Mani Bhushan, Senior E...
Senior Education Advisor
Mumbai, July 28, 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Final Merit List along with the updated provisional seat matrix for MBA/MMS admissions. The announcement marks the beginning of the next phase of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), allowing eligible candidates to proceed with option form filling for seat allotment. According to the CET Cell, over 56,600 candidates successfully completed document verification and confirmed their applications for the 2026 admission cycle.
The final merit list has been prepared after resolving objections raised against the provisional merit list. Candidates can now check their Maharashtra State or All India merit status through the official CAP portal before participating in the upcoming counselling rounds.
Updated Seat Matrix Released
Along with the merit list, the CET Cell has also published the provisional institute-wise and category-wise seat matrix for CAP Round 1. The seat matrix provides detailed information on the number of MBA and MMS seats available across participating government, aided, autonomous, and private management institutes in Maharashtra.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list should complete the following steps:
- Log in to the MAH MBA CET CAP portal.
- Verify personal details and merit rank.
- Fill and lock college and course preferences carefully.
- Submit the option form before the prescribed deadline.
- Wait for the CAP Round 1 seat allotment result.
The seat allotment will be based on the candidate's merit rank, reservation category, preferences filled, and seat availability in participating colleges.
Importance of Choice Filling
Admission experts advise candidates to research previous years' cut-offs, institute rankings, placement records, fees, and location before locking their preferences. Since CAP allotment follows the order of choices submitted, a well-planned preference list can significantly improve admission chances into top MBA institutes.
Leading colleges accepting MAH MBA CET scores include:
- JBIMS Mumbai
- SIMSREE Mumbai
- PUMBA Pune
- Welingkar Institute
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management
- SIES College of Management Studies
- Chetana's Institute of Management Research
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Official Schedule
After the release of the final merit list and seat matrix, the CET Cell will conduct CAP Round 1 option form submission, followed by the first provisional seat allotment. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official admission portal for updates regarding counselling schedules, allotment results, and reporting deadlines.
Final Words
The release of the MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Final Merit List is a major milestone for MBA aspirants seeking admission to Maharashtra's premier management institutes. With more than 56,600 applications confirmed, competition for top colleges is expected to remain high. Candidates should complete the choice-filling process carefully and adhere to all official deadlines to maximise their chances of securing their preferred MBA/MMS programme.
