The expected MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for PUMBA Pune is 99.80 to 99.95 percentile for the All India category and 98.85 to 99.20 percentile for Maharashtra General (GOPENH), based on 2024 and 2025 CAP trends.
PUMBA (Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) is one of Maharashtra’s most competitive MBA colleges. With approximately 180 seats and over 1.4 lakh students registered for MAH MBA CET CAP 2026, securing a seat demands a top-percentile score. CAP 2026 registration runs from July 2 to July 12, 2026, with provisional seat allotment expected on July 15, 2026.
- PUMBA offers 180 MBA seats: 153 for Maharashtra State students and 27 for All India (OMS) students.
- Expected All India (OMS) cutoff: 99.80 to 99.95 percentile based on 2024-2025 trends.
- Expected Maharashtra Open (GOPENH) cutoff: 98.85 to 99.20 percentile.
- OBC category cutoff is expected around 98.50 to 98.80 percentile; reserved categories get relaxed thresholds.
- A raw score of approximately 140 to 150 out of 200 typically maps to the 99.6 to 99.9 percentile range.
- CAP 2026 registration closes on July 12, 2026; document verification ends July 13, 2026.
PUMBA Pune MBA Seats 2026: Category-wise Breakdown
PUMBA holds approximately 180 MBA seats across state and all-India quotas. The matrix below reflects Maharashtra government reservation norms. Exact figures are published by CET Cell Maharashtra on cetcell.mahacet.org.
| Category | Quota | Approximate Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Open / General | Maharashtra State | 58 |
| OBC | Maharashtra State | 29 |
| SC | Maharashtra State | 20 |
| ST | Maharashtra State | 11 |
| EWS | Maharashtra State | 15 |
| VJ / NT1 / NT2 / NT3 | Maharashtra State | 12 |
| TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver) | Maharashtra State | 8 |
| All India (OMS) | All India Quota | 27 |
| Total | ~180 |
Students from outside Maharashtra compete in the All India (OMS) quota. OMS seats at PUMBA are the most competitive, with closing cutoffs historically exceeding 99.85 percentile.
Expected MAH MBA CET 2026 Cutoff for PUMBA Pune
The figures below are expected percentile ranges for PUMBA Pune in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026, derived from 2024 and 2025 closing cutoff data. Official cutoffs will be published on cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP round.
| Category | Expected Round 1 Cutoff | Expected Final Round Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| All India (OMS) Open | 99.82 to 99.90 percentile | 99.88 to 99.95 percentile |
| Maharashtra Open (GOPENH) | 98.85 to 99.05 percentile | 99.00 to 99.20 percentile |
| OBC (Maharashtra) | 98.50 to 98.80 percentile | 98.70 to 98.90 percentile |
| OBC (Outside Maharashtra) | 99.10 to 99.35 percentile | 99.25 to 99.45 percentile |
| EWS (Maharashtra) | 97.50 to 98.00 percentile | 97.80 to 98.20 percentile |
| SC (Maharashtra) | 95.00 to 96.50 percentile | 96.00 to 97.00 percentile |
| ST (Maharashtra) | 90.00 to 93.00 percentile | 91.00 to 94.00 percentile |
| TFWS | 98.00 to 98.60 percentile | 98.40 to 98.80 percentile |
| VJ / NT1 / NT2 / NT3 | 93.00 to 96.00 percentile | 94.00 to 97.00 percentile |
All figures above are expected based on 2024 and 2025 CAP data. A score of 140 to 150 out of 200 in MAH MBA CET 2026 typically places a student in the 99.6 to 99.9 percentile range, which is the competitive zone for PUMBA admission.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends: 2024 and 2025
The table below shows PUMBA’s MAH MBA CET closing cutoffs for 2024 and 2025. These trends form the basis for the 2026 expected figures above.
| Category | 2024 Closing Cutoff | 2025 Round 1 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| All India (OMS) Open | 99.89 percentile | 99.85 percentile |
| Maharashtra Open (GOPENH) | 99.45 percentile | 98.97 percentile |
| OBC (Maharashtra) | ~98.80 percentile | 98.72 percentile |
| OBC (Outside Maharashtra) | ~99.20 percentile | 99.29 percentile |
| SC (Maharashtra) | ~95.50 percentile | ~95.00 percentile |
| ST (Maharashtra) | ~91.00 percentile | ~90.00 percentile |
PUMBA cutoffs have remained above 98.90 percentile for Open category students across both years. The All India (OMS) quota is consistently the hardest to clear. The shift from 2024 to 2025 in the Maharashtra Open category (99.45 to 98.97 percentile) reflects natural variation in score distribution across cycles rather than reduced competition.
Factors Affecting MAH MBA CET Cutoff for PUMBA Pune
Understanding these factors helps set a realistic target percentile:
- Total registered students: With over 1.4 lakh students in CAP 2026, a large pool of high scorers keeps the cutoff elevated every year.
- Limited seats: PUMBA offers only 180 MBA seats across all categories. Low supply relative to applicant volume sustains consistently high cutoffs.
- CAP round dynamics: Round 1 typically sees a slightly lower cutoff than the final round as top-ranked students may upgrade in later rounds. Students who miss Round 1 can apply in subsequent ones.
- Exam difficulty: If the MAH MBA CET paper is harder in a given year, score distributions shift and the raw score required for a given percentile changes accordingly.
- Reservation norms: Maharashtra’s reservation policy (OBC 19%, SC 13%, ST 7%, EWS 10%) creates separate applicant pools per category, so each category has its own cutoff threshold.
- Institutional prestige: PUMBA’s standing as a premier state university in Pune, combined with affordable fees, makes it a first-preference college for many students and sustains high demand each cycle.
MAH MBA CET 2026 PUMBA Pune Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for PUMBA Pune?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected cutoff for PUMBA Pune in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 is approximately 99.82 to 99.95 percentile for All India (OMS) students and 98.85 to 99.20 percentile for Maharashtra Open (GOPENH) students. OBC students can expect a cutoff of around 98.50 to 98.80 percentile.
Ques. How many seats does PUMBA Pune offer for MBA 2026?
Ans. PUMBA Pune has approximately 180 MBA seats: 153 for Maharashtra State students spread across Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and other reserved categories, and 27 seats under the All India (OMS) quota.
Ques. What raw score in MAH MBA CET 2026 is needed for PUMBA Pune?
Ans. A raw score of approximately 140 to 150 out of 200 in MAH MBA CET 2026 is required to reach the 99.6 to 99.9 percentile range needed for PUMBA Pune. Since MAH MBA CET has no negative marking, maximizing attempts and accuracy is critical.
Ques. When will the official MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for PUMBA be released?
Ans. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes official cutoffs on cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP round. The provisional allotment for CAP 2026 Round 1 is expected around July 15, 2026. Subsequent rounds will run through September 2026.
Ques. Is the PUMBA cutoff different for Maharashtra and outside Maharashtra students?
Ans. Yes. Students from outside Maharashtra compete in the All India (OMS) quota, which has historically closed above 99.85 percentile. Maharashtra domicile students in the Open category face a slightly lower cutoff, around 98.97 to 99.45 percentile based on 2024 and 2025 data.
Ques. Can students with a non-zero MAH MBA CET score apply for PUMBA through CAP 2026?
Ans. Any student with a valid non-zero score in MAH MBA CET 2026 is eligible to register for CAP 2026. However, given PUMBA’s competitive cutoff above 98.85 percentile for Maharashtra Open, only top scorers have a realistic chance of seat allotment. CAP 2026 registration is open until July 12, 2026 at cetcell.mahacet.org.
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