MAH MBA CAP 2026: CET Cell Removes Women’s Quota; Releases Updated Seat Matrix

Maharashtra State CET Cell rolls back Women’s Quota. Releases updated seat matrix ahead of MBA CAP 2026 Round I provisional merit list. Read details here.

Women's quota rolled back

Maharashtra State CET Cell has reportedly removed 30% reservation for women for MBA/MMS admission through CET exam and has released the updated seat matrix. Earlier, the examination body had released the MBA CAP 2026 seat matrix with 30% quota for women candidates on July 27.

Speaking to Shiksha on Maharashtra CET Cells’ decision to revert women’s quota, Aditya Sridhar founder of The Top Percentile said, “the updated seat matrix is a good decision by the CET, as it is in line with last year’s seat matrix and student’s expectations. However, I hope the CET Cell addresses women reservation and clarifies when this will be implemented, so that the students can be prepared.”

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Seat Matrix Women’s Quota: What Happened?

The 30% reservation for women in the MBA CAP 2026 seat matrix without prior announcement had surprised many candidates. It led to confusion and discussions over how will the seats be allotted with additional reservation for another category. As per the quota, 30% seats across all Maharashtra colleges were reserved for women candidates (Open, OBC, SC, ST, MT and EWS). Seat allotment process is essentially based on merit, women candidate scoring high can compete in open category keeping the quota safe for other female candidates. This, means male candidates having extra competition.

However, now that the women’s quota has been rolled back, candidates from all categories can evaluate their chances of seat allotment on expected lines. The first seat allotment list will be released on August 2, 2026. This year, the CAP 2026 process will be conducted in 4 rounds for admission to 300+ MBA colleges in the state.

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