CMAT 2026 cutoff for PUMBA Pune is expected to be 94–98 percentile for the Open category, based on previous year admission trends from Maharashtra MBA CET Cell CAP rounds.
The Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), is one of Maharashtra’s most sought-after MBA colleges. Admission is through CMAT scores via the Maharashtra MBA CET Cell Centralised Admission Process (CAP). With limited seats and consistently high demand, the CMAT cutoff for PUMBA Pune remains among the highest in the state each year.
- Open category CMAT cutoff for PUMBA Pune is expected above 94 percentile for 2026 admissions.
- PUMBA Pune offers approximately 120 MBA seats distributed across all categories through the CAP process.
- Reserved category students can qualify at lower percentiles — SC and ST cutoffs are expected at 58–80 percentile.
- Final cutoffs are set by the Maharashtra MBA CET Cell after all CAP counselling rounds, not by NTA or PUMBA directly.
- CMAT 2026 is scored out of 400 marks and admissions are based on percentile, not raw score.
PUMBA Pune CMAT Cutoff — Previous Year Reference
The 2024–25 CMAT cutoff for PUMBA Pune provides the strongest basis for 2026 projections. Open category students needed approximately 93–97 percentile to secure a seat in the previous cycle. Reserved categories had considerably lower cutoffs under separate merit lists maintained by the Maharashtra CET Cell across all CAP rounds.
| Category | CMAT Cutoff Percentile (2024–25, Based on Trends) |
|---|---|
| Open (General) | 93–97 |
| EWS | 88–92 |
| OBC | 85–90 |
| SC | 70–78 |
| ST | 55–68 |
| VJ/DT (NT-A) | 74–82 |
| NT-B | 78–84 |
| NT-C | 80–86 |
| NT-D | 79–85 |
| SBC | 82–88 |
These figures are estimated from historical Maharashtra MBA CET Cell CAP round closing data. Actual cutoffs varied across CAP Round I, II, and III in each cycle.
CMAT 2026 Expected Cutoff for PUMBA Pune (Category-Wise)
CMAT 2026 cutoff for PUMBA Pune is expected to remain at or slightly above 2025 levels as this college consistently attracts top scorers from across Maharashtra. The table below shows expected percentile cutoffs and approximate corresponding score ranges out of the CMAT total of 400 marks.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile (2026) | Approx. Score Range (out of 400) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (General) | 94–98 | 280–340 |
| EWS | 89–93 | 255–290 |
| OBC | 86–91 | 248–278 |
| SC | 72–80 | 210–250 |
| ST | 58–70 | 175–220 |
| VJ/DT (NT-A) | 75–83 | 222–258 |
| NT-B | 79–85 | 234–264 |
| NT-C | 81–87 | 240–270 |
| NT-D | 80–86 | 238–268 |
| SBC | 83–89 | 246–274 |
All figures above are expected estimates based on 2024–25 trends. Cutoff percentiles may shift depending on CMAT 2026 exam difficulty and the number of students applying for PUMBA through the CAP process.
PUMBA Pune Category-Wise Seat Matrix 2026
PUMBA Pune offers approximately 120 MBA seats under the Maharashtra CAP. Seats are distributed across categories following Maharashtra state reservation norms. The table below shows the expected seat break-up for 2026 based on 2024–25 intake data.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Expected Seats (approx., out of 120) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (General) | ~30% | ~36 |
| EWS | 10% | ~12 |
| OBC | 19% | ~23 |
| SC | 13% | ~16 |
| ST | 7% | ~9 |
| VJ/DT (NT-A) | 3% | ~4 |
| NT-B | 2.5% | ~3 |
| NT-C | 3.5% | ~4 |
| NT-D | 2% | ~3 |
| SBC | 2% | ~3 |
Seat matrix is based on 2024–25 PUMBA intake data and is expected to remain similar in 2026. Final seat counts are subject to AICTE approval and university norms for the 2026 admission cycle.
Factors Affecting CMAT Cutoff for PUMBA Pune
The CMAT cutoff for PUMBA Pune is not a fixed figure — it shifts each year based on several key variables:
- Total applicants: A larger pool of CMAT takers increases competition and can push the Open category cutoff higher each year.
- Exam difficulty: A tougher CMAT paper compresses the score distribution, affecting the percentile-to-score mapping even when the cutoff percentile stays constant.
- NTA normalisation: Scores are normalised across multiple exam sessions, so performance relative to peers in your shift is what ultimately determines your percentile.
- CAP round dynamics: Students who upgrade or do not report after Round I free up seats, which can lower closing cutoffs slightly in Round II or III.
- PUMBA seat intake: Any change in AICTE-approved seats directly affects how many students can be admitted per category and influences the closing percentile.
CMAT 2026 PUMBA Pune Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected CMAT 2026 cutoff percentile for PUMBA Pune in the Open category?
Ans. The expected CMAT 2026 cutoff for PUMBA Pune in the Open (General) category is 94–98 percentile, based on 2024–25 admission trends from the Maharashtra MBA CET Cell CAP process.
Ques. What CMAT score is needed for PUMBA Pune admission in 2026?
Ans. For Open category students, an approximate score of 280–340 out of 400 is expected to be competitive for PUMBA Pune in 2026. SC, ST, and other reserved category students may qualify with lower scores as per their separate merit lists.
Ques. How many seats does PUMBA Pune offer through CMAT?
Ans. PUMBA Pune offers approximately 120 MBA seats through the Maharashtra CAP process. These are distributed across Open, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, VJ/NT, and SBC categories as per Maharashtra state reservation norms.
Ques. Who releases the official CMAT cutoff for PUMBA Pune?
Ans. The Maharashtra MBA CET Cell (State CET Cell) releases the official CMAT cutoff for PUMBA Pune after each round of the CAP counselling process. NTA only releases the CMAT scorecard and percentile; the college-specific cutoff is a separate CAP round figure.
Ques. Is the CMAT cutoff for PUMBA based on percentile or raw score?
Ans. Admission to PUMBA Pune through the CAP process is based on your CMAT percentile, not the raw score. NTA provides both your score and percentile on the CMAT 2026 scorecard, and the percentile is used for merit ranking.
Ques. What are the total marks for CMAT 2026?
Ans. CMAT 2026 has 100 questions carrying 4 marks each, making the total 400 marks. Each correct answer gives +4 marks and each wrong answer attracts a penalty of -1 mark.
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