MHT CET 2025 closing percentile for COEP Pune Computer Science and Engineering (CS&E) was 99.90 for the Open category in CAP Round 1 — the 2026 expected cutoff, based on this official data, is 99.88 to 99.92.
COEP Technological University (College of Engineering Pune) consistently records some of the highest MHT CET closing percentiles in Maharashtra. Computer Science and Engineering is its most competitive branch. In 2025, COEP CS&E intake doubled from 150 to 300 seats, which pushed the closing percentile down from the 2024 figure but kept demand intense. With MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 allotment expected around July 20, 2026, knowing the category-wise closing trend is critical for realistic choice-filling.
- MHT CET 2026 is out of 200 marks; COEP CS&E admissions are based on MHT CET percentile, not raw marks.
- 2025 GOPENS closing: 99.8985 percentile — down from 99.9666 in 2024, because intake doubled from 150 to 300 seats.
- Maharashtra has multiple reservation categories — OBC, SEBC, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, VJ/DT, SC, and ST — each with a separate closing percentile.
- If COEP CS&E maintains 300 seats in 2026, cutoffs are expected to remain close to 2025 levels.
- CAP Round 1 allotment for 2026 is expected around July 20, 2026 on the official CET Cell portal.
| Direct Link to MHT CET 2026 CAP Process (Official) | cetcell.mahacet.org |
COEP Pune CS&E Official CAP Round 1 Cutoff: 2024 vs 2025
The table below shows category-wise closing percentiles from the official CET Cell Maharashtra allotment lists for COEP Technological University Computer Science and Engineering, CAP Round 1. The closing percentile is the MHT CET score of the last student allotted a seat in each seat type.
| Category (Seat Type Code) | 2024 Closing Percentile | 2025 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Open — GOPENS | 99.9666 | 99.8985 |
| Open Ladies — LOPENS | 99.9377 | 99.9013 |
| OBC — GOBCS | 99.8781 | 99.7991 |
| OBC Ladies — LOBCS | 99.8222 | 99.7679 |
| SEBC (Maratha) — GSEBCS | 99.8261 | 99.7970 |
| NT-B — GNT1S | 99.4300 | 99.6978 |
| NT-C — GNT2S | 99.8640 | 99.4164 |
| NT-D — GNT3S | 99.6596 | 99.8079 |
| VJ/DT — GVJS | 99.3392 | 99.3595 |
| SC — GSCS | 99.3417 | 98.9198 |
| SC Ladies — LSCS | 99.0784 | 98.5995 |
| ST — GSTS | 98.8513 | 95.8307 |
| ST Ladies — LSTS | — | 97.4119 |
| TFWS (Fee Waiver) | — | 99.7972 |
What the Intake Change Means for 2026
The single biggest variable between 2024 and 2025 was seat intake: COEP CS&E expanded from 150 to 300 seats. With twice as many seats available, a student who was merit rank 200 in 2024 had no chance; in 2025 the same rank comfortably secures a seat. That is why almost every category saw a lower closing percentile in 2025.
- Open (GOPENS): Dropped from 99.97 to 99.90 — a drop of 0.07 percentile points.
- SC (GSCS): Dropped from 99.34 to 98.92 — more SC seats available with larger total intake.
- ST (GSTS): Dropped sharply from 98.85 to 95.83 — with more seats, even a moderate MHT CET score now qualifies.
- NT-B and NT-D: Moved slightly upward year-on-year — small seat counts mean one or two fewer high-scoring candidates can shift the closing percentile.
For 2026, if intake remains at approximately 300 seats, closing percentiles are expected to stay close to 2025 levels. A jump back to 2024 cutoffs would only happen if intake is cut or the applicant pool grows substantially.
MHT CET 2026 Expected Cutoff for COEP Pune CS
Based on 2025 official data and assuming intake remains around 300 seats, the expected closing percentiles for COEP CS&E in 2026 are as follows. These are projections; actual cutoffs will be published by CET Cell after CAP Round 1 allotment in July 2026.
| Category | Expected Closing Percentile 2026 |
|---|---|
| Open (GOPENS) | 99.88 – 99.92 |
| OBC (GOBCS) | 99.77 – 99.83 |
| SEBC / Maratha (GSEBCS) | 99.77 – 99.82 |
| NT-B (GNT1S) | 99.65 – 99.72 |
| NT-C (GNT2S) | 99.38 – 99.46 |
| NT-D (GNT3S) | 99.75 – 99.83 |
| VJ/DT (GVJS) | 99.28 – 99.40 |
| SC (GSCS) | 98.80 – 99.00 |
| ST (GSTS) | 94.50 – 97.00 |
| TFWS (Fee Waiver) | 99.75 – 99.83 |
Factors Affecting COEP CS Cutoff 2026
The closing percentile each year shifts based on these key variables:
- Seat intake decision: If COEP maintains 300 seats, cutoffs stay near 2025 levels. Any increase lowers them further; any reduction pushes them back toward 2024 figures.
- MHT CET 2026 paper difficulty: A harder paper compresses the top of the percentile distribution, potentially easing cutoffs slightly. An easier paper pushes cutoffs higher.
- Total MHT CET registrations: More test-takers means more competition for the same seats and upward pressure on closing percentiles.
- JoSAA crossover: Top-ranked students who also receive IIT or NIT allotments through JoSAA often withdraw from CAP, leaving their COEP seats vacant. This can ease cutoffs in CAP Round 2 and Round 3 but rarely by more than 0.05 percentile for Open category.
- Category-specific applicant pool: Year-on-year variation in the number of high-scoring SC, ST, and NT students directly shifts those category cutoffs, sometimes by 1–3 percentile points as seen between 2024 and 2025.
How to Check COEP CS Cutoff on CET Cell Portal
Once CAP Round 1 allotment is published, follow these steps to access the official college-wise cutoff for COEP Computer Engineering:
- Visit the official CET Cell portal: cetcell.mahacet.org/cap-_2026-27/.
- Click on MHT CET 2026 CAP — BE/BTech Admissions.
- Select CAP Round 1 Allotment Result after it is published.
- Download the College and Course Wise Cutoff List from the documents section.
- Search for college code 16006 — COEP Technological University and filter by Computer Science and Engineering.
- The closing percentile of the last seat in your category is the CAP Round 1 cutoff.
Check all three CAP rounds. Cutoffs in Round 2 and Round 3 may ease slightly as students withdraw after JoSAA allotment, but the shift at COEP CS is usually less than 0.05 percentile for Open category.
MHT CET 2026 COEP Pune CS Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected MHT CET 2026 cutoff for COEP Pune Computer Engineering Open category?
Ans. Based on the 2025 official CAP Round 1 closing percentile of 99.8985 (GOPENS), the expected cutoff for 2026 Open category is 99.88 to 99.92 percentile, assuming COEP maintains the same ~300 seat intake. Actual figures will be released after CAP Round 1 allotment in July 2026.
Ques. Why did the COEP CS cutoff drop from 2024 to 2025?
Ans. COEP CS&E intake doubled from 150 seats in 2024 to 300 seats in 2025. With more seats available, the last student admitted had a lower percentile than in the previous year. This is not a sign of reduced competition — demand for COEP CS remains extremely high — it simply reflects proportionally more seats being available relative to the applicant pool.
Ques. Is MHT CET 2026 out of 200 marks?
Ans. Yes. MHT CET PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics group) is out of 200 marks. COEP CS&E admission is based on your MHT CET percentile, calculated relative to all students in your PCM session, not on raw marks.
Ques. Does COEP CS have separate cutoffs for ladies seats?
Ans. Yes. Maharashtra’s CAP system has separate seat types for ladies (L-prefix codes such as LOPENS, LOBCS, LSCS). In 2025, the LOPENS (Open Ladies) closing was 99.9013 — slightly higher than GOPENS (99.8985) — because more female students competed for the ladies-specific seats. Check both GOPENS and LOPENS if you are a female student.
Ques. When will COEP Pune CS CAP Round 1 cutoff be released in 2026?
Ans. MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 allotment and official cutoff list is expected around July 20, 2026. Monitor the official CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org for the exact release date and documents.
Ques. What MHT CET score do I need to get into COEP Pune Computer Engineering?
Ans. MHT CET is out of 200 marks, but admission uses percentile, not raw marks. Based on 2025 data, an Open category student needs approximately 99.90 percentile or above to secure COEP CS in CAP Round 1. This roughly corresponds to scoring around 185–190 out of 200, depending on the session’s difficulty and the total number of students who appeared.
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