Based on 2024-25 CAP round trends, JBIMS is expected to close at 99.98-99.99 percentile, SIMSREE at 99.95-99.97, PUMBA at 99.83-99.90, and KJ Somaiya between 99.60-99.80 for the General category in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026.
Maharashtra State CET Cell is currently running CAP 2026-27 rounds for MBA admissions across the state. With seats at premier institutes like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA and KJ Somaiya in high demand, competition at these colleges is among the most intense in India. Knowing the expected closing percentile helps you plan your choice-filling and estimate your admission chances before the allotment list is published.
- JBIMS closed at 99.98-99.99 percentile for General category in 2025 and is expected to hold that level in 2026.
- SIMSREE has consistently closed above 99.95 percentile for the Open category based on 2024-25 trends.
- PUMBA closed at 99.85 percentile in 2025 and 99.92 in 2024 for General category students.
- KJ Somaiya closed in the 99.60-99.75 percentile range for Open category in recent CAP rounds.
- Official round-wise closing percentile PDFs are published on cetcell.mahacet.org after each allotment.
| Direct Link — MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Round Seat Allotment (ACTIVE) cetcell.mahacet.org/cap-_2026-27 |
How MAH MBA CET Percentile Works in CAP
MAH MBA CET is a 200-mark computer-based exam. Your raw score is normalised and converted into a percentile that reflects your rank among all test takers. This percentile is the only admission criterion used across the CAP rounds.
During each CAP round you fill a preference list of colleges and specialisations. Seats are allotted strictly on percentile merit within each category. After every round, Maharashtra State CET Cell publishes the closing percentile for each college and category on cetcell.mahacet.org. Later rounds may show a marginal relaxation in cutoffs as unfilled seats cascade down the merit list, but for JBIMS and SIMSREE the round-to-round variation is negligible.
JBIMS Closing Percentile 2026 (Expected)
JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai) is expected to close at 99.98-99.99 percentile for the General/Open category in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026. It is Maharashtra’s most competitive government MBA college and consistently tops the state CAP merit ladder. In 2025, JBIMS closed at 99.99 percentile for General category with OBC students securing admission at 99.81 percentile.
| Category | 2026 Expected Closing Percentile | 2025 Closing Percentile | 2024 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | 99.98-99.99 | 99.98-99.99 | 99.99 |
| OBC | 99.78-99.85 | 99.81 | 99.75 |
| SC | 97.30-97.60 | 97.50 | 97.00 |
| ST | 97.20-97.40 | 97.33 | 96.80 |
JBIMS offers a two-year MMS programme affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Its subsidised government fee and Mumbai location make it the best value government MBA programme in the state. With around 120 state-quota seats, every fraction of a percentile point matters for admission.
SIMSREE Closing Percentile 2026 (Expected)
SIMSREE (Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai) is expected to close between 99.95 and 99.97 percentile for the General category in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026, based on 2024-25 trends. It is the second most competitive government MBA college in Maharashtra and a natural next choice for students who narrowly miss JBIMS.
| Category | 2026 Expected Closing Percentile | 2025 Closing Percentile | 2024 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | 99.95-99.97 | 99.96-99.97 | 99.98 |
| OBC | 99.60-99.70 | 99.65 | 99.60 |
| SC | 96.50-97.00 | 96.80 | 96.50 |
| ST | 93.50-94.50 | 94.00 | 93.20 |
SIMSREE is situated in South Mumbai and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Its proximity to India’s financial capital strengthens placements in banking, finance and consulting. Total state quota intake is approximately 120 seats across MBA specialisations.
PUMBA Closing Percentile 2026 (Expected)
PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) is expected to close around 99.83-99.90 percentile for the General category in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026. PUMBA closed at 99.85 in 2025 and 99.92 in 2024, making it highly competitive. Based in Pune, it offers strong placement connects in IT, manufacturing and FMCG sectors.
| Category | 2026 Expected Closing Percentile | 2025 Closing Percentile | 2024 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | 99.83-99.90 | 99.85 | 99.92 |
| OBC | 99.00-99.20 | 99.10 | 99.00 |
| SC | 95.00-95.80 | 95.40 | 95.00 |
| ST | 90.00-91.00 | 90.50 | 89.80 |
PUMBA’s government fee structure and Pune location make it highly sought after. General category students need a percentile above 99.80 to target PUMBA. Reserved category students have a meaningfully lower threshold, particularly for the ST category.
KJ Somaiya Closing Percentile 2026 (Expected)
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is expected to close between 99.60 and 99.80 percentile for the General/Open category in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026, based on recent CAP round data. It is among the most reputed private MBA colleges in Maharashtra and participates in the state CAP process for Maharashtra quota seats alongside its management quota seats.
| Category | 2026 Expected Closing Percentile | 2025 Closing Percentile | 2024 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | 99.60-99.80 | 99.60-99.75 | 99.60 |
| OBC | 98.50-99.00 | 98.70 | 98.50 |
| SC | 93.50-94.50 | 94.00 | 93.20 |
| ST | 88.00-89.50 | 88.80 | 88.00 |
KJ Somaiya is located in Vidyavihar, Mumbai and offers multiple MBA specialisations with a strong corporate placement network. Students with percentiles in the 99.50-99.80 range should keep KJ Somaiya high on their preference list in every CAP round to maximise admission chances.
College-wise Category Closing Percentile Comparison 2026 (Expected)
The table below compares the expected 2026 closing percentiles across all four top colleges and all major reservation categories, based on 2024-25 CAP round trends.
| College | General (Open) | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS | 99.98-99.99 | 99.78-99.85 | 97.30-97.60 | 97.20-97.40 |
| SIMSREE | 99.95-99.97 | 99.60-99.70 | 96.50-97.00 | 93.50-94.50 |
| PUMBA | 99.83-99.90 | 99.00-99.20 | 95.00-95.80 | 90.00-91.00 |
| KJ Somaiya | 99.60-99.80 | 98.50-99.00 | 93.50-94.50 | 88.00-89.50 |
SC and ST category students have a better chance at KJ Somaiya and PUMBA compared to JBIMS and SIMSREE. OBC students need at least 98.50 percentile to target any of the four colleges listed above. All figures are expected based on 2024-25 trends. Actual round-wise closing percentiles are published on cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP allotment.
MAH MBA CET 2026 Closing Percentile FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing percentile for JBIMS in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026?
Ans. JBIMS is expected to close at 99.98-99.99 percentile for General/Open category in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026. For OBC the expected closing is around 99.78-99.85, for SC it is 97.30-97.60, and for ST it is around 97.20-97.40, based on 2024-25 CAP round trends.
Ques. Is 99.90 percentile enough for SIMSREE in MAH MBA CET 2026?
Ans. A 99.90 percentile is likely below the expected SIMSREE General category closing of 99.95-99.97. However, 99.90 may be sufficient for OBC category at SIMSREE. Students with 99.90 percentile should target PUMBA and KJ Somaiya as primary options for the General category.
Ques. What percentile is required for PUMBA in MAH MBA CET 2026?
Ans. PUMBA is expected to close at 99.83-99.90 percentile for General category in CAP 2026. OBC students may secure admission around 99.00-99.20 percentile. SC students need approximately 95.00-95.80 percentile based on 2024-25 closing trends.
Ques. How does KJ Somaiya compare with PUMBA in MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoffs?
Ans. KJ Somaiya has a slightly lower expected closing percentile of 99.60-99.80 compared to PUMBA at 99.83-99.90 for General category. PUMBA is a government institute with a lower fee structure. Students in the 99.60-99.80 range should target both colleges and rank both high in every CAP preference list.
Ques. Do MAH MBA CET 2026 closing percentiles change across CAP rounds?
Ans. Yes, closing percentiles can vary slightly across CAP Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3. In later rounds, unfilled seats may open at marginally lower percentiles. For JBIMS and SIMSREE the variation across rounds is very small. Fill all preferred colleges in every round to maximise your admission chances.
Ques. Where can I check the official MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP closing percentile?
Ans. Official round-wise closing percentile PDFs are published on cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP allotment result. Visit the CAP 2026-27 section on the portal to download college and category-wise closing percentile data for each completed round.
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