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MHT-CET Colleges in Pune 2026 — Cutoffs, CAP & College List

MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is the gateway to 120+ engineering colleges in Pune. Conducted by the State CET Cell in April–May 2026, MHT-CET percentile determines which colleges and branches you can access through the CAP (Centralised Admission Process) — Maharashtra's merit-based seat allotment system. MHT-CET scores range from 0–200 and are converted to percentiles. The same raw score can yield different percentiles each year depending on the difficulty and number of students. In 2025, COEP CSE required 99.2+ percentile (approx 190+ raw marks). Even at 50–60 percentile, Pune has multiple NAAC B++ or A colleges available. This guide covers complete percentile-to-college mapping, CAP rounds timeline, important documents needed, and preparation strategy for MHT-CET 2026.

⚡ Quick Answer

MHT-CET 2026 exam dates: April 20–May 15, 2026. PCM group for engineering (200 marks, 3 hrs). CAP result + admission: June–August 2026. All 120+ Pune engineering colleges accept MHT-CET. COEP CSE needs 99.2+ percentile; decent private college needs 65–75 percentile.

Percentile to College Mapping — Pune Engineering 2025

PercentileColleges AvailableBest ChoiceBranch Available
99.2+COEP PuneCOEP CSE/IT/AICSE, IT, AI/ML, E&TC, Mech, Civil
98–99COEP (non-CSE), PICT IT/E&TCPICT CSE or COEP MechMech, Civil, E&TC, IT
96–98PICT CSE, VIT CS, Cummins CS (girls)PICT CSECSE, IT, E&TC
92–96VIT Pune CS, MIT-WPU CS, SIT via SETVIT CS / MIT-WPU CSCSE, IT, Mech, E&TC
85–92MIT-WPU, Cummins (girls), DY PatilMIT-WPU CSEAll branches
75–85JSPM RSCOE, AISSMS, PCCOE, VIITJSPM/AISSMS CSEAll branches
65–75Indira COE, NBN Sinhgad, MIT KothrudIndira COE CSEAll branches
55–65Sinhgad Group, MMCOE, Jaihind COEMMCOE/Sinhgad CSMech, Civil, E&TC, CS
45–55Various Sinhgad, Sharad, SITRCSharad/SITRCMech, Civil, Electrical

MHT-CET 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

SubjectMarksQuestionsSourceKey Topics
Mathematics10050Maharashtra Board 11th + 12thCalculus, Vectors, Algebra, Statistics
Physics5050Maharashtra Board 11th + 12thMechanics, Electricity, Modern Physics
Chemistry5050Maharashtra Board 11th + 12thOrganic, Inorganic, Physical Chem

CAP Process Timeline 2026

  1. 1.MHT-CET Exam: April 20–May 15, 2026 (multiple slots, CBT mode)
  2. 2.MHT-CET Result: June 2026 — percentile scorecard published on mahacet.org
  3. 3.CAP Registration: June–July 2026 — register on cap.mahacet.org with documents
  4. 4.Document Verification: At ARC centre — Hall ticket, 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, caste/income cert
  5. 5.College Preference Filling: Fill up to 300 preferences in priority order — strategy matters
  6. 6.CAP Round 1 Allotment: July 2026 — check at cap.mahacet.org
  7. 7.Round 1 Seat Acceptance: Pay ₹5,000–10,000 confirmation fee within 3 days
  8. 8.CAP Round 2 (Aug 2026): If not satisfied with Round 1 — can float for better option
  9. 9.CAP Round 3 (Aug 2026): Final round — must accept and report to college
  10. 10.Institute Level Rounds: Sept 2026 — management/NRI quota at individual colleges

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4L+

MHT-CET Aspirants

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120+

Pune Colleges via CET

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99.2%

COEP CSE Cutoff

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Apr–May

Exam Window 2026

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