MHT CET 2026 results expected in June; top Maharashtra CSE colleges cutoffs released

In short

MHT CET 2026 (PCM group) exams were conducted from April 11-19, 2026, with results expected in June 2026.
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
COEP Technological University, Pune, has an expected MHT CET cutoff of approximately 99.85 percentile, while VJTI, Mumbai, expects a cutoff of Rank 95-110 for the Open category.
Total fees for IIT Bombay are approximately ₹11.96 lakh, COEP Pune ₹5.82 lakh, and VJTI Mumbai ₹3.3-3.6 lakh.
Management quota admissions, allocating about 15% of seats in private colleges, are expected to open after CAP rounds conclude in May-August 2026.

The admission cycle for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) programs in Maharashtra for 2026 is progressing, with the MHT CET 2026 (PCM group) examinations having concluded between April 11 and 19, 2026. Aspirants are now awaiting the results, which are anticipated to be released in June 2026, marking a crucial step towards securing admission in the state’s 293 Computer Engineering Colleges.

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CSE continues to be a highly competitive field, with institutions like IIT Bombay, VNIT Nagpur, COEP Technological University, Pune, and VJTI, Mumbai, among the most sought-after. The admission process primarily relies on MHT CET or JEE Main scores, followed by the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell.

Eligibility and Entrance Examinations

For MHT CET 2026, candidates were required to have passed Class 10+2 or be appearing in 2026, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. As per DTE norms, a minimum of 45% marks in 10+2 is mandatory for general category candidates, while reserved categories require 40% marks. Registration for MHT CET 2026 was conducted from December 30, 2025, to February 24, 2026.

Beyond MHT CET, JEE Main 2026 scores are also accepted for admission to numerous engineering colleges across Maharashtra. International students have a separate admission pathway, able to join B.E./B.Tech programs based on their 12th-grade merit in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, without the requirement of JEE Main or MHT CET scores.

Expected Cutoffs for Top Colleges

Prospective students are closely monitoring the expected cutoffs for leading institutions. COEP Technological University, Pune, is projected to have an MHT CET cutoff of approximately 99.85 percentile, corresponding to roughly a 300 merit rank. VJTI, Mumbai, for the Open category, anticipates a cutoff between Rank 95 and 110. Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), has an expected MHT CET cutoff of 97.46 percentile, while Government College of Engineering, Amravati, is estimated at 97.14 percentile.

For those applying through the Other State Quota, VNIT Nagpur’s CSE cutoff is projected to be in the Rank range of 5,820-7,031. Other notable expected cutoffs include Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra, Mumbai, at 96.78 percentile, and Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded, at 96.07 percentile. Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, had a closing rank of 2,216 in a previous cycle.

Fee Structures and Placement Highlights

The total fees for CSE programs vary significantly across institutions. IIT Bombay’s total fees are approximately ₹11.96 lakh. VIT Pune’s total fees are around ₹8.45 lakh, while COEP Pune’s stand at approximately ₹5.82 lakh. VJTI Mumbai’s total fees are estimated between ₹3.3 lakh and ₹3.6 lakh, with annual B.Tech fees at ₹85,000. Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, has total fees of ₹3.34 lakh.

Placement records indicate strong career prospects for CSE graduates. COEP reported a highest package of INR 50 LPA, with over 700 out of 1,038 eligible students placed. VNIT Nagpur’s 2024 recruitment drive saw a highest package of INR 64 LPA and an average package of INR 11.93 LPA. IIT Bombay’s average package in its 2024 placement drive was INR 23 LPA.

Admission Process and Key Dates

The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is a critical component of admissions. Registration for CAP is expected to commence in June-July 2026, followed by multiple CAP rounds for seat allocation during July-August 2026. Candidates are advised to keep necessary documents, including MHT CET 2026 Scorecard, Domicile Certificate, and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, ready for verification.

Management quota admissions, which typically account for approximately 15% of seats in private engineering colleges, are expected to open after the completion of CAP rounds, generally between May and August 2026. Eligibility for management quota typically requires a minimum of 45-50% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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