MHT CET CSE Cutoff for General Category
| Updated On - Mar 23, 2026
The MHT CET CSE cutoff for top colleges is typically very high, with colleges like COEP and VJTI demanding a percentile of around 99.95-99.99 (Rank 1150) for computer engineering. According to trends in marks vs percentile, scoring 150-160 marks will yield around the 99-99.5 percentile, while scoring 160+ marks will lead to the 99.5+ percentile, which is the aim for top CSE colleges.
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General (Open Category CSE): Approximately the 99.5-99.99 percentile (Rank 11-500) is required, while only a few top colleges like COEP/VJTI even admit at the 99.9+ percentile.
- OBC/EWS (CSE): The cutoff is thought to be in the range of the 98th-99.5th percentile, mostly based on the college and the seats available.
- SC Category (CSE): The cutoff is marginally lower, about the 95-98th percentile; you may still be able to find good government and private colleges.
- ST Category (CSE): Expected cutoff range is 90th-95th percentile, with lower competition in comparison to other categories.
Key Summary:
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MHT CET 2026 Expected Cutoff for CSE
| Category | Expected Safe Percentile | Expected Safe Marks (out of 200) |
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| General | 92 - 97+ | 110 - 140+ |
| OBC | 88 - 94 | 100 - 130 |
| EWS | 90 - 95 | 105 - 135 |
| SC | 80 - 90 | 85 - 115 |
| ST | 70 - 85 | 70 - 100 |
| PwD (General) | 60 - 80 | 60 - 90 |
Source: Official
MHT CET CSE Previous Years' Cutoff
| College/Institute | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai | 98.9 | 98.7-98.9 | 98.4-98.8 |
| College of Engineering Pune (COEP Tech), Pune | 98.5 | 98.2-98.5 | 98.0-98.2 |
| Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Mumbai | 96.5 | 96.1-96.5 | 95.8-96.2 |
| Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli | 95.3 | 94.9-95.3 | 94.5-95 |
| Government College of Engineering, Karad/Amravati | 92-93 | 91.5-92.5 | 91-92 |
| Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune | 94-96 | 94.7-95.5 | 93-94 |
MHT CET Previous Years' Cutoff PDFs
| Year | MHT CET Round-I Cut-Off | MHT CET Round-II Cut-Off | MHT CET Round-III Cut-Off |
| 2022-23 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2023-24 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2024-25 | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
FAQs
Ques. What percentile is required for CSE in top MHT CET colleges?
Ans. For Computer Engineering (CSE), top colleges like COEP and VJTI normally demand a very high percentile of around 99.8-99.99, while other decent colleges are fine with around the 99-99.5 percentile.
Ques. Is 150 marks enough for CSE in top colleges through MHT CET?
Ans. Getting 150-160 marks (99-99.5 percentile) will open the door to good colleges, but if you are aiming at top institutes, then 160+ marks (99.5+ percentile) is considered safe.
Ques. Which colleges have the highest cutoff for CSE in MHT CET?
Ans. COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai are two colleges that have the highest MHT CET CSE cutoffs, going as high as the 99.9+ percentile.
Ques. Does category affect CSE cutoff in MHT CET?
Ans. The category does have an impact on the CSE cutoff, as reserved categories have lower cutoffs, but even then CSE stays very competitive and in most cases requires a 95+ percentile.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.