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MAH MBA CET 2024 eligibility criteria has been released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, on its official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. As per the last year MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria, candidates who completed a bachelor's degree with 50% (45% for reserved) are eligible to apply for the MAH CET exam for MBA/MMS admission. MAH MBA CET 2025 will be conducted on April 1, 2, and 3, 2025. Candidates can apply for MAH CET 2025 in online mode till January 25, 2025. Before filing the MAH MBA CET application form, candidates must check their eligibility to apply for MAH CET MBA 2025. Read this article to know all the details related to MAH CET MBA eligibility criteria 2025, such as academic qualification, age limit, work experience, etc.
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MAH CET eligibility criteria also specifies total aggregate marks in classes 10, 12, and graduation to appear for the MAH CET MBA entrance test. Candidates aspiring to take admission to MBA programmes at the participating institutes of MAH MBA CET will have to appear for the MAH CET MBA 2025 exam. Before filling out the application form, candidates will have to check the academic details that fall under the MBA eligibility criteria in Maharashtra CET.
NOTE: Those who are pursuing their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MAH MBA CET 2025.
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State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, released the MAH MBA CET 2025 application form on December 25, 2024. MAH CET MBA application form 2025 is available on the official website till January 25, 2025. Before filling out the MAH CET application form, candidates must adhere to its eligibility criteria.
While filling out the MAH CET registration form, candidates need to enter their personal and academic details. Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of required documents, such as photographs and signatures, as well as pay the application fee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you want to do an MBA in any college in Maharashtra then MAH CET is required for an MBA.
As per the eligibility rules prescribed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra), there is no limit on the number of attempts for the MAH CET exam.
No, taking MAH-CET is not mandatory for MBA admission. Almost all B-schools accept national-level entrances like CAT, XAT, NMAT, and MAT.
There is no age bar to apply for MAH CET MBA 2025.
Those who want to participate in CAP (Centralised Admission Process) rounds based on CMAT, CAT, XAT etc. score need to register for CET and keep a printout of the application form.
No, MAH CET MBA application fee is non-refundable nor transferable.
Candidates need to secure 50% marks in graduation in order to appear for MAH CET MBA entrance test. There is 5% relaxation for those who belong to reserved category.
On Question asked by student community
With a 91.16 percentile in MAH MBA CET 2025, you have a good chance of securing admission in decent MBA colleges in Maharashtra. While top institutes like JBIMS or Sydenham may be out of reach, colleges such as PUMBA, SIES, Chetana’s, MET, and DY Patil are realistic options. Among these, PUMBA offers the best return on investment with a low fee structure and an average package of around 6–6.5 LPA. Other colleges typically offer packages in the 3.5–5.5 LPA range. Since you plan to take a loan, choosing a college with low fees and strong placement support is important. Make sure to register and participate in all CAP rounds and prioritize your college options carefully. With the right choice and consistent effort during your MBA, placements are definitely possible.
With 91.16 percentile, you can target top-tier MBA colleges like PUMBA (Pune University), MET Mumbai, SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai, and NL Dalmia. Welingkar and K J Somaiya may be slightly out of reach but possible under lower cutoffs or spot round.
With 42 percentile in MAH MBA CET, it is very difficult to get admission in good or top MBA colleges through CAP rounds. Most of the well-known colleges in Maharashtra like JBIMS, SIMSREE, Welingkar, and PUMBA usually take students who score more than 90 or 99 percentile. Even average colleges ask for at least 60 to 70 percentile.
With 42 percentile, you may get a seat in a very low-tier or less popular private college, but the chances are low in government or semi-government colleges. You should still attend the CAP rounds and fill as many options as possible. Also, use a college predictor tool to check which colleges you might get based on your percentile.
Dear Aspirant,
If you have scored 80 out of 200 in the MAH MBA CET 2025, your expected percentile is likely to be in the range of 60 to 70, depending on the overall performance of candidates and the difficulty level of the exam this year. Based on previous years’ trends, a score of around 120+ usually corresponds to a 95+ percentile, while scores between 100 and 110 typically fall in the 85 to 90 percentile range. Therefore, with 80 marks, you may not qualify for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, or PUMBA, but you can still explore admission opportunities in mid-level management institutes in Maharashtra. Some of the colleges you could consider include SIES College of Management Studies, Indira Institute of Management Pune, MET Mumbai, Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research, and IES Management College. Your chances may also vary based on your category and whether you are applying under the Home University (HU), Other University (OHU), or All India (AI) quota.
Congratulations on your score! To estimate your percentile for the MAH MBA CET 2025, it depends on the overall difficulty of the exam, the number of students appearing, and how others perform in the exam.
However, based on trends from previous years, here is a rough estimate:
94 marks in the MAH MBA CET typically corresponds to a percentile range of approximately 95-98 percentile , assuming the exam's difficulty level is consistent with previous years.
The exact percentile can vary depending on the specific performance of all candidates in your slot and the total number of candidates. It is always better to wait for the official result release to get an accurate percentile.
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