MHT CET Round 2 Cutoff 2026: Engineering Branch-Wise, Category Ranks & Counselling Trends
The MHT CET Round 2 Cutoff 2026 for engineering admissions saw significant competition, with top branches like Computer Science closing at a percentile of 98.89 for GOPENS at COEP Technological University in 2025. This MHT CET Round 2 cutoff is the minimum rank or percentile required for admission to various programs across Maharashtra, reflecting the intense demand for popular courses, with some branches seeing closing ranks beyond 80,000 in the previous year. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
MHT CET Round 2 Branch-wise Closing Ranks (2025)
The following table presents a snapshot of MHT CET Round 2 closing ranks for various engineering branches across different institutes in 2025.
| Institute Name | Branch | Category | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 404 |
| Walchung College of Engineering, Sangli | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 1,823 |
| Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Saminagar | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 9,753 |
| Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 22,085 |
| Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 30,214 |
| Government College of Engineering, Jalgaon | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 28,689 |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 90,268 |
How MHT CET Cutoffs Differ Across Categories (2025 Round 2)
MHT CET cutoffs vary significantly based on the candidate’s reservation category, as seen in the 2025 Round 2 data for Computer Science Engineering.
| Institute Name | Branch | Category | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 404 |
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | GOBCS | 653 |
| Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Saminagar | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 9,753 |
| Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Saminagar | Computer Science Engineering | GOBCS | 10,740 |
| Shri Gobin Singh Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 12,660 |
| Shri Gobin Singh Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded | Computer Science Engineering | GOBCS | 13,457 |
MHT CET Counselling Round Cutoffs (2025)
The comparison below illustrates how MHT CET cutoffs shifted between Round 1 and Round 2 for Computer Science Engineering in 2025.
| Institute Name | Branch | Category | Round 1 Closing Rank (2025) | Round 2 Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 243 | 404 |
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | GOBCS | 535 | 653 |
| Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Saminagar | Computer Science Engineering | GOPENS | 8,780 | 9,753 |
MHT CET 2026 Counselling Schedule at a Glance (Tentative)
The MHT CET 2026 counselling process involves several key stages, with tentative dates outlined below.
| Event | Tentative Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| Online registration of application begins | June |
| Last date to fill online registration form | July |
| Document verification and application confirmation | June to July |
| Display of provisional merit list | July |
| Display of final merit list | July |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I | July |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I | July |
| Accepting the offered seat | August |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute (CAP Round I) | August |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II | August |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II | August |
MHT CET Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025 for Top Branches
Analyzing MHT CET Round 1 cutoffs for Computer Science Engineering reveals shifts in closing ranks between 2024 and 2025 for prominent institutes.
| Institute Name | Branch | Category | Round 1 Closing Rank (2024) | Round 1 Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai | Computer Science Engineering | Open | 101 | 103 |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Andheri, Mumbai | Computer Science Engineering | Open | 574 | 504 |
| Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Dhankavdi, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | Open | 577 | 791 |
| Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Bibwewadi, Pune | Computer Science Engineering | Open | 2,823 | 3,505 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good rank in MHT CET Round 2 for top engineering colleges?
A. For top-tier engineering colleges in Maharashtra, a MHT CET Round 2 rank typically below 1,000 for popular branches like Computer Science Engineering is considered very competitive for the open category. For other strong colleges, ranks up to 10,000-15,000 can still secure good branches.
Q: Can I get admission to a good college with a MHT CET score below 70 percentile?
A. A MHT CET score below 70 percentile (corresponding to an approximate rank of 40,000 or higher) might make it challenging to secure admission in top-tier government colleges. However, many well-reputed private engineering colleges in Maharashtra may still offer admission to various branches at this percentile.
Q: How does the MHT CET Round 2 cutoff differ from Round 1?
A. Generally, MHT CET Round 2 cutoffs tend to be slightly higher (meaning higher ranks or lower percentiles are accepted) compared to Round 1. This is because some candidates who secured seats in Round 1 might opt for betterment or withdraw, making more seats available in subsequent rounds.
Q: Are JEE Main scores considered for MHT CET admissions?
A. Yes, for many private and some autonomous government institutes in Maharashtra, a portion of seats is reserved for All India candidates, and admissions to these seats are often based on JEE Main scores in addition to MHT CET scores.
Q: What factors influence the MHT CET cutoff each year?
A. Several factors determine the MHT CET cutoff, including the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, the total number of seats available in various courses and colleges, reservation policies, and previous year’s admission trends.
Q: When is the MHT CET 2026 cutoff expected to be released?
A. The MHT CET 2026 cutoff is typically released by the Maharashtra State CET Cell after each round of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) counselling. Based on previous years’ timelines, the cutoffs are expected to be published during July–August 2026.
