The MHT CET 2026 seat matrix includes 1.23-1.30 lakh engineering seats across 370+ colleges in Maharastra.The highest number of seats are expected in CSE branch followed by IT and AI & Data Science in MHT CET 2026.

Direct Link to MHT CET CAP 2026-27 Seat Matrix (Release Soon)
  • The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra releases the MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix before every CAP round.
  • The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026 is expected on July 27 2026 before CAP Round 1.
  • The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix has college wise, branch wise and category wise seat details for B.E. and B.Tech courses.
  • Computer Science leads with 35000+ seats followed by Mechanical with 22000+ seats in MHT CET 2026.
  • The MHT CET 2026 reservation includes Open category has 40% while OBC has 19%, SC has 13%, ST has 7% and EWS has 10% of the total CAP seats.
  • In private unaided engineering colleges, around 80–85% seats are filled through CAP while the remaining seats are allotted under the Institute Level/Management quota including NRI seats.
  • The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026 will be available on cetcell.mahacet.org under the Engineering CAP 2026-27 section.

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MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix: Total Seats and Branch-Wise Breakdown

Key Summary

  • Private unaided non-minority colleges offer the highest number of engineering seats, with 70,000-80,000 seats across 280-300 colleges.
  • Around 70% CAP seats are allotted under the Home University (HU) quota, while the remaining 30% fall under the OHU/OTHU quota.
  • Private unaided engineering colleges reserve 15% seats under the All India Quota, filled through JEE Main or MHT CET.
  • COEP Technological University and VJTI Mumbai continue to be among the most preferred engineering colleges through the MHT CET CAP process.

What is MHT CET 2026 Engineering Seat Matrix

The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix is released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra before every CAP round.

  • The seat matrix shows the exact seat availability for every participating college, branch and reservation category.
  • Candidates can use the MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix to plan their college and branch preferences before CAP choice filling.
  • The seat matrix includes Government, Government-Aided and Private Unaided AICTE-approved engineering colleges participating in the MHT CET CAP.
  • The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix is revised before every CAP round to reflect the vacant seats available after the previous allotment.

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Total Engineering Seats in Maharashtra 2026

Maharashtra has more than 370 engineering colleges participating in the MHT CET CAP process.

  • The participating institutes offer around 1.23 lakh to 1.30 lakh engineering seats based on recent official seat matrices.
  • The State CET Cell, Maharashtra will confirm the 2026 seat intake after releasing the official MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix.
College Type Number of Colleges (Approx) Expected Seats in 2026

Government (incl. Autonomous)

 10 – 15 8000 – 10000
Government-Aided 15 – 20 12000 – 15000

Private Unaided (Minority)

 50 – 60 35000 – 40000

Private Unaided (Non-Minority)

 280 – 300 70000 – 80000
Total 370+

Approx. 1.23 – 1.30 lakh

Total Engineering Seats in Maharashtra 2026

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Ques. Which type of colleges offer the highest number of engineering seats through MHT CET 2026?

Ans. Private unaided non-minority colleges are expected to offer the highest number of engineering seats in MHT CET 2026, with approximately 70,000–80,000 seats across 280–300 colleges. They account for the largest share of seats available through the CAP process.

Ques. Are government engineering colleges enough to secure admission through MHT CET 2026?

Ans. Government engineering colleges are expected to offer only 8,000–10,000 seats across 10–15 institutes, making admission highly competitive. Candidates with lower ranks should also consider government-aided and private colleges, which together offer a much larger number of seats through MHT CET CAP.

MHT CET 2026 Branch-Wise Seat Distribution

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) continues to have the highest seat intake among all branches in the MHT CET Engineering admission process.

  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, and Cyber Security have recorded a steady increase in seat intake since 2020.
  • These emerging branches are expected to receive additional seats in the MHT CET 2026 admission cycle.
  • The branch-wise seat figures are based on the 2024-25 intake and should be treated as approximate.
  • The official MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026 will confirm the updated seat intake after its release on the State CET Cell website.
Engineering Branch Expected Seats in 2026 (Approx)
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

35,000 – 40,000+
Mechanical Engineering

18,000 – 22,000
Information Technology (IT)

16,000 – 20,000

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (EXTC)

14,000 – 17,000

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI & DS)

12,000 – 15,000+
Civil Engineering

10,000 – 12,000
Electrical Engineering

8,000 – 10,000

Computer Science (Data Science) / AI & ML

8,000 – 11,000
Chemical Engineering

3,000 – 4,000

Other Branches (Production, Textile, Biomedical, etc.)

25,000 – 30,000

Total

~1.23 – 1.30 lakh

MHT CET 2026 Branch-Wise Seat Distribution

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Ques. Which engineering branches have seen the fastest seat growth in MHT CET 2026?

Ans. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS), AI & Machine Learning, and Cyber Security have recorded the fastest growth in seat intake in recent years. These emerging branches are expected to receive additional seats in the MHT CET 2026 admission cycle.

Ques. Which engineering branches offer the best chance of getting a seat through MHT CET 2026?

Ans. Branches with higher seat intake, such as Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Electronics & Telecommunication (EXTC), and AI & DS, generally offer more admission opportunities. However, the final allotment depends on the candidate's MHT CET rank, category, and college preferences.

MHT CET 2026 Category-Wise Seat Allocation and Reservation

Maharashtra State reservation benefits are applicable only to Maharashtra State candidates in the MHT CET CAP process.

  • The reservation policy is applied only to CAP seats and does not include All India Quota or Institute Level seats.
  • EWS candidates are eligible for 10% reservation under the Open category.
  • PwD candidates receive 3% horizontal reservation as per the prescribed rules.
  • The Open category generally accounts for around 40% seats after the applicable vertical reservations.
  • Women candidates are eligible for 30% horizontal reservation wherever applicable.
  • Around 70% CAP seats are allotted under the Home University (HU) quota.
  • The remaining 30% CAP seats are available under the Other Than Home University (OHU/OTHU) quota.
  • Private unaided engineering colleges reserve 15% seats under the AIQ filled through JEE Main or MHT CET.
Category Reservation Percentage
Open (General)

40%
OBC (Other Backward Classes) 19%
SC (Scheduled Caste) 13%
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 7%
VJ/DT (NT-A) 3%
NT-B 2.5%
NT-C 3.5%
NT-D 2%
SBC (Special Backward Class)

10%

MHT CET 2026 Category-Wise Seat Allocation and Reservation
  • As per Reddit discussion, MHT CET reservation is based on category-wise seat allocation, with separate seats reserved for different categories. Candidates also explained that category-wise cutoffs depend on the last allotted candidate, seat availability, and competition within that category.

MHT CET reservation
Source: Reddit

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Top Colleges and Seat Availability in MHT CET 2026

COEP Technological University, Pune and VJTI Mumbai continue to be among the most preferred government and autonomous engineering colleges in Maharashtra.

  • The MHT CET CAP seat intake is generally around 80–85% of the total sanctioned strength while the remaining seats are allotted through JEE Main, All India or Institute Level quotas.
College Location Expected Total Intake College Type
COEP Technological University Pune

~1,230

 Autonomous Government
VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) Mumbai

~540

 Autonomous Government
Walchand College of Engineering Sangli

~390 – 740

Government-Aided Autonomous
PICT (Pune Institute of Computer Technology) Pune

~600 – 720

 Private Unaided
SPIT (Sardar Patel Institute of Technology) Mumbai

~540 – 600

Government-Aided / Unaided

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) / MIT College

 Pune 1,800+ Private Unaided
RAIT (Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology) Navi Mumbai 900+ Private Unaided

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Ques. Which are the top government engineering colleges accepting MHT CET 2026 scores?

Ans. COEP Technological University, Pune and VJTI Mumbai are among the most preferred government/autonomous engineering colleges accepting MHT CET 2026 scores. Other popular institutes include Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli and Government Siddhartha Medical College? (No—engineering candidates should refer to the official MHT CET CAP participating institute list for engineering colleges.) COEP and VJTI consistently attract the highest cutoffs.

How to Check MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix Online

The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026 will be published by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra on the CAP portal.

  • The MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026 is expected to be released on July 27, 2026 before the start of CAP Round 1.

Steps to Check MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026

  • Step 1: Visit the State CET Cell, Maharashtra official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Step 2: Open the Engineering CAP 2026-27 section or the CAP 2026-27 portal.
  • Step 3: Click on the Seat Matrix link available as Provisional Category-wise Seat Matrix or Institute-wise Seat Matrix.
  • Step 4: Open the PDF released for the current CAP round. Separate seat matrices may be available for each counselling round.
  • Step 5: Search the MHT CET Engineering Seat Matrix 2026 using filters such as college type, college name, branch, and reservation category.
  • Step 6: Download and save the seat matrix PDF for reference while filling the MHT CET CAP 2026 option form.

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Ques. Can candidates download the MHT CET 2026 seat matrix in PDF format?

Ans. Yes. The MHT CET 2026 Engineering Seat Matrix will be available in PDF format on the State CET Cell CAP portal. Candidates can download the institute-wise or category-wise seat matrix and use it while filling CAP option preferences.

Ques. How can candidates check seat availability for a specific college or branch in MHT CET 2026?

Ans. Candidates can open the MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix PDF and search using the college name, engineering branch, college type, or reservation category. This helps candidates identify the available seats before submitting CAP choices for each counselling round.

MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs

Ques. How many total engineering seats are available through MHT CET 2026 CAP?

Ans. Based on recent CAP data, approximately 1.23 lakh to 1.30 lakh engineering seats are available across 370+ colleges in Maharashtra through MHT CET CAP. The exact number for 2026 will be confirmed in the official seat matrix released on cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques. Which engineering branch has the most seats in Maharashtra through MHT CET?

Ans. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) has the highest seat intake in Maharashtra through MHT CET, followed by Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, and Mechanical Engineering.

Ques. What is the OBC reservation percentage in MHT CET 2026 engineering seats?

Ans. OBC students are entitled to 19% reservation in Maharashtra engineering seats. Other major reservations include SC (13%), ST (7%), and Open category (40%). EWS gets 10% within the Open category.

Ques. What is the difference between Home University and OTHU seats in MHT CET?

Ans. Home University (HU) seats constitute about 70% of CAP seats and are available primarily to students from the same university jurisdiction as the college. OTHU (Other Than Home University) seats make up the remaining 30% and are open to students from any university jurisdiction in Maharashtra.

Ques. When will the MHT CET 2026 seat matrix be released?

Ans. The MHT CET 2026 engineering seat matrix is expected to be released on 27, 2026, on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org before CAP Round 1 begins.

Ques. Does the MHT CET seat matrix change between CAP Round 1 and Round 2?

Ans. Yes, the seat matrix is updated and re-published before each CAP round. Seats that remain unfilled in the previous round are carried forward, and the CET Cell releases a revised seat matrix/vacancy matrix with updated availability.