MHT CET JEE Mains Cutoff Percentile: Qualifying Ranks, Trends & Counselling 2026
MHT CET JEE Mains Cutoff Percentile: For 2026, the JEE Main General category qualifying percentile is 93.41, while MHT CET 2026 cutoffs are still awaited. The MHT CET JEE Mains Cutoff Percentile is the minimum score required for admission to engineering programs in Maharashtra and for eligibility to JEE Advanced, with 2025 MHT CET closing ranks for Computer Science and Engineering at Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering reaching 86.68 percentile. MHT CET 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release, with current MHT CET data reflecting 2025 trends.
JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Percentiles by Category
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially released the JEE Main 2026 qualifying cutoffs on April 20, 2026, determining eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA counselling.
| Category | JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.4123549 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.9232583 |
| SC | 62.8462698 |
| ST | 49.6924917 |
| PwD | 0.0007544 |
MHT CET 2025 All India Cutoffs: Top Branches & Colleges (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The MHT CET 2025 cutoffs for All India (JEE) candidates provide insight into the closing ranks and percentiles for various engineering branches in Maharashtra colleges.
| Institute Name | Course Name | All India Merit Rank (2025) | Percentile (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Computer Science and Engineering | 15312 | 86.6844102 |
| Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Information Technology | 17068 | 85.1843298 |
| Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Electronics and Telecommunication Engg | 24950 | 78.5709166 |
| Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Electrical Engg [Electronics and Power] | 32047 | 73.0973409 |
| Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Mechanical Engineering | 33983 | 71.5471903 |
| Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science | 33760 | 71.6943422 |
| Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati | Information Technology | 32957 | 72.3925550 |
| Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati | Computer Science and Engineering | 24544 | 79.0246493 |
JEE Main Qualifying Percentile Trends: 2022-2026
An analysis of JEE Main qualifying percentiles over the past five years reveals a fluctuating yet generally upward trend, indicating increasing competition for engineering admissions.
| Category | 2026 Percentile | 2025 Percentile | 2024 Percentile | 2023 Percentile | 2022 Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.41 | 93.10 | 93.24 | 90.78 | 88.41 |
| EWS | — | 80.38 | 81.32 | 75.62 | 63.11 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.92 | 79.43 | 75.62 | 73.61 | 67.00 |
| SC | 62.85 | 61.15 | 56.93 | 51.97 | 43.08 |
| ST | 49.69 | 47.90 | 46.02 | 37.23 | 26.77 |
| PwD | 0.00075 | 0.0079 | 0.0018 | 0.0013 | 0.0031 |
MHT CET 2026 Exam Dates at a Glance
The MHT CET 2026 examination is conducted in two phases for both PCM and PCB groups, with specific dates for each session.
| Group | Phase | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PCM | Phase 1 | April 11-20, 2026 |
| PCM | Phase 2 | May 14-17, 2026 |
| PCB | Phase 1 | April 21-26, 2026 |
| PCB | Phase 2 | May 10-11, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Examination Schedule
The JEE Main 2026 exam was conducted in two sessions, January and April, for B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch/B.Planning papers.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2026) | Session 2 (April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Dates (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech) | January 21-30, 2026 | April 2-9, 2026 |
| Exam Dates (Paper 2A/2B – B.Arch/B.Plan) | January 29, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
JoSAA 2026 Counselling: Key Dates (Tentative — Based on 2025 Schedule)
JoSAA 2026 counselling registration commenced on June 2, 2026, with the full schedule expected to follow a pattern similar to the previous year.
| Event | Date (Tentative – Based on 2025) |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 Result | June 1, 2026 |
| JoSAA 2026 Registration Begins | June 2, 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking Window | June 3 – June 10 (2025 dates) |
| Mock Seat Allotment – Round 1 | June 6 (2025 date) |
| Mock Seat Allotment – Round 2 | June 8 (2025 date) |
| Final Choice Locking Deadline | June 10 (2025 date) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | June 12 (2025 date) |
| Online Reporting for Round 1 | June 12 – June 16 (2025 dates) |
MHT CET 2025 Counselling Timeline (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The MHT CET 2025 counselling process involved multiple rounds of seat allotment and document verification, providing a guide for the upcoming 2026 schedule.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| Provisional Merit List Display | July 15 |
| Grievance Submission Period | July 16 – July 18 |
| Final Merit List Display | July 21 |
| CAP Round 1 Choice Filling | July 26 – July 28 |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 31 |
| CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment | August 11 |
| CAP Round 3 Option Entry | August 16 |
| CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment | August 21 |
| CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment | September 1 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good percentile in MHT CET for top engineering colleges?
A: For top-tier engineering colleges in Maharashtra, candidates generally need to secure a percentile above 98-99 in MHT CET. A score above 150 marks is often considered a safe score for admission to these institutes.
Q: How does the JEE Main cutoff differ from MHT CET cutoff?
A: JEE Main cutoff is a national-level qualifying percentile for eligibility to JEE Advanced and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. MHT CET cutoff, on the other hand, is a state-level closing rank/percentile for admission to engineering and pharmacy colleges within Maharashtra.
Q: Are there separate cutoffs for different engineering branches in MHT CET and JEE Main?
A: Yes, both MHT CET and JEE Main cutoffs are released separately for various engineering branches such as Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering, reflecting the demand for each specialization.
Q: What factors influence the MHT CET and JEE Main cutoff percentiles each year?
A: Several factors influence the cutoff percentiles, including the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the examination, the normalization process by NTA/CET Cell, the total number of seats available in participating institutes, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q: When does JoSAA counselling for JEE Main usually begin?
A: JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling for JEE Main typically begins in early June, shortly after the JEE Advanced results are declared. This process facilitates admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
