Short answer
The 2026–27 admission rules do not mention a group discussion (GD) or personal interview (PI) for MBA/MMS admission. CAP seats are allotted by computer, using the merit list based on the entrance-test score, your option form and the seats available. Institute-level seats must also be filled strictly in order of merit.
Based on the State CET Cell's Information Brochure for 2026–27 admissions (dated 02.07.2026). The 2027–28 brochure hasn't been published yet — rules can change, so check it when it is.
Who this applies to
Candidates seeking first-year MBA/MMS admission in Maharashtra through CAP or institute-level seats
The rule, explained
The MBA merit list is prepared from the score in MAH-MBA/MMS CET or another accepted entrance test. Ties are broken using HSC or 10+2 (or Diploma) and SSC marks.
CAP Rounds I, II, III and IV are conducted by computerised allotment. Seats are allotted by inter-se merit, the options you filled and the seats available at that point.
For Institution Quota seats and seats vacant after CAP, the institute admits candidates after the CAP rounds, in a transparent manner and strictly by the inter-se merit of candidates who applied to the State CET Cell for document verification and then to the institute.
The rules do not describe a GD, PI or institute test as part of either process.
What the official document says
shall be prepared on the basis of marks or score secured by the candidate in the CET conducted by the Competent Authority or marks or score secured in any other examination conducted by the concerned appropriate authority or marks secured in qualifying examination for the purpose of admission to these Courses
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 72 (opens the official site)
CAP Rounds I, II, III and IV shall be conducted by computerized allotment.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 88 (opens the official site)
The seats will be allotted to Candidates as per Inter-Se-Merit, options filled and seats available at that point of time in the stage of CAP Rounds-I, II, III and IV
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 89 (opens the official site)
Admissions shall be made in a transparent manner after the CAP Rounds and strictly as per the Inter-Se-Merit of the candidates who have applied to the Competent Authority for verification of documents and then to the Institution.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 93 (opens the official site)