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MAH MBA CET cutoff 2025 for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category students will be released along with other categories through MAH CET CAP rounds. The SC and ST categories are provided with certain reservations of seats and relaxation in the cutoff score/percentile. These measures are done by the state and central governments. It ensures that they, too, can become a part of the mainstream population in terms of higher-quality education. MAH MBA CET cutoff will be released in two or three rounds. MBA CET cutoff for the SC and ST category will be released by the authorities for admission into all MBA colleges across the Maharashtra state.
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The MBA CET 2025 cutoff will take into consideration several factors such as exam difficulty, the number of appearing candidates, and seat availability. These factors equally affect the cutoff of MAH MBA CET for all the categories. The expected MBA CET cutoff for SC and ST category candidates is presented in the table below.
College | MAH CET Cutoff for SC Category (Expected) | MAH CET Cutoff for ST Category (Expected) |
99.5 | 96.5 | |
98.5 | 92.3 | |
97.8 | 89.2 | |
96.8 | 89.1 | |
Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai | 96.9 | 85.7 |
95.7 | 79.6 | |
61.4 | 72.4 | |
P. R. Pote (Patil) Education & Welfare Trust's Group of Institution(Integrated Campus), Amravati | 67 | 46.4 |
94.1 | 82.4 | |
Sipna Shikshan Prasarak Mandal College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati | 51.5 | 28.7 |
Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute for Financial & Management Studies, Mumbai | 90 | 67 |
Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Aurangabad | 35.6 | 46.4 |
Bharti Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Navi Mumbai | 88.5 | 38 |
The previous year's MBA CET cutoff for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories is mentioned in the table below. Different colleges based on their seat matrix release the CET cutoff of MAH MBA 2025 for different categories.
MBA CET Cutoff 2024: State-Based Categories | ||||||
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Colleges accepting 99 percentile in MAH MBA CET 2025 | GOPENS/GOPENH/GOPENO | GSCS/GSCH/GSCO (SC) | GSTS/GSTO/GSTH | GSTS/GOBCH/GOCBO | EWS | PWD |
99.94 | 99.29 | 99.43-97.26 | 99.81 | 99.74 | 99.59- 99.42 | |
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai | 99.76 - 99.74 | 98.80 - 98.64 | 94.15 -93.42 | 99.55 - 99.49 | 99.43 - 99.35 | 98.53 - 97.27 |
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai | 99.61 - 99.57 | 98.29 - | 92.720 - 89.99 | 99.28-99.18 | 99.03-99.01 | 97.26 - 92.25 |
99.00 - 98.97 | MI / MI- MH Category (MI - 30.00 -14.97) | - | - | - | ||
Department of Management Studies (PUMBA), University of Pune | 99.11 - 98.64 | 97.92 - 97.10 | 90.88.09 | 99.01 -98.40 | 97.94 - 97.60 | 96.77 - 79.31 |
Bombay St. Xavier College Soc’s Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai | 99.30 - 98.72 | MI Category 90.21 - 81.51 | - | - | - | |
99.11 - 99.64 | 98.03 - 96.79 | 90.58 - 87.86 | 99.01 -98.40 | 98.51 - 97.60 | 96.77 - 60.81 | |
Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai | 98.64 - 98.29 | 97.72 - 97.37 | 89.93 - 85.85 | 98.41 - 97.39 | 97.33 -97.11 | 97.45 - 89.99 |
98.46 -98.11 | 97.47 -95.98 | 88.87 - 75.85 | 98.28 - 96.77 | 96.39 - 95.86 | 73.17 - 56.67 | |
98.00- 97.61 | 96.51 - 95.38 | 88.54 -82.87 | 97.68 -97.27 | 95.39- 94.62 | 88.87 - 73.49 | |
97.1 - 96.79 | MI / MH-MH Categories | - | - | - | ||
97.18 - 94.44 | MI / MH-MH Categories | - | – | - |
The selection criteria for the SC and ST category candidates comprise a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) round to allocate seats to candidates. SC and ST category candidates, as per their place in the merit list for different CAP rounds, will be allotted seats accordingly. SC and ST category candidates will have the option to proceed with the admission process for the allocated seat or vacate it for the next CAP rounds.
Every year, the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts admission for MBA/MMS programs, which are offered by state universities and other affiliated universities based on the MAH CET 2025 exam. The following are the reasons based on which the MAH MBA CET 2025 cutoffs will be determined:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The minimum marks which the candidate will need in the MAH CET should be in the range of 50 to 60 as passing marks, as considered by the Maharashtra CET colleges.
The MAH MBA CET cutoffs 2025 will be released in July during the CAP or counselling process. Keep in mind that the highest MBA CET cutoffs are usually in the range of 99.99 to 99.95 percentile.
MAH MBA CET 2025 score between 95 to 99+ is considered as safest CET score.
The marks required for the SC category in MAH CET 2025 vary from college to college. For a rough estimation, the colleges have a range of 60 to 90 percentile for admitting SC and ST candidates for PGDM courses.
A 90 percentile in the MAH CET 2025 exam can be considered good enough for SC category candidates. It can even get the candidate into some of the best MAH CET-accepting colleges in Maharashtra.
The candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC and ST along with other minorities (linguistic or religious) need an aggregate of 45% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Bachelor’s. The Bachelor’s degree must be from a UGC-recognized college.
The Scheduled Caste (SC) category has been given a reservation of 13% seats in MAH CET. On the other hand, the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category is given a reservation of a total of 7% seats in MAH CET.
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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