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MAH MBA CET Exam Date:06 Apr' 26 - 08 Apr' 26
MAH MBA CET Result 2026 is expected to be declared approximately one month after the exam concludes. Once released, candidates will be able to download their MAH CET result and scorecard from the official website – cetcell.mahacet.org – using their registered email ID and password. As per past-year trends, the MAH MBA CET result is usually announced in the evening.
In the latest update, the Maharashtra State CET Cell has confirmed that MAH MBA CET 2026 will be conducted in two sessions – from April 6 to 8, 2026, and on May 9, 2026. This article explains the expected MAH CET result date, how to check the result, details mentioned on the scorecard, past-year result trends, cutoff expectations, and the next steps after the result.
MAH CET result cum scorecard is a must-have document which will be used at the time of the MBA admission process after CET. The MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2026 scorecard will have details like MBA/MMS CET percentile, and MAH CET result 2026 date, CET course, and other personal details of the student. MAH MBA CET score card 2026 will be valid for the academic year 2026-27 only. The list below mentions some of the important dates of the MAH MBA CET 2026 exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| MAH MBA CET result release date | One month after the exam |
| MBA CET result 2026 time | Evening |
| MAH CET result status | To be available |
| MHA CET result validity period | One Year |
| MBA CET official website for result | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| MAH MBA CET login credentials to check results | Registered Email ID and Password |
| MAH MBA CET Cut Off marks | To be available |
| Scores presented in MAH MBA CET 2026 result | Sectional and overall scores |
| Number of students who registered for the MAH MBA CET 2026 | - |
| Number of students who appeared for MAH MBA CET entrance exam 2026 | - |
| MAH MBA CET exam date 2026 | April 6-8, 2026 and May 9, 2026 |
| MAH MBA CET Counselling (CAP) | To be announced |
Candidates can check their Maharashtra MBA CET result 2026 and download the score by following the process detailed below.
Last Year MAH MBA CET 2025 Result Snapshot

Question 1: What is the result date of MBA CET 2026?
Answer: The MBA CET 2026 result will tentatively be announced one month after the exam is conducted.

Candidates must look for the following details on the MAH CET score card 2026.
Calculation of the score for MAH CET/MBA CET 2026 is carried out by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, using the following methods:
MAH CET exam year | MAH MBA CET exam date | MBA CET result declaration date | Number of days gap |
| MAH MBA CET 2025 | April 1, 2 and 3, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 55 |
MAH MBA CET 2024 | March 9, 10 and 11, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | 63 |
MAH MBA CET 2023 | March 25 and 26, 2023 | June 3, 2023 | 28 |
MAH CET 2022 | August 23 to 25, 2022 | September 11, 2022 | 17 |
MAH CET MBA 2021 | September 16 to 18, 2021 | October 29, 2021 | 41 |
MAH CET 2020 | March 14 and 15, 2020 | May 23, 2020 | 69 |
| MAH MBA CET 2019 | March 9 and 10, 2019 | March 30, 2019 | 20 |
If two candidates have secured the same score and MAH CET percentile, then the priority sequence for candidates will be made as follows while preparing the MAH MBA CET 2026 merit list.
MAH CET session | Total candidates appeared | Highest MAH CET raw score | Candidates who scored EQUAL OR LESS than the highest raw score | MAH MBA CET Percentile Score |
1 | 2249 | 154 | 2249 | 100.0000000 [(2249/2249)*100] |
2 | 2272 | 157 | 2272 | 100.0000000 [(2272/2272)*100] |
3 | 2216 | 149 | 2216 | 100.0000000 [(2216/2216)*100] |
| 4 | 2257 | 161 | 2257 | 100.0000000 [(2257/2257)*100] |
Post declaration of MAH MBA CET 2026 result, participating colleges will release their required cutoff requirements for MBA admission, following which the MAH MBA CET CAP process will take place. The candidates will have to fill in the college of their choice where they wish to get admission. The final MBA admission of the candidate will happen after the CAP process has taken place and the final result has been announced.
Here is how one can apply and take admission into the MAH CET participating colleges.
The MAH CET score normalisation process is adopted by the exam conducting body for comparing candidates’ scores across multiple shifts. To calculate the MAH CET percentile score, the MAH CET marks obtained by the candidates are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0.
As per the definition shared by the MAH CET exam conducting body, "the Percentile Score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW (same or lower raw scores) that particular Percentile in that examination.
Therefore, the topper (highest score) of each session will get the same Percentile of 100, which is desirable.”
MAH CET percentile score calculation formula: 100 x (No. of candidates in a session with raw score ≤ the candidate’s score)/ Total number of candidates in the session
MAH CET Result year | Number of candidates who appeared for the MAH CET exam | Highest score | Total number of candidates obtaining the highest score | Candidates scoring 100 and above |
| 2024 | 112209 | - | - | - |
2023 | 1,14,345 | 166 | 5 | 5(Highest percentile of 100) |
2022 | - | 166 | 1 | 1 (Highest percentile 100) |
2021 | - | 166 | 1 | 1 (Highest percentile 100) |
2020 | 1,10,631 | 159 | 1 | Nil (Highest percentile 99.99) |
2019 | 1,02,851 | 164 | 2 | Nil (Highest percentile 99.99) |
2018 | 98,606 | 165 | 1 | Nil (Highest percentile 99.99) |
2017 | 88,226 | 145 | 1 | 2.03 percent |
2016 | 69,319 | 165 | 1 | 5 percent |
2015 | 57,224 | 170 | 5 | 28 percent |
Post the declaration of the MAH MBA CET result, CET Cell will release the MAH MBA CET cutoff based on which candidates will be called for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Here we have provided the MAH CET participating colleges CAP cutoff 2025 for Rounds 1,2, and 3. It is expected that the MAH CET CAP cutoff will be in the range of 97-99+ as per last year.
Question- Is 78 percentile good in MBA CET?
Answer- MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff ranging between 70 to 80 percentile can get candidates to good MBA colleges across Maharashtra. There are more than 300 MBA colleges in Maharashtra that accept CET score to offer admission into MBA courses.
Question- Is 72 percentile good in MBA CET?
Answer- Securing more than 72 percentile in MAH CET can get you good MBA colleges across Maharashtra state. Some of the colleges accepting 72 percentile in MAH CET are Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon, Modern Institute of Business Management, Pune, VPM's Dr. V.N. Bedekar Institute Of Management Studies, Mumbai etc.
Question: Is 65 percentile good in MBA CET?
Answer: Scoring MAH CET percentile between 60 and 70 percentile may not be great but still it can get such candidates a good college in Maharashtra.
Question: How much CET score is required for JBIMs?
Answer: As per past year MBA CET cutoff trends, candidates are required to secure at least 99.99 percentile in MAH CET to get a call from JBIMS.
Question- What is the MAH MBA CET cut off for PUMBA?
Answer- Going by past year trends, MAH MBA CET 2025 cutoff for PUMBA will be around 98 to 99+ percentile.
Question- How can I check my MBA CET result?
Answer- Candidates who appeared for Maharashtra MBA CET 2026 exam, can check their MAH CET result by visiting the official website- cetcell.mahacet.org.
Question- Is MAH MBA CET 2026 final answer key out?
Answer- The MAH MBA CET final answer key has not been released by the CET Cell Maharashtra, but it can be expected to be released along with the MAH CET result.
The table given below contains the marks and percentiles that have been secured by the candidates in last year's MAH MBA CET exam.
MAH MBA CET 2025 Toppers List
MAH MBA CET Toppers | Percentile |
Harshita Pandey | 100% |
Pratham Singh | 100% |
Pratik Pravin Mhatre | 100% |
Mujahid Jugnu Khan | 100% |
Archiw Bindal | 100% |
| Lakshita Jtendra Chandaliya | 100% |
| Shashvi Sanjay Shah | 100% |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 process in three rounds. MAH CET CAP is the MBA admission process done after CET. The schedule of the MAH CET CAP process will be announced after the declaration of the MAH CET result. Candidates who clear MAH MBA CET 2026 will be eligible to participate in CAP rounds.
The MAH MBA CET CAP counselling process is conducted for admission to MMS/MBA courses offered by 300+ B-schools in Maharashtra. Candidates with XAT, CAT, GMAT, MAT, CMAT, and ATMA scores can also participate in the MAH MBA CET round 2026.
| Course Name | Number of candidates registered for CAP | Intake | Admitted | Vacancy |
| MBA/ MMS | 64453 | 44096 | 37200 | 6896 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To check the MBA CET result follow the steps given below:
1. Visit the official website of the State CET cell cetcell.mahacet.org 2026
2. Login with email ID and password
3. MAH MBA CET 2026result will appear on the screen
4. Download the MAH CET scorecard pdf
Candidates can download their MAH MBA CET result 2026 in online mode only.
Yes, the participating institutions will release the cutoff based on the MAH CET result 2026.
No, CET Cell Maharashtra will release the MAH MBA CET 2026 result in an online mode, on the official website after one month from the date of the exam.
According to the last year's MAH CET results, a score between 155 - 159 is equivalent to the 99.99 percentile, a score of 146 is equivalent to the 99.88 percentile and a score of 123 is equivalent to the 98.07 percentile.
For each right answer, a +1 mark will be awarded and there is no negative mark for the wrong answer.
For Ex:- If you answered 50 questions out of 200 correctly then 50 will be multiplied by 1. Hence, your final MAH CET score will be 50.
MAH MBA CET CAP rounds will be conducted after the declaration of MBA CET result 2026. Participating colleges will release their MAH CET cut off for MBA admission.
Usually, 166 marks out of 200 converts to the 100 percentile in MBA CET.
Yes, candidates can get admission to a good MBA college if their MBA CET percentile ranges between 70 and 80.
MAH MBA CET result 2026 has been announced after the release of the MAH MBA CET answer key 2026. MAH MBA CET cut off marks are expected to be around 70-80 percentile as per past trends.
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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