56,669 Candidates Clear MBA/MMS Verification For Maharashtra CAP 2026-27

A total of 56,669 candidates have completed the verification and confirmation of their applications for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management Studies (MMS) programmes in Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic year.

This makes them eligible to participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell reported that 67,616 students submitted applications, while 56,669 completed document verification and application confirmation by the July 20 deadline.

Only these confirmed candidates will be considered for the upcoming CAP rounds. The CET Cell will publish the provisional merit list on July 22. Candidates will be able to submit grievances through their login between July 23 and July 25, up to 5 pm.

After addressing these objections, the final merit list will be released on July 27. The first CAP round will commence on July 28, with candidates required to submit and confirm their option forms between July 28 and July 30.

The provisional seat allotment for CAP Round 1 will be announced on August 2, following which candidates will have to accept their allotted seats online and complete admission formalities at the allotted institutes between August 3 and August 5.

The admission process will consist of four CAP rounds. Option form submission for CAP Round 2 is scheduled from August 7 to August 9, Round 3 from August 19 to August 21, and Round 4 from August 29 to August 31.

After the completion of CAP rounds, institute-level admissions will continue until September 7. The CET Cell said the entire MBA/MMS admission process, including institute-level admissions, will conclude on September 15, 2026.

Candidates have been advised to regularly check the official CET Cell website for detailed schedules and updates. Last year, 59,456 students had registered for MBA/MMS admissions.

The Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil has assured unaided colleges of positive steps on rural issues, NEP, fees, and staff. The CAP process is crucial for candidates seeking admission to MBA and MMS programmes in Maharashtra.

The process ensures that candidates are allocated seats in participating institutes based on their merit and preferences. The CET Cell's efforts to streamline the admission process have been appreciated by candidates and institutes alike.

The upcoming CAP rounds will be closely watched by candidates and institutes, as they eagerly await the allocation of seats. The final merit list and seat allotment will determine the fate of candidates seeking admission to these prestigious programmes.

In conclusion, the completion of the verification and confirmation process marks a significant milestone in the MBA/MMS admission process for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can now look forward to the CAP rounds and the allocation of seats in participating institutes.

The CET Cell's efforts to ensure a smooth and transparent admission process are commendable, and candidates can expect a fair and merit-based allocation of seats. The admission process will conclude on September 15, 2026, and candidates are advised to stay updated on the official CET Cell website for the latest information.