Colleges in MHT CET Accepting Low Scores
| Updated On - Apr 27, 2026
In MHT CET 2026, private engineering colleges in Maharashtra (tier-2 and tier-3 institutes) usually admit students who have scored relatively fewer marks and percentiles in the MHT CET. Particularly in areas where the level of competition is moderate to low
The MHT CET cutoff 2026 for private colleges is usually between 60 and 85 percentile, depending on the prestige of the college, the location, and the number of seats available.
- The cutoff percentile for Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges is expected to be between 60 and 85, varying as per college demand and location.
- Mid-range colleges like PCCOE, DYPCOE, MIT-WPU, and SCOE will require a score of 80 to 110 marks (75 to 90 percentile).
- Students with scores of 60-80 marks (60-75 percentile) may seek admission in average private colleges like JSPM AISSMS etc.
- Low competition colleges, such as GHRCE, DMCE, and LTCE, have cutoffs that are quite low, approximately 60-70 percentile (60-90 marks).
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Key Summary:
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MHT CET 2026 Expected Safe Score for Colleges Accepting Low Scores
| College Name | College Tier | Safe Percentile | Safe Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Top Government / Tier 1 | 90 - 99 | 115 - 140 |
| VJTI Mumbai | Top Government / Tier 1 | 90 - 99 | 115 - 140 |
| ICT Mumbai | Top Government / Tier 1 | 88 - 98 | 110 - 135 |
| Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli | Good Government | 85 - 95 | 105 - 130 |
| PICT Pune | Good Private | 85 - 95 | 105 - 130 |
| SPIT Mumbai | Good Private | 85 - 95 | 105 - 130 |
| PCCOE Pune | Good Private | 75 - 90 | 95 - 120 |
| DY Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi | Mid-Tier Private | 70 - 85 | 85 - 110 |
| MIT WPU Pune | Mid-Tier Private | 65 - 80 | 80 - 105 |
| Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune | Mid-Tier Private | 65 - 80 | 80 - 105 |
| JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College, Pune | Average Private | 60 - 75 | 70 - 100 |
| AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune | Average Private | 60 - 75 | 70 - 100 |
| GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur | Low-Tier / Local | 55 - 70 | 60 - 90 |
| Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai | Low-Tier / Local | 55 - 70 | 60 - 90 |
| Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai | Low-Tier / Local | 50 - 65 | 60 - 85 |
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MHT CET Previous Years' Cutoff
Electronics and Electrical have cutoffs around 65-82 percentiles, just behind Computer Engineering and IT's strong 80-90 range, indicating steady competition levels.
- Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical hover near the 52-75th percentile, still among the least competitive fields year after year.
| Branch | 2025 Percentile | 2024 Percentile | 2023 Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 82 - 90 | 80 - 88 | 78 - 85 |
| Information Technology | 80 - 88 | 78 - 85 | 75 - 83 |
| Electronics (E&TC) | 70 - 82 | 68 - 80 | 65 - 78 |
| Electrical Engineering | 68 - 80 | 65 - 78 | 63 - 75 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 - 75 | 58 - 72 | 55 - 70 |
| Civil Engineering | 58 - 72 | 55 - 70 | 52 - 68 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 - 74 | 55 - 72 | 52 - 70 |
Source: Official
MHT CET Previous Year Cutoffs
The table below includes the previous years’ MHT CET cutoff PDFs, allowing candidates to check detailed branch-wise cutoff scores for each respective year.
| Round | Maharashtra Cutoff | All India Cutoff |
| Round 1 | Check here | Check here |
| Round 2 | Check here | Check here |
| Round 3 | Check here | Check here |
| Round 4 | Check here | Check here |
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FAQs
Ques. What percentile is required in MHT CET for colleges accepting low scores?
Ans. A score between 60 and 85 often lands one a seat at most such colleges. At the same time CSE or IT still push toward 80 - 90, other fields stay accessible even below that - Mostly in later rounds when cutoffs dip due to open spots.
Ques. Can I get admission with less than 70 percentile in MHT CET?
Ans. Yes, admission is possible under 70, Mainly in mechanical, Civil, or chemical streams. Chances swell in CAP Round 3 and spot sessions where thresholds fall because seats remain unfilled.
Ques. Which branches are best for low MHT CET scores?
Ans. Branches like mechanical, Civil, and chemical Engineering offer easier access with lower percentiles. These programs routinely set lower cutoffs than CSE or IT, so they are ideal for those trying to secure admission without high ranks.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.