MHT CET ECE Cutoff for Top Colleges
| Updated On - Mar 20, 2026
MHT CET 2026 ECE cutoff for Electronics and Communication Engineering remains competitive with COEP Pune requiring 97-98 percentile and VJTI Mumbai accepting up to 96-97 percentile for the Open category. ECE consistently ranks as the third most preferred branch after CSE and IT across Maharashtra's top engineering colleges.
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ECE cutoffs are 8-12 percentile points lower than CSE at the same colleges, allowing candidates who miss CSE admission to secure ECE seats at top-tier institutes.
- Government colleges offer 60% ECE seats, while autonomous and private institutes contribute the remaining 40% with similar placement outcomes.
- COEP ECE closing rank moved from 12,500 to 10,800 between 2024-2025, showing increasing preference for electronics branches driven by semiconductor industry growth.
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MHT CET 2026 ECE Cutoff: Top Colleges
| College | Type | Open Percentile | Open Rank | SC/ST Percentile | Annual Fees Approx |
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| COEP Pune | Govt | 97-98 | 9,500-10,800 | 85-88 | ₹54,000 |
| VJTI Mumbai | Govt | 96-97 | 11,000-12,500 | 84-87 | ₹76,000 |
| SPIT Mumbai | Private | 92-94 | 19,000-23,000 | 80-84 | ₹2.00 lakh |
| PICT Pune | Private | 91-93 | 21,000-25,000 | 80-84 | ₹3.00 lakh |
| VIT Pune | Private | 89-91 | 26,000-30,000 | 78-82 | ₹1.89 lakh |
| WCE Sangli | Govt | 90-92 | 24,000-28,000 | 75-80 | ₹46,000 |
Government colleges offer the lowest fees. Private colleges have higher fees but comparable placements.
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MHT CET 2026 ECE: Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
| Marks | Percentile | Expected Rank | Top Govt Colleges | Top Private Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155-165 | 98-99 | 5,000-9,000 | COEP, VJTI | All colleges |
| 150-154 | 97-98 | 9,000-12,000 | COEP, VJTI | All colleges |
| 140-149 | 95-97 | 12,000-18,000 | VJTI (last seats) | SPIT, PICT |
| 130-139 | 92-95 | 18,000-24,000 | Not possible | SPIT, PICT, VIT |
| 120-129 | 89-92 | 24,000-32,000 | WCE Sangli | VIT, PCCOE |
Marks above 150 guarantee ECE at top government colleges. Scores 130-140 secure autonomous seats.
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MHT CET 2026 ECE Cutoff Trend Analysis
| College | 2023 Percentile | 2024 Percentile | 2025 Percentile | 2026 Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune | 96.5 | 97.2 | 98.0 | 97-98 |
| VJTI Mumbai | 95.0 | 96.0 | 96.8 | 96-97 |
| SPIT Mumbai | 91.5 | 92.5 | 93.2 | 92-94 |
| PICT Pune | 90.0 | 91.0 | 92.5 | 91-93 |
ECE cutoffs are rising 0.5-1.5 percentiles annually due to the semiconductor industry boom and increased core company placements.
MHT CET 2026 ECE Safe Scores: College Wise
| Target College | Safe Score | Safe Percentile | Expected Rank |
| COEP ECE | 155-160 | 98+ | Below 9,000 |
| VJTI ECE | 148-153 | 97-98 | Below 11,500 |
| SPIT/PICT ECE | 135-140 | 93-95 | Below 20,000 |
| VIT/PCCOE ECE | 125-130 | 90-93 | Below 28,000 |
Safe scores include a 5-10% buffer above the minimum cutoff.
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MHT CET 2026 ECE Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What percentile is required for ECE at COEP Pune?
Ans. COEP Pune ECE requires 97-98 percentile for Open category (150-155 marks). SC candidates need 85-88 percentile while OBC candidates require 93-95 percentile for ECE admission.
Ques. Is ECE easier to get than CSE in MHT CET 2026?
Ans. Yes. ECE cutoffs are 8-12 percentile points lower than CSE at the same college. COEP CSE needs 99.60+ percentile while COEP ECE accepts 97-98 percentile, making ECE significantly more accessible.
Ques. What is the fee difference between government and private colleges for ECE?
Ans. Government colleges (COEP, VJTI) charge ₹48,000-76,000 annually for ECE. Private colleges (SPIT, PICT) charge ₹1.65-3 lakh annually. However, placements are comparable across both with packages of ₹6-8 lakh average.
Ques. Can I get ECE with 90 percentile in MHT CET 2026?
Ans. Yes. With 90 percentile (expected rank 24,000-28,000), you can get ECE at colleges like WCE Sangli, PCCOE Pune, or VIT Pune. Top government colleges like COEP and VJTI are not possible at this percentile.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.