MAH MBA CAP 2025 Merit List Release: Check Dates, Cut-Offs and Top Colleges

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, will release the provisional merit list for MAH MBA CAP 2025 on July 18, 2025, marking a key milestone for aspirants aiming for admission to over 300 top B-schools in Maharashtra, including JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA. Candidates can check the list on the official website and submit grievances, if any, from July 19 to July 21.

The final merit list will be published on July 24, followed by the release of the category-wise seat matrix for CAP Round I. The merit list is calculated based on normalized percentile scores from MAH MBA CET or other national exams, with strict tie-breaking criteria applied. Cut-offs for top institutes are expected to remain high, with 99+ percentile required for premier colleges.

MAH MBA CAP 2025 Merit List Out: Your Gateway to Maharashtra’s Top B-Schools

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, is set to release the provisional merit list for MAH MBA CAP 2025 tomorrow, July 18, 2025, marking a crucial step for thousands of MBA/MMS aspirants seeking admission to top management institutes across the state. This provisional list will be accessible on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

Following the provisional list, candidates will have a window to submit grievances, if any, between July 19 to July 21, 2025. The much-awaited final merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates will then be displayed on July 24, 2025.

How is the MAH MBA CAP Merit List Calculated?

The MAH MBA CAP merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the MAH MBA CET entrance exam or, for All India Candidates, valid scores from other national-level exams like CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT.

Key factors in merit list calculation:

• Normalized Score (Percentile): Since the MAH MBA CET exam is conducted in multiple shifts and days, a normalization process is applied to ensure fairness across all sessions. This converts raw scores into a percentile, calculated up to seven decimal places, which then serves as the Normalized Score.
• The formula for percentile score calculation is:
• 100×Total number of candidates in the session /No. of candidates in a session with raw score ≤the candidate’s score​
• Tie-Breaking Criteria: In case of a tie in the percentile scores, the following hierarchy is generally followed for Maharashtra State Candidates:
  1. Higher percentage of marks in HSC (Class 12) or Diploma.
  2. Higher percentage of marks in SSC (Class 10).
  3. Higher marks in the Science subject in SSC.
  4. Higher marks in the Mathematics subject in SSC.
  5. Higher marks in English in SSC.

Understanding the Normalization Process

The normalization process is crucial to account for variations in difficulty levels across different exam shifts. It ensures that no candidate is unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged due to the specific session they appeared in. The process involves:

1. Distribution of Candidates: Candidates from different shifts are distributed to ensure an approximately equal number in each session for statistical analysis.
2. Session-wise Score Preparation: Raw scores are first calculated for each session.
3. Percentile Calculation: The percentile score is then calculated for each candidate within their session, reflecting their relative performance.
4. Compilation of Percentiles: All normalized percentile scores are then compiled to create the overall merit list.

Checking the MAH MBA CAP 2025 Merit List

Candidates will need to visit the official website of Maharashtra CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org or mba2025.mahacet.org.in, and log in with their application ID and password to download the merit list PDF.

Grievance Submission

The provisional merit list is subject to corrections. If candidates find any discrepancies in their details or score, they can submit grievances online between July 19 and July 21, 2025. This requires logging into their account and uploading supporting documents. No requests for corrections will be entertained after the deadline.

Previous Year Trends and Expected Cut-offs

Historically, top colleges in Maharashtra like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, and Welingkar consistently have very high cut-offs, often above the 99th percentile. Based on the moderate difficulty level of MAH MBA CET 2025, similar trends are anticipated.

Expected Cut-off Percentiles for Top Colleges (All India Category):

Candidates targeting a 99+ percentile for top institutes should aim for a score of 130 marks or more in MAH MBA CET 2025.

Participating Institutes

Over 300 institutions across Maharashtra accept MAH MBA CET scores for admission to their MBA/MMS programs. Some of the prominent participating institutes include:

• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
• Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai
• Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
• Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune
• S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai
• Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
• COEP Technological University, Pune
• Chetana’s Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
• MET’s Institute of Management, Mumbai
• Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management, Mumbai
• Thakur Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
• Rizvi Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai
• Shree C. E. Society’s Indira Institute of Management, Pune
• Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai

Candidates are advised to stay updated with the official MAH CET Cell website for the latest announcements and detailed instructions regarding the CAP rounds and seat allotment process.