MHT CET Cutoff For General Category 2026: Percentiles, Ranks & Admission Trends
MHT CET Cutoff For General Category 2026 for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at Government College of Engineering, Amravati, closed at a rank of 9,196 in 2025. The MHT CET Cutoff For General Category is the minimum percentile or rank required for admission to various engineering and pharmacy programs across Maharashtra, reflecting competitive scores for top branches. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
MHT CET 2026 Key Exam Dates
The MHT CET 2026 examination schedule outlines important dates for both PCM and PCB groups.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| MHT CET PCM Exam (Session 1) | April 11 – 20 |
| MHT CET PCB Exam (Session 1) | April 21 – 26 |
| MHT CET PCM Exam (Session 2) | May 12 – 21 |
| MHT CET PCB Exam (Session 2) | May 10 – 11 |
| MHT CET PCM Final Answer Key (Session 1) Released | May 30 |
| MHT CET PCB Final Answer Key (Session 2) Released | May 22 |
| MHT CET Result Expected | Early to Mid-June |
MHT CET 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks for General Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table details the MHT CET 2025 closing ranks for various B.Tech branches under the General Category (Maharashtra State Quota) at the Government College of Engineering, Amravati.
| B.Tech Branch | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 37591 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9196 |
| Information Technology | 12891 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28037 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 18397 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 45626 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43339 |
MHT CET 2025 Counselling Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The MHT CET 2025 counselling process involved several key dates for registration, merit list display, and seat allotment rounds.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| CAP Counselling Registration Begins | June 28 |
| Last Date to Register for Counselling | July 14 |
| Provisional Merit List Display | July 18 |
| Final Merit List Display | July 24 |
| CAP Round 1 Provisional Allotment Result | July 31 |
| CAP Round 2 Provisional Allotment Result | August 11 |
| CAP Round 3 Provisional Allotment Result | August 21 |
| CAP Round 4 Provisional Allotment Result | September 1 |
MHT CET Expected Qualifying Marks 2026 by Category
Minimum qualifying marks for MHT CET 2026 vary across different reservation categories, as per expected trends.
| Category | Expected Minimum Marks (Out of 200) |
|---|---|
| General (Open) | 90 |
| OBC | 80 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 80 |
| EWS | 80 |
| PwD (Open) | 80 |
MHT CET 2024 vs 2025 Closing Ranks for Top Branches (General Category)
A comparison of MHT CET closing ranks for the General Category at Government College of Engineering, Amravati, reveals year-on-year trends for popular B.Tech branches.
| B.Tech Branch | Closing Rank (2024) | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7872 | 9196 |
| Information Technology | 12001 | 12891 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28736 | 28037 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engg. | 17552 | 18397 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40780 | 43339 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good score in MHT CET for the General Category?
A: A score of 150 marks or above out of 200 is generally considered a very good score for General (Open) category candidates in MHT CET, often translating to a percentile above 99 and a rank within the top 10,000. For admission to top government colleges, a rank below 5,000 is usually considered good.
Q: How does the MHT CET cutoff for General Category differ from reserved categories?
A: The MHT CET cutoff for the General Category is typically higher than for reserved categories like OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. For instance, while General candidates might need 150+ marks for top branches, OBC candidates might target similar branches with around 130 marks, and SC/ST candidates with 90-110 marks.
Q: What factors influence the MHT CET cutoff for General Category?
A: Several factors influence the MHT CET cutoff, including the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the overall performance of candidates, the number of available seats in various colleges and branches, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q: Are there separate cutoffs for All India candidates under the General Category?
A: Yes, MHT CET cutoffs are released separately for “All India” (AI) candidates and “Maharashtra State” (MH) candidates. All India cutoffs often consider JEE Main scores in addition to MHT CET scores for engineering admissions.
Q: What percentile is needed for top engineering colleges in Maharashtra for the General Category?
A: For top-tier engineering colleges in Maharashtra, General Category candidates typically need to secure a percentile of 98 to 99+ for highly sought-after branches like Computer Science and Information Technology.
