
MHT CET cutoff for SC shows a rise in competition, with 90+ percentiles for top institutes like PICT Pune.
MHT CET Cutoff for PICT Pune is around 92.7–94.5 percentile for the SC category.

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There will be a 20-30-mark difference between the SC category and the general candidate score in MHT CET 2026.
| Course Name for SC in MHT CET | Expected SC in MHT CET Percentile | Expected SC Closing Rank |
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| Computer Engineering (CE) | 96.7 – 97.5 | 18,000 – 22,000 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 95.8 – 96.5 | 24,000 – 28,000 |
| AI & Data Science (AIDS) | 96.0 – 96.8 | 21,000 – 25,000 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 94.5 – 95.5 | 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication (ENTC) | 93.0 – 94.2 | 40,000 – 45,000 |

Reddit users suggest a requirement of 160+ for the general category for admission at PICT Pune, while the MHT CET cutoff for SC will be around 130+ due to the category percentile distribution.
| Branch Target | Safe Marks Range (Out of 200) | Percentile Equivalent in SC category |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 130 – 140 | 97.0+ |
| IT / AI & Data Science | 120 – 130 | 96.0+ |
| ENTC | 105 – 115 | 93.5+ |
The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds are the primary way in which seats are filled.
According to Reddit discussions, "Other Than Home University" SC in MHT CET usually face a 0.4–0.6 percentile higher MHT CET cutoff than Pune-local candidates.
| Branch | Expected Percentile | Equivalent Marks (Out of 200) |
| Computer Engineering (CE) | 96.8 – 97.6 | 135 – 145 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 96.2 – 96.8 | 128 – 135 |
| AI & Data Science (AIDS) | 96.1 – 96.7 | 125 – 132 |
| Electronics & Computer Engg. | 94.8 – 95.5 | 115 – 122 |
| Electronics & Telecom (ENTC) | 93.5 – 94.5 | 108 – 115 |
Source- Reddit
Ques. Can I get CSE with a MHT CET cutoff of the 90th percentile in the SC?
Ans. Based on current trends, a 90th percentile is usually slightly below the cutoff for the core Computer Engineering (CE) branch at PICT during CAP rounds. However, you have a very strong chance for Electronics & Telecommunication (ENTC) or Electronics & Computer Engineering.
Ques. Are category benefits in MHT CET cutoff applicable in Spot Rounds?
Ans. If a seat reserved for the SC category remains vacant, it is often offered to other SC candidates first. In this case, you may still get the fee benefit. If the seat is converted to "General” during the final hours of counseling, you will likely have to pay the Open Category fees, regardless of your category.
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