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April 12, 2026
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MHCET MBA 2026 Answer Key Released Soon: How to Download PDF & Get Colleges List

MHCET MBA 2026 Answer Key is expected soon after Phase 1 (April 6-8). Download the official MAH MBA CET response sheet PDF, check the top colleges list with cutoffs, and use our marks vs percentile predictor.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, successfully conducted the MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026 Phase 1 on April 6, 7, and 8. Thousands of aspirants are now eagerly waiting for the MHCET MBA 2026 Answer Key to calculate their raw scores and predict their chances for top institutes like JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA.

With Phase 2 of the exam scheduled for May 9, 2026, there is high speculation about whether the CET Cell will release the answer key for Phase 1 separately or after the entire examination cycle.

Expected Release Date for MHCET MBA 2026 Answer Key

Based on previous trends, the MHCET MBA answer key and response sheet are typically released within 7 to 10 days after the completion of all phases. However, since the gap between Phase 1 and Phase 2 is significant this year, candidates can expect the Phase 1 answer key by late April 2026.

EventDate (Expected)
MHCET MBA Phase 1 ExamApril 6-8, 2026
MHCET MBA Phase 2 ExamMay 9, 2026
Answer Key Release (Phase 1)3rd Week of April 2026
Answer Key Release (Overall)Mid-May 2026
Result DeclarationEarly June 2026

How to Download MHCET MBA 2026 Answer Key PDF?

Once released, candidates can download their individual response sheets by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official CET Cell website: cetcell.mahacet.org.
  2. Click on the 'MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2026' portal link.
  3. Login using your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
  4. Navigate to the 'Objection Tracking' or 'Response Sheet' tab.
  5. Click on 'Display Question Paper' to view and download your responses along with official correct answers.

Predict Your Rank: MHCET MBA 2026 Marks vs Percentile

Since there is no negative marking in MHCET, cutoffs for top colleges are always on the higher side. Use our high-accuracy predictor to estimate your percentile based on your correct attempts.

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Estimated Cutoffs for Top Maharashtra B-Schools

CollegeExpected PercentileSafe Score (Out of 200)
JBIMS, Mumbai99.99+155+
SIMSREE, Mumbai99.95+145+
PUMBA, Pune99.50+135+
Welingkar, Mumbai99.30+130+
SIES, Navi Mumbai99.10+125+

Download MHCET MBA Colleges List & Answer Key PDF Pack

If you are confused about which college to target under the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds, we have prepared a comprehensive guide.

What's inside the PDF Pack?

  • Complete list of 300+ MBA colleges in Maharashtra.
  • Fee structures (Government vs Private).
  • 2025 vs 2026 Expected Cutoffs city-wise.
  • Placement reports (Average vs Highest Package).

👉 Submit Inquiry to Download MHCET MBA PDF Pack


What to do if you score low in MHCET?

Scoring below 90 percentile doesn't mean your MBA dream is over. Many private institutes in Mumbai and Pune offer excellent placements even at lower percentiles through institute-level seats or direct admission.

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