MHT CET CE Cutoff for Top Colleges
| Updated On - Mar 26, 2026
Cutoff for the MHT CET CE (Civil Engineering) for the top colleges is usually a bit lower than that for CSE, but it is still very competitive at the leading institutes such as COEP and VJTI. Typically, students who score about 120-140 marks can get a 97-99th percentile, which is enough for the top CE colleges, whereas 140+ marks will probably take a student to above 99 percentile for an even safer admission.
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For General (Open Category) For top colleges like COEP/VJTI, a score in the range of 97-99.5 percentile (Rank 1,500-6,000) is required for CE.
- MHT CET CE cutoff may range between the 95th and 98th percentile for OBC/EWS, depending on the college and availability of seats.
- For SC Category, around 90-95 percentile is the cutoff for CE, which generally leads to admission in top government colleges.
- ST Category MHT CET CE cutoff can be anywhere from 85 to 92 percentile, so it is relatively easier for this category to get admission compared to others.
Key Summary:
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MHT CET 2026 Expected Cutoff for CE
| Category | Expected Percentile | Expected Marks | Expected Rank Range |
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| General (Open) | 97.0 - 98.8 | 120 - 140+ | 5,000 - 15,000 |
| OBC / EWS | 95.0 - 98.0 | 110 - 135 | 8,000 - 20,000 |
| SC | 90.0 - 95.0 | 95 - 120 | 15,000 - 35,000 |
| ST | 85.0 - 92.0 | 90 - 110 | 20,000 - 50,000 |
Source: MHT CET Official Website
MHT CET CE Previous Years' Cutoff
| Institute Code & Name | Status / Type | Year | GOPEN / Open Category Closing Rank (Percentile) | Other Notable Categories (Examples) |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati (1002) | Government Autonomous | 2023 | 41,293 (82.54) | LOPENS 20,303 (91.77) |
| Government College of Engineering, Yavatmal (1012 / 01012) | Government | 2024 | 110,025 (56.96) | GSCH 125,827 (47.46) |
| Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati (1105 / 01105) | Un-Aided Autonomous | 2024 | 80,173 (70.87) | LOPENS 63,277 (77.83) |
| Sipna College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati (1114 / 01114) | Un-Aided Autonomous | 2024 | 80,221 (70.87) | LSTS very high rank |
| Shri Shivaji College of Engineering & Technology, Akola (01116) | Un-Aided | 2024 | 125,565 (47.63) | GOPENH 125k+ |
| Government College of Engineering, Nagpur (4025) | Government | 2023 | 47,124 (80.04) | LOPENH 41,931 (82.31) |
FYQS
Ques. What percentile will the students have to get for CE in the top colleges like COEP or VJTI?
Ans. The students belonging to the General category will require an approximate 97 - 99 percentile for admission in the top colleges. The candidates belonging to the reserved categories might be able to get the admission at the slightly lower percentiles.
Ques. Does 120 marks suffice for CE in MHT CET?
Ans. Indeed, if you score 120+ marks then you can get around 97-98 percentile, which is enough to afford you Civil Engineering in quite respectable government colleges.
Ques. What rank is considered safe for CE admission in Maharashtra?
Ans. A rank up to 5,000-15,000 is a safe one for the students belonging to the General category to get the admission in the decent colleges, though the higher ranks will also get the admission in the mid-tier institutes.
Ques. Is it easier to get Civil Engineering than CSE in MHT CET?
Ans. Indeed, CE cutoffs are lower than those of CSE (by 2-3 percentile), thus the admission into CE is easier than that of CSE.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.