MHT CET CE Cutoff for OBC Category
| Updated On - Apr 24, 2026
The MHT CET Civil Engineering (CE) cutoff for the OBC category indicates a moderate level of competition, which is less than that of CSE/IT but still requires a good percentile for government colleges. According to the latest trends, the MHT CET CE cutoff for OBC candidates is generally in the 85-95 percentile range, depending on the college tier and available seats.
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MHT CET CE cutoff 2025 for OBC category for top colleges like COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai were around 92-95 percentile.
- MHT CET CE closing ranks are around in the 8,000-15,000 range.
- Colleges such as SPCE, Walchand, and VIT Pune closed their Civil Engineering cutoff at around 85-90 percentile, with ranks reaching up to around 15,000-25,000.
- In the case of government colleges like GCE Amravati, Nagpur, and Chandrapur, the MHT CET cutoff percentile might be around 75-85, with ranks up to 25,000-40,000.
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MHT CET 2026 Expected CE Safe Score for OBC Category
This table explains that OBC students who want to get admission in the top CE colleges should score 145+ marks. While scoring between 130 and 145 marks can also lead to good colleges.
| Category | Expected Safe Score (Marks) |
|---|---|
| OBC (Top Colleges - COEP/VJTI) | 130 - 145+ |
| OBC (Good Colleges - SPCE/Walchand) | 110 - 130 |
| OBC (Mid-tier Colleges) | 95 - 110 |
| OBC (Lower-tier / Late CAP Rounds) | 75 - 95 |
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MHT CET CE Previous Years' Cutoff for OBC Category
Highest cutoffs for colleges were at around the 97th-98th percentile level for quite a long time, which means that the competition for CE in the OBC category was stable and strong. COEP cutoff shows a big change from about 85 to 92 percentile; on the contrary, middle-level colleges show a gradual increase from about 78 to 90 percentile.
| Year | Top Colleges (VJTI - OBC) | COEP Pune | Mid Colleges (SPCE/Walchand) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97.5 - 98.5 | 92.4 | 85 - 90 |
| 2024 | 96.8 - 98.2 | 90.1 | 83 - 88 |
| 2023 | 95.5 - 97.8 | 88.6 | 80 - 86 |
| 2022 | 93.0 - 96.5 | 85.0 | 78 - 84 |
Source: MHT CET Official Website
MHT CET Previous Year Cutoffs
The table below provides the previous years’ MHT CET cutoffs, 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 needed for OBC students to get CE admission to top MHT CET colleges?
Ans. For Civil Engineering (CE) in the top MHT CET colleges like COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai, OBC applicants require a high percentile score given the strong competition level.
- Percentile needed: 92–95+ (Top college MHT CET cutoff range for OBC category)
- Level of competition: Less than CSE/IT but still challenging in MHT CET
- Expected rank: Around 8,000-15,000 based on MHT CET marks vs rank trends
- Admission process: Depends on MHT CET CAP counselling rounds and seat availability
Ques.: How much percentile is needed for an OBC student to secure admission in civil engineering in COEP Pune?
Ans: Yes, since the Civil Engineering branch MHT CET cutoff is lower than CSE/IT at COEP Pune, the admission is easier for OBC candidates.
- Cutoff range: Approximately 88-92 percentile in MHT CET (changes every year)
- Branch competition: Not as high as top branches like CSE/IT in MHT CET
- CAP rounds: Probability of getting seat improves in MHT CET later rounds (Round 2–3)
- Seat availability: Based on MHT CET category quota and number of applicants
- Admission chance: Fair for students with a good percentile and rank in MHT CET
Ques. What are the CE cutoffs of OBC category in mid-tier colleges?
Ans. MHT CET mid-level colleges still provide nice opportunities for Civil Engineering (CE) though the cutoffs are somewhat low.
- Score range: 80-90 percentile (MHT CET cutoff range for mid-level)
- Top colleges: SPCE Mumbai, Walchand College, VIT Pune
- Contest trend: Gaining every year due to higher demand in MHT CET
- Branches available: CE is a common one, sometimes even E&TC in MHT CET
- Admission opportunities: OBC candidates can expect very good chances in MHT CET CAP counselling
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.