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The MAH MBA CET 2025 CAP Round is likely to commence in July 2025, with the official schedule to be released soon on the Maharashtra State CET Cell website.The MAH MBA CET 2025 exam took place on April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and the results were announced on May 28, 2025.
The counselling process, officially known as the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), is the formal procedure for admission to MBA/MMS programs across 200+ institutes in Maharashtra. Along with candidates who appeared for MAH MBA CET, those holding valid CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, or CMAT scores are also eligible to participate under the All India Category.
This guide covers everything you need to know about MAH MBA CET Counselling 2025, including registration, option form filling, document verification, merit list announcements, seat allotment, and more.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Mode of Counselling | Online (Centralized Admission Process) |
| Eligibility | Qualified MAH MBA CET 2025 candidates |
| Registration Fee | TBA (Open Category), TBA (Reserved Categories) |
| Seat Allotment Rounds | 3 rounds + Spot Round (if seats remain vacant) |
| Institutes Covered | Government, Private, and Aided Colleges in Maharashtra |
1. The CAP rounds are held online, allowing candidates to select and lock their preferred colleges.
2. Candidates must confirm their online MAH MBA CET 2025 cap round application and complete document verification in person at designated Facilitation Centres.
3. Provisional and final merit lists are published; candidates can raise grievances (if any) before the final list is confirmed.
4. For each round, a fresh option form needs to be filled and submitted by eligible candidates.
5. Colleges are allotted based on CET score/merit rank and preferences submitted in the option form.
6. Candidates who do not receive a seat in a particular round can register again and take part in the next round of counselling.
| Activity | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| First Date | Last Date | |
| Online registration | Second Week Of July | Last Week Of July |
| Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form for Admission by online mode | Second Week Of July | 1st Week Of August |
| Display of the provisional merit list | First Week Of August | |
| Submission of grievances | First Week Of August | First Week Of August |
| Display of the Final Merit lists | Second Week Of August | |
| Display of Provisional Category wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I | Second Week Of August | |
| Activity CAP ROUND 1 | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| First Date | Last Date | |
| Online Submission and Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I | Second Week Of August | Second Week Of August |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I | Second Week Of August | |
| Seat Allotment | Third Week Of August | Third Week Of August |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute | Third Week Of August | Third Week Of August |
| Activity CAP ROUND 2 | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| First Date | Last Date | |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II | Third Week Of August | |
| Online Submission and Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | Third Week Of August | Fourth Week Of August |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II | Fourth Week Of August | |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate | Fourth Week Of August | Fourth Week Of August |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute | Fourth Week Of August | Fourth Week Of August |
| Activity CAP ROUND 3 | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|
| First Date | Last Date | |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III | Fifth Week Of August | |
| Online Submission and Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III | Fifth Week Of August | First Week Of September |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III | First Week Of September | |
| Accepting to the offered seat by candidate | First Week Of September | First Week Of September |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute | First Week Of September | First Week Of September |
i. Complete your registration through the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal.
ii. Upload required documents: MAH MBA CET scorecard, ID proof, academic mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, etc
iii. Complete document verification either online or by visiting the designated Facilitation Centre (FC)
iv. Pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee
i. The provisional merit list is announced based on your CET score and the documents you submitted
ii. Candidates can raise grievances or corrections during the specified window if any discrepancies are found
i. After addressing grievances, the final merit list is released.
ii. This list confirms your rank and eligibility for CAP rounds.
i. CET Cell publishes the seat matrix showing available seats by category and institute
ii. Use this information to prioritise and plan for option form filling
i. Fill in your preferred colleges and specialisations in the online option form
ii. Rearrange or edit choices before the final locking date
iii. Submit and lock your final choices
i. Based on your rank, category, and preferences, the seat allotment result is declared
ii. Download your seat allotment letter and select from the following options:
✅ Freeze – Accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds.
🔁 Betterment (Float) – Secure the allotted seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade in future rounds.
i. After Round 1, the vacant seat list is released
ii. Use this data to re-strategise preferences for Round 2
i. Candidates who weren’t allotted a seat or opted for Betterment can participate
ii. Enter new or revised preferences based on the latest available seat matrix
iii. Lock and submit the form before the deadline
i. Round 2 allotment is published based on new preferences.
ii. Download the new allotment letter and choose:
✅ Freeze – Finalise the seat and end participation.
🔁 Betterment – Opt to try for a better seat in next round (if available).
i. CET Cell announces the vacant seats list post Round 2
ii. Candidates use this information for final round planning.
i. Final opportunity for students to modify preferences or participate afresh
ii. Choose from remaining institutes/courses based on updated seat matrix
iii. Finalise and submit your option form within the specified deadline.
i. Final allotment is published.
ii. Download the allotment letter and select:
✅ Freeze – Confirm and finalise your admission.
🔁 Betterment – Rarely available after Round 3, may close the CAP process.
i. If seats are still vacant after all CAP rounds, colleges conduct direct admissions
ii. Apply directly to the institutes
iii. Carry original documents and be ready for on-the-spot admission based on merit.
I. Open Category (General): TBA
II. Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD): As per Maharashtra Govt. norms
I. ✅ Satisfied? Visit the allotted institute before the deadline and fulfill all admission procedures.
II. ❌ Not satisfied? Choose betterment in the upcoming round or apply through the Institute Level Round (ILR).
| Education Certificate | Category Certificate (General/SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC/SBC/SEBC/PWD) |
|---|---|
| 10th Marksheet | Caste Certificate |
| 12th Marksheet | Caste Validity Certificate |
| Graduation Marksheet | Income Certificate – (TWS - FEE Wavier) |
| School Leaving Certificate (Helps To Prove Nationality & Minority & Birth In Maharashtra for Type A Students) | NCL - Non Creamy Layer Certificate Valid Upto 31st March 2026 (Income Less than 8L) |
| Transfer/Migration Certificate (University Will Provide) | Minority Certificate (Linguistic/Religious) |
| CET Score Card (CET CELL) | EWS Certificate (Income Less than 8L – General Category Only) |
| CET Application Form (CET CELL) | Disability Certificate (PWD) |
| ID Proof | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | Signature | Aadhar Card | |
| Voter ID | Pan Card | Passport | Driving License |
| Other Documents |
|---|
| Domicile Certificate (Students for Type A, Proves Birth In Maharashtra) , (Father/Mother For Type B, Proves Residence In Maharashtra) |
| Birth Certificate (Students for Type A) |
| Conversion Certificate |
| Affidavit (If Name Changed) |
| Indian Nationality Certificate (SETU Office or Lawyer) |
| GAP Certificate (Helps prove gap in education years – University will provide) |
| Performa A – (Father/Mother are Govt. Employee Posted In Maharashtra) |
Above are the MAH MBA CET 2025 Cap round important documents list
| Type | Eligibility Criteria | Document Required |
|---|---|---|
| A | Candidates passing HSC or 10+2 Examination or Diploma in Engineering or Technology or Pharmacy or Diploma of Vocation and also Qualifying Examination from a recognized Institution in the Maharashtra State; (ii) the candidate who is either domicile of Maharashtra and/or is born in the Maharashtra. | Domicile/Birth/Leaving certificate of candidate indicating place of Birth in the State of Maharashtra |
| B | A Candidate who does not fall in Type A above, but who or whose father or mother is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra and possesses domicile certificate. | Domicile certificate of candidate/father/mother of candidate indicating that he/she is domiciled in the State of Maharashtra. |
| C | A Candidate who does not fall in either Type A or Type B but whose father or mother is an employee of the Government of India or Government of India Undertaking and who has been posted and reported to duty in the Maharashtra State before the last date for submitting the Application Form for Centralized Admission Process (CAP). | Certificate from the employer in the proforma – A stating that father/mother of the candidate who is a Central Government / Government of India undertaking employee is presently posted in Maharashtra. |
| D | A Candidate who does not fall in any of the above Type A, Type B and Type C but whose father or mother is an employee or retired employee of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of Maharashtra Undertaking. | Certificate from the employer in the proforma – B stating that father/mother of the candidate who is a Maharashtra State Government / Maharashtra State Government undertaking employee. Or Undertaking along with documentary evidences from the retired employee stating the place of settlement. |
| E | Candidates passing HSC or 10+2 Examination or passing diploma in Engineering or Technology or Pharmacy or D. Voc. and also Qualifying Examination from a recognized institution located in the Maharashtra Karnataka Border area or from the Maharashtra, residing in the Maharashtra Karnataka Border area and whose mother tongue is Marathi. | Certificate stating that candidate belongs to the Maharashtra Karnataka border area in proforma – G1. Certificate stating that the mother tongue of the candidate is Marathi in proforma – G2 (List of the villages in Maharashtra Karnataka border area is available on website) |
✅ Indian Nationals from any state.
📍 No domicile required.
✅ Maharashtra domicile +
✅ Belongs to notified linguistic/religious minority (e.g., Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Christian, etc.)
✅ Candidate must fulfill the NRI definition as per the Act.
🌍 For Non-Resident Indians only.
✅ Foreign National
✅ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
✅ Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
✅ Children of:
•Displaced residents from J&K or Ladakh (since 1990)
•IAS/IPS/IFS officers posted in J&K
•Military/Para-military staff in J&K
•Kashmiri Pandits (non-migrants with domicile)
•J&K police engaged in anti-terror operations
Q1. Is it compulsory to attend MAH MBA CET Counselling for admission?
Yes, participating in the MAH MBA CET Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is mandatory if you wish to secure admission through the government’s merit-based seat allocation system.
Q2. Can I change my college after seat allotment?
Yes, in subsequent rounds (if seats are available).
Q3. What if I miss the counselling registration deadline?
Missing the registration deadline means you won’t be eligible for the official CAP rounds, and you’ll forfeit the opportunity to secure a seat through the centralized counselling process.
Q4. Are there any management quota seats?
However, some private colleges may offer admissions through their management quota. You’ll need to contact such institutes directly for details.
The MAH MBA CET Counselling 2025 is a vital step in gaining MBA admission in Maharashtra. Keep track of official updates, follow each step diligently, and submit your documents on time to ensure a smooth admission journey.
For more details, visit the MAH CET Cell
Official Website.
