MH-CET MBA · Cutoff
MH-CET MBA cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official MH-CET MBA cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at cetcell.mahacet.org.
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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.
What does your score in MH-CET MBA / MMS actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Top 50 — State toppers
99–100%rank ~1–50
- JBIMS Mumbai — guaranteed admission with top rank, approximately ₹6 lakhs total fee for entire programme
- SIMSREE Mumbai — confirmed with merit recognition
- Strong placement records: JBIMS median ~₹26-28 LPA (2023-24)
- Likely eligible for institutional scholarships and awards
- Comparable peer group to mid-tier IIMs at fraction of the cost
- High probability of pre-placement offers in consulting/finance domains
Top 300 — JBIMS confirmed
97–99%rank ~50–300
- JBIMS Mumbai — MMS programme confirmed for open category (approximate cut-off 99.2+ percentile)
- SIMSREE Mumbai — guaranteed admission with branch choice
- PUMBA — top preference with high probability of scholarships
- Among the best MBA options in Maharashtra at significantly lower fees than IIMs
- Peer group includes CAT/XAT high scorers choosing location preference
Elite — JBIMS likely
92–97%rank ~300–1,500
- JBIMS Mumbai — MMS programme, General category strong possibility (cut-off typically 99+ percentile)
- SIMSREE Mumbai — direct admission likely across categories
- PUMBA — guaranteed top specialisation choice (Finance/Marketing)
- K.J. Somaiya — merit scholarships possible
- Strong waitlist chances at top autonomous institutes
Top tier — JBIMS contention
85–92%rank ~1,500–5,000
- JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies) — Mumbai, open category waitlist possible
- SIMSREE (Sydenham Institute of Management Studies) — Mumbai, General Merit
- Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) — Pune University, top branches
- JBIMS — reserved category direct admission possible
- K.J. Somaiya — flagship programmes with scholarships
Good colleges — Tier 2
75–85%rank ~5,000–15,000
- PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) — preferred specialisations
- K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management — premium programmes
- Welingkar Institute — Mumbai campus, full-time MBA
- Indira Institute of Management — Pune (IIMP)
- SIES College of Management Studies — Mumbai, preferred branches
- IMT Nagpur — some programmes accept MH-CET scores
Mid-tier colleges
60–75%rank ~15,000–40,000
- K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management — Mumbai, Finance/Marketing specialisations
- Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management — Nashik (SIOM)
- MIT-WPU School of Management — Pune
- DY Patil Institute of Management — Pune, approximately ₹6-8 lakhs
- PUMBA (University of Pune) — lower preference branches
- Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) — Greater Noida collaborations
Tier 3 colleges
40–60%rank ~40,000–80,000
- Welingkar Institute of Management (WE School) — Mumbai/Bangalore campus, non-aided colleges
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute — part-time MBA programmes
- SIES College of Management Studies — Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Institute of Management and Research (IMR) — Pune, approximately ₹3-4 lakhs fee
- Various unaided private MBA colleges across Maharashtra
Below cut-off range
0–40%
- Unlikely to secure admission in MAH-CET affiliated colleges
- Consider retaking the exam with focused preparation
- Explore other management entrance options
- Focus on fundamentals of Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude
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