OBC Cutoff For MHT CET 2026: Category-Wise Ranks, Percentiles & Admission Trends
How tight was the OBC Cutoff for MHT CET? For top institutions, the OBC cutoff for MHT CET 2025 for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at PICT Pune closed at 99.50 percentile, while at MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune, it was a rank of 5087. The OBC Cutoff for MHT CET is the minimum percentile score or rank required by candidates belonging to the Other Backward Classes category to secure admission into various engineering and pharmacy programs across Maharashtra’s colleges. This year’s MHT CET 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release, with 2025 data currently serving as the latest available reference for admission trends.
MHT CET 2026 Examination Schedule
The MHT CET 2026 examination was conducted across two phases for both PCM and PCB groups, with results expected soon.
| Event | Dates (PCM Group) | Dates (PCB Group) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Exam Dates | April 11 – 19, 2026 | April 21 – 26, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Dates | May 14 – 17, 2026 | May 10 – 11, 2026 |
| Registration (without late fee) | Closed February 24, 2026 | |
| Provisional Admit Card (2nd attempt) | May 5, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | May 30, 2026 | |
| Result Release (Expected) | By or before June 6, 2026 | |
MHT CET 2025 Counselling Timeline (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The MHT CET 2025 counselling process involved multiple rounds, with key dates for registration, merit list display, and seat allotment.
| 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 I – Option Filling | July 26 – 28 |
| CAP Round I – Provisional Allotment Result | July 31 |
| CAP Round I – Seat Acceptance & Reporting | August 1 – 3 |
| CAP Round II – Vacant Seats Display | August 4 |
| CAP Round II – Option Filling | August 5 – 7 |
| CAP Round II – Provisional Allotment Result | August 11 |
| CAP Round II – Seat Acceptance & Reporting | August 12 – 14 |
| CAP Round 3 Option Entry | August 16 |
| CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment | August 21 |
| CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment | September 1 |
OBC Category Closing Ranks in MHT CET 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here’s a snapshot of OBC category closing ranks for various engineering branches and colleges from the MHT CET 2025 counselling rounds.
| Institute | Course | OBC Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune | Computer Engineering | 5087 |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune | Computer Engineering | 5463 |
| Sinhgad Institute of Technology | Computer Engineering | 14256 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur | Computer Science & Engineering | 18456 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur | Electronics Engineering | 25692 |
| Walchand College of Engineering (WC), Sangli | Computer Science Engineering | 1929 |
Round-wise Cutoffs for PICT Pune (OBC Category) in MHT CET 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table illustrates how OBC cutoffs for popular branches at PICT Pune varied across different counselling rounds in 2025.
| Course | Round 1 Percentile (2025) | Round 2 Percentile (2025) | Round 3 Percentile (2025) | Round 4 Percentile (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 99.62 | 99.57 | 99.55 | 99.50 |
| Information Technology | 99.50 | 99.46 | 99.44 | 99.42 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 99.53 | – | 99.49 | – |
MHT CET OBC Cutoff Trends: 2023 → 2025
Analyzing the MHT CET OBC cutoff trends over the past three years reveals shifts in competition for Mechanical Engineering across top colleges.
| Institute | Branch | OBC Percentile (2025) | OBC Percentile (2024) | OBC Percentile (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Mechanical Engineering | 99.12 | 98.85 | 98.68 |
| VJTI, Mumbai | Mechanical Engineering | 98.66 | 98.47 | 97.05 |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai | Mechanical Engineering | 97.06 | 97.99 | 93.77 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good MHT CET percentile for OBC candidates?
A: A percentile above 95-97 is generally considered competitive for OBC candidates aiming for good engineering branches in reputed Tier-1 colleges. For top-tier institutes like COEP Pune or VJTI Mumbai, a percentile closer to 99+ is often required for popular branches like CSE and IT.
Q: How does the MHT CET cutoff vary by category?
A: The MHT CET cutoff is typically lower for reserved categories such as OBC, SC, and ST compared to the General category. Each category has a separate cutoff for each course and college, reflecting the reservation policies.
Q: What are the passing marks for OBC in MHT CET 2026?
A: In general, the marks required to pass the MHT CET 2026 exam for the OBC category is 45%, which translates to 80 out of 200 marks. However, for admission to top colleges, the expected passing marks for the OBC category are around 122+.
Q: Is percentile or marks more important in MHT CET?
A: Percentile is more important than raw marks in MHT CET. The merit list and counselling ranks are prepared based on percentile scores, not raw marks, due to the normalization process across multiple exam shifts.
Q: When will the MHT CET 2026 cutoff be released?
A: The MHT CET 2026 cutoff will be released after each round of the counselling process, which is expected to begin after the results are declared in June 2026. The official cutoff data will be published on the State CET Cell’s website.
Q: What factors determine the MHT CET cutoff?
A: Several factors influence the MHT CET cutoff, including the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the examination, the number of seats available in various colleges and courses, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q: Can an OBC candidate get CSE with a 30,000 rank in MHT CET?
A: Securing a CSE course in top-tier colleges with a 30,000 rank in MHT CET is generally difficult, even for OBC candidates. However, it might be possible to get admission into Tier-2 or Tier-3 colleges, depending on the specific institute and round of counselling.
