PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 Round 1 (OUT): All India 99.85%, GOPENH 98.97% - Check Category-Wise List

PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 Round 1 (OUT): All India 99.85%, GOPENH 98.97% - Check Category-Wise List

Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 04 Aug 2025, 06:27 PM IST

PUMBA CET cut off 2025 round 1 for All India is 99.85. The closing PUMBA CET cut off 2025 percentile for the Maharashtra General category (GOPENH) was roughly 98.97. Whereas, PUMBA cutoff in Round 1 for 2024 and 2023 was 99.11 and 99.46, respectively. The official PUMBA MBA CET cutoff 2025 Round 1 was released at mba2025.mahacet.org.in by the Maharashtra State CET Cell during the MAH CET CAP 2025..On August 4, 2025, the PUMBA CET vacant seat list II is anticipated to be out. For complete analysis of PUMBA CAP Round 1 Cutoff 2025-26, keep reading this article.

This Story also Contains

  1. PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 (Official): Key Insights
  2. PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 Category Wise Round 1
  3. PUMBA MBA CET Cutoff 2024
  4. PUMBA CET Cutoff 2023
  5. PUMBA MBA Program Seat Matrix for 2025-26 Batch
  6. Factors Influencing MAH CET 2025 Cutoffs
PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 Round 1 (OUT): All India 99.85%, GOPENH 98.97% - Check Category-Wise List
PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 Round 1 (OUT): All India 99.85%, GOPENH 98.97% - Check Category-Wise List

PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 (Official): Key Insights

The following are some of the key highlights of the PUMBA CET cutoff 2025 for Round 1:

  • All‑India (AI) quota closing percentile was 99.85 per cent in Round 1

  • For the Maharashtra state general (GOPENH) category, the closing percentile was 98.97 per cent.

  • Total PUMBA MAH MBA CET CAP Seats: 180

  • Total PUMBA All India Seats: 27

  • PUMBA Seat Matrix for CAP II round will be out on August 4, 2025

PUMBA CET Cutoff 2025 Category Wise Round 1

In Round 1 of the MAH MBA CET CAP 2025, PUMBA witnessed a competitive trend. The All-India quota cutoff was 99.85 percentile, whereas, under the Maharashtra State (GOPENH) category, the closing percentile stood at 98.97 percentile. Similarly, take a look at the following table which lists the PUMBA MBA CET cutoff 2025 for Round 1 2025-26 batch.

PUMBA CET Cut Off Category

PUMBA Cutoff 2025 Round 1

All India Category

99.85

State Level (Stage 1)

PUMBA CET Cut Off for OPEN Category 2025

98.97

PUMBA CET Cut Off for SC 2025

97.51

PUMBA CET Cut Off for ST 2025

97.51

GNTAH

98.49

GNTAH

96.49

GNTBH

96.40

GNTCH

98.15

GNTDH

97.76

PUMBA CET Cut Off for OBC 2025

98.55

GSEBCH

97.91

PWDOPENH

90.81

PWDSCH

41.49

PWDOBCH

78.40

PWDRNTCH

25.82

PWDROBCH

81.25

PWDRSEBCH

11.88

TFWS

99.29

PUMBA CET Cut Off for EWS Category 2025

98.36

PUMBA MBA CET Cutoff 2024

In the MAH MBA CET CAP 2025 Round 1, PUMBA also achieved a high cutoff, with the All-India category closing at approximately 99.11 percentile. While, for Maharashtra State quota seats the General category saw cutoffs in the range of about 99.64 percentile. The following table mentions the MBA CET 2024 cutoff for PUMBA, which is also one of the top MAH CET participating institutes.

Name of the college

GOPENS/GOPENH/GOPENO
(General)

GSCS/GSCH/GSCO

(SC)

GSTS/GSTO/GSTH
(ST)

GSTS/GOBCH/GOCBO
(OBC)

EWS

PWD
(Categories)

PUMBA CET Cut Off 2024

99.11 - 98.64

97.92 - 97.10

90.88.09

99.01 -98.40

97.94 - 97.60

96.77 - 79.31

PUMBA CET Cutoff 2023

Similarly, in the MAH CET 2023 CAP Round 1, PUMBA once again maintained its numbers and is among the list of Maharashtra’s top B-schools with a remarkably high cutoff. Here is a table mentioning the MHT CET category-wise cut-off for PUMBA Mumbai in Maharashtra for 2023.

Name of the College

GOPENS/GOPENH/GOPENO
(General)

GSCS/GSCH/GSCO

(SC)

GSTS/GSTO/GSTH
(ST)

GOBCS/GOBCH/GOCBO
(OBC)

EWS

PWD
(Categories)

PUMBA CET Cut Off 2023

99.46 - 98.67

98.76 - 95.88

94.06 - 88.55

99.12 -99.15

98.78 - 98.56

93.36- 83.70

PUMBA MBA Program Seat Matrix for 2025-26 Batch

PUMBA’s full-time MMS program for the upcoming 2025-26 academic session has an intake of 180 seats which are allocated under the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). In these, a total of 153 seats are allocated for the Maharashtra State quota and 27 are for Al-India quota. No seats are reserved under the minority category. The following table mentions all the details.

Un-Aided Autonomous

CAP Seats: 180


Choice Code

Course Name

SI

MS Seats

All India

Minority Seats

Institute Seats

0600110110

MBA

180

153

27

0

0

Category

OPEN

SC

ST

VJDT

NTB

NTC

NTD

OBC

SEBC

Total

HU

47

16

9

3

4

4

3

22

13

121

OHU

10

4

1

1

1

1

1

5

3

27

PWd

3

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

5

PWD Common Reserved Seats: 3

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Seats: 18

TFWS Choice Code: 0600110111T Seats: 9

Factors Influencing MAH CET 2025 Cutoffs

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell administers the State Common Entrance Test, which candidates must pass to enrol in MBA/MMS programs offered by state universities and affiliated institutions. The MAH CET exam score determines these applicants' admission. Candidates are then chosen by each participating college based on a minimum cutoff which has been set.

The MAH MBA CET cutoffs for 2025 are determined based on the following criteria:

  • The MAH MBA CET exam's level of difficulty.

  • How many candidates took the MAH CET exam.

  • Overall count of candidates who passed the exam.

  • Overall pass rate for the year.

  • High range-wise percentile percentage

  • Total number of MBA and MMS seats available at participating universities

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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A:

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Q: What is the CET score for PUMBA?
A:

For admission to the MBA program at PUMBA, the required MAH-CET percentile is typically around 90-95 for the Open category, although it can vary each year based on several factors.

Q: What is the cutoff for PUMBA 2025?
A:

The All-India cutoff for PUMBA 2025 for Round 1 was 99.85 while, the percentile for the Maharashtra General category (GOPENH) was roughly 98.97.

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Questions related to MAH MBA CET

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Have a question related to MAH MBA CET ?

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.