MH-CET MBA · Cutoff
MH-CET MBA Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in MH-CET MBA / MMS actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 85-92% (170-184 marks) |
| EWS | 80-87% (160-174 marks) |
| OBC | 75-82% (150-164 marks) |
| SC | 65-72% (130-144 marks) |
| ST | 60-68% (120-136 marks) |
| PwD | 55-65% (110-130 marks) |
- The typical gap between General and OBC cutoffs ranges 10-15 marks (5-7 percentage points), while SC/ST categories receive approximately 15-25 marks relaxation from General cutoffs for similar tier institutions.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on overall exam difficulty, number of test-takers, seat availability in government-aided institutes (JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA), and reservation policy implementations each year.
- Elite colleges (JBIMS, SIMSREE) require 97%+ for General category, while top-tier colleges (KJ Somaiya, PUMBA) typically admit General candidates at 85-92%; mid-tier admissions for reserved categories often start around the 60-75% band depending on specific college and specialization popularity.
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Top 10 — State toppers
100–100%rank ~1–10
- JBIMS Mumbai — guaranteed admission in Finance/Marketing, rank 1-10 historically
- SIMSREE Mumbai — any program with full choice
- Merit scholarships and institutional recognition likely
- First choice in all government college allocations
- Among the best MBA options available in Maharashtra at highly subsidised fees
Top 100 — Elite tier
99–100%rank ~10–100
- JBIMS Mumbai — Finance/Marketing guaranteed, last year cut-off rank ~50-150 Open
- SIMSREE Mumbai — any specialisation of choice
- PUMBA — top branch with scholarship possibilities
- Highest preference in all CAP rounds
- Consider negotiating scholarships at top private B-schools
Top 500 — Premium choices
96–99%rank ~100–500
- JBIMS Mumbai — Finance/Marketing, cut-off typically rank ~200-400 for Open category
- SIMSREE Mumbai — first choice specialisations, fees approximately ₹3.5 lakhs
- Department of Management Sciences PUMBA — guaranteed first round
- Strong negotiating position for scholarships at private institutes
- All government colleges accessible in first CAP round
Elite colleges contention
90–96%rank ~500–1,500
- JBIMS Mumbai — lower preference branches, fees approximately ₹3 lakhs (aided)
- SIMSREE Mumbai — Marketing/Finance specialisations
- Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) — top branches
- Strong chances in first/second CAP rounds for government colleges
- JBIMS waitlist for top branches (Finance/Marketing)
Top tier 2 and lower tier 1
80–90%rank ~1,500–5,000
- PUMBA Pune — top specialisations, fees approximately ₹2-3 lakhs for aided seats
- Sydenham Institute of Management Studies (SIMSREE) — lower preference specialisations
- K.J. Somaiya — top branches like Finance/Marketing
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies — waitlist possibilities
- Government colleges in Mumbai/Pune — second round onwards
Tier 2 aided colleges range
65–80%rank ~5,000–20,000
- K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management — fees approximately ₹8-10 lakhs
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute — full-time PGDM programs
- Chetana's R.K. Institute of Management & Research
- DY Patil Institute of Management Studies — Pune
- Government colleges in second/third CAP rounds (non-Mumbai locations)
- PUMBA (Pune University) — if domicile criteria met
Tier 3 colleges possible
45–65%rank ~20,000–50,000
- Unaided private B-schools in Mumbai/Pune suburbs
- Welingkar Institute of Management — part-time MBA programs
- N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management — fees approximately ₹6-8 lakhs
- Atharva Institute of Management Studies (unaided)
- Third round CAP allocations in non-metro locations
Needs significant improvement
0–45%
- Unlikely to secure admission in CAP rounds
- Consider retaking or exploring distance MBA options
- May qualify for some unaided private colleges with management quota
- Focus on fundamentals for next attempt
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