MAH MBA CET 2026: Colleges, CAP Rounds & Fees
MAH MBA CET is the state-level gateway to more than 300 MBA and MMS colleges in Maharashtra — including JBIMS, SIMSREE and PUMBA at some of the lowest fees in the country.
- Colleges in Maharashtra
- 300+
- Questions
- 200
- Exam duration
- 150 min
- Negative marking
- None
About MAH MBA CET
The Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test is conducted every year by the State Common Entrance Test Cell for admission to MBA and MMS programmes at government, university, aided and private institutes across Maharashtra.
Seats are allotted through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), which runs over several rounds. Some institutes also admit through CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA or GMAT scores via CAP, subject to the eligibility rules announced each year.
The test is speed-based: 200 questions in 150 minutes across Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. With no negative marking, attempting every question is the right strategy.
MAH MBA CET Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full form | Maharashtra Master of Business Administration Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam level | State level |
| Courses | MBA and MMS |
| Mode | Computer-based test (online) |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking |
| Sections | Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Admission process | CAP counselling, seat allotment and document verification |
Top MAH-CET Colleges: Expected Cutoffs and Fees
Higher percentiles open the premier institutes through CAP. Cutoffs here are MAH-CET percentiles for the open category.
| College | Location | Programme | Expected cutoff | Total fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) | Mumbai | MMS | 99.95+ | ₹6–8 Lakh |
| SIMSREE | Mumbai | MMS | 99.90+ | ₹1.5–2 Lakh |
| Welingkar Institute (WeSchool) | Mumbai | PGDM / MMS | 99+ | ₹13 Lakh |
| Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) | Pune | MBA | 99+ | ₹2–3 Lakh |
| COEP Technological University | Pune | MBA | 98.5+ | ₹3–4 Lakh |
| SIES College of Management Studies | Navi Mumbai | MBA | 98+ | ₹9 Lakh |
| Xavier Institute of Management & Research (XIMR) | Mumbai | MBA | 98+ | ₹7–9 Lakh |
| Chetana's Institute of Management | Mumbai | MBA | 97+ | ₹6–7 Lakh |
| MET Institute of Management | Mumbai | PGDM / MBA | 96+ | ₹11.05 Lakh |
| NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai | MBA | 95+ | ₹12–14 Lakh |
Cutoffs and fees are indicative and change every cycle with applicant numbers, seats, category and CAP round. Verify the latest details before applying.
How CAP Counselling Works
Register for CAP
Register online with the State CET Cell once results are declared.
Verify documents
Complete document verification as instructed by the CET Cell.
Fill preferences
List the colleges and programmes you want, in order of preference.
Seat allotment
Seats are allotted over multiple CAP rounds on merit and preference.
Confirm admission
Accept your seat and report to the allotted institute within the deadline.
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