MHT-CET College Predictor 2026

Enter your MHT-CET PCM percentile and category → see which Maharashtra engineering colleges you can get admission in across CAP rounds.

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About MHT-CET 2026

MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is the state-level entrance exam for B.Tech admission in Maharashtra, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. It is held for PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group for engineering and PCB group for pharmacy/agriculture.

Based on MHT-CET percentile (PCM), students participate in CAP rounds conducted by DTE Maharashtra to secure seats in 300+ engineering colleges across the state. The exam has no negative marking and follows Class 11–12 Maharashtra State Board syllabus.

300+
Engineering Colleges
4 Lakh+
Students Appear (PCM)
3 Rounds
CAP Rounds

MHT-CET 2024 CSE Closing Percentiles — Top Colleges

CAP Round 2 closing percentiles, Open (General) and reserved categories.

CollegeBranchTypeOpen CROBC CRSC CR
VJTI MumbaiCSEGovt99.9099.8799.82
COEP PuneCSEAutonomous99.8899.8599.80
DJ Sanghvi MumbaiCSEPrivate99.7299.6999.64
PICT PuneCSEPrivate99.7599.7299.67
Walchand SangliCSEAutonomous99.6099.5799.52
KJ Somaiya MumbaiCSEPrivate99.6099.5799.52
Fr. CRCE MumbaiCSEPrivate99.5899.5599.50
GCOE AurangabadCSEGovt99.5099.4799.42
Symbiosis SIT PuneCSEPrivate98.8098.7798.72
MIT-WPU PuneCSEPrivate98.5098.4798.42
VIT PuneCSEPrivate98.2098.1798.12
RAIT Navi MumbaiCSEPrivate98.0097.9797.92

MHT-CET Marks vs Percentile 2026 (PCM)

MHT-CET is held across many shifts and the State CET Cell normalises scores between them, so the same raw marks can produce a slightly different percentile depending on your session. The table below maps PCM marks out of 200 to the percentile band you can reasonably expect, based on published paper-analysis trends.

Marks (out of 200)Expected PercentileWhat it typically means
160+99.50 – 100Exceptional — COEP / VJTI (Open)
140 – 15999.00 – 99.50Outstanding — Top government colleges
130 – 13998.00 – 99.00Excellent — VJTI / SPIT / COEP branches
110 – 12996.00 – 98.00Very good — Top Mumbai / Pune colleges
100 – 10995.00 – 96.00Good — Reputed private colleges
90 – 9992.00 – 95.00Above average — Tier-2 colleges
80 – 8985.00 – 92.00Average — Private colleges
65 – 7970.00 – 85.00Moderate — Private / regional colleges
55 – 6460.00 – 70.00Below average — Regional colleges
Below 55Below 60.00Low — Consider other options

Estimates only, based on previous-year trends and shift-wise paper analysis. In 2025 around 4.23 lakh candidates appeared for the PCM group and the highest score was 165 out of 200. Your official percentile is the one published by the State CET Cell.

PERCENTILE BREAKDOWN

What College Can I Get with My MHT-CET Percentile?

99.90+ %ile

Elite Tier

VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune — top two government colleges. You're in the top 0.1% of Maharashtra.

99.70 – 99.90 %ile

Excellent Tier

PICT Pune, DJ Sanghvi Mumbai, KJ Somaiya, Walchand Sangli, Fr. CRCE — top private & autonomous colleges.

99.50 – 99.70 %ile

Very Good Tier

GCOE Aurangabad, Thadomal Shahani, RAIT Navi Mumbai, VIT Pune — strong mid-tier options.

98.50 – 99.50 %ile

Good Tier

Symbiosis SIT, MIT-WPU Pune, PVG Pune, D.Y. Patil — solid private college choices.

95.00 – 98.50 %ile

Average Tier

SIES Navi Mumbai, D.Y. Patil all branches, lower-tier Pune/Mumbai colleges.

Below 95.00 %ile

Low Tier

Tier-3 colleges in cities outside Mumbai/Pune. Consider management quota at better institutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentile do I need for VJTI Mumbai?
For VJTI Mumbai Computer Engineering (Open category), you need approximately 99.90+ percentile. For ECE, it is around 99.75+. These are among the highest cutoffs in Maharashtra — only the top 0.1% students get into VJTI for CSE. For reserved categories (SC), the cutoff is approximately 99.82 for CSE.
Is PICT Pune worth it at 99.75 percentile?
PICT Pune is one of the best private engineering colleges in Maharashtra with strong placements (avg ₹9 LPA, top packages 18-25 LPA at MNCs). At 99.75 percentile, you can get COEP Pune which is a better option if fees are a concern (₹80K/yr vs ₹1.5L/yr at PICT). However, PICT's strong industry connections in Pune's IT hub make it an excellent choice.
What is the difference between MHT-CET state merit and home university merit?
Maharashtra engineering admission has two merit lists: 1) State Merit (80% seats) — open to all Maharashtra domicile students competing statewide. 2) Home University Merit (20% seats) — only for students from the local university's region (e.g., Pune University zone for Pune colleges). Home University cutoffs are typically lower, benefiting local students.
Can I apply for Maharashtra engineering without MHT-CET?
Yes, you can apply through JEE Main (All India Seats — 15% of seats in government colleges). Also, many private colleges like Symbiosis, MIT-WPU, D.Y. Patil have direct admission (management quota) without MHT-CET. However, for government colleges like VJTI and COEP, MHT-CET is mandatory for CAP rounds.
What is the MHT-CET 2026 exam date?
MHT-CET 2026 is expected in April–May 2026. The State CET Cell typically announces the schedule in February. CAP rounds for engineering admission start in July after 12th board results are declared. Check cetcell.mahacet.org for official dates.

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