked questions
MAH MBA CET 2026 exam was held twice. First attempt was held on April 6, 7, 8 and second attempt was held on May 9. The result of First attempt was released on May 30. Second attempt result announcement was done on June 12.
The MAH MBA CET answer key carries correct answers and candidate's response to all questions. Candidates can calculate probable score by adding one mark to every correct answer given by you and adding zero for every incorrect option selected by you. The sum total will be your probable score.
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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