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MBA Colleges in Maharashtra for less than 50 percentile in MAH MBA CET 2025: State Cell Maharashtra will release the MAH MBA CET 2025 results in May 2025. Candidates can check out their results at the official website of the Maharashtra MBA CET exam, cetcell.mahacet.org. Some of the colleges accept less than 50 percentile through MAH MBA CET 2025 are Sushila Suryawanshi Management Institute of Technology Advancement, Amravati, Viva Institute of Management and Research, SKN Sinhgad School of Business Management, Pune, Pratibha Institute of Business Management, Chinchwad, Pune, Institute of Management Research and Technology, Nashik and others.
MBA CET cutoff will be released in three rounds and the MAH MBA CAP counselling process will be consecutively conducted in three rounds. Candidates who scored less than 50 percentile are also eligible to apply for the MBA/MMS admissions offered by some of the MAH MBA CET results accepted colleges listed here. The MAH CET percentile predictor will predict the chance of getting a call for MBA admission based on MAH CET scores. Read the careers360 article to know the details of the top colleges accepting MAH MBA CET percentile of less than 50.
Candidates who scored MAH MBA CET percentile less than 50 can apply for the MBA / MMS programmes offered by the colleges below. Check out the list of MBA colleges accepting MAH CET less than the 50 percentile.
MBA CET Accepting Colleges | MAH CET Cutoff Percentile | ||
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | |
49.86 | - | - | |
Viva Institute of Management and Research (Viva School of Management and Research) | 49.08 | 22.31 | - |
Sushila Suryawanshi Management Institute of Technology Advancement, Amravati | 49.08 | 88.77 | 82,12 |
48.55 | - | - | |
48.55 | - | - | |
48.51 | - | - | |
47 | 43.13 | 34.82 | |
46.52 | 30.78 | 21.16 | |
Dr. B.V. Hiray College of Management & Research Centre, Malegaon. | 46.52 | 33.13 | 74.4 |
Dr. D.Y. Patil Centre for Management & Research, Chikhali, Pune | 46.52 | 32.54 | 35.3 |
Sinhgad Technical Education Society, Sinhgad Business School, Erandwane, Pune | 46.5 | 24.34 | 1.43 |
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, School of Commerce & Management Science, Nanded | 45.67 | - | - |
Shri Shivaji Maratha Society Institute of Management & Research, Pune | 45.67 | 12.33 | 0.63 |
Institute of Technical Education, Research and Management, Akurdi | 45.45 | 25.28 | 15.48 |
Priyadarshini Lokmanya Tilak Institute of Management Studies & Research, Nagpur | 45 | 14 | 5.04 |
Also Read | MAH MBA CET Analysis and Expected Cutoff
As per the official report around 1.38 lakh students appeared for the previous year's MAH MBA CET exam and around 10000 seats are only available for MBA / MMS programmes. The MAH CET ranks above 25,000 are considered to be the lowest ranks. Candidates who fail to achieve good ranks will also get opportunities to apply for the Management programmes offered by plenty of colleges in Maharashtra.
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Candidates who cannot get seats with low MAH MBA CET scores can also have a chance to apply for the MBA and MMS programmes at the colleges that offer direct admission without the MBA CET exam. The list of colleges which does not require MBA CET scores are mentioned below.
Colleges | Course Fees |
Rs. 10 lakhs | |
Rs. 9.65 lakhs | |
BIMHRD Pune - Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development | Rs. 8.45 lakhs |
Rs. 8.35 lakhs | |
Rs. 7.50 lakhs | |
Rs. 9 Lakh | |
Rs. 11.70 Lakh |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As per the UGC guidelines for MBA admission, candidates should have 50% marks of minimum aggregate in a 3-year bachelor's degree and are only allowed to apply for the MBA programmes and permitted to attend the MBA entrance exams. For the top B-schools like IIMs or IITs, a minimum of 60% is required for MBA admission.
Generally, the MAH MBA CET is considered easier than the CAT due to its moderate difficulty level and focuses on the speed and accuracy, while CAT exam known for its challenging questions and higher competition.
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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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