MBA Admissions in Maharashtra 2024: Check Dates, CAP Registration, Merit List, Process, Seat Allotment, Fee

Sakunth Kumar

Updated On: November 21, 2023 02:09 pm IST | MAH MBA CET

Students seeking MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024 can check out this article for all the necessary information about the selection process, important dates, eligibility criteria, top colleges, and more!

MBA Admissions in Maharashtra 2023

Maharashtra MBA admission 2024: Maharashtra is one of the most preferred destinations for pursuing an MBA course in India. Almost all the B-schools in Maharashtra consider the score of all the national-level management entrance exams for MBA admissions, like CAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT by GMAC, etc. More than 100 colleges in Maharashtra accept the scores of MAH MBA CET 2024, a state-level entrance exam, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

Students with a valid score in the CAT exam or any of the management entrance exams can find an MBA college that suits their needs and requirements. MBA Colleges in Maharashtra include many top-ranked B-schools in India. B-schools located in cities like Mumbai and Pune are always on the list of the top 20 MBA Colleges in India.

Maharashtra is one of the states that conduct the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for state-level MBA admissions through MAH MBA CET. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is responsible for conducting MBA admissions in Maharashtra. The MAH MBA CET CAP is currently underway and candidates who have appeared for the MAH MBA CET exam or other national-level entrance exams can seek admission to their preferred MBA colleges in Maharashtra through the counselling process. Students can check all the details of Maharashtra MBA admission 2024 here.

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Maharashtra MBA Admission 2024: Key Highlights

Here are some key highlights of the Maharashtra MBA Admission 2024: 

Features

Details

Exam Name

MAH MBA/MMS-CET or MAH-CET

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Exam Level

State-Level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org

Maharashtra MBA Admission 2024: Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of all the important dates with regard to Maharashtra MBA Admission 2024. In the table below, the tentative dates for Maharashtra MBA Admission 2024 are mentioned below:

Events

Dates

MAH CET 2024 Registration Start Date

February 2024

MAH CET 2024 Registration Last Date

March 2024

MAH CET 2024 Admit Card

March 2024

MAH CET (MBA) 2024 Exam Dates

March 23 – 24, 2024

Announcement of MAH CET 2024 Result

June 2024

MBA Admissions in Maharashtra 2024: Selection Process

There are three ways in which a candidate in Maharashtra is selected for admission into MBA colleges in the state. Candidates must go through the following selection processes to get a clearer understanding:

Selection Process through MAH MBA CET/CAT/GMAT/CMAT Exams

  • DTE Maharashtra manages the registration process for CAP (Centralised Admission Process).

  • Candidates with a valid MAH MBA CET/CAT/GMAT/CMAT score are eligible to register for DTE CAP.

  • The selection process is based on the MBA/MMS merit list released by DTE Maharashtra.

  • The seat allocation is based on the rank or merit of the candidates in the entrance exams.

  • During the counselling process, the candidates have to exercise web options.

  • Based on rank and college preferences, DTE allocates seats.

  • Usually, DTE Maharashtra conducts four rounds of CAP, and the candidates who are not able to secure a seat in the first round of CAP can take part in subsequent rounds.

  • Maharashtra domicile students are eligible to take part in DTE CAP.

Selection Process Through Other Entrance Exams

  • Students who are not interested in taking part in DTE CAP can apply for popular B-Schools individually with a state or national-level entrance test core.
  • These institutes may shortlist the candidates based on their entrance test scores.
  • The shortlisted candidates have to take part in other stages of the selection process that involve a Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview.
  • The institutes decide the mode of the selection process.
  • The final selection for MBA/MMS course is based on the candidate’s performance in all stages of the selection process.

Direct MBA Admission/ Management Quota Admission in Maharashtra

  • Students who did not take part in DTE CAP or were unable to secure seats can approach the private colleges and deemed universities directly for admission under the management quota.
  • The individual institution decides the eligibility criteria for management quota admission.
  • DTE sanctioned 20% of seats to each private management institute that can be filled through the management quota.

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Entrance Exams Accepted by Maharashtra MBA Colleges

DTE Maharashtra conducts a state-level MBA entrance exam, i.e., MAH MBA CET for admission into MBA/MMS courses in government, private, and semi-government management colleges. Apart from MAH MBA CET, most of the B-Schools in Maharashtra accept the score of other national-level entrance exams for MBA/MMS admissions. The list of entrance exams for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024 is given below:

Entrance Exams for MBA Admissions in Maharashtra

Conducting Authority

MAH MBA CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

State Common Entrance Test Cell

CAT (Common Admission Test)

Indian Institutes of Management

XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) Jamshedpur

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

National Testing Agency

NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)

Graduate Management Admission Council

ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

Association of Indian Management School

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

Graduate Management Admission Council

MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

All India Management Association

SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)

Symbiosis International (Deemed) University

Note: Private or deemed varsities in Maharashtra conduct separate entrance exams for MBA courses. However, students with valid scores in the above exams can also apply to these universities without appearing for the varsity-level entrance exam.

Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admissions in Maharashtra 2024

To become eligible to pursue an MBA from the management colleges in Maharashtra, a candidate must meet the following requirements.

Basic Requirements for MBA Admissions in Maharashtra

For MBA admission in Maharashtra management colleges, students should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. The aggregate marks required may vary as per college.

Entrance Exam for MBA Admissions in Maharashtra

Almost all the popular B-Schools in Maharashtra accept the score of all the national-level entrance exams and MAH-CET for MBA admissions. Students need to score minimum qualifying marks in the entrance exam to be considered for admission.

Domicile Rules for MBA Admissions in Maharashtra

Students willing to appear for the MAH MBA CET exam and get admission under the state quota through the DTE Centralised Admission Process (CAP) must be residents of Maharashtra state. Candidates belonging to other states can get MBA admissions in Maharashtra based on their scores in national-level entrance exams.

MBA Admissions in Maharashtra 2024: Counselling Dates

Given below are the important dates for Maharashtra MBA 2024 admission and counseling:

MAH MBA CET 2024 Counselling Dates for Maharashtra State/All India/NRI/OCI/PIO/CIWGC/FN Candidates

MAH MBA CET Counselling Events 2024

Counselling Dates 2024

Online registration of application and uploading of required documents by the candidate for admission on the website

June 2024 (Tentative)

Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form for Admission by online mode

June 2024 (Tentative)

Display of the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates on the website

July 2024 (Tentative)

Submission of grievances if any, for all types of Candidates

July 2024 (Tentative)

Display of the Final Merit lists of Maharashtra State/All India candidates on the website

July 2024 (Tentative)

Display of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I

July 2024 (Tentative)

CAP Round I

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through candidate’s Login by the Candidate

July 2024 (Tentative)

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I

August 2024 (Tentative)

Acceptance of the offered seat by the candidate through login as per the allotment of CAP Round I

August 2024 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I

August 2024 (Tentative)

CAP Round II

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II

August 2024 (Tentative)

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through candidate’s Login by the Candidate

August 2024 (Tentative)

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II

August 2024 (Tentative)

Acceptance of the offered seat by the candidate through login as per Allotment of CAP Round II

August 2024 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II

August 2024 (Tentative)

CAP Round III

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round III

August 2024 (Tentative)

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through candidate’s Login by the Candidate

August 2024 (Tentative)

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III

August 2024 (Tentative)

Acceptance of the offered seat by the candidate through login as per Allotment of CAP Round III

August 2024 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II

August 2024 (Tentative)

(For Government/ Govt. Aided/Unaided Institutes) For Vacant seats, if any at the institute, the respective institute will complete the admission activity in the following manner:

  • Display of vacant seats on the institute website and giving appropriate advertisement in the News Paper.

  • Invite applications from registered candidates.

  • Prepare and display Merit List on college website and Institute Notice Board.

  • Carry out/Complete Admission Process by following Government Admission Rules

August 2024 (Tentative)

Commencement of academic activities for All institutes

August 2024 (Tentative)

Cut-off Date for all types of admissions for the Academic Year 2024

August 2024 (Tentative)

For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data (details of admitted candidates)

August 2024 (Tentative)

MAH MBA CET 2024 Counselling Dates for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates

MAH MBA CET Counselling Events 2024

Counselling Dates 2024

Online registration of application and uploading of required documents by the candidate for admission on the website

June 2024 (Tentative)

Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form for Admission by online mode

June 2024 (Tentative)

Counselling Round at “Director, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Entrepreneurship Education(SIMSREE), B-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020”

August 2024 (Tentative)

Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and fees, as per Final Allotment.

August 2024 (Tentative)


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Counselling Dates of Other Top National-Level MBA Entrance Exams

CAT Counselling DatesNMAT by GMAC Counselling Dates
CMAT Counselling DatesSNAP Counselling Dates
MAT Counselling DatesXAT Counselling Dates

MBA Admissions in Maharashtra 2024: Registration Fee

Candidates who have registered and paid the application fee for MAH MBA CET 2024 need not pay any Maharashtra MBA counselling registration fees. However, those who have not registered for MAH MBA CET and are applying for admission based on CAT/CMAT need to pay the application fee as provided in the table below.

CategoryRegistration Fees

General Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates & Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC)

INR 1000

Reserved Category Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS] and

PwD (Persons with Disability) Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only.

INR 800

NRI/ OCI/PIO/FN Candidates

INR 5000

Maharashtra MBA Admission Reservation Policy 2024

Under DTE CAP, the MBA seats in Maharashtra are divided into four categories:

  • Maharashtra State Candidature Seats or State Quota Seats
  • All India Candidature Seats
  • Minority Quota Seats
  • Institutional Quota Seats

DTE Maharashtra will follow the reservation policies of the state government strictly for all the categories of MBA seats. DTE will prepare a category-wise merit list to comply with Maharashtra state reservation policies.

Documents Required for MBA Admission in Maharashtra 2024

The following are the mandatory documents required to take MBA admission 2024 in Maharashtra:

  • Domicile Certificate (only for candidates applying under state quota)
  • Proof of Identity
  • Category Certificate (applicable to reserved categories)
  • Class 12 Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • UG Marks Sheet and Provisional Certificate
  • Score Card and Admit Card of Entrance Test
  • Class 10 Certificate
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Top MBA Colleges in Maharashtra 2024

Here is a list of some of the top MBA colleges in Maharashtra for admissions in 2024:

College Name

Location

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

Mumbai

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai

ITM Business School

Mumbai

Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai

Balaji Institute of Modern Management

Pune

Ramachandran International Institute of Management

Pune

SP Jain School of Global Management

Mumbai

MIT School of Business

Pune

SIMSREE Mumbai

Mumbai

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Mumbai

Candidates should also check out the articles mentioned below to know more about MBA admissions in different states of India!

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MBA Admissions in Telangana

MBA Admissions in Andhra Pradesh

MBA Admissions in Punjab

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MBA Admissions in Tamil Nadu 2024

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FAQs

Which are entrance exams applicable for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

The entrance exams applicable for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024 are MAH MBA CET, CAT, GMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA, etc. All these entrance exams are either specifically designed for admission to Maharashtrian MBA colleges or are accepted by MBA colleges situated in Maharashtra. In either case, the entrance exam scores must satisfy the institutional cutoffs. The entrance exams are either conducted by the government or by the institution themselves.

Which are the top colleges for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

The top colleges for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024 are SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, MIT School of Business, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Management Bombay, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, and KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research. Varying other institutes are offering MBA courses in Maharashtra apart from these mentioned, some of which are mentioned in the article above.

Can I get direct admission to the best colleges for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

Yes, you can get direct admission to the best colleges for MBA admissions in Maharashtra in 2024. The direct admissions are based on the management quota admissions, which are under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra state government. The government uses DTE CAP to ensure that its nominations get secure seats and respective admissions in the best colleges in Maharashtra. All the admissions are dictated by the performance of candidates in the DTE CAP process.

What is the full form of DTE CAP for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

The full form of DTE CAP for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024 is the Directorate of Technical Education Centralised Admission Programme. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) is the boy within the Maharashtra state government that oversees the sector of technical education in the state. Centralised Admission Programme or CAP is an entrance examination conducted by them to shortlist the state’s nomination for management quota admissions.

Is the reservation policy applicable for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

Yes, the reservation policy is applicable for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024. The reservation policy is a state-administered policy to ensure that the backward, weaker, and minority sections get due opportunities to access the benefits of Indian economic growth. It cannot be sidelined, especially when the state is making nominations for educational growth and advancement. Hence, the policy is applicable for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024.

Are non-meritorious candidates allowed to apply for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

No, non-meritorious candidates are not allowed to apply for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024. While there is no supervision on a merit basis for the application, shortlisting is not possible at all. The whole system of DTE CAP is based on giving a chance to worthy candidates and easing them from having to participate in the lengthy admissions process of MBA colleges. Hence, there is absolutely no hope to get shortlisted without a meritorious record.

Will MBA admissions in Maharashtra be available in 2024?

Yes, MBA admissions in Maharashtra shall be available in 2024. The system is designed to make yearly nominations for the seats allotted for state recommendations in the management quota. Hence, it is a yearly programme and shall be conducted in 2024 as well. You can start preparing in advance as the next year looms in sight, and the processes get restarted.

Are Maharashtra candidates preferred over other applicants for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

Yes, Maharashtra candidates are preferred over other applicants for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024. The state nominations are designed to ensure a proper and equal chance for the state youth. Hence, there is a natural preference for the candidates who have either been born in Maharashtra or belong to the ethnicity of Maharashtra. While candidates can apply even if not belonging to Maharashtra state, the chances of selection are highly dependent on varying factors

How are successful candidates allotted colleges for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

The successful candidates are allotted colleges for MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024 on basis of their primary choices. At the time of applying for DTE CAP candidates are asked to select their preferences on a priority basis. When the final selection has been made the candidates are ranked. The top candidates get their first preference colleges, and as ranks clear, the allotment is done based on subsequent preference and seats available.

Are there any specialisations not included in MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024?

No, there are no specializations that are not included in the MBA admissions in Maharashtra 2024. The DTE CAP process is designed to ease the admissions process stress for worthy candidates, who otherwise would have had to participate in multiple admission and selection processes of various colleges. Hence, just like these processes, specializations have not been used to determine viable candidates. The said choice is to be made in the final stages.

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