The MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for SC and ST categories is expected in the range of 95 to 98.50 percentile at top institutes like JBIMS and SIMSREE, based on 2025 CAP closing percentile data where JBIMS closed at 97.50 for SC and 97.43 for ST.
CET Cell Maharashtra manages the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for MBA and MMS admissions across 400+ approved institutes in the state. Under Maharashtra’s statutory reservation policy, approximately 13% of seats are reserved for SC students and 7% for ST students. Only Maharashtra-domicile students holding valid category certificates issued by a Maharashtra authority can claim these reserved seats, so competition within each category is separate from the Open pool. The expected percentiles below are based on 2025 CAP closing data; actual 2026 cutoffs will be released after each CAP round.
- JBIMS 2025 SC closing percentile was 97.50 percentile, against an Open category closing of 99.98 — a gap of about 2.5 percentile points.
- JBIMS 2025 ST closing percentile was 97.43 percentile, nearly matching the SC closing at the same institute.
- SIMSREE 2025 SC closing percentile was 96.08 percentile and ST was 98.85 percentile.
- Around 6,500 seats are reserved for SC and approximately 3,500 seats for ST students across all CAP-participating institutes in Maharashtra.
- CAP Round 1 for MAH MBA CET 2026 is expected in July 2026, with official cutoffs published on cetcell.mahacet.org after each round.
| Direct Link to MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP Official Portal (Active) — cetcell.mahacet.org |
Previous Year MAH MBA CET SC and ST Closing Percentile (2025)
The table below shows 2025 CAP closing percentiles for SC and ST students at top Maharashtra MBA institutes. JBIMS and SIMSREE figures are sourced from CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 results; others are estimates based on typical Open-to-reserved category gaps observed across years.
| Institute | SC Closing Percentile (2025) | ST Closing Percentile (2025) | Open Category (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS, Mumbai | 97.50 | 97.43 | 99.98 |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 96.08 | 98.85 | 99.90+ |
| K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai | ~91.00 (est.) | ~89.00 (est.) | ~97.00 |
| Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute, Mumbai | ~89.00 (est.) | ~87.00 (est.) | ~95.00 |
| PUMBA (Dept. of Management, SPPU), Pune | ~86.00 (est.) | ~83.00 (est.) | ~93.00 |
| Chetana’s Institute of Management, Mumbai | ~80.00 (est.) | ~76.00 (est.) | ~88.00 |
| Indira Institute of Management, Pune | ~72.00 (est.) | ~68.00 (est.) | ~82.00 |
Expected MAH MBA CET 2026 SC and ST Category Cutoff
All figures in the table below are expected 2026 cutoffs based on 2025 CAP closing percentile trends. Actual cutoffs will be released by CET Cell Maharashtra on cetcell.mahacet.org after each CAP round.
| Institute Tier | Expected SC Percentile (2026) | Expected ST Percentile (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Top Government/Autonomous Institutes (JBIMS, SIMSREE) | 95.00 – 98.50 | 95.00 – 99.00 |
| Reputed Private Institutes (Somaiya, Welingkar) | 88.00 – 93.00 | 85.00 – 91.00 |
| Mid-Tier Government Institutes (PUMBA and similar) | 83.00 – 89.00 | 79.00 – 86.00 |
| Other Approved Private Institutes | 60.00 – 80.00 | 55.00 – 75.00 |
Available Seats for SC and ST in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026
Maharashtra’s statutory reservation policy allocates a fixed percentage of seats to each category across all CAP-participating institutes. The table below is based on an approximate total CAP intake of 50,000 seats.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Approx. Available Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Open (General) | ~48% | ~24,000 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 13% | ~6,500 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7% | ~3,500 |
| VJ/DT (Vimukta Jati / NT-A) | 3% | ~1,500 |
| NT-B, NT-C, NT-D | 2.5% each | ~1,250 each |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 19% | ~9,500 |
| SBC | 2% | ~1,000 |
| EWS | 10% | ~5,000 |
Only students with a valid Maharashtra domicile and a caste certificate issued by a Maharashtra authority are eligible for SC or ST reserved seats in the CAP. SC and ST students from other states must compete in the Open category.
College-wise MAH MBA CET SC and ST Closing Percentile
Use the table below to map your MAH MBA CET 2026 percentile to institutes where you may qualify under the SC or ST reserved category. JBIMS and SIMSREE figures are from 2025 CAP data; remaining figures are estimates based on the historical Open-to-category gap pattern.
| College | City | SC Closing Percentile | ST Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS | Mumbai | 97.50 (2025) | 97.43 (2025) |
| SIMSREE | Mumbai | 96.08 (2025) | 98.85 (2025) |
| K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management | Mumbai | ~91 (est.) | ~89 (est.) |
| Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute | Mumbai | ~89 (est.) | ~87 (est.) |
| PUMBA (Dept. of Management, SPPU) | Pune | ~86 (est.) | ~83 (est.) |
| Chetana’s Institute of Management and Research | Mumbai | ~80 (est.) | ~76 (est.) |
| Indira Institute of Management | Pune | ~72 (est.) | ~68 (est.) |
| MIT School of Business | Pune | ~65 (est.) | ~60 (est.) |
Factors Affecting MAH MBA CET 2026 SC and ST Cutoff
Several variables influence where SC and ST closing percentiles settle in any given CAP year. Understanding them helps you interpret the expected ranges with the right context.
- Number of SC/ST applicants: A larger category-specific applicant pool raises competition and pushes cutoffs upward.
- Overall exam difficulty: A tougher paper compresses top-end scores, which can shift the closing percentile slightly downward.
- Institute intake changes: Any increase or reduction in approved seats at a top college directly raises or lowers its cutoff for that year.
- Number of CAP rounds: More rounds allow more seat-filling and can lower the last-round cutoff at mid-tier institutes.
- Domicile and certificate validity: Only eligible Maharashtra-domicile SC/ST students compete in the reserved category pool; fewer valid applicants can lower the closing percentile.
- Vacancy carryover: Unfilled SC/ST seats from an earlier round may be released to other categories in later rounds, reducing the reserved pool for subsequent rounds.
MAH MBA CET 2026 SC and ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the JBIMS SC and ST closing percentile in the 2025 CAP?
Ans. The JBIMS SC closing percentile in 2025 was 97.50 percentile and the ST closing was 97.43 percentile. The Open category closed at 99.98 percentile at JBIMS in the same year.
Ques. What is the expected MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for SC students at JBIMS and SIMSREE?
Ans. Based on 2025 CAP trends, the expected SC closing percentile at JBIMS and SIMSREE for 2026 is in the range of 95 to 98.50 percentile. These are estimates; official cutoffs will be published after each CAP round.
Ques. What is the expected MAH MBA CET 2026 cutoff for ST students?
Ans. The expected ST closing percentile at top government and autonomous institutes in 2026 is between 95 and 99 percentile based on 2025 data. At mid-tier institutes the expected ST cutoff is around 79 to 86 percentile.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for SC and ST in MAH MBA CET CAP 2026?
Ans. Approximately 13% of total CAP seats are reserved for SC and 7% for ST students. Based on a total intake of roughly 50,000 seats this works out to around 6,500 SC seats and 3,500 ST seats across all participating institutes.
Ques. Can SC or ST students from outside Maharashtra claim reserved seats in MAH MBA CET CAP?
Ans. No. Only students with a valid Maharashtra domicile and a caste certificate issued by a Maharashtra authority are eligible for SC or ST reserved seats in the CAP. SC and ST students from other states must compete in the Open category.
Ques. When will the official MAH MBA CET 2026 CAP cutoff be published?
Ans. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes official CAP cutoffs on cetcell.mahacet.org after each round of seat allotment. CAP Round 1 is expected in July 2026 with subsequent rounds following within 2 to 3 weeks.
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