{"id":18656,"date":"2025-10-09T06:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T06:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18656"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:27:21","slug":"top-colleges-in-maharashtra-accepting-cat-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-colleges-in-maharashtra-accepting-cat-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Colleges in Maharashtra Accepting CAT 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top Colleges in Maharashtra Accepting CAT 2026 is the doorway to elite MBA programs by leading business schools in India. Maharashtra, a management education hub, has some of the most well-known institutes which accept CAT scores for admission. This guide provides the list of the best colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT 2026, along with their features, eligibility, and highlights.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Top Colleges in Maharashtra Accepting CAT in Maharashtra<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Institute Name<\/b><\/td>\nLocation<\/b><\/td>\nFlagship Program<\/b><\/td>\nCAT Cut-off (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\nKey Highlights<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Mumbai (Indian Institute of Management Mumbai)<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMBA<\/span><\/td>\n95\u201397%ile<\/span><\/td>\nOne of India\u2019s top IIMs, excellent placements, strong alumni network<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPJIMR (S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Researc)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nPGDM<\/span><\/td>\n85\u201390%ile<\/span><\/td>\nKnown for leadership & innovation, strong industry connections<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies)<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMMS<\/span><\/td>\n96\u201398%ile<\/span><\/td>\nOne of the oldest & most reputed B-schools, high ROI<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NITIE Mumbai (National Institute of Industrial Engineering)<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nPGDIM, PGDISEM<\/span><\/td>\n94\u201396%ile<\/span><\/td>\nSpecializes in operations & supply chain management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SIMSREE (Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship Education)<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMMS<\/span><\/td>\n90\u201392%ile<\/span><\/td>\nGovernment institute with strong corporate ties<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K J Somaiya Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMBA, PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n85\u201388%ile<\/span><\/td>\nOffers diverse specializations, strong placement record<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool)<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nPGDM<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201385%ile<\/span><\/td>\nFocuses on innovation & design thinking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IMT Nagpur (Institute of Management Technology)<\/span><\/td>\nNagpur<\/span><\/td>\nPGDM<\/span><\/td>\n75\u201380%ile<\/span><\/td>\nStrong industry interface, growing reputation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIMM Pune (Balaji Institute of Modern Management)<\/span><\/td>\nPune<\/span><\/td>\nMBA<\/span><\/td>\n75\u201380%ile<\/span><\/td>\nPart of Sri Balaji University, known for discipline & placements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISBM Pune (International School of Business & Media)<\/span><\/td>\nPune<\/span><\/td>\nPGDM<\/span><\/td>\n70\u201375%ile<\/span><\/td>\nOffers industry-oriented programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CAT Percentile vs College Admission (Approximate)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CAT Percentile Range<\/b><\/td>\nExpected Colleges<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97\u201399%ile<\/span><\/td>\nIIM Mumbai, JBIMS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94\u201396%ile<\/span><\/td>\nSPJIMR, NITIE, SIMSREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90\u201393%ile<\/span><\/td>\nK J Somaiya, Welingkar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80\u201389%ile<\/span><\/td>\nIMT Nagpur, BIMM Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70\u201379%ile<\/span><\/td>\nISBM Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eligibility Criteria (Common for All CAT-Accepting Institutes)<\/b><\/h2>\n