MHT CET 2026 SC category closing percentile is expected to range between 48 and 95, depending on the college and branch, based on 2024 and 2025 CAP round trends.
Students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category are eligible for 13% of total seats reserved in government and government-aided engineering colleges in Maharashtra. The MHT CET 2026 CAP rounds will use percentile scores for seat allotment. Based on past data, the SC category closing percentile is typically 15–25 points lower than the open category for the same college and branch combination.
- SC reserved seat quota: 13% of total seats in government and aided engineering institutes across Maharashtra.
- Top college expected SC closing percentile for 2026: 92–95 percentile (based on 2025 trends).
- Mid-tier government college expected SC closing percentile: 55–80 percentile (based on 2025 trends).
- Students scoring above 50 percentile in MHT CET 2026 are expected to secure a seat in a government college under SC quota.
- Official SC category cutoff will be published on cetcell.mahacet.org during the CAP rounds in July–August 2026.
| Direct Link to MHT CET 2026 CAP Round Cutoff (OUT) — cetcell.mahacet.org |
MHT CET Previous Year SC Category Closing Percentile
The table below shows MHT CET SC category closing percentile from 2024 and 2025 CAP rounds for popular engineering colleges in Maharashtra. These are final-round closing percentile values, representing the minimum percentile at which the last SC reserved seat was filled.
| College | Branch | SC Closing Percentile 2024 | SC Closing Percentile 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 91.20 | 92.15 |
| VJTI Mumbai | Computer Science and Engineering | 92.50 | 93.20 |
| ICT Mumbai | Chemical Engineering | 83.80 | 85.10 |
| Government College of Engineering, Pune | Electronics and Telecommunication | 79.40 | 80.90 |
| MIT College of Engineering, Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 77.20 | 78.50 |
| VIT Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 71.50 | 73.20 |
| BATU Lonere | Computer Science and Engineering | 58.40 | 60.20 |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati | Computer Science and Engineering | 52.30 | 54.80 |
| Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad | Mechanical Engineering | 45.60 | 48.10 |
Expected MHT CET 2026 SC Category Closing Percentile
Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, MHT CET 2026 SC category closing percentile is expected to rise slightly as applicant numbers continue to grow. The predicted figures below are estimates and will be confirmed once official CAP rounds conclude.
| College | Branch | Expected SC Closing Percentile 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| COEP Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 92.50–94.00 |
| VJTI Mumbai | Computer Science and Engineering | 93.50–95.00 |
| ICT Mumbai | Chemical Engineering | 85.50–87.00 |
| Government College of Engineering, Pune | Electronics and Telecommunication | 81.00–83.00 |
| MIT College of Engineering, Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 79.00–81.00 |
| VIT Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 73.00–75.00 |
| BATU Lonere | Computer Science and Engineering | 60.00–63.00 |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati | Computer Science and Engineering | 55.00–58.00 |
| Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad | Mechanical Engineering | 48.00–52.00 |
Colleges Eligible for MHT CET 2026 SC Category
SC students can apply for reserved seats across all government, government-aided, and autonomous colleges participating in the MHT CET 2026 CAP process. The table below lists popular institutes where SC students have historically secured admission with lower percentile scores compared to open category.
| College Name | Location | Type | Popular Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering Pune (COEP) | Pune | Government | CSE, Mechanical, Civil |
| VJTI Mumbai | Mumbai | Government | CSE, Electronics, Electrical |
| Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai | Mumbai | Government | Chemical, Polymer Technology |
| Government College of Engineering, Pune | Pune | Government | Electronics and TC, Computer |
| Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad | Aurangabad | Government | Mechanical, Civil, Computer |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati | Amravati | Government | CSE, Civil, Mechanical |
| BATU Lonere | Raigad | University Institute | Computer, Mechanical, Electronics |
| Shri Guru Gobind Singhji IOT Nanded | Nanded | Government | CSE, Electronics, Mechanical |
| MIT College of Engineering, Pune | Pune | Private Aided | CSE, Mechanical, Electronics |
| VIT Pune | Pune | Autonomous | CSE, Electronics, Civil |
Factors Affecting MHT CET 2026 SC Category Cutoff
Several key variables influence whether the SC category closing percentile rises or falls compared to the previous year.
- Number of SC applicants: A larger SC applicant pool increases competition and pushes the closing percentile upward for all colleges.
- Total SC reserved seats: Colleges with more seats under the SC quota tend to have a lower closing percentile due to greater availability.
- Overall exam difficulty: A tougher MHT CET paper compresses overall percentile scores, which can lower the SC closing percentile across most institutes.
- Branch preference trends: High-demand branches like Computer Science and AI/ML consistently have the highest SC closing percentile even within the reserved quota.
- Number of CAP rounds: Additional rounds provide more students an opportunity to participate and can marginally lower the final closing percentile for mid-tier colleges.
- New colleges joining CAP: More participating institutes spread student demand across a wider pool and reduce cutoff pressure on established colleges.
MHT CET 2026 SC Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected MHT CET 2026 SC category closing percentile for COEP Pune?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected MHT CET 2026 SC category closing percentile for COEP Pune CSE branch is approximately 92.50 to 94.00.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for SC students in MHT CET colleges?
Ans. SC students are eligible for 13% of total seats in government and government-aided engineering colleges participating in the MHT CET 2026 CAP process.
Ques. What percentile do SC students need in MHT CET 2026 to get into a government college?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, SC students scoring above 50 percentile in MHT CET 2026 are expected to secure admission in government engineering colleges in Maharashtra. The exact cutoff depends on the college and branch chosen.
Ques. When will the official MHT CET 2026 SC category cutoff be released?
Ans. The official MHT CET 2026 SC category cutoff will be published by MHT CET Cell on cetcell.mahacet.org during the CAP rounds, which are expected in July–August 2026.
Ques. Is the MHT CET SC category cutoff the same for all branches?
Ans. No, the SC category cutoff varies significantly by branch. Computer Science branches consistently have the highest SC closing percentile, while Civil and Mechanical Engineering branches have lower cutoffs at the same college.
Ques. Can SC students from other states claim the SC reservation in MHT CET 2026 CAP?
Ans. No, SC category reservation under MHT CET CAP is available only to students who are domiciles of Maharashtra and hold a valid SC caste certificate issued by the Maharashtra state government.
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