MHT CET PCM Marks vs Percentile LIVE UpdatesMHT CET PCM Response Sheet and Answer Key 2026 , along with the master question papers, have been released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, today, May 20, at the MHT CET Official Website. Students who took the PCM exam for Engineering admissions need to provide their registration number along with their date of birth to access the answer key. Using the response sheet, candidates can determine the expected marks in the exam. Also, we have listed out the marks vs expected percentile, which can be used to determine the expected colleges available for different marks range.
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MHT CET 2026 PCM Marks vs Percentile Analysis
MHT CET 2026 PCM, as admissions are based on percentile scores, ranks, category-wise cutoffs, and counselling merit rather than qualifying marks. However, candidates generally need a competitive percentile score to secure admission into engineering colleges through the CAP counselling process.
Based on previous trends, the following score ranges may be considered competitive:
Expected Marks | Expected Percentile |
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70 – 80 | 80% – 87% |
90 – 105 | 88% – 95% |
105 – 115 | 95.5% – 97% |
110 – 120 | 97.2% – 98.1% |
120 – 130 | 98.1% – 98.9% |
130 – 140 | 98.9% – 99.2% |
140 – 155 | 99.2% – 99.8% |
155+ | 99.8% – 100% |
MHT CET 2026 CSE Previous Years Cutoff Rank
College Name | Expected Cutoff Rank |
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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai | 100 to 140 |
COEP Technological University | 370 to 440 |
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan's Sardar Patel Institute of Technology , Andheri, Mumbai | 750 to 900 |
Bhartiya Vidya bhawan’s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, (SPIT), Mumbai | 850 to 1020 |
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), Pune | 880 to 1120 |
Dwarkadas J.Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai | 1650 to 1830 |
Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering | 1750 to 1920 |
Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), Sangli | 1740 to 1890 |
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) | 3530 to 3950 |
Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune | 3590 to 3950 |
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Mumbai | 3600 to 4030 |
Vivekanad Education Society’s Institute of Technology | 5500 to 6000 |
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi | 7500 to 8100 |
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra,Mumbai | 7600 to 8300 |
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology , Wadala, Mumbai | 8630 to 9200 |
Government College of Engineering, Amravati | 9300 to 9900 |
Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 9500 to 10100 |
MHT CET Answer Key and Response Sheet Link 2026 PCM
The direct link to check the MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key has been made available below:
| MHT CET Answer Key 2026 Link | Click Here |
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MHT CET PCM Response Sheet and Answer Key Date and Time
Based on the current updates and past trend analysis, Aspirants can see the MHT CET PCM Session 1 Response Sheet 2026 Expected Release Date as follows:
Particulars | Details |
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MHT CET PCM 2026 Exam End Date | April 20, 2026 |
MHT CET PCM Session 1 Answer Key and Response Sheet Release Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Release time | after 10:00 AM |
Objection Window | May 20 to 22, 2026 |
Release Mode | Online |
Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Credentials Required |
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Candidates securing above 95 percentile are generally expected to have better chances for admission into reputed engineering institutes across Maharashtra, while candidates scoring above 99 percentile may compete for top colleges and popular branches like Computer Science and IT.
MHT CET PCM Response Sheet 2026
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Engineering Graduates Can Also Prepare for Government Jobs
Students from all engineering branches may prepare for PSU recruitment, GATE, UPSC Engineering Services, SSC JE, and various government sector examinations after graduation.
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Mining Engineering Provides Careers in Natural Resource Industries
Mining Engineering offers employment opportunities in mineral exploration, mining operations, natural resource management, and excavation industries.
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Textile Engineering Continues to Support Manufacturing Sector
Textile Engineering graduates may explore opportunities in garment manufacturing, textile production, export industries, and fabric technology sectors.
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Metallurgical Engineering Offers Opportunities in Core Industries
Metallurgical Engineering supports careers in steel plants, mining industries, metal production, and material science research organisations.
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Environmental Engineering Supports Sustainability Projects
Environmental Engineering graduates may work in pollution control, waste management, water treatment, and sustainable infrastructure development projects.
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Production Engineering Combines Manufacturing and Management
Production Engineering provides career opportunities in factory operations, industrial management, quality control, logistics, and supply chain sectors.
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Automobile Engineering Benefits from EV Industry Growth
Automobile Engineering remains attractive among students interested in vehicle design, electric vehicle technology, automotive manufacturing, and transportation industries.
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Biotechnology Engineering Expanding in Healthcare Technology
Biotechnology Engineering is gaining popularity due to growing opportunities in healthcare industries, genetic research, pharmaceutical development, and biomedical technologies.
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Aerospace Engineering Attracts Students Interested in Aviation Sector
Aerospace Engineering provides career opportunities in aircraft manufacturing, aviation industries, defence technology, and space research organisations.
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Chemical Engineering Offers Opportunities in Pharma and Energy Sectors
Chemical Engineering graduates may find employment opportunities in petrochemical industries, pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, and energy production sectors.
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Data Science Branch Creates Careers in Analytics Industry
Data Science engineering branches prepare students for careers in business intelligence, predictive analytics, big data processing, and AI-driven technologies.
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Robotics and Automation Branch Supports Industry 4.0 Careers
Robotics and Automation engineering offers opportunities in industrial automation, robotics programming, intelligent systems, and smart manufacturing technologies.
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Cyber Security Branch Becoming Popular Among Technology Aspirants
Cybersecurity is emerging as one of the fastest-growing branches because of increasing concerns related to digital safety, ethical hacking, network security, and cyber defence technologies.
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Electrical Engineering Branch Opens Opportunities in Power Sector
Electrical Engineering provides career opportunities in power generation, renewable energy, automation systems, electrical equipment manufacturing, and government electricity departments.
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Civil Engineering Supports Infrastructure and Construction Careers
Civil Engineering graduates may explore career opportunities in infrastructure development, construction companies, smart city projects, transportation engineering, and government engineering departments.
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Mechanical Engineering Continues to Offer Diverse Career Paths
Mechanical Engineering remains one of the broadest engineering branches with opportunities in automobile industries, manufacturing plants, robotics, thermal engineering, and industrial production sectors.
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Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Provides Core Industry Exposure
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ENTC) offers career opportunities in embedded systems, semiconductor industries, communication technologies, and VLSI design sectors.
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Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Branch Witnessing Rapid Growth
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science branches are expected to attract large numbers of students due to increasing demand in machine learning, automation, analytics, and AI-based technologies across industries.
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Information Technology (IT) Career Opportunities
- Network Administrator
- Web Developer
- System Engineer
- Database Administrator
- IT Consultant
- Software Tester
- Cloud Support Engineer
- Technical Analyst
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Computer Science Engineering Offers Strong Software Career Opportunities
- Software Developer
- AI & Machine Learning Engineer
- Cloud Computing Specialist
- Full Stack Developer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- App Developer
- Data Engineer
- Game Developer
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SGGS Nanded Expected Fee for Government-Aided Branches
Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology is expected to continue offering affordable engineering education.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 95,000 Electronics Engineering Rs. 90,000 07 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
TSEC Mumbai Fee Expected for Popular Technology Branches
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College is expected to remain among the preferred Mumbai engineering institutes.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1.95 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 1.9 Lakh Electronics Engineering Rs. 1.75 Lakh 06 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
VIT Pune Expected Fee for AI and Robotics Branches
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology is expected to witness strong demand for AI and Robotics branches.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 2 Lakh AI & Robotics Rs. 2.05 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 1.95 Lakh 05 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
PCCOE Pune Fee Structure Expected for 2026 Admissions
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering is expected to continue attracting candidates with balanced fee structures.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1.6 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 1.55 Lakh ENTC Rs. 1.4 Lakh 04 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
Walchand Sangli Expected Fee for Core Engineering Branches
Walchand College of Engineering is expected to remain a preferred destination for core engineering branches.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1 Lakh Mechanical Engineering Rs. 90,000 Civil Engineering Rs. 85,000 03 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
DJ Sanghvi Mumbai Expected Fee for Emerging Branches
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering is expected to remain highly competitive for emerging technology branches.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 2.2 Lakh AI & Machine Learning Rs. 2.25 Lakh Data Science Rs. 2.15 Lakh 02 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
PICT Pune Likely to Witness High Demand Again
Pune Institute of Computer Technology is expected to remain one of the top choices for CSE and IT aspirants.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1.3 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 1.25 Lakh ENTC Rs. 1.15 Lakh 01 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
SPIT Mumbai Expected Fee for AI and Tech Branches
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology is expected to witness strong demand for AI, Data Science, and IT branches during counselling.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1.9 Lakh AI & Data Science Rs. 1.95 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 1.8 Lakh 12 00 AM IST - 21 May'26
VJTI Mumbai Fee Expected to Remain Affordable
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute is expected to continue offering affordable fee structures despite very high admission competition.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1 Lakh Electronics Engineering Rs. 95,000 Electrical Engineering Rs. 90,000 11 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
COEP Pune Expected Fee Structure 2026 for Top Branches
COEP Technological University is expected to remain among the most affordable and competitive engineering institutes through MHT CET 2026 counselling.
Branch Expected Annual Fee Computer Science Engineering Rs. 1.2 Lakh Information Technology Rs. 1.15 Lakh Mechanical Engineering Rs. 95,000 10 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
Top Autonomous Engineering Colleges Through MHT CET 2026
- COEP Technological University — Pune
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute — Mumbai
- Sardar Patel Institute of Technology — Mumbai
- Pune Institute of Computer Technology — Pune
- Walchand College of Engineering — Sangli
- Vishwakarma Institute of Technology — Pune
- Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering — Pune
- Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering — Mumbai
- Thadomal Shahani Engineering College — Mumbai
- Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology — Nanded
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Top Private Engineering Colleges Through MHT CET 2026
- Pune Institute of Computer Technology — Pune
- Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering — Mumbai
- Thadomal Shahani Engineering College — Mumbai
- Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering — Pune
- MIT Academy of Engineering — Pune
- Sinhgad College of Engineering — Pune
- AISSMS College of Engineering — Pune
- DY Patil College of Engineering — Pune
- KJ Somaiya College of Engineering — Mumbai
- Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology — Navi Mumbai
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Top 10 Government Engineering Colleges
- COEP Technological University — Pune
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute — Mumbai
- Walchand College of Engineering — Sangli
- Government College of Engineering — Amravati
- Government College of Engineering — Aurangabad
- Government College of Engineering — Karad
- Government College of Engineering — Chandrapur
- Government College of Engineering and Research — Pune Region
- Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology — Nanded
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University — Raigad
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If You Score 155+ Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring above 155 marks may secure 99.8% to 100% percentile based on trend analysis. Such candidates are expected to compete for Computer Science and IT branches in the top engineering colleges of Maharashtra.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 155+ 99.8% – 100% COEP Technological University, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute 08 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 140 to 155 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring 140 to 155 marks are expected to achieve approximately 99.2% to 99.8% percentile. Such candidates may target top government and autonomous engineering institutes in Maharashtra.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 140 – 155 99.2% – 99.8% COEP Technological University, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute 08 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 130 to 140 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring between 130 and 140 marks may secure percentile scores close to 99%. Such candidates may become strong contenders for top colleges and advanced technology branches.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 130 – 140 98.9% – 99.2% Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Pune Institute of Computer Technology 07 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 120 to 130 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates obtaining 120 to 130 marks may expect around 98.1% to 98.9% percentile. Such percentile scores may provide admission opportunities in highly preferred engineering institutes.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 120 – 130 98.1% – 98.9% Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Thadomal Shahani Engineering College 07 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 110 to 120 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring between 110 and 120 marks are expected to secure approximately 97% to 98.1% percentile. Such scores are often considered safe for admission into reputed colleges and competitive branches.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 110 – 120 97% – 98.1% Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Walchand College of Engineering 06 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 100 to 110 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates securing 100 to 110 marks may achieve around 94% to 97% percentile based on expected analysis. Students in this range may get opportunities in popular branches at good engineering institutes.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 100 – 110 94% – 97% Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering 06 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 90 to 100 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring between 90 and 100 marks may expect percentile scores around 91% to 94%. This range may improve admission opportunities in reputed private colleges across Maharashtra.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 90 – 100 91% – 94% Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, MIT Academy of Engineering 05 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 80 to 90 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates obtaining 80 to 90 marks may secure approximately 87% to 91% percentile. Such candidates may have decent chances in mid-level engineering institutes and selected core engineering branches.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 80 – 90 87% – 91% AISSMS College of Engineering, DY Patil College of Engineering 05 00 PM IST - 20 May'26
If You Score 70 to 80 Marks in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring between 70 and 80 marks in MHT CET PCM 2026 may expect around 80% to 87% percentile based on previous trends. Students within this range may target regional engineering institutes and private colleges during CAP counselling.
Expected Marks Expected Percentile Preferred Colleges 70 – 80 80% – 87% JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Sinhgad College of Engineering 04 30 PM IST - 20 May'26
Expected Cutoff for AI Branches at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Artificial Intelligence and allied branches at VIT Pune may require around 97.5% to 98.5% percentile during counselling.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Computer Science Engineering at VIT Pune is expected to require approximately 98% percentile and above due to strong placement records and increasing competition.
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Expected Cutoff for IT at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
Information Technology at PCCOE Pune may witness expected cutoffs between 96.5% and 98% percentile this year.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
Computer Science Engineering at PCCOE Pune is expected to require around 97% to 98.5% percentile during MHT CET 2026 counselling.
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Expected Cutoff for Mechanical at Walchand College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering at Walchand College may witness cutoff trends around 95% to 97% percentile depending on the counselling round and category.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Walchand College of Engineering
Computer Science Engineering at Walchand College is expected to require around 98.5% to 99.2% percentile for admission through the CAP process.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
Computer Science Engineering at TSEC Mumbai may witness cutoffs above 98 percentile as the institute continues to remain a preferred choice among Mumbai engineering aspirants.
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Expected Cutoff Trends for Emerging Technology Branches
Emerging branches such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Machine Learning are expected to witness significant increases in cutoff trends due to rising industry demand and placement opportunities.
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Expected Cutoff for Core Branches in Top Colleges
Core engineering branches such as Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, and Metallurgy may witness comparatively lower cutoff trends than Computer Science and IT branches in top Maharashtra engineering institutes.
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Result Scorecards Likely to Mention Percentile Scores
The MHT CET 2026 result scorecard is expected to include subject-wise percentile scores along with the overall percentile. Candidates will be able to download the scorecard online using their login credentials.
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155+ Marks Expected to Fetch 99.8 Percentile and Above
Candidates scoring 155 marks or more are expected to secure 99.8% to 100% percentile based on trend analysis. Such candidates may compete for highly preferred Computer Science and IT branches in top Maharashtra engineering colleges.
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120+ Marks Could Help Candidates Secure Top Colleges
Students scoring above 120 marks in MHT CET PCM Session 1 are expected to cross the 98 percentile range. Candidates with these scores may have strong admission possibilities in reputed institutes and competitive branches.
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90 to 105 Marks May Lead to 95 Percentile
Based on the expected percentile analysis, candidates obtaining around 90 to 105 marks may secure approximately 88% to 95% percentile. Such scores may improve chances of admission into mid-range engineering colleges across Maharashtra.
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Expected Marks vs Percentile Analysis for 70 to 80 Marks
Candidates scoring between 70 and 80 marks in the PCM examination may expect around 80% to 87% percentile as per previous trends. This score range may provide admission opportunities in several regional and private engineering colleges.
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Credentials Required to Access PCM Response Sheet
To download the MHT CET PCM Session 1 response sheet, candidates will need their Registered Email ID and Password. Aspirants are advised to keep their login credentials ready in advance to avoid last-minute login issues during heavy traffic.
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Important Instructions for Candidates
- Carefully compare your responses with the provisional answer key after release.
- Keep login credentials ready while downloading the response sheet.
- Download and preserve copies of the response sheet and answer key for future use.
- Objections without valid supporting proof may not be considered by the authorities.
- Final results will be prepared after reviewing all valid objections submitted by candidates.
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Expected Cutoff for IT at Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
Information Technology at Thadomal Shahani Engineering College is expected to require approximately 97.5% to 98.8% percentile during counselling this year.
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Expected Cutoff for AI and ML at Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning branches at DJ Sanghvi College may witness cutoffs close to 98.8% to 99.2% percentile due to rising demand for emerging technology branches.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Computer Science Engineering at DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering is expected to remain highly competitive with expected cutoff trends above 99 percentile for open category admissions.
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Expected Cutoff for ENTC at Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at PICT Pune may require around 97.5% to 98.5% percentile depending on seat demand and counselling rounds.
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Expected Cutoff for IT at Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Information Technology at PICT Pune may witness cutoff trends between 99% and 99.3% percentile during MHT CET 2026 CAP counselling.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Computer Science Engineering at PICT Pune is expected to require around 99.4% percentile and above for admission. The institute continues to attract high-ranking candidates for CS-related branches.
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Expected Cutoff for AI and DS at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science branches at SPIT Mumbai are expected to remain among the fastest-growing options in counselling. Candidates may require around 98.8% to 99.4% percentile.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
Computer Science Engineering at SPIT Mumbai may witness cutoffs above 99.3% percentile due to increasing competition for technology-related branches.
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Expected Cutoff for IT at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
Information Technology at SPIT Mumbai is expected to remain highly competitive. Candidates may require around 99% to 99.5% percentile for admission into the IT branch.
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Expected Cutoff for Electrical Engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Electrical Engineering at VJTI Mumbai may require approximately 97.5% to 98.8% percentile for admission during the CAP counselling rounds this year.
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Expected Cutoff for Electronics Engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Electronics Engineering at VJTI Mumbai is expected to witness cutoffs between 98.5% and 99.3% percentile based on previous admission patterns and branch popularity.
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Expected Cutoff for CS at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Computer Science Engineering at VJTI Mumbai is expected to require around 99.8% percentile or above for open category candidates. The branch remains one of the most preferred choices among MHT CET toppers.
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Pune Colleges Expected to Witness Strong Demand Again
Engineering institutes located in Pune are expected to remain among the most preferred choices during MHT CET counselling due to strong academic reputation, placements, and industry exposure.
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Expected Cutoff for Civil Engineering at COEP Technological University
Civil Engineering at COEP Pune may witness comparatively moderate cutoff trends compared to CS and IT branches. Candidates securing around 97% to 98% percentile may have admission possibilities.
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Expected Cutoff for Mechanical Engineering at COEP Technological University
Mechanical Engineering at COEP Pune is expected to maintain strong competition this year as well. Candidates may need around 98% to 99% percentile depending on category and counselling round.
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Expected Cutoff for IT at COEP Technological University
The Information Technology branch at COEP Pune is expected to witness cutoff trends close to Computer Science. Candidates may require approximately 99.5% percentile and above to secure admission during the CAP counselling rounds.
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Expected Cutoff for Computer Science at COEP Technological University
Computer Science Engineering at COEP Pune is expected to remain among the most competitive branches in MHT CET 2026 counselling. Candidates may require around 99.7% to 99.9% percentile for admission under the general category due to consistently high demand and limited seat intake.
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MHT CET 2026 Top Branches Expected Cutoff Percentile
Branch Expected Cutoff Percentile Computer Science Engineering (CSE) 99% – 99.9% Information Technology (IT) 98.5% – 99.7% Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 98% – 99.5% Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 98% – 99.4% Electronics & Telecommunication (ENTC) 97% – 99% Electrical Engineering 96% – 98.8% Mechanical Engineering 95% – 98% Civil Engineering 93% – 97% Robotics & Automation 97% – 99% Cyber Security 98% – 99.3% Data Science 97.5% – 99.2% Chemical Engineering 90% – 95% Production Engineering 88% – 94% Textile Engineering 80% – 90% Metallurgical Engineering 82% – 91% 07 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
CAP Choice Filling Strategy Will Be Important
Candidates are advised to include a balanced mix of dream colleges, moderate options, and safe colleges during CAP choice filling to improve overall admission possibilities in multiple counselling rounds.
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Maharashtra CET Counselling Likely to Witness High Competition
Due to increasing participation in MHT CET engineering admissions every year, candidates are expected to witness intense competition during the CAP counselling process for top branches and institutes.
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Expected Colleges for 90 to 95 Percentile Candidates
Percentile Range Expected Colleges 90% – 92% JSPM Pune, Sinhgad Institutes 92% – 95% AISSMS Pune, DY Patil Institutes 95%+ PCCOE Pune, VIIT Pune 05 30 PM IST - 19 May'26
Lower Branch Cutoffs May Help Moderate Percentile Candidates
Candidates with moderate percentile scores may improve admission chances by considering branches such as Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Textile Engineering, and Metallurgy in reputed institutes.
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Candidates Above 99.5 Percentile May Target CS in Top Institutes
Candidates crossing 99.5 percentile may become strong contenders for Computer Science Engineering branches in highly reputed colleges such as COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai during the CAP process.
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Autonomous Colleges May Witness Slightly Higher Competition
Autonomous engineering colleges in Maharashtra are expected to attract more applicants due to flexible curriculum structures, better placement records, and academic reputation.
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Candidates Should Analyse Previous Year Cutoffs
Before finalising counselling choices, candidates are advised to carefully review previous year opening and closing ranks of colleges to understand realistic admission possibilities based on expected percentile scores.
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Expected Marks vs Top College Chances
Expected Marks Admission Possibilities 150+ Top colleges with CS/IT 130 – 149 Reputed colleges with core branches 110 – 129 Good private and autonomous institutes 90 – 109 Mid-level engineering colleges 03 00 PM IST - 19 May'26
IT Branches Likely to Remain Highly Competitive
Information Technology branches are expected to witness strong competition during CAP counselling, especially in colleges located in Mumbai, Pune, and nearby urban regions.
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Expected Safe Percentile for Government Colleges
Candidates aiming for government engineering institutes through MHT CET 2026 may generally require percentile scores above 97% depending on branch preference, reservation category, and seat availability.
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140+ Marks Could Help Candidates Cross 99 Percentile
Candidates scoring more than 140 marks in PCM are expected to secure percentile scores above 99%. Such scores may provide opportunities for top-ranked engineering colleges and preferred branches.
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Mechanical Engineering May Offer Better Seat Availability
Compared to Computer Science and IT, Mechanical Engineering branches are expected to have relatively lower cutoff trends in several institutes, allowing moderate percentile candidates to secure admission opportunities.
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Expected Rank for 98 Percentile May Remain Under 8,000
Candidates achieving approximately 98 percentile in MHT CET PCM 2026 may expect ranks below 8,000 in the merit list. Such candidates may have competitive admission chances in several reputed colleges.
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Candidates with 80 Percentile May Explore Regional Colleges
Students securing around 80 percentile may still obtain admission opportunities in regional engineering colleges, emerging private institutions, and later CAP rounds depending on branch availability.
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Expected Colleges for 95 to 97 Percentile Candidates
Percentile Range Expected Colleges 95% – 97% PCCOE Pune, VIIT Pune, Thadomal Shahani 97% – 99% PICT Pune, DJ Sanghvi, Walchand College 99%+ COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, SPIT Mumbai 11 30 AM IST - 19 May'26
AI and Data Science Branches Gaining High Demand
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science branches are expected to witness strong competition during MHT CET CAP counselling due to rising student demand and placement opportunities in the technology sector.
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Safe Score for Mid-Level Colleges May Start Around 90 Marks
Candidates scoring around 90 marks in MHT CET PCM may expect percentile scores close to 90% or above. Such scores may provide admission opportunities in several mid-level private engineering institutes.
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Computer Science Cutoffs Expected to Remain Very High
As per previous counselling trends, Computer Science Engineering branches are expected to maintain very high cutoff percentiles in top colleges. Candidates may require above 99 percentile for admission into leading institutes.
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Top Engineering Colleges Expected Through MHT CET 2026
- COEP Technological University
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
- Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
- Pune Institute of Computer Technology
- Walchand College of Engineering
- Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
- Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
- Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
- AISSMS College of Engineering
- Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
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Expected Rank vs Percentile Analysis for MHT CET PCM 2026
Expected Percentile Expected Rank Range 99.5%+ Below 1,500 99% – 99.5% 1,500 – 3,500 98% – 99% 3,500 – 8,000 95% – 98% 8,000 – 15,000 90% – 95% 15,000 – 30,000 09 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
120 to 130 Marks Could Lead to Excellent College Options
Candidates scoring between 120 and 130 marks may expect percentile scores close to 98% to 99%. Such performance may significantly improve opportunities for admission into top engineering institutes across Maharashtra.
08 30 AM IST - 19 May'26
Candidates Above 98 Percentile Likely to Get Preferred Branches
Candidates securing above 98 percentile are generally expected to have improved chances of obtaining preferred branches such as Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence in several reputed institutes.
08 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
95 Percentile May Fetch Rank Under 15,000
Students achieving around 95 percentile may expect their ranks to remain below approximately 15,000 in the state merit list. Candidates within this range may have admission chances in good private engineering colleges.
07 30 AM IST - 19 May'26
Expected Rank for 99 Percentile in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates securing around 99 percentile in MHT CET PCM 2026 may expect a rank within approximately the top 2,000 to 3,500 candidates. The final rank may vary depending on the total number of qualified candidates and normalisation trends.
07 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
110+ Marks Considered a Safe Score in MHT CET PCM 2026
Candidates scoring above 110 marks in the MHT CET PCM Session 1 examination are generally expected to secure above 97 percentile based on previous trends. Such scores may provide strong admission opportunities in reputed engineering colleges across Maharashtra.
06 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
Candidates Should Keep CAP Documents Ready in Advance
Students are advised to begin preparing important counselling documents such as scorecards, Class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile certificate, caste certificate, and income certificate before the CAP registration process begins.
05 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
Candidates Should Verify Shift and Exam Details Carefully
After downloading the response sheet, candidates should carefully check exam shift details, question IDs, and personal information mentioned in the document. Any mismatch should be reported immediately through the official support channels.
04 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
Engineering Admissions to Be Conducted Through CAP Process
Admission to engineering colleges through MHT CET 2026 will be carried out via the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates securing higher percentile scores may have better opportunities during choice filling and seat allotment rounds.
03 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
MHT CET Percentile Calculation Depends on Normalisation
Candidates should note that MHT CET percentile scores are prepared using the normalisation process across multiple shifts. Therefore, the final percentile may vary from the raw score calculated using the provisional answer key.
02 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
Final Answer Key Will Decide Result Preparation
The final answer key released after reviewing objections will be used for preparing the MHT CET 2026 results. Candidates are advised to regularly follow official updates regarding the final key and scorecard announcement.
01 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
Login Delays Possible Due to Heavy Traffic
Candidates may experience temporary login delays or slow website response immediately after the activation of the answer key link due to heavy traffic on the official portal. Aspirants are advised to remain patient and retry after some time if needed.
12 00 AM IST - 19 May'26
Objection Fee Details Expected with Official Notification
The Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to announce objection fee details and objection guidelines along with the official answer key release notification. Candidates should read all instructions carefully before raising challenges.
11 00 PM IST - 18 May'26
Candidates Should Carefully Verify Provisional Key
After downloading the provisional answer key, candidates should carefully cross-check every answer before submitting objections. Any challenge submitted without proper supporting proof may not be accepted by the CET Cell authorities.
10 40 PM IST - 18 May'26
COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai Expected to Maintain High Cutoffs
Top Maharashtra engineering institutes such as COEP Technological University and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute are expected to continue with very high cutoff percentiles for popular branches.
10 20 PM IST - 18 May'26
Computer Science Branches Likely to Witness High Competition
As seen in previous admission years, Computer Science and Information Technology branches are expected to witness very high competition during MHT CET counselling. Candidates aiming for these branches may require very high percentile scores.
10 00 PM IST - 18 May'26
Engineering Counselling Preparation Should Begin Early
Candidates are advised to start preparing for the CAP counselling process after estimating their expected percentile scores. Shortlisting colleges and branches early may help students make better counselling decisions later.
09 40 PM IST - 18 May'26
MHT CET Result 2026 Expected in June
After the completion of the objection review process, the Maharashtra CET Cell is likely to announce the MHT CET 2026 PCM results in June 2026. Final percentile scores will be prepared after reviewing all valid objections.
09 20 PM IST - 18 May'26
Candidates Advised to Preserve Downloaded Documents
Candidates should download and safely preserve copies of the response sheet, answer key, and objection receipt for future admission and counselling purposes. These documents may help during score analysis and CAP preparation.
09 00 PM IST - 18 May'26
Response Sheet Will Include Candidate Responses
The MHT CET PCM response sheet is expected to contain question IDs, selected answers, exam shift details, and candidate information. Aspirants should carefully verify all recorded responses after downloading the sheet.
08 40 PM IST - 18 May'26
MHT CET PCM Objection Window Likely Soon After Release
After the release of the provisional answer key, the Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to activate the objection submission window within two to three days. Candidates will likely be allowed to challenge any incorrect answers through the online portal.
08 20 PM IST - 18 May'26
Master Question Papers to Be Released Along with Answer Key
The Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to release the master question papers along with the PCM response sheet and provisional answer key. Candidates can compare the official answers with their recorded responses to estimate probable scores.
08 00 PM IST - 18 May'26
Steps to Download MHT CET PCM Session 1 Response Sheet 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to access the Session 1 response sheet and answer key once released:
- Visit the official MHT CET portal, cetcell.mahacet.org
- Click on the “Candidate Login” option
- Enter Registered Email ID and Password
- Access the PCM Session 1 Response Sheet and Answer Key links
- Download and save the documents for future reference
