What is MAH CET score normalization process?

MAH CET score normalization process is undertaken to ensure that all candidates are judged on the same plane. This is done because MAH MBA CET is a multi-session exam and it may be possible that one session can be slighter easier or tougher than another. MAH CET score normalization ensures that no candidate has an advantage or disadvantage over another due to differences in difficulty level of their exam session. So, before the preparation of the MBA CET result and merit list, the Maharashtra CET normalizes the exam scores. Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all candidates who appear for MAH CET. Basically, the marks obtained by every candidate are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session.

How many times can I give MAH CET in a year?

MAH MBA CET is an annual exam. So far candidates were able to appear for it only once. However, from 2026, the examination body is offering 2 attempts to candidates in the same academic session to improve score.

What is the difference between MAH CET marks and MAH CET percentile?

MAH CET score is the total marks awarded to the candidate out of 200. It is calculated on the basis of every correct attempt across all sections of the exam. MAH CET percentile is calculated from the rank of the candidate as compared to rest of the candidates. MBA CET percentile score is calculated from the highest raw score in each session of the MAH MBA CET. The the highest Raw Score in each session (of a candidate) will be 100 percentile indicating that 100 per cent of candidates scored equal to or lesser than the highest scorer for that session. The highest Raw Score is normalized to achieve the MAH CET percentile in the following way: MBA CET Session Total Candidates Appeared the highest Raw Score Candidates Scored EQUALorLESS THAN the highest Raw Score MAH MBA CET Percentile Score 1 2249 154 2249 100.00 [ (2249/2249)*100] 2 2272 157 2272 100.00 [ (2272/2272)*100] 3 2216 149 2216 100.00 [ (2216/2216)*100]

Is MAH CET MBA score acceptable for admission outside Maharashtra?

MAH CET exam for MBA/MMS admission is a state level entrance test for candidates belonging to Maharashtra State. Since, the exam is conducted by the state government body its score is accepted by colleges and institutions affiliated to state universities only. Thus, one cannot apply for admission with MAH CET score outside Maharashtra.

What is the validity of MAH MBA CET 2026 score?

MAH MBA CET 2026 score will be valid for one year only, i. e. it can be used for admission to the 2026 academic session only. If a candidate plans to drop admission this year, they will have to appear for the exam again next year.

When will MAH MBA CET 2026 result release?

MAH MBA CET 2026 exam is being held in 2 phases. One phase was held on April 6, 7, 8 and second phase will be held on May 9. Since this year, candidates have got two attempts, the result is expected to be released after May 9 attempt.

What is the passing score in MAH MBA CET?

There is no minimum passing marks in MAH MBA CET. Any candidate scoring above 0 in the entrance exam is eligible for MBA CAP. Admission and seat allotment are based on MAH CET cut offs, so higher the score, better the college you get. The lowest cut offs for MAH CET admission is around 50 percentile. If they have a score below that, candidates should not expect to get any college.

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.

In which section of MAH MBA CET can I score maximum?

It is tough to say that as there is no set pattern of sectional weightage in MAH CET anymore. Since the last two years, the number of questions for each section of the exam, varies for every slot. Meaning that, if in one slot there are 75 questions on LR and 25 AR, in the second slot there can be 60 questions on LR and 40 questions on AR. Similarly, there could be 50 questions on QA in one slot but in the next slot it could be 40. The total number of questions remain 200 in all the slots but the sectional weightage changes. So, one can really not prepare for the exam with the target of scoring maximum in a particular section. They need to prepare for all sections as any section can have maximum questions and the potential to score maximum.

What after MAH CET result?

After MAH CET result announcement, the CET CELL conducts Centralized Admission Process or CAP. In this process qualifying candidates are allotted MBA/MMS college basis their preference and score.

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Q: 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 Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies Mumbai, SIMSREE Mumbai, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research Mumbai, S. IES College of Management Studies Mumbai, Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) University of Pune, Xavier Institute of Management & Research Mumbai, COEP Technological University, 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, St. Francis Institute of Management and Research Mumbai, Agnel Charities Agnel Seva Sangha's for. C. Rodrigues Inst. Of Management. Studies Navi Mumbai.

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MAH MBA CET result 2026 can be expected in June 2026. This year, the examination body is allowing 2 attempts in the exam - April and May. Results of both attempts are expected to be released together. First attempt exams were held on April 6, 7 and 8. Second attempt is scheduled on May 9, 2026.

The result cum scorecard for MAH CET MBA/MMS 2026 will be released in online mode only, at the CET website. Test takers will have to download MAH CET 2026 result using their login credentials. After result declaration, MBA CAP 2026 process will follow, in which candidates will be alloted MBA/MMS seats basis their CET score. MBA CAP 2026 can be expected to be held in July-August 2026. Read here all about MAH MBA CET 2026 result.

Table of contents

How to Download MAH MBA CET Result 2026?
MAH MBA CET Exam Dates 2026
How is MAH MBA CET Score Calculated?
What After MAH MBA CET Result 2026?
MAH MBA CET Cut Offs 2025 and 2024
MAH MBA CET Result 2026 FAQs

How to Download MAH MBA CET Result 2026?

MAH CET result MBA/MMS will be available for download through login only. Candidates will have to follow the below given process to check their result.

Visit the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org
Click on the link indicating 'MBA/MMS-CET 2026 scorecard' or 'AY Examination 2026-2027'
Enter registered email ID and password to login
Next, click on the 'scorecard' tab
MBA CET result 2026 will be displayed
Click on download and save your scorecard on the desktop

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Details Mentioned on MAH MBA CET 2026 Result

MAH MBA CET result is the main proof of candidature. Selection of candidates will be based on it. Thus, candidates must make sure that their MAH CET 2026 scorecard has correct information. Every MAH CET result cum scorecard 2026 should have the following information:

Candidate’s name
Candidate's date of birth
Candidates category
Exam date and year
Candidate’s MAH MBA CET 2026 registration number
Candidate’s roll number
MBA CET score (overall)
MBA CET percentile (overall)

Note: In case of any error in personal details or information other than exam scores, candidates must reach out to examination authority and get it recitfied. Marks/Percentiles mentioned on the MBA CET 2026 scorecard will be final and request for change in them will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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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
09 May ' 26	MAH MBA CET 2026 exam 2

Dates	Past Exam Dates
07 Apr ' 26 - 08 Apr ' 26	MAH MBA CET 2026 exam

How is MAH MBA CET Score Calculated?

MAH CET score calculation is of three type:

Raw score calculation
Scaled score calculation
Percentile calculation

Check below key points related to MAH CET MBA score calculation:

In MBA CET, 1 mark is awarded to each correct answer and 0 mark for each wrong/blank answer. There is no negative marking.
Questions answered correctly by a candidate are considered for calculating MAH CET raw score referred to as Corrected Score.
Since, MAH CET MBA is conducted in multiple sessions, difficulty level of one question paper may differ from another. Corrected Scores obtained by all the candidates across all sections are normalized to ensure their performance is equated fairly.
Scores allotted to candidates after normalization is called Equated Scores. Formula applied for MAH MBA CET percentile calculation is same as other MBA entrance exams.
Slot-wise test scores and overall scores of MAH MBA CET are reported with decimal points up to two digits.
Candidates getting same score/percentile are ranked same. MAH CET ranks are also referred to as percentile.
Scores displayed on the MAH MBA CET result/scorecard are not the raw scores but the equated scores.

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What After MAH MBA CET Result 2026?

Post the declaration of MAH CET result 2026, the CET Common Admission Process (CAP) or Counselling will be held for seat allocation at participating institutes. The MBA CAP 2026 will be conducted by the CET for over 300 institutes and colleges in Maharashtra offering MBA/MMS programmes. Two types students can participate in the MAH MBA CET CAP - Maharashtra State category and All India category. In the MAH CET Counselling process candidates have to register for the CAP and seat are alloted in 3-4 rounds as per the merilt list.

MAH MBA CET Counselling Process 2026

MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026 will be conducted in three to four rounds and it will include the following steps:

Step 1: Online registration by students and filling up of online CAP form 2026

Step 2: Display of MBA CAP 2026 provisional merit list and college-wise cut off (Round I, II and III)

Step 3: Documents verification and confirmation of application form for admission (online and offline)

Step 4: Display of final merit list for MBA/MMS (all categories)

Step 5: Release of provisional seat allotment result round wise

Step 6: Confirmation of admission by candidates

MAH MBA CET Cut Offs 2025 and 2024

Maharashtra State CET Cell release cut offs for all 300+ participating colleges during the CAP. MAH CET MBA/MMS cut offs of JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkars, PUMBA, etc. remain high every year. Check below MAH MBA CET cut offs 2025 and 2024, for CAP Round I.

Institute Name	MAH MBA CET Cut Off 2025 (percentile)	MAH MBA CET Cut off 2024 (percentile)
JBIMS, Mumbai	99.99	99.99
SIMSREE, Mumbai	99.97	99.97
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai	99.93	99.94
S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai	99.81	99.92
DoMS-PUMBA	99.85	99.92
St. Xavier College Soc.'s, Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai	99.88	99.93
College of Engineering, Pune	99.77 and 99.68	99.89- 99.87
Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai	99.52	99.79
MET's Institute of Management, Mumbai	99.23	99.72
Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai	98.76	99.59
Zagdu Singh Charitable Trust's Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai	95.91	98.75
Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai	98.30	99.40
Shree C. E. Society's Indira Institute of Management, Pune	98.85	97.94
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai	98.15	98.96
Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai	96.38	98.44

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MAH MBA CET Result 2026 FAQs

Check frequently asked questions (FAQs) on MAH MBA CET Results below:

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Are MAH CET application form and counselling form the same?

No, the MAH CET application form and MAH CET Counselling form are different and candidates have to fill them separately. The MAH CET application form is valid for the entrance test only and the MAH CET counseling application form has to be filled by only those candidates who qualify the entrance test and wish to participate in the seat allotment process. The MAH MBA CET counseling registration form is released about 2 months after the entrance test result announcement. The candidates will have to fill the counseling form at the MAHA CET counseling portal.

Those who shall have filled the MAH CET MBA/MMS application form and appeared for the exam, will not have to pay the registration fee at the time of CAP. However, those who will be participating in MAH CET CAP through CAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT score will have to pay the registration fee of Rs 1000 (Rs 800 for registered category candidates).

Q: For how long is MAH CET score valid for admission?

MAH CET score is valid for admission for one year only. Those who have appeared for MAH CET 2024, can seek admission to participating colleges this year only (2024-25 batch) Candidates who will appear in MAH MBA CET 2025, their scores will be valid for admission to 2025-2026 batch of MBA programmes only. Those who wish to take a break of one year will have to appear for the exam again.

It is good to take a break and appear for the MAH CET exam next year again instead of taking admission in a college that is not of your choice. If you’ve scored below expectation in the current attempt, skip the year, prepare for the exam again, score better the next year and pursue MBA from a college that meets all your parameters.

Q: What is the difference between MAH CET score and MAH CET percentile?

MAH CET score means total number of correct and incorrect attempts by the candidate. MAH MBA CET percentile is his rank kin comparison to rest of them. If a candidate gets 99.99 percentile then it means he scored better than 99.99 % of all candidates.