Short answer
In Maharashtra MBA/MMS CAP, 19% of the CAP seats for Maharashtra candidates are reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10% for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), subject to the High Court's decision. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates get 10% seats over and above the sanctioned intake. These reservations apply only to candidates belonging to Maharashtra State.
Based on the State CET Cell's Information Brochure for 2026–27 admissions (dated 02.07.2026) and MBA/MMS Admission Notice No. 1 for 2026–27. The 2027–28 documents haven't been published yet — reservation rules can change, so check them when they are.
Who this applies to
Maharashtra State candidates claiming OBC, SEBC or EWS reservation in MBA/MMS CAP
The rule, explained
Reservation percentages are worked out on the seats available for Maharashtra candidates under CAP. Reserved categories total 60.0%: SC 13.0%, ST 7.0%, VJ/DT (NT-A) 3.0%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2.0%, OBC 19.0% and SEBC 10.0%. You must claim your category when you submit the CAP application form.
SEBC: the reservation policy for SEBC candidates is subject to the decision of the High Court in the related writ petitions.
EWS: 10% seats are reserved for EWS candidates. They are filled through CAP and are over and above the sanctioned intake for each course.
Certificates: OBC and SEBC candidates must produce a caste certificate, a caste validity certificate and a non-creamy layer certificate valid up to 31st March 2027. EWS candidates must produce the EWS Eligibility Certificate in the format of the Government Resolution dated 31/05/2021 (Proforma V). If you cannot produce these at verification, you are treated as a General category candidate for CAP.
What the official document says
The percentage of reservation is the percentages of the seats available for Maharashtra candidates, coming under the CAP.
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 18 (opens the official site)
In case of SEBC Candidates reservation policy will be subject to the decision of Hon’ble High Court in related Writ Petitions.
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 19 (opens the official site)
These 10% seats shall be over & above the sanctioned intake for the respective course.
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 20 (opens the official site)
All Backward Class candidates excluding SC & ST shall produce Non Creamy Layer certificate valid up to 31st March 2027.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Admission Notice for MBA/MMS for Academic Year 2026–27 (Notice No. 1, 02.07.2026), PDF page 5 (opens the official site)