JBIMS Mumbai is expected to close CAP Round 1 2026 at 99.94 to 99.99 percentile for the Open category and around 97.00 percentile for SC and ST categories, based on MAH MBA CET 2025 and 2024 closing trends.
CAP Round 1 seat allotment for MAH MBA CET 2026 is expected around July 15, 2026, administered by DTE Maharashtra through CET Cell. JBIMS Mumbai — Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies — consistently records the highest cutoffs in Maharashtra and attracts fierce competition across every reservation category. The institute offers approximately 120 MMS seats through the CAP process, split across Home State and All India quota.
- Open (Home State) expected closing cutoff: 99.94 to 99.97 percentile
- All India Open expected cutoff: 99.99 percentile
- OBC expected cutoff: 99.80 to 99.85 percentile
- EWS expected cutoff: 99.85 to 99.90 percentile
- SC / ST expected cutoff: 97.00 to 97.50 percentile
- MAH MBA CET 2026 is out of 200 marks with no negative marking; CAP allotment is percentile-based
| Direct Link: MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Allotment Portal (Available from July 15, 2026) — cetcell.mahacet.org |
JBIMS 2026 CAP Round 1 Expected Cutoff Category-Wise
The table below lists the expected closing percentile for each reservation category at JBIMS Mumbai in CAP Round 1 of MAH MBA CET 2026. All figures are expected and based on 2024 and 2025 closing data published by CET Cell Maharashtra.
| Category | Expected Closing Percentile (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open / General (Home State) | 99.94 – 99.97 |
| Open (All India) | 99.99 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 99.85 – 99.90 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 99.80 – 99.85 |
| VJ / DT (Vimukta Jati / Denotified Tribes) | 97.50 – 98.50 |
| NT-B (Nomadic Tribes B) | 97.00 – 98.00 |
| NT-C (Nomadic Tribes C) | 97.00 – 98.00 |
| NT-D (Nomadic Tribes D) | 97.00 – 98.00 |
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 97.00 – 98.00 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 97.00 – 97.50 |
| PWDOPEN (Persons with Disability – Open) | 95.00 – 97.00 |
These are expected figures based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs will be released by CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org after CAP Round 1 seat allotment.
JBIMS Previous Year CAP Round 1 Cutoff Trends
JBIMS Mumbai has maintained the highest cutoffs under MAH MBA CET for three consecutive years. The table below shows the closing percentile for major categories in CAP Round 1 from 2023 to 2025.
| Category | CAP Round 1 – 2023 | CAP Round 1 – 2024 | CAP Round 1 – 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open / General (Home State) | 99.88 | 99.94 | 99.94 |
| Open (All India) | 99.99 | 99.99 | 99.99 |
| EWS | ~99.80 | ~99.85 | 99.87 |
| OBC | ~99.75 | ~99.80 | 99.81 |
| SC | ~96.00 | ~97.00 | 97.00 |
| ST | ~96.50 | ~97.00 | 97.33 |
Figures marked with ~ are approximate estimates. Confirmed 2025 figures are from CET Cell Maharashtra official announcements.
The trend shows a consistent upward movement in Open and OBC cutoffs from 2023 to 2025, with SC and ST cutoffs also rising by approximately one percentile point year over year. This pattern indicates JBIMS CAP Round 1 2026 cutoffs will hold at or above 2025 levels across all categories.
Factors Affecting JBIMS CAP Round 1 Cutoff 2026
Several key variables shape the JBIMS CAP Round 1 cutoff each year:
- Total registrations for MAH MBA CET 2026: Higher participation compresses percentile gaps at the top end and pushes closing cutoffs upward
- Exam difficulty: A tougher paper reduces raw scores across the board but typically has a limited effect on the final JBIMS percentile threshold
- Seat availability: JBIMS offers roughly 120 MMS seats through CAP — the limited pool relative to applicants keeps cutoffs structurally high in every cycle
- Category-wise competition: Open and EWS students compete for fewer unreserved seats; SC and ST students benefit from proportionally more seats relative to the number of applicants in those categories
- Toppers choosing JBIMS first: Students who score 195 or more out of 200 in MAH MBA CET 2026 almost universally list JBIMS as Preference 1, driving the Open cutoff toward 99.99 percentile
- CAP Round 1 choice-filling patterns: With most high scorers filling JBIMS in their top preference, the institute typically fills all seats in Round 1 itself with minimal vacancies for subsequent rounds
How to Assess Your Chances at JBIMS 2026
Use the table below to gauge your probability of securing a seat at JBIMS Mumbai through MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Round 1:
| Percentile Range | Open Category Chances | OBC Chances | SC / ST Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99.99 | Very High | Very High | Very High |
| 99.95 – 99.98 | High | Very High | Very High |
| 99.90 – 99.94 | Moderate (borderline) | High | Very High |
| 99.80 – 99.89 | Low | Moderate (borderline) | Very High |
| 97.00 – 99.79 | Very Low | Low | High to Moderate |
| Below 97.00 | No Chance | No Chance | Low |
Students scoring above 99.94 percentile should place JBIMS as their top CAP preference in Round 1. Students in the 99.80 to 99.93 range should list JBIMS as a secondary preference while prioritising other high-scoring options. SC and ST students above 97.00 percentile have a strong chance at JBIMS and should fill it prominently in their preference list.
JBIMS MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JBIMS CAP Round 1 cutoff 2026 for the Open category?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected JBIMS CAP Round 1 2026 closing cutoff for the Open / General (Home State) category is 99.94 to 99.97 percentile. The All India Open seat cutoff is expected to remain at 99.99 percentile.
Ques. What is the JBIMS CAP Round 1 cutoff for SC and ST categories in 2026?
Ans. The expected JBIMS CAP Round 1 2026 cutoff for SC is 97.00 to 98.00 percentile and for ST is 97.00 to 97.50 percentile, based on previous year trends. In 2025 the actual SC cutoff was 97.00 percentile and ST was 97.33 percentile.
Ques. What are the total marks for MAH MBA CET 2026?
Ans. MAH MBA CET 2026 is conducted for a total of 200 marks. The exam has 200 multiple choice questions, no negative marking, and a duration of 150 minutes. CAP allotment is based on percentile scores derived from these 200 marks.
Ques. When will the official JBIMS CAP Round 1 2026 cutoff be released?
Ans. CET Cell Maharashtra is expected to release the JBIMS CAP Round 1 2026 seat allotment and official closing cutoffs around July 15, 2026. Students can check results on the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Ques. How many seats does JBIMS Mumbai offer through MAH MBA CET CAP?
Ans. JBIMS Mumbai offers approximately 120 MMS seats through the CAP process under MAH MBA CET. Seats are distributed across Home State and All India quota and further divided category-wise as per Maharashtra’s reservation policy.
Ques. Can students secure a JBIMS seat in CAP Round 2 if they miss Round 1?
Ans. JBIMS historically fills almost all its seats in CAP Round 1. Vacancies for subsequent rounds are rare and cutoffs in those rounds can be equally high or higher. Students who narrowly miss Round 1 at JBIMS should explore other top Maharashtra MBA institutes through the same CAP process rather than waiting solely for JBIMS.
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