Mumbai University MHT CET Cutoff 2026: College-Wise Ranks & Admission Trends

Mumbai University MHT CET Cutoff for Computer Science Engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, settled around a 99+ percentile in 2025, indicating a highly competitive admission landscape. The Mumbai University MHT CET Cutoff is the minimum percentile score or rank required for admission to various B.Tech programs across its affiliated colleges, with Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Mumbai, seeing its Computer Science cutoff at 85.9 percentile for the General category in 2025. These 2025 figures represent the latest available data, as the 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.

MHT CET 2026 Examination Schedule

The MHT CET 2026 examination was conducted across two phases for both PCM and PCB groups, as detailed below.

Mumbai University Affiliated Colleges: MHT CET 2025 Cutoffs (Latest — 2026 awaited)

The following table presents the MHT CET 2025 closing ranks/percentiles for key engineering branches at prominent colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

MHT CET 2026 Counselling Timeline (Tentative)

The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for MHT CET 2026 is expected to commence in July-August, with key dates outlined below.

FAQs

Q: What is a good MHT CET percentile for top Mumbai colleges?

A. For top-tier colleges in Mumbai like VJTI and SPIT, a percentile of 99+ is generally considered excellent for competitive branches like Computer Science Engineering. For other reputed private colleges, a percentile above 90-95 can be considered good for core branches.

Q: How do MHT CET cutoffs vary across different categories?

A. MHT CET cutoffs vary significantly by category. Generally, OBC candidates might see a relaxation of 0.2-0.4 percentile below the Open category, while SC candidates typically receive a 3-5 percentile reduction. ST candidates usually benefit from a more significant relaxation of 12-14 percentile compared to the Open category cutoffs.

Q: Is MHT CET easier than JEE Main?

A. MHT CET is generally considered slightly easier than JEE Main, with its syllabus more aligned with the state board curriculum. However, both exams require focused preparation to achieve high scores for admission to top engineering colleges.

Q: When will the MHT CET 2026 cutoff be released?

A. The MHT CET 2026 cutoffs will be released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, after each round of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) counselling, which is expected to begin in July-August 2026, following the exam results.

Q: What documents are required for MHT CET counselling?

A. Key documents for MHT CET counselling include 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, MHT CET Admit Card and scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), school leaving certificate, domicile certificate of Maharashtra (if applicable), and Aadhar Card.

Q: What is the significance of “All India” and “Maharashtra State Quota” cutoffs?

A. MHT CET cutoffs are released separately for “All India” (AI) and “Maharashtra State Quota” (MH) candidates. AI cutoffs are for candidates from outside Maharashtra or those applying through the All India quota, often considering JEE Main scores, while MH cutoffs are for Maharashtra domicile candidates.

For the complete college-wise data, visit Mumbai University Cutoff on FindMyCollege.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms. He was instrumental in building Collegedunia from the ground up, shaping its product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection, content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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