MAH MBA CET 2026 Appeared vs Qualified: Total Candidate Statistics

A total of 1,16,196 students appeared in MAH MBA CET 2026 First Attempt and 41,440 in the Second Attempt — all students who appeared received a valid percentile score and are eligible for CAP counselling.

MAH MBA CET 2026 was conducted in two attempts — Attempt 1 on April 6–8, 2026, and Attempt 2 on May 9, 2026. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell) declared both results at cetcell.mahacet.org: First Attempt result on May 30, 2026, and Second Attempt result on June 12, 2026. The exam was held across 181 centres spanning all 36 districts of Maharashtra, with Attempt 1 recording an 87.47% attendance rate.

• 1,32,838 students registered for MAH MBA CET 2026 First Attempt.
• 1,16,196 students appeared in Attempt 1, recording an attendance rate of 87.47%.
• 41,440 students appeared in the Second Attempt.
• All students who appeared received a percentile score and are eligible for CAP counselling.
• 8 students scored 100 percentile in Attempt 1; 4 students scored 100 percentile in Attempt 2.
• CAP registration opened on July 2, 2026 and closes on July 12, 2026 (5:00 PM).

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Total Registered vs Appeared Statistics

Of the 1,32,838 students who registered for MAH MBA CET 2026 First Attempt, 1,16,196 appeared (87.47%) and 16,642 were absent. The table below shows the complete registration and appearance data released by CET Cell, Maharashtra.

Of the 1,16,196 students who appeared in Attempt 1, 1,12,601 were from Maharashtra and 3,595 were from outside the state. The exam was held at 181 centres spread across all 36 districts of Maharashtra to ensure accessibility for students across the state.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Attempt-wise Student Breakdown

MAH MBA CET 2026 offered two attempts. Students who sat both attempts had their best percentile used for the CAP merit rank. The table below shows attempt-wise participation and topper data.

8 students scored 100 percentile in Attempt 1 — six from Maharashtra and two from outside the state. 4 students achieved 100 percentile in Attempt 2. Students who appeared in both attempts received two scorecards; CET Cell uses the higher percentile for the CAP merit rank.

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What Does Qualified Mean in MAH MBA CET 2026

MAH MBA CET does not have a minimum qualifying percentile for CAP eligibility. Every student who appeared in at least one attempt and holds a valid scorecard is eligible for CAP counselling. The official CET Cell scorecard carries the following details:

• Name, photograph and application number
• Raw marks out of 200 and normalised score
• Percentile up to seven decimal places
• All-India rank and category merit rank
• Qualifying status for CAP counselling

While CET Cell sets no minimum percentile for CAP entry, each college within the CAP process maintains its own cutoff. The table below shows expected 2026 CAP cutoff percentiles for the Open category, based on 2025 trends.

Cutoff percentiles above are expected based on 2025 trends. Actual 2026 CAP cutoffs will be published by CET Cell after seat allotment rounds are completed.

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MAH MBA CET Appeared Students: Year-on-Year Comparison

MAH MBA CET 2026 First Attempt recorded a stronger attendance rate of 87.47% compared to approximately 82.10% in 2025. The table below compares appeared student data across the last two cycles.

MAH MBA CET is the largest state-level management entrance exam in India, covering over 330 MBA and MMS institutes through the CAP process. The rise in the 2026 attendance rate from the 2025 figure reflects growing awareness of the exam’s importance in Maharashtra MBA admissions.

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Next Steps for MAH MBA CET 2026 Qualified Students

All students who appeared in MAH MBA CET 2026 must register for CAP at cetcell.mahacet.org to be considered for seat allotment across Maharashtra’s MBA and MMS institutions. The process involves five steps:

1. Download your scorecard from cetcell.mahacet.org using your application number and date of birth.
2. Register for CAP online at the CET Cell portal (open from July 2, 2026).
3. Upload the required documents and complete verification at a designated Facilitation Centre.
4. Fill in college preferences during the choice-filling window.
5. Check seat allotment results across multiple CAP rounds.

Students who sat both attempts should use the scorecard with the higher percentile for CAP registration. The complete CAP schedule and document checklist are available at cetcell.mahacet.org.

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