MAH CET Counselling 2026 is expected to begin after the result declaration. Usually, CAP (Centralised Admission Process) Counselling is conducted a month after the announcement of MAH CET results.
- In 2025, over 1.29 lakh candidates appeared for the MAH CET exam, but the final merit list prepared after CAP Counselling 2025 ranked approximately 1.03 lakh candidates.
- The data suggests that not all students who will appear in the 2026 CET exam will participate in the MAH MBA CET Counselling.
- This year, students will have the opportunity to attempt the MAH CET exam twice, once in April and again in May.
- Those who will appear in both sessions can use the best of their scores in the MAH CET CAP Counselling 2026.
- Top management institutes such as KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research and PUMBA participate in the CAP Counselling every year.
| Direct Link to MAH CET CAP Counselling 2026 (Soon) |
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Key Summary
- The MAH MBA CET exam is conducted on April 7 and 8, and May 9, 2026.
- The result is expected to be declared in May 2026 on the CET Cell official website.
- Soon after the result declaration, the MAH CET CAP Counselling will commence.
- Post result, candidates will need to download the scorecard, register for CAP, verify documents, and participate in seat allotment.
- Last year, the counselling process began in June and continued till August.
What is MAH CET Counselling 2026?
The MAH CET Counselling 2026 will be held in four rounds. After each round, the choice filling and seat allotment process will be done.
- THE MAH CET exam is conducted every year for admission into MBA/MMS programmes in private or government colleges across Maharashtra.
- Once the April and May exams are concluded, the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MAH CET results online.
- Around 300 private and government management institutes participate in the CAP Counselling every year.
Source: State CET Cell, Maharashtra
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- MAH MBA CET Exam Date 2026 (Out): Application Form, Admit Card Release Date, Result, Counselling Dates
- MAH CET Admit Card 2026 (Soon): Release Date, Direct Link to download Hall Ticket, Exam Day Instructions
FAQs
Ques: Is CAP registration mandatory after the MAH CET exam?
Ans: Yes, students who will appear in the MAH CET 2026 exam have to register for CAP Counselling. The minimum marks criteria to participate in the MAH CET counselling is securing more than 0 marks in the CET 2026 exam.
Ques: Is the MAH CET Scorecard mandatory for participating in the CAP Counselling?
Ans: CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, and CMAT scores are also valid for CAP counselling 2026. Students participating with any scores have to pay the CAP registration fee.
MAH CET Counselling 2026 Dates
The official counselling dates for MAH CET 2026 have not been announced by the conducting body.
- Based on past trends, the round 1 CAP counselling will commence with online registration, tentatively in the last week of June 2026.
- The process will be completed with final seat allotment, tentatively in August 2026.
| Activity | First Date | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration of application & uploading of required documents (For Maharashtra State/ All India/ UT of J&K & Ladakh Migrant Candidate) | TBA | TBA |
| Documents verification & confirmation of Application Form (E-Scrutiny / Physical Scrutiny) | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Merit List (Maharashtra State/All India) | TBA | TBA |
| Submission of grievances (online / FC visit for Physical Scrutiny mode) | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Final Merit List (Maharashtra State/All India) | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I | TBA | TBA |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round I | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round I | TBA | TBA |
| Accepting to the offered seat (CAP Round I) | TBA | TBA |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute & Confirmation of Admission (CAP Round I) | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round II | TBA | TBA |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round II | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round II | TBA | TBA |
| Accepting to the offered seat (CAP Round II) | TBA | TBA |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute & Confirmation of Admission (CAP Round II) | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round III | TBA | TBA |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round III | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round III | TBA | TBA |
| Accepting to the offered seat (CAP Round III) | TBA | TBA |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute & Confirmation of Admission (CAP Round III) | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round IV | TBA | TBA |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round IV | TBA | TBA |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round IV | TBA | TBA |
| Accepting to the offered seat (CAP Round IV) | TBA | TBA |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute & Confirmation of Admission (CAP Round IV) | TBA | TBA |
| Institute Level – Online submission of Option Form | TBA | TBA |
| Transfer of institute-wise candidate list to respective institutes | TBA | TBA |
| Institute Quota & Vacant Seats Admission Process (Advertisement, Merit List, Admission) | TBA | TBA |
| Last date for cancellation of seat with full fee refund | TBA | TBA |
| Cut-off date for all admissions (AY 2026–27) | TBA | TBA |
| Institutes: Last date of uploading admitted candidates’ data | TBA | TBA |
| Counselling for Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates | TBA | TBA |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute (Post-Counselling Final Allotment) | TBA | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria for MAH CET Counselling
Eligibility is primarily based on the qualifying degree for the respective course (e.g., MBA/MMS or MCA). Candidates must meet the criteria to participate in CAP.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 50% aggregate marks |
| Minimum Marks (Reserved – Maharashtra State only) | 45% aggregate marks (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
| Final Year Students | Eligible to apply; must complete degree before admission confirmation |
| Nationality | Indian Nationality required |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
Registration Procedure for MAH CET Counselling 2026
Registration for counselling (CAP) occurs after the result declaration on the official portal (typically cetcell.mahacet.org or a dedicated CAP portal).
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official CAP portal and register using MAH CET details |
| 2 | Log in and fill out the candidate profile, including personal, academic, and category information |
| 3 | Upload scanned documents and pay the counselling registration fee |
| 4 | Complete document verification (online or at facilitation centres as per schedule) |
| 5 | Submit and confirm the application for merit list processing |
MAH CET Counselling Process 2026
The MAH CET Counselling process for 2026 involves
Step 1: Online Registration and Document Verification
- Earlier, candidates had to send the duly filled form to the facilitation centre for verification and confirmation of application submission via post and visit the FCs for document verification.
- The list of designated facilitation centres was announced by the authorities.
- The document verification process has been made online and is done through e-scrutiny centres. Successfully verified candidates will be issued a verification receipt online. In case of any discrepancy found in the documents, candidates will have to resubmit the documents.
Step 2: Online Choice Filling and Locking
- Choose the desired colleges and programs. Candidates can choose a maximum of 300 colleges and institutes from the list.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
- After locking, the candidates won’t be allowed to edit the choices filled.
Step 3: Release of Provisional Merit List
- After the successful submission of the application form for MAH CET Counselling, a provisional merit list containing the names of the selected candidates will be released.
- Candidates can file their grievances, if any, at the designated facilitation center after which the final merit list will be announced.
Step 4: Release of Final Merit List
- The final merit list will be announced along with the availability of seats for all three CAP rounds.
- Candidates who appear for any round of MAH CET CAP need to report at the ARC (Admission Reporting Centre) for verification of documents and confirmation of admission.
Step 5: Seat Allotment
- The seats are allotted based on the candidate’s rank in the merit list. After the provisional seat allotment, the students given a seat as per their first preference have to accept it and freeze their seat, as they are barred from participating in further rounds of the CAP process for MAH CET 2025 Admission.
- The students who are allotted a seat in the first round of CAP can’t participate in the subsequent CAP rounds, as their seat is automatically frozen.
Candidates will have the following options regarding Seat Allotment and Acceptance:
| Available Options | Details |
|---|---|
| Auto-Freeze | Candidates who are allotted a seat as per their first preference will not be allowed to participate in further CAP rounds, and consequently, their seat is auto-freeze. |
| Freeze | Candidates who are satisfied with the seat allotted to them, then they can freeze their seat and avoid participation in further rounds of the MAH CET Counselling process |
| No-Freeze | Candidates who are unsatisfied with their allotment and wish to participate in the next round of the CAP process can exercise this option. |
Step 6: Seat Acceptance Fee
- Candidates need to pay the required seat acceptance fee.
- The transaction can be done through Net Banking/ e-Challan.
Step 7: Edit Information during Verification of Documents at the Allotted College
Candidates will be allowed to change only the following information at the time of document verification:
- Gender
- MAH CET scores
- The category of backward class, but the change from General to the Reserved category will not be permitted.
- Change from the reserved category to the general will be permitted in case of failure to present relevant documents.
- Change in home university
- Withdrawal of Reserved category status, like Minority, Disability, Defence, etc., in case of failure to submit the required documents.
- Change in Type of Candidature
- Removal of Tuition Fee Waiver Seats (TFWS)
- Change in Educational Qualification details
Step 8: Reporting to the Allotted College
The candidates need to report to the allotted college on the specified date for orientation and confirmation.
FAQs
Ques: Am I required to preserve the printout form for MAH CET Counselling 2026?
Ans: The candidates need to preserve the printout form for MAH CET Counselling 2026. However, it is not mandatory. The candidates can do that just for their reference.
Ques: How many options can one select in the MAH CET Counselling 2026?
Ans: Each candidate can select up to 300 institutes in the MAH CET Counseling 2026. It is advised that candidates select the institutes keeping in mind the institute’s cut-off and their score.
MAH CET Counselling Fee 2026
Candidates who are already registered for the MAH CET 2026 exam do not need to make any further payment of fees for the MAH CET CAP 2026. However, candidates applying for counselling based on the scores of other exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, etc., need to pay the below-mentioned fees as per their category for MAH CET Counselling 2026:
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| PIO/ NRI/ Foreign Nationals/ OCI | INR 10000 |
| General | INR 1200 |
| Reserved and PwD candidates of Maharashtra | INR 1000 |
Documents Required for MAH CET Counselling 2026
Candidates must upload scanned copies during registration and produce the original for verification.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| MAH CET 2026 Scorecard / Admit Card | Proof of entrance exam performance and identity |
| SSC (10th) and HSC (12th) Mark Sheets & Passing Certificates | Academic record |
| Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate (all semesters/years) | Qualifying examination proof |
| Domicile Certificate (Maharashtra candidates) | For state candidature and reservation |
| Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy Layer (if applicable) | For reserved category benefits |
| EWS certificate (if applicable) | Economically Weaker Section Reservation |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | Persons with Disability reservation |
| Aadhar Card / Photo ID Proof | Identity verification |
| Recent Passport-size Photographs | For the application and admission record |
FAQs
Ques: Can I participate in MAH CET Counselling 2026 in an offline mode?
Ans: No, the counselling process for MAH CET 2026 MBS/ MMS is completely online. The authorities will soon release the notification regarding MAH CET Counselling 2026.
Ques: Can one present the soft copies of the documents required in MAH CET Counselling 2026?
Ans: The authorities require the original documents along with their soft copies during MAH CET Counselling 2026. If any candidate fails to provide them, the institution won’t move forward with their application.
Top Colleges Accepting MAH CET Scores
Numerous institutes in Maharashtra accept MAH CET (primarily MBA/MMS) scores through CAP—the top ones are those with high cutoffs and reputations.
FAQs
Ques: Does one have to register for each round of MAH CET Counselling 2026?
Ans: No, the candidates are not required to register for each round of MAH CET Counselling 2026. They only need to register once. The authorities will release the schedule for MAH CET Counselling 2026 after the declaration of results.
Ques: Which authority conducts the MAH CET Counselling?
Ans: The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, is responsible for conducting the MAH CET exam and CAP Counselling every year. The exams are scheduled on April 7, 8 and May 9, 2026. Within one month of the MAH CET result declaration, the State CET, Maharashtra, will commence the CAP Counselling 2026.
Ques: What documents are required during the MAH CET Counselling Verification process?
Ans: Following are some of the important documents required by students during the MAH CET counselling process:
- MAH CET 2026 Scorecard / Admit Card
- SSC (10th) and HSC (12th) Mark Sheets & Passing Certificates
- Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate (all semesters/years)
- Domicile Certificate (Maharashtra candidates)
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-Creamy Layer (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhar Card / Photo ID Proof
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
Ques: What is the cutoff mark or percentile for MAH MBA CET Counselling 2026?
Ans: Students who will secure more than 0 marks can participate in the MAH CET Counselling 2026 by paying the fee. The registration fee will vary across General, Reserved and NRI/PIO/OCI, Foreign national candidates.
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