Complete step-by-step guide from MAH-CET registration to enrollment — all important dates and documents.
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MBA admission in Pune is through MAH-CET MBA (March 2026) → DTE Maharashtra CAP rounds (July-August 2026). For Symbiosis colleges, SNAP (December 2025) is required separately. Classes begin August 2026.
| Event | Expected Date | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP 2025 Exam | December 2025 | For Symbiosis colleges |
| MAH-CET MBA 2026 Registration | January-February 2026 | Register at cetcell.mahacet.org |
| MAH-CET MBA 2026 Exam | March 2026 | Appear for the exam |
| MAH-CET MBA Results | April-May 2026 | Check percentile |
| CAP Registration + Doc Verification | May-June 2026 | Register on DTE portal |
| Online Option Form | June-July 2026 | Fill college preferences |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment | July 2026 | Accept or wait for Round 2 |
| CAP Round 2 | Late July 2026 | Seat improvement |
| CAP Round 3 / Spot Admission | August 2026 | Final allotment |
| Reporting to College | August 2026 | Fee payment + enrollment |
| MBA Classes Begin | August 2026 | Orientation + induction |
Register on cetcell.mahacet.org and appear for MAH-CET MBA (held in March 2026). The exam is 2.5 hours with 200 MCQs covering Logical Reasoning (75), Abstract Reasoning (25), Quantitative Aptitude (50), and Verbal/Reading Comprehension (50). Score is valid for 1 year.
SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB require SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test), held in December. Register at snaptest.org. SNAP is separate from MAH-CET — you need both if targeting Symbiosis + other Pune colleges.
MAH-CET MBA results are declared in April–May 2026. Your percentile determines which colleges you can target. Use the CollegePune predictor to identify your college options based on your percentile and category.
After results, register on the DTE Maharashtra CAP portal (dtemaharashtra.gov.in). Fill in personal details, upload documents: MAH-CET scorecard, 10th-12th marksheets, graduation marksheet/certificate, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate.
Attend document verification at a Facilitation Centre (FC) near you. This is mandatory for CAP participation. Bring original + attested photocopies of all documents. Verification is usually done in May–June 2026.
The most critical step. Fill up to 300 college-branch preferences in decreasing order of preference. Research each college's cutoff, fees, placement, location. Use the CollegePune comparison tool to finalize your preference list.
DTE releases CAP Round 1 seat allotment in July 2026. If you get a seat, you must pay the seat acceptance fee (₹15,000–₹25,000 for provisional acceptance). You can still participate in Round 2 if you want a better college.
CAP Round 2 and 3 run in July–August 2026. Each round allows seat improvements (better college/branch). After Round 3, a final spot admission round is conducted for remaining vacant seats.
After accepting your final allotment, report to the college within the stipulated date. Pay the remaining semester fees. Submit all original certificates for verification. MBA classes typically begin in August 2026.
MBA admission in Pune 2026: (1) Appear in MAH-CET MBA (March 2026). (2) Register on DTE Maharashtra portal after results. (3) Document verification at Facilitation Centre. (4) Fill online option form with college preferences. (5) CAP Rounds 1-3 for seat allotment (July-August 2026). (6) Pay acceptance fee. (7) Report to college.
Documents for MBA CAP admission in Pune: MAH-CET MBA scorecard, 10th marksheet + certificate, 12th marksheet + certificate, Graduation marksheet (all semesters) + degree certificate, Category/Caste certificate (OBC/SC/ST/NT/EBC — recent non-creamy layer certificate), Maharashtra domicile certificate, Aadhar card, 2 passport photos, Admission fee DD/payment.
Yes. Management quota seats (typically 15-20% of intake) at private Pune MBA colleges are available without going through CAP. You apply directly to the college. Management quota fees are usually 1.5–2× the regular CAP fees. Deemed universities like SIBM, MIT-WPU have institutional quota seats for direct admission.
MBA 2026 admission timeline: MAH-CET registration: January-February 2026. Exam: March 2026. Results: April-May 2026. CAP Round 1: July 2026. CAP Round 2: Late July 2026. CAP Round 3: August 2026. Direct/Spot admission: August-September 2026. Classes begin: August 2026.
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