The MAT 2025 December session registration is now open at mat.aima.in. Candidates can apply until December 7 for the PBT mode and December 15 for the CBT mode. Admit cards will be released on December 10 for PBT and on December 18 for CBT.
The CAT 2025 admit card will be released on November 5, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can access and download their hall tickets by logging in with their CAT ID and password. The CAT 2025 examination is set to take place on November 30, 2025.
The CMAT 2026 registration process is now open at cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates can fill out the application form until November 17, 2025, and pay the application fee by November 18, 2025. The correction window will be active from November 20 to 21, 2025. The exam date for CMAT 2026 will be announced shortly.
The final phase of MAT 2025, December session, will soon open for registration. The exam will be conducted in both CBT and PBT modes, with one session each. The registration fee is ₹2,200 (₹3,800 for candidates opting for both modes). MAT scores will be valid for admission to the 2026 academic year.
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) offers admissions for 2026 across multiple programs including its flagship MMS (180 seats) through MAH MBA CET with CAP rounds in March 2026, where general category cutoffs are expected near 99.97 percentile, while reserved categories get relaxations as per Maharashtra norms. The M.Sc Finance program admits around 30 students based on aptitude test scores (CAT/CET or equivalent) and telephonic interviews held by June 2026, focusing on careers in investment banking and corporate finance. Working executives can pursue part-time programs like Master’s in Financial Management (MFM) and Master’s in Marketing Management (MMM), each with 30 seats, requiring a bachelor’s degree plus two years of work experience, with institute-level tests and interviews conducted in July 2026. For research-oriented aspirants, Ph.D. admissions follow Dr. Homi Bhabha State University norms, requiring PET qualification and interviews by February 2026. Applications are online via CET Cell or the institute portal, with fees unchanged from 2025 at ₹1,000 for general and ₹800 for reserved categories,
SIMSREE Admission - Eligibility, Criteria, Application Process, Seats Intake 2026 are given below:
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Application Process | Intake Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMS (Masters of Management Studies) | Bachelor's degree from recognized university with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories in Maharashtra); no backlogs | Based on MAH MBA CET, CAT, or CMAT scores; seat allotment via CAP rounds | Register on Maharashtra CET Cell portal; upload documents; pay Rs 1,000 (general)/Rs 800 (reserved); participate in CAP | 180 |
| M.Sc Finance | Indian citizen; Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved/EWS/PWD from Maharashtra); non-zero score in MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAT, or GMAT | Entrance score + Personal Interview | Fill online form at institute link; pay Rs 1,200 (open)/Rs 1,000 (reserved); upload SSC, HSC, graduation marksheet, degree, entrance scorecard, birth certificate, caste certificate if applicable | 60 |
| MFM (Master's Degree in Financial Management) - Part-time | Graduate with 2 years non-clerical work experience by Jun 30, 2026; currently working in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane | Application review + document verification + Personal Interview | Fill online form at lms.simsree.org; pay Rs 1,150 (open)/Rs 950 (reserved); upload SSC, HSC, graduation marksheet, degree, experience certificate, caste certificate if applicable | 30 |
| MMM (Master's Degree in Marketing Management) - Part-time | Graduate with 2 years non-clerical work experience by Jun 30, 2026; currently working in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane | Application review + document verification + Personal Interview | Fill online form at lms.simsree.org; pay Rs 1,150 (open)/Rs 950 (reserved); upload SSC, HSC, graduation marksheet, degree, experience certificate, caste certificate if applicable | 30 |
| Ph.D (Management Studies) | Master's degree (e.g., MBA/MMS) with 55% aggregate; qualified in PET (HBSU/Mumbai University), UGC NET, SET, CSIR NET, GATE, JRF, or INSPIRE | Entrance qualification + document verification + interview on research aptitude | Apply via institute/HBSU portal; submit proposal; email grievances to researchcell@simsree.org; bring originals for verification (master's marks, entrance cert, caste cert) | Variable (up to 30) |
Tentative SIMSREE admission dates 2026 mirror 2025 patterns, with MAH MBA CET registration from January 10 to February 5, exam on March 15-16, and CAP rounds spanning May to July. M.Sc Finance applications close June 30, with merit lists by July 15.
| Event | Tentative Date | Program |
|---|---|---|
| MAH MBA CET Registration | January 10 - February 5, 2026 | MMS |
| MAH MBA CET Exam | March 15-16, 2026 | MMS |
| Results Declaration | April 20, 2026 | MMS |
| CAP Registration | May 1-15, 2026 | MMS |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | June 10, 2026 | MMS |
| CAP Round 2-3 | June 25 - July 10, 2026 | MMS |
| M.Sc Finance Applications Open | June 1, 2026 | M.Sc Finance |
| Application Deadline | June 30, 2026 | M.Sc Finance |
| Interviews | July 1-10, 2026 | M.Sc Finance |
| Merit List | July 15, 2026 | M.Sc Finance |
| MFM/MMM Applications | June 1-30, 2026 | MFM/MMM |
| Entrance Test/GD/PI | July 15 - August 5, 2026 | MFM/MMM |
| Final List | August 10, 2026 | MFM/MMM |
| PET Registration | December 2025 - January 2026 | Ph.D |
| PET Exam | February 2026 | Ph.D |
| SIMSREE Proposal Submission | March 2026 | Ph.D |
| Interviews | April 2026 | Ph.D |
SIMSREE admission cutoff 2026 expects MAH MBA CET at 99.97 percentile for general in round 1, dropping to 99.94 in round 3 based on 2025 trends where final closures hit 99.72 for reserved. CAT/CMAT equivalents stand at 99.96 percentile for All India seats.
| Category | Expected MAH CET Percentile (Round 1) | Expected (Round 3) |
|---|---|---|
| General/Open | 99.97 | 99.94 |
| SC | 99.50 | 99.30 |
| ST | 99.20 | 99.00 |
| OBC | 99.80 | 99.60 |
| EWS | 99.85 | 99.70 |
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