MHT CET CSE Cutoff for SC Category
| Updated On - Mar 25, 2026
The MHT CET 2026 CSE cutoff for the SC category highlights the growing competition for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) across top Maharashtra engineering colleges. While SC candidates benefit from reservation-based relaxation, top institutes like COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, and SPIT still require high percentiles (95+).
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SC category MHT CET CSE cutoff is expected to be around 97–98 percentile for COEP Pune.
- For VJTI Mumbai, the expected MHT CET cutoff for CSE for SC category is around 98–98.7 percentile.
- At SPIT Mumbai you can expect MHT CET cutoff of 97–97.9 percentile for CSE.
- PICT Pune MHT CET CSE cutoff for SC is usually around the 96.7–97.5 percentile.
- For VIT Pune CSE the cutoff for the SC category ranges from 95–96.5 percentile.
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MHT CET 2026 CSE Top Colleges Cutoff for SC Category
| College | Course | Expected SC Cutoff (Percentile) |
|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune | CSE / IT | 97.4 – 98.2 |
| VJTI Mumbai | Computer Engineering | 98.5 – 98.7 |
| SPIT Mumbai | CSE | 97.2 – 97.9 |
| PICT Pune | Computer Engineering | 96.7 – 97.5 |
| VIT Pune | CSE | 95.5 – 96.5 |
MHT CET Marks vs Percentile for SC Category (CSE)
| Marks Range | Expected Percentile | Admission Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 160+ marks | 99+ percentile | Top colleges (COEP, VJTI) |
| 140 – 160 marks | 97 – 99 percentile | SPIT, PICT |
| 120 – 140 marks | 93 – 97 percentile | VIT, PCCOE |
| 100 – 120 marks | 90 – 93 percentile | Mid-tier colleges |
| Below 100 | < 90 percentile | Limited CSE options |
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Rank-Wise MHT CET CSE Colleges for SC Category
| Rank Range | College Tier | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| Below 20,000 | Top colleges | COEP, VJTI |
| 20,000 – 40,000 | Upper-mid colleges | SPIT, PICT |
| 40,000 – 70,000 | Mid-tier colleges | VIT, PCCOE |
| Above 70,000 | Lower-tier colleges | Limited options |
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Category-Wise Comparison for CSE Cutoff
| Category | Percentile Required (Top Colleges) |
|---|---|
| General | 99.6+ |
| OBC/EWS | 99.3+ |
| SC | 96 – 98.5 |
| ST | 93 – 96 |
Key Insight:
- SC candidates get ~2–3 percentile relaxation
- Equivalent to ~25–40 marks difference
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Previous Year Trend (SC Category CSE Cutoff)
| College Name | Expected SC Cutoff (Percentile) |
| COEP Pune | 97.4 percentile |
| VJTI Mumbai | 98.6 percentile |
| SPIT Mumbai | 97.9 percentile |
| PICT Pune | 96.7 percentile |
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MHT CET CSE Cutoff SC Category FAQs
Ques.What percentile is required for CSE in MHT CET for SC category?
Ans. For top colleges like COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai, SC candidates need around 96–98.5 percentile. For mid-tier colleges, 93–96 percentile is usually sufficient.
Ques.How many marks are required for CSE in MHT CET for SC category?
Ans. To get CSE in good colleges, SC candidates should aim for 130–150 marks. For top institutes, 150+ marks is recommended.
Ques.Can I get COEP Pune CSE with 95 percentile in SC category?
Ans. Very unlikely for CSE, as COEP CSE cutoff is around 97.5+ percentile for SC category. However, you may get lower branches like Civil or Mechanical.
Ques.Is 120 marks enough for CSE in MHT CET for SC category?
Ans. With 120 marks (~93–95 percentile), you can get mid-tier colleges, but chances for top CSE colleges are low.
Ques.What is a safe score for CSE in MHT CET 2026 for SC category?
Ans. A safe score depends on the type of college you are targeting:
- 150+ marks (98+ percentile) → Top colleges like COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai
- 135–150 marks (96–98 percentile) → Good colleges like SPIT Mumbai, PICT Pune
- 120–135 marks (93–96 percentile) → Decent colleges like VIT Pune, PCCOE Pune
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.