MHT CET CE Cutoff for SC Category
| Updated On - Apr 24, 2026
MHT CET cutoff for the SC category in CE will be between the 73rd and 88.5th percentiles despite having a reservation benefit.
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COEP and VJTI will have a high MHT CET cutoff of 88+ percentile for CE.
- An 80+ percentile for top colleges will translate to 95+ MHT CET cutoff marks.
- GCE Karad or Aurangabad will have an MHT CET cutoff percentile of more than 78+ for CE in 2026.
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MHT CET Cutoff for CE 2026: Top Government Colleges
CE is always supposed to remain competitive for students in the SC category at government colleges across Maharashtra.
- COEP and VJTI will have a high MHT CET cutoff percentile of 97+ for SC students.
- Other regional government colleges, such as Amravati or Karad, will have an MHT CET cutoff percentile of 85+.
| College Name | Location | Expected SC Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| VJTI Mumbai | Mumbai | 88.5 – 90.5 |
| COEP Pune | Pune | 87.5 – 89.5 |
| WCE Sangli (Aided) | Sangli | 84.0 – 86.5 |
| VNIT Nagpur (MHT CET Quota) | Nagpur | 82.0 – 85.0 |
| GCoE Karad | Karad | 79.0 – 82.0 |
| GECA Aurangabad | Aurangabad | 78.0 – 81.0 |
| GCoE Jalgaon | Jalgaon | 72.0 – 76.0 |
| GCoE Chandrapur | Chandrapur | 68.0 – 73.0 |
Source- Quora
MHT CET Cutoff for CE 2026: Top Private Colleges
Reddit users say that private colleges will have a lower MHT CET cutoff percentile compared to the government and semi-government colleges.
- SPCE will have an MHT CET cutoff of 89+ percentile for CE in the SC category
- DY Patel will have an MHT CET cutoff of 78-91 percentile in CE in 2026 for SC candidates
| College Name | Location | Expected SC Percentile | Expected SC Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCE (Sardar Patel College of Engg)* | Mumbai | 89.5 – 92.5 | 22,000 – 28,000 |
| KJ Somaiya College of Engg | Mumbai | 82.0 – 85.5 | 45,000 – 52,000 |
| MIT-WPU (MIT Pune) | Pune | 80.0 – 83.0 | 55,000 – 62,000 |
| D.Y. Patil College of Engg | Pune (Akurdi) | 78.0 – 81.5 | 65,000 – 72,000 |
| RCOEM (Ramdeobaba University) | Nagpur | 77.0 – 80.0 | 68,000 – 75,000 |
| PCCOE (Pimpri Chinchwad) | Pune | 76.5 – 79.5 | 70,000 – 78,000 |
| MGM’s College of Engg | Navi Mumbai | 70.0 – 74.0 | 90,000 – 1,05,000 |
| Sinhgad College of Engineering | Pune (Vadgaon) | 65.0 – 70.0 | 1,10,000 – 1,25,000 |
Source- Quora
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MHT CET Cutoff for CE: Marks vs Percentile for 2026
Based on current 2026 trends and previous normalization data, here is the expected breakdown of the MHT CET cutoff for CE in the SC category in a moderate shift
| Percentile Target (Civil - SC) | Expected Marks (Moderate Shift) | Expected Marks (Easy Shift) |
| 98.0+ | 145 – 155 | 160+ |
| 95.0 – 97.9 | 130 – 144 | 145 – 159 |
| 90.0 – 94.9 | 110 – 129 | 125 – 144 |
| 85.0 – 89.9 | 95 – 109 | 110 – 124 |
| 80.0 – 84.9 | 85 – 94 | 100 – 109 |
| 70.0 – 79.9 | 70 – 84 | 85 – 99 |
Source- Reddit
FAQs
Ques. Can I get a Civil seat with an MHT CET cutoff of 70–80 percentile
Ans. Yes, but likely not in top-tier autonomous colleges. With an MHT CET cutoff of 70–80 percentiles, you can secure seats in well-established top colleges in regional hubs like Nashik, Aurangabad, Pune, and Mumbai.
Ques. What is the MHT CET cutoff for CE in VJTI Mumbai in the SC category?
Ans. MHT CET cutoff for VJTI Mumbai SC category is 98.5 percentile, which equals around 95 to 105 marks out of 200. This is for Maharashtra students with the Home University quota.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.