The MAH MBA CET cutoff 2026 is expected to be lowered due to a comparatively lower number of candidates who appeared for the exam, around 1.16 Lakh. In contrast, the MAH CET MBA 2025 saw around 1.30 lakh candidates appearing for the exam.
- Based on last year’s Cutoffs, top institutes closed admissions above the 99.90th percentile mark.
- For 2026, the JBIMS Mumbai expected cutoff will stay around the 99.97th percentile.
- While SIMSREE and PUMBA are likely to close near 99.90 and 99.80 percentiles, respectively.
- CET Cell is expected to announce institute-wise MAH CET MBA cutoff in July 2026 when its official exam portal @mba2026.mahacet.org is activated.
Candidates can check the institute-wise MAH CET cutoff percentiles for MBA in 2025 on the link below:
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MAH CET Cutoff Percentile 2026
The expected MAH CET MBA cutoff percentile for 2026 shows that getting into top colleges like JBIMS Mumbai and SIMSREE Mumbai will still require a high percentile, around 99.7–99.9+.
- Colleges like Welingkar Institute of Management Mumbai and PUMBA Pune are slightly easier but still need around 99+.
- SIES MBA CET cutoff is expected to cross 99 percentiles.
- While colleges like Chetna, MET Institute, and NL Dalmia are expected to have a cutoff in the range of 97.90 to 98.30 percentiles.
Overall, even a small drop in percentile can affect your college options, so aiming for a 99+ percentile is important.
| Institute | Expected Percentile (Gen, MH) |
|---|---|
| JBIMS | 99.92+ |
| SIMSREE | 99.70+ |
| Welingkar Institute | 99.5+ |
| PUMBA (Pune University) | 99.30+ |
| SIES College of Management | 99.05+ |
| Chetana RK Institute | 98.30+ |
| MET Institute | 98.05+ |
| NL Dalmia Institute (PGDM) | 97.90+ |
Ques. What is a good score in the MAH MBA CET 2026?
Ans: A good score in the MAH MBA CET varies depending on the kind of college you are aiming for. A score of around 120-130 out of 200 is considered a good mark.
This will place you in the top 2-3% of candidates and can provide admission into Tier 2 colleges.
- 140+ - Excellent (top colleges)
- 120+ - Good (safe for decent colleges)
- 100+ - Average but workable
Ques. Is 95 percentile good in the MAH MBA CET 2026?
Ans: Yes, a 95th percentile will be considered a good score in MAH CET 2026. It can give you admission in highly reputed Tier-2 management institutions like DIMR Mumbai, MET, and XIMR Mumbai.
A user in a Reddit Post asks whether there is any sectional cutoff in the MAH CET MBA, to which another user replies that there isn’t any sectional cutoff in the exam.
Source: Reddit
JBIMS MAH CET Cutoff 2026
The category-wise expected cutoff percentiles for JBIMS in MAH CET 2026 are expected to follow the below trends:
- JBIMS remains one of the most competitive MBA colleges under MAH CET, with cutoffs above 99 percentile for almost every category.
- OPEN category cutoff is expected to remain the highest, around 99.94–99.97 percentile.
- OBC and EWS categories also show expected high competition, likely closing above 99.80 percentile.
- SEBC and SC categories may see only minor changes compared to 2025, indicating stable competition trends.
- The ST category has the lowest cutoff range among all the categories, expected between 97.20–97.60 percentiles.
| Category | 2025 cutoff | Expected 2026 cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN (GOPENS) | 99.935959 | 99.94 – 99.97 |
| OBC (GOBCS) | 99.812357 | 99.80 – 99.86 |
| SEBC (GSEBCS) | 99.7757437 | 99.76 – 99.83 |
| SC (GSCS) | 99.5102975 | 99.50 – 99.60 |
| ST (GSTS) | 97.3318078 | 97.20 – 97.60 |
| EWS | 99.8673437 | 99.86 – 99.92 |
SIES MBA CET Cutoff 2026
The expected category-wise SIES MBA CET cutoff percentiles in 2026 are given in the table below:
- SIES Mumbai cutoffs are expected to remain highly competitive in 2026, especially for open-category seats.
- GOPENH and GOPENO cutoffs are likely to stay around the 99 percentile.
- AI (All India) seats may have the highest cutoff, close to 99.90 percentile.
- Candidates aiming for SIES Mumbai should target 99+ percentile for safer admission chances.
| Seat type/category | 2025 Cutoff | Expected 2026 cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| GOPENH | 99.0942775 | 99.10 – 99.22 |
| GOPENO | 98.9844929 | 99.00 – 99.12 |
| MI (Minority seats) | 5.8163709* | - |
| AI (All India seats) | 99.8120693 | 99.81 – 99.88 |
| TFWS | 98.6462312 | 98.65 – 98.78 |
Top 10 MBA colleges in Maharashtra through CET cutoff
The top 10 MBA Colleges in Maharashtra through CET cutoff are based on their cutoff, and even a small difference can change your college and salary a lot. The Government Colleges give the best ROI.
- At the top, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and SIMSREE (99.9+) offer the best value for money with low fees and high salaries.
- Colleges like Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research and PUMBA Pune (around 99.5) still provide good opportunities with lower salaries.
- Options like SIES College of Management Studies and Chetana Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management and Research (98–99) offer balanced fees and placements.
- However, N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research has high fees with average salaries, leading to lower ROI.
| Institute | Expected Cut-off (MH Gen) | Fees (INR Lakhs) | Avg Package (LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS | 99.92+ | 7–8 | 27–28 |
| SIMSREE | 99.70+ | 1.5–2 | 14–15 |
| Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | 99.50+ | 7–8 | 11–12 |
| PUMBA Pune | 99.30+ | 1.5–2.5 | 9–10 |
| SIES College of Management Studies | 99.05+ | 5–6 | 8–9 |
| Chetana Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management and Research | 98.30+ | 4–5 | 7–8 |
| MET Institute of Management | 98.05+ | 5–6 | 7–8 |
| N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research | 97.90+ | 16–17 | 9–10 |
| Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Management | ~97+ | 3–4 | 6–7 |
| Indira Institute of Management Pune | ~96–97 | 6–7 | 6–8 |
Related Read: List of Colleges Accepting MAHCET 2026
Category-Wise MAH MBA CET Cutoff 2026
The category-wise MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoffs are projected based on data from the previous CAP rounds.
- JBIMS closed at 99.98 percentile for Open and 97.50 for SC candidates in 2025.
- Similar trends are expected in 2026, with open category candidates requiring 99.80 to near 100 percentiles for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA.
- MBA CET OBC cutoff may remain slightly lower yet above 99 percentiles.
| Category | JBIMS | SIMSREE | PUMBA | K J Somaiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 99.97 | 99.90 | 99.80 | 99.70 |
| OBC | 99.60 | 99.40 | 99.20 | 98.90 |
| SC | 97.50 | 96.80 | 96.00 | 95.50 |
| ST | 90.00 | 88.00 | 85.50 | 83.50 |
| EWS | 99.50 | 99.30 | 99.00 | 98.60 |
MAH CET 2026 Cutoff for Non-Maharashtra Candidates
OMS (Outside Maharashtra State) candidates generally face higher percentile closures since they compete for only 15% of the total CAP seats.
- In 2025, top colleges like JBIMS and SIMSREE recorded cut-offs above the 99.90 percentiles.
- Other reputed institutes such as K J Somaiya and Welingkar Mumbai remained around the 99.60–99.75 percentile.
- Based on the 2024–2025 admission data, OMS aspirants should aim for 135–140+ marks to secure a top-tier institute in 2026.
| College Name | Expected Score Range (Marks/200) | Expected 2026 Cut-Off (Percentile) | 2025 Cut-Off (Percentile) | 2024 Cut-Off (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS, Mumbai | 140–145 | 99.98+ | 99.98 | 99.97 |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 135–140 | 99.92+ | 99.91 | 99.90 |
| PUMBA, Pune | 132–138 | 99.88+ | 99.87 | 99.85 |
| K J Somaiya, Mumbai | 130–135 | 99.75 | 99.70 | 99.65 |
| Welingkar, Mumbai | 125–130 | 99.65 | 99.60 | 99.50 |
| MET, Mumbai | 118–122 | 99.00 | 98.95 | 98.80 |
| SIES, Navi Mumbai | 115–120 | 98.90 | 98.75 | 98.60 |
| Chetana’s, Mumbai | 112–118 | 98.70 | 98.50 | 98.40 |
MAH CET MBA Cutoff 2025
In the MAH MBA CET 2025 cut-offs, the top institutes like JBIMS Mumbai and SIMSREE Mumbai required a high cutoff of around 99.9+, reflecting extreme competition.
- Even with higher seat intake in colleges like Welingkar Institute of Management Mumbai, cut-offs remain above 99.5, indicating strong demand.
- The MAH MBA Cutoff range from 98.5–99.98 has placed the candidates in the private colleges.
| College Name | Cutoff | Seat Intake | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | 99.98 | 120 | Government Aided |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | 99.91 | 180 | Government |
| PUMBA Pune | 99.82 | 180 | University Department |
| K J Somaiya Mumbai | 99.75 | 600 | Private Autonomous |
| Welingkar Mumbai | 99.55 | 600 | Private |
| SIES College of Management Studies | 99.25 | 150 | Private |
| NL Dalmia Mumbai | 99.12 | 120 | Private |
| MET Mumbai | 98.85 | 180 | Private |
| Chetana’s Institute of Management | 98.70 | 180 | Private |
| Xavier Institute of Management (XIMR) | 98.50 | 120 | Private |
MBA CET cut off List 2025 PDF
Official links for MBA CET cutoff list PDFs are given in the tables below:
Cutoff Merit for Maharashtra and Minority 2025
| MAH MBA CET Round-wise Cutoff 2025 | PDF Links |
|---|---|
| Cut Off Merit for Maharashtra & Minority Seats CAP Round-I | Download PDF |
| Cut Off Merit for Maharashtra & Minority Seats CAP Round-II | Download PDF |
| Cut Off Merit for Maharashtra & Minority Seats CAP Round-III | Download PDF |
Cutoff Merit for All India 2025
| MAH MBA CET Round-wise Cutoff 2025 | PDF Links |
|---|---|
| Cut Off Merit for All India Seats of CAP Round-I | Download PDF |
| Cut Off List for All India Seats of CAP Round-II | Download PDF |
| Cut Off List for All India Seats of CAP Round-III | Download PDF |
MAH CET 2024 Cutoff
Official cutoff PDF links for MAH CET 2024 for All India and Maharashtra seats are given below:
| Cut Off for AI Seats | CAP Round - I | CAP Round - II | CAP Round - III |
| Cut Off for MH Seats | CAP Round - I | CAP Round - II | CAP Round - III |
Previous Year MAH CET Cutoff Trends
The MAH MBA CET cut-off trends from previous years show a steady upward trajectory among leading management institutes in Maharashtra.
- The increase reflects growing competition, consistent applicant growth, and limited seat availability.
- Data shows that JBIMS and SIMSREE maintained near-perfect closures, while private colleges such as K J Somaiya and Welingkar recorded gradual percentile hikes.
- The overall average increase across the top colleges stands at 0.05–0.10 percentiles over the last three admission cycles.
| College | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | 99.97 | 99.98 | 99.98 |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | 99.85 | 99.88 | 99.89 |
| PUMBA Pune | 99.70 | 99.74 | 99.78 |
| K J Somaiya Mumbai | 99.60 | 99.65 | 99.70 |
| Welingkar Mumbai | 99.45 | 99.48 | 99.52 |
| SIES Mumbai | 99.05 | 99.10 | 99.18 |
| NL Dalmia Mumbai | 98.80 | 98.90 | 99.00 |
| MET Mumbai | 98.60 | 98.70 | 98.80 |
| Chetana’s Institute | 98.40 | 98.50 | 98.60 |
| Xavier Institute (XIMR) | 98.20 | 98.30 | 98.40 |
MAH CET Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What MAH MBA CET percentile do I need for JBIMS Mumbai in 2026?
Ans: JBIMS typically requires a near-perfect MAH MBA CET percentile. Expect 99.95–99.99 percentile for Round-1 closure in MAH CET MBA 2026. Cutoffs in later rounds may dip slightly, but expect them to remain above 99.
Ques. Is there a big difference between Maharashtra-domicile and OMS (Outside Maharashtra) cut-offs in MAH CET 2026?
Ans: Yes, OMS candidates compete for fewer seats and often face slightly higher cut-offs at top colleges. For JBIMS/SIMSREE, the OMS closure has been at the 99.90+ band; domicile candidates may see marginally lower cutoffs in some institutes and rounds.
Ques: Do normalization and multiple shifts affect the MAH MBA CET percentile?
Ans: Yes, MAH CET is conducted across multiple sessions, and the normalization process ensures fairness. However, slight variations in session difficulty can cause 0.5–1 percentile fluctuation, especially around the 99+ percentile.
Ques: If I score 120–130 marks, which colleges can I expect in the MAH CET 2026?
Ans: A 120–130 score in MAH CET generally translates to ~98–99+ percentile. That range places candidates in many reputable Pune and Mumbai private colleges (good mid-tier institutes), but likely below the required JBIMS/SIMSREE cutoffs.
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