MAH MBA CET 2026 Counselling Process to Start Soon

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, is preparing to launch the MAH CET Counselling 2026 process for admission to MBA and MMS courses. The detailed round-wise counselling schedule, including registration dates and important deadlines, will be announced shortly on the official CAP portal:

Official Website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/cap-_2026-27/

The counselling process will be conducted for candidates seeking admission to various management institutes across Maharashtra through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026.

Best Score of Both MAH MBA CET Attempts to Be Considered

The MAH MBA CET 2026 examination was conducted in two phases. Candidates who appeared in both examination attempts will be allowed to participate in the counselling process using the best score obtained from either of the two attemptsfor seat allotment under CAP 2026.

Who Can Participate in MAH MBA CAP 2026?

Candidates who have secured more than zero marks in the MAH MBA CET 2026 examination are eligible to participate in the counselling process.

In addition to MAH MBA CET candidates, aspirants possessing valid scores in any of the following national-level management entrance examinations can also apply under the All India Category:

• CAT

• XAT

• MAT

• CMAT

• ATMA

These candidates can participate in the counselling process and compete for seats available under the All India quota.

MAH MBA CAP 2026 Admission Process

The MAH MBA CAP 2026 counselling process will be conducted in multiple stages:

Stage 1: CAP Registration and Choice Filling

Candidates will register online and fill their preferred colleges and programmes.

Stage 2: Provisional List and Document Verification

The CET Cell will verify submitted documents and release the provisional list of eligible candidates.

Stage 3: Merit List and Seat Allotment

Round-wise merit lists and seat allotment results will be published based on candidate preferences and merit rankings.

Stage 4: Seat Confirmation and College Admission

Candidates allotted seats will be required to confirm their admission by completing the prescribed admission formalities at the allotted institute.

Stage 5: Cut-Off and Vacant Seat List Publication

The CET Cell will release round-wise cut-off scores and lists of vacant seats after every counselling round.

How to Register for MAH CET CAP Round 2026?

Candidates can complete the counselling registration process by following these steps:

1.    Visit the official counselling portal:
https://cetcell.mahacet.org/cap-_2026-27/

2.    Click on the MBA/MMS Admission option.

3.    On the MBA counselling page, select Candidate Login.

4.    Enter your login credentials to access the CAP Registration Form 2026.

5.    Fill in all the required personal and academic details.

6.    Select colleges and institutes according to your percentile and preferences.

7.    Upload all necessary documents in the prescribed format.

8.    Review the application form and submit it successfully.

MAH CET CAP 2026: Number of Colleges Candidates Can Select

Candidates participating in CAP Round 2026 will have the flexibility to choose from:

• Minimum: 1 college

• Maximum: 300 colleges

The wide range of options allows candidates to strategically select institutes based on their percentile, category, location preferences, and expected cut-offs.

MAH CET CAP 2026: Category-Wise Merit Lists

The Maharashtra State CET Cell will publish the merit lists and provisional vacant seat lists category-wise. The lists will be prepared separately for:

• Maharashtra State Category

• All India Category

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding merit list publication and seat allotment announcements.

MAH CET CAP 2026: Highest Cut-Off Expected at JBIMS Mumbai

Historically, the highest cut-off in MAH MBA CET counselling is recorded for admissions to Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai.

The institute consistently closes admissions at an exceptionally high percentile of:

JBIMS Mumbai Cut-Off: 99.99 Percentile

This trend has remained almost unchanged across all three CAP rounds in previous years, making JBIMS one of the most competitive MBA institutes under the MAH CET admission process.

Candidates Advised to Keep Documents Ready

As the counselling schedule is expected to be released shortly, candidates should keep all essential documents ready, including:

• MAH MBA CET Scorecard

• Class 10 and Class 12 Mark Sheets

• Graduation Certificates and Marksheets

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Domicile Certificate

• Valid Photo Identity Proof

• Passport-size Photographs

• Entrance Examination Scorecards (CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA, if applicable)

Applicants are advised to monitor the official CAP portal regularly to avoid missing important registration dates and counselling announcements.