MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP cutoff percentiles are expected to see a marginal upward shift at premium Maharashtra MBA colleges, based on the 2025 CAP closing percentile data released by CET Cell Maharashtra.
The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) determines seat allotment across participating colleges, and the closing percentile from the final CAP round serves as the effective cutoff for each category. Students planning for CAP Round 1, 2, and 3 in 2026 can use this 2025 vs 2026 comparison to benchmark their scores and build a realistic college shortlist.
- JBIMS Mumbai 2025 closing percentile (Open): 99.99 — expected near-identical in 2026
- SIMSREE Mumbai 2025 closing percentile (Open): 99.95 — marginal rise expected in 2026
- KJ Somaiya 2025 closing percentile (Open): 99.50 — expected 99.55–99.65 in 2026
- Category-wise cutoffs for OBC, SC, and ST are significantly lower than Open at all colleges
- All 2026 figures are expected and based on 2025 CAP cutoff trends; official figures will be published post-CAP rounds
| Direct Link to MAH MBA CET 2026 Official Website (Official) |
| cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH MBA CET 2025 Actual CAP Closing Percentiles
The table below lists the actual closing percentiles recorded in the final CAP round of MAH MBA CET 2025 for top Maharashtra MBA colleges. These figures are sourced from CET Cell Maharashtra’s official CAP merit lists and represent the last percentile admitted in each category during the 2025 admission cycle.
| College | Open | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | 99.99 | 99.97 | 99.50 | 99.00 |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | 99.95 | 99.85 | 99.10 | 98.50 |
| KJ Somaiya Mumbai | 99.50 | 99.20 | 97.50 | 95.00 |
| Welingkar Mumbai | 99.00 | 98.50 | 96.00 | 92.00 |
| PUMBA Pune | 98.50 | 97.50 | 95.00 | 90.00 |
| MET Mumbai | 97.50 | 96.50 | 93.00 | 87.00 |
| XISS Pune | 96.00 | 95.00 | 90.00 | 84.00 |
JBIMS Mumbai consistently holds the highest Open category cutoff in Maharashtra MBA admissions, with a closing percentile of 99.99 in 2025. SIMSREE and KJ Somaiya follow closely, making a percentile above 99.50 necessary for Open category students targeting these colleges.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Expected CAP Closing Percentiles
The 2026 expected CAP closing percentiles are based on 2025 actual trends and historical year-on-year movement. All figures below are expected and will be confirmed only after the official 2026 CAP rounds are completed and merit lists are published by CET Cell Maharashtra.
| College | Open (Expected) | OBC (Expected) | SC (Expected) | ST (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | 99.99 | 99.97–99.98 | 99.50–99.60 | 99.00–99.10 |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | 99.95–99.97 | 99.85–99.90 | 99.15–99.25 | 98.50–98.70 |
| KJ Somaiya Mumbai | 99.55–99.65 | 99.25–99.35 | 97.50–98.00 | 95.00–96.00 |
| Welingkar Mumbai | 99.05–99.20 | 98.55–98.75 | 96.00–97.00 | 92.00–93.00 |
| PUMBA Pune | 98.55–98.75 | 97.55–97.80 | 95.00–96.00 | 90.00–91.00 |
| MET Mumbai | 97.55–97.80 | 96.55–96.80 | 93.00–94.00 | 87.00–88.00 |
| XISS Pune | 96.00–96.50 | 95.00–95.50 | 90.00–91.00 | 84.00–85.00 |
For JBIMS, the Open category cutoff is expected to remain at 99.99, reflecting extreme competition for its limited MBA seats. Colleges such as KJ Somaiya and Welingkar are expected to see a small upward shift of 0.05 to 0.20 percentile points. Even ST cutoffs at JBIMS are expected to remain above 99.00 in 2026.
Category-Wise Cutoff Comparison: 2025 vs 2026
The table below shows the Open vs reserved category closing percentiles at key Maharashtra MBA colleges across both cycles. This helps students from reserved categories assess their realistic admission chances.
| College | Open 2025 | OBC 2025 | SC 2025 | ST 2025 | Open 2026 (Expected) | SC 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | 99.99 | 99.97 | 99.50 | 99.00 | 99.99 | 99.50–99.60 |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | 99.95 | 99.85 | 99.10 | 98.50 | 99.95–99.97 | 99.15–99.25 |
| KJ Somaiya Mumbai | 99.50 | 99.20 | 97.50 | 95.00 | 99.55–99.65 | 97.50–98.00 |
| PUMBA Pune | 98.50 | 97.50 | 95.00 | 90.00 | 98.55–98.75 | 95.00–96.00 |
| XISS Pune | 96.00 | 95.00 | 90.00 | 84.00 | 96.00–96.50 | 90.00–91.00 |
An important distinction in MAH MBA CET CAP admissions is the Maharashtra Home University (MHU) vs Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) quota. Approximately 15% of seats in participating colleges are reserved for OMS students — those who completed their qualifying degree from a university outside Maharashtra. OMS students typically face a higher effective cutoff than MHU students within the same category, because they compete for a smaller pool of reserved seats. Students from outside Maharashtra should factor in the OMS seat quota when using the closing percentile data above.
Factors Affecting MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Cutoff
Several variables determine the final closing percentile in each CAP round. Students should account for the following when using expected 2026 cutoffs for college shortlisting:
- Total students appeared in MAH MBA CET 2026: A higher number of test-takers leads to more students in the 99+ percentile band, increasing competition at top colleges and pushing cutoffs upward.
- Difficulty level of the 2026 paper: A relatively easier paper may inflate raw scores and compress score differences at the top, raising effective closing percentiles at elite colleges.
- Seat intake changes: Any revision in total approved intake for participating colleges directly impacts how many students are admitted per category and shifts the closing percentile accordingly.
- Number of CAP rounds conducted: Additional CAP rounds allow more waitlisted students to be accommodated. If CET Cell Maharashtra conducts a third or fourth round in 2026, closing percentiles from earlier rounds may not reflect the final admission reality.
- Waitlist conversion rate: The proportion of allotted students who confirm seats versus those who opt out affects how far down the merit list the final admission extends, changing the closing percentile from what was seen in Round 1 or Round 2.
The single biggest driver of 2026 CAP cutoff movement is the anticipated increase in the number of students scoring above the 99th percentile — this concentrated competition at the top directly elevates closing percentiles at JBIMS, SIMSREE, and KJ Somaiya.
MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for JBIMS Mumbai?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected closing percentile for JBIMS Mumbai (Open category) is 99.99. OBC is expected at 99.97–99.98, SC at 99.50–99.60, and ST at 99.00–99.10. These are indicative figures and will be confirmed after official 2026 CAP merit lists are published by CET Cell Maharashtra.
Ques. What percentile is needed to get into a top-10 Maharashtra MBA college through MAH MBA CET 2026?
Ans. Open category students generally need a percentile of 97.50 or above to secure admission in a top-10 Maharashtra MBA college through MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP, based on 2025 closing trends. For JBIMS, SIMSREE, and KJ Somaiya, the required percentile is above 99.50 in the Open category. Even SC cutoffs at JBIMS remained above 99.50 in 2025.
Ques. Is the MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP cutoff expected to be higher than 2025?
Ans. Yes, a marginal increase is expected at most top colleges based on 2025 trends. Colleges such as KJ Somaiya, Welingkar, and PUMBA may see a shift of 0.05 to 0.25 percentile points upward. JBIMS is already at the ceiling of 99.99 in the Open category and is unlikely to show a meaningful numerical change. All 2026 cutoff figures remain estimates until official merit lists are released.
Ques. When will the official MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP cutoff be published?
Ans. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes the official CAP closing percentiles after each CAP round’s merit list is declared. The final closing percentile is typically available after CAP Round 2 or Round 3, depending on the number of rounds conducted in the 2026 admission cycle. Students can check official CAP merit lists at cetcell.mahacet.org once they are released.
Ques. How is the MAH MBA CET percentile calculated for CAP seat allotment?
Ans. The MAH MBA CET percentile is calculated using a normalisation formula that compares a student’s raw score against all students who appeared in the exam. The percentile score indicates the percentage of students who scored equal to or below that student’s raw score. For CAP seat allotment, CET Cell Maharashtra prepares a merit list based on the percentile, and students are allotted seats based on their merit rank, category (Open, OBC, SC, ST), and college preferences submitted during CAP registration.
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