MHT CET 2026 ECE Cutoff for SC/ST Category
| Updated On - Mar 27, 2026
The MHT CET 2026 ECE cutoff for SC/ST category is significantly lower than the General category, making Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) accessible for reserved category candidates in top Maharashtra engineering colleges.
ECE remains the third most preferred branch after CSE and IT, and SC/ST candidates benefit from 10–15 percentile relaxation across top institutes like COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, SPIT, and PICT.
- For COEP Pune (ECE), the MHT CET cutoff for SC category is 92 to 95 percentile, and for ST category is 88 to 92 percentile.
- For VJTI Mumbai (Electronics Engineering), the MHT CET cutoff for SC category is 94 to 96 percentile, and for ST category is 90 to 94 percentile.
- For SPIT Mumbai (ECE), the MHT CET cutoff for SC category is 92 to 95 percentile, and for ST category is 88 to 92 percentile.
- For PICT Pune (ECE), the MHT CET cutoff for SC category is 91 to 94 percentile, and for ST category is 87 to 91 percentile.
- For VIT Pune (ECE), the MHT CET cutoff for SC category is 89 to 93 percentile, and for ST category is 85 to 90 percentile
ECE remains the third most preferred branch after CSE and IT, and despite reservation benefits, top institutes still require 90+ percentile for SC and high 80s for ST category.
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MHT CET 2026 ECE Cutoff for SC/ST Category (Top Colleges)
| College | Type | SC Percentile | ST Percentile | Expected Rank | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune | Govt | 86–88 | 85–88 | 10,000–18,000 | INR 54,000 |
| VJTI Mumbai | Govt | 85–87 | 84–87 | 11,000–20,000 | INR 76,000 |
| SPIT Mumbai | Private | 82–85 | 80–84 | 18,000–25,000 | INR 2.0 L |
| PICT Pune | Private | 80–84 | 80–83 | 20,000–28,000 | INR 3.0 L |
| VIT Pune | Private | 78–82 | 78–80 | 25,000–32,000 | INR 1.89 L |
| WCE Sangli | Govt | 75–80 | 75–80 | 24,000–35,000 | INR 46,000 |
MHT CET Marks vs Percentile for SC/ST (ECE)
| Marks | Percentile | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 150–160 | 98–99 | Top Govt Colleges (COEP, VJTI) |
| 140–149 | 95–97 | VJTI / SPIT |
| 130–139 | 92–95 | SPIT, PICT |
| 120–129 | 89–92 | VIT, PCCOE |
| 100–119 | 80–88 | Govt Tier-2 Colleges |
Source:Quora
MHT CET ECE Cutoff for SC/ST vs General
| Category | Percentile | Marks Required |
| General | 97–98 | 150–155 |
| OBC/EWS | 95–97 | 140–150 |
| SC | 85–90 | 110–130 |
| ST | 80–88 | 100–120 |
Also Read:
- MHT CET 2026 Course-Wise and Category-Wise Cutoff
- MHT CET CSE Cutoff for General Category
- MHT CET ECE Cutoff for Top Colleges
MHT CET 2026 ECE Cutoff for SC/ST FAQs
Ques.What percentile is required for ECE in MHT CET 2026 for SC/ST?
Ans. For SC/ST candidates, the required percentile for ECE in top colleges is:
- COEP Pune: 85–88 percentile
- VJTI Mumbai: 84–87 percentile
- SPIT/PICT: 80–85 percentile
Ques. How many marks are required for ECE in MHT CET for SC/ST category?
Ans.
- Top colleges (COEP/VJTI): 130–150 marks
- Good colleges (SPIT/PICT): 120–135 marks
- Average colleges: 100–120 marks
120+ marks is a safe score for most SC/ST candidates.
Ques.What rank is required for ECE in MHT CET for SC/ST?
Ans.
- COEP Pune: 10,000 – 18,000 rank
- VJTI Mumbai: 11,000 – 20,000 rank
- SPIT/PICT: 18,000 – 28,000 rank
Ques.Is ECE easier to get than CSE for SC/ST in MHT CET?
Ans.Yes, ECE is easier than CSE:
- ECE cutoff is 10–12 percentile lower than CSE
- Requires 20–30 marks less compared to CSE
Ques.Can I get ECE with 80 percentile in MHT CET (ST category)?
Ans.Yes, with 80 percentile (ST category), you can get:
- VIT Pune
- WCE Sangli
- Other government/private colleges
Ques.Which colleges can I get with 85 percentile in MHT CET (SC category)?
Ans.With 85 percentile, you can target:
- COEP Pune
- VJTI Mumbai
- SPIT Mumbai
- PICT Pune
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.