The MHT CET 2026 topper list will be released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra once the results are out. The list of MHT CET 2026 PCM & PCB toppers will be released along with the results on the website cetcell.mahacet.org.
With 100 percentile MHT CET score, you can get admission into the top colleges such as COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai and SPIT. A score above 150 will be considered a good score, and with 70 marks, candidates can get an average percentile.
Last year, 22 candidates scored in the 100th percentile in the MHT CET PCM 2025 exam. For PCM group 464263, candidates were registered, but 422863 candidates appeared in the exam.
- The MHT CET 2026 exam will release the topper list containing the name and marks of the candidate along with the percentile score.
- In MHT CET 2025, around 7.6 lakh candidates registered, of which 6.7 lakh appeared for the MHT CET Exam
- Around 2.8 lakh candidates appeared from the PCB Exam, and 4.3 lakh from the PCM Group Exam.
Candidates can check the Both PCM & PCB toppers list for the names of students who secured high marks in the Maharashtra CET exam. The MHT CET 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions: April and May 2026.
Check: How Many Students Appeared for MHT CET 2025?
Who is the MHT CET Topper 2026?
MHT CET topper 2026 has not been decided yet. Once the MHT CET results are released, we will be able to know the toppers for this year. Till then, you can check the toppers' list released by the CET cell on their official website for previous years.
Source: cetcell.mahacet.org
MHT CET Toppers Statistics
If we look at the last 5 years, we can see that the number of toppers who scored 100 percentile is decreasing, except in 2024.
| Year | Number of Toppers (100 Percentile) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 41 |
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MHT CET 2026 Qualifying Marks Expected
The Qualifying Marks for MHT CET 2026 will be set by CET Cell, Maharashtra, and are necessary for admission.
- Marks will decide whether the candidate can proceed to the next level or not, as per the topper’s list.
- Scoring minimum qualifying marks is necessary to appear in the MHT CET Toppers list.
Expected MHT CET 2026 Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)
| Category | Expected Qualifying Marks (out of 200) | Expected Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | 70 – 80 | 40% – 45% |
| OBC | 60 – 70 | 35% – 40% |
| SC | 50 – 60 | 30% – 35% |
| ST | 45 – 55 | 25% – 30% |
| EWS | 60 – 70 | 35% – 40% |
| PwD | 40 – 50 | 20% – 25% |
Also Read:
- MHT CET 2026 Marks Vs Percentile: Check Category Wise Percentile and Rank
- MHT CET 2026 Cutoff: Expected Scores, Marks vs Percentile
Ques: What is the highest score in the MHT CET?
Ans: The maximum MHT CET mark is 200. In past years, the toppers scored 199/200 and 200/200 as well, claiming a 100 percentile. The top scores got entry to first-rate colleges like COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, and ICT Mumbai.
Ques: Is 70 a good score in MHT CET?
Ans: A Score of 70 is considered an Average score in MHT CET, which gives a percentile of around 80-85, as per the difficulty level of the exam.
It does not guarantee you a good government college like COEP or VJTI but will get you into good private or mid-level engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
Ques: Will MHT CET 2026 be tough?
Ans: The competition level of MHT CET has been increasing year by year due to more candidates and increased accuracy levels demanded for top rankings. Yet, with the appropriate preparation plan, achieving a 90+ percentile is highly possible.
| Year | Paper Difficulty | PCM Group Difficulty | PCB Group Difficulty | Competition Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Expected) | Moderate to Tough | Tough | Moderate to Slightly Tough | Highest (Expected 8 lakh+ candidates) |
| 2025 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very High (7 lakh+ candidates) |
| 2024 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very High (4.2 lakh+ candidates) |
| 2023 | Moderate to Tough | Tough | Moderate | Higher (4 lakh+ candidates) |
| 2022 | Moderate | Moderate to Tough | Moderate | High (3.8 lakh+ candidates) |
What is a good score in MHT CET 2026?
A good score in MHT CET is anything above 160, as per the previous year’s statistics. We have noticed that scoring above 160 can get you into good colleges.
The MHT CET toppers list will normally consist of students who are near to full marks, but even a decent mark can find a place in good institutes.
| Marks Range | Good Score Status | College Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 160+ | Excellent | CS/IT at COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, ICT Mumbai |
| 140 – 159 | Very Good | CS/IT at SPIT Mumbai, DJ Sanghvi College Mumbai, PICT Pune, MIT-WPU Pune |
| 120 – 139 | Good | CS/IT/ENTC at VIT Pune, PCCOE Pune, Cummins COE Pune, KJ Somaiya Mumbai |
| 100 – 119 | Average | Mechanical, Civil, EEE at Vidyalankar Institute Mumbai, DY Patil Pune, AISSMS Pune |
| Below 100 | Below Average | Private colleges like JSPM Pune, DYP Akurdi, MIT Academy of Engineering (Lower branches) |
Also Read: MHT CET Score Calculation: Marks vs Percentile, Normalisation, and Expected Scores
Ques. What percentile is required for a good rank in MHT CET?
Ans. A percentile above 95 in MHT CET is generally considered very good and usually results in a rank within the top 10,000, depending on the year and competition level. Percentiles between 90 and 95 can still fetch good colleges, especially in state-level CAP rounds for popular engineering branches.
Ques. What rank can I expect for 90 percentile in MHT CET?
Ans. A 90 percentile in MHT CET generally corresponds to a rank between 15,000 and 25,000. The exact rank varies every year based on the number of candidates and exam difficulty. For accurate prediction, students should always refer to the official MHT CET rank list.
Ques. Which colleges are available for 85 to 90 percentile in MHT CET 2026?
Ans. Candidates scoring 85 to 90 percentile in MHT CET 2026 usually get a rank between 20,000 and 40,000. With this rank, colleges such as PCCOE Pune, DY Patil institutions, MIT-WPU, Sinhgad colleges, and other reputed private engineering colleges are commonly available through CAP counselling.
MHT CET Topper List 2025
The MHT CET 2025 topper list had been released by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, on the official website. The list also includes the statistical data for the total candidates who appeared and registered for the exam, along with the gender-wise topper list as well.
In the MHT CET 2025 examination, a total of 22 candidates from the PCM group scored 100 percentile.
| Sr. No. | Application No. | Group | Name of Candidate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 251018058 | PCM | Meer Vipul Bhuva | 100 |
| 2 | 251042316 | PCM | Siddhant Dheeraj Patankar | 100 |
| 3 | 251060833 | PCM | Pagar Anuj Shivprasad | 100 |
| 4 | 251061801 | PCM | Natu Dhruv Amol | 100 |
| 5 | 251139830 | PCM | Atharv Bhalchandra Sahasrabudhe | 100 |
| 6 | 251160629 | PCM | Shrish Nilesh Pattewar | 100 |
| 7 | 251175500 | PCM | Wagh Parth Kishor | 100 |
| 8 | 251325966 | PCM | Vaishnavi Vitthalrao Sarje | 100 |
| 9 | 251387838 | PCM | Gandhar Vivek Vartak | 100 |
| 10 | 251422467 | PCM | Anirudh Iyer | 100 |
| 11 | 251479059 | PCM | Siddhant Sunil Ghate | 100 |
| 12 | 251530015 | PCM | Rai Prajwal Ravi | 100 |
| 13 | 251600907 | PCM | Anil Balaji Patil | 100 |
| 14 | 251615329 | PCM | Pranav Mintri | 100 |
| 15 | 251625649 | PCM | Chinmay Vikas Chavan | 100 |
| 16 | 251636485 | PCM | Amit Kumar Singh | 100 |
| 17 | 251639986 | PCM | Aayush Arvind Kumar Dubey | 100 |
| 18 | 251654650 | PCM | Muhammad Alraza Hanif Shaikh | 100 |
| 19 | 251663884 | PCM | Tanay Chetan Gadgil | 100 |
| 20 | 251693326 | PCM | Arnav Nigam | 100 |
| 21 | 251742465 | PCM | Utkarsh Mishra | 100 |
| 22 | 251760354 | PCM | Shreya Roy | 100 |
MHT CET Topper’s List 2024
In 2024, 37 students scored at the 100th percentile, which is more than in 2025. We have shared the list of candidates who scored in the 100th percentile in 2024 group-wise below.
MHT CET 2024 Toppers: PCB Group
The list of MHT CET toppers list for those who appeared in the 2024 exam is here.
| PCB Toppers | Percentile |
|---|---|
| Pratham Vishnukant Gupta | 100 |
| Joshi Mrudul Sameer | 100 |
| Chothe Shravani Kailas | 100 |
| Mohammed Ismail Naik | 100 |
| Jha Abhishek Virendra | 100 |
| Aadya Durgaprasad Harichandan | 100 |
| Ramtirthakar Pratik Gajanan | 100 |
| Aditya Dagwar | 100 |
| Soham Bhimrao Lagad | 100 |
| Aradhya Mahadeorao Sanap | 100 |
| Shreya Vilas Bhole | 100 |
| Saumya Dixit | 100 |
| Aadesh Sahebrao Nichat | 100 |
| Sanmay Vikram Shah | 100 |
| Satyajit Sudhir Jagtap | 100 |
| Karpe Aditya Ajit | 100 |
| Ansari Fahad Mohammad Kalim | 100 |
MHT CET Toppers 2024: PCM Group
| PCM Toppers | Percentile |
|---|---|
| Harshavardhan Navendu Gupta | 100 |
| Parth Padmabhushan Asati | 100 |
| Pranav Arora | 100 |
| Aryan Dattatray Bhure | 100 |
| Pratikshya Panigrahy | 100 |
| Ghate Amalesh Umakant | 100 |
| Sakorkar Sharannya | 100 |
| Aditya Singh | 100 |
| Prerana Diwan | 100 |
| Moksh Nimesh Patel | 100 |
| Byadgi Pushkar Vinay | 100 |
| Gawand Pranav Tanaji | 100 |
| Parth Viraj Vaity | 100 |
| Soni Madhav Pawankumar | 100 |
| Shah Vanshika Sachinkumar Sneha | 100 |
| Samruddhi Ombase | 100 |
| Maitreya Walimbe | 100 |
| Akshat Ajay Banzal | 100 |
| Ankita Sagar | 100 |
| Bhosale Viraj Ashvinikumar | 100 |
MHT CET Toppers 2023
In 2023, the MHT CET exam saw 28 candidates achieve a perfect 100th percentile, with a significant number from Pune. Key toppers included Chaudhari Avinash Janardhan (PCM) and Aditya Gyandeep (PCB)
MHT CET 2023 Toppers: PCB Group
| PCB Toppers | Percentile |
|---|---|
| Aditya Gyandeep Yadav | 100 |
| Iyer Seshadri Ramkrishnan | 100 |
| Sejal Ramesh Rathi | 100 |
| Rane Aaditya Ninad | 100 |
| Shrutam Dipak Doshi | 100 |
| Sangewar Tanmayee Sunildatt | 100 |
| Shinde Animesh Nageshkumar | 100 |
| Pawar Manomay Rushikesh | 100 |
| Kasat Arpan Sandeep | 100 |
| More Vaishnavi Suresh | 100 |
| Shaivi Vishwas Balwatkar | 100 |
| Arya Tupe | 100 |
| Jha Vaishali Abhay | 100 |
| Deshpande Shreyas Avinash | 100 |
MHT CET Toppers 2023: PCM Group
| PCM Toppers | Percentile |
|---|---|
| Chaudhari Avinash Janardhan | 100 |
| Anushka Piyush Doshi | 100 |
| Tanish Nilesh Chudiwal | 100 |
| Apurva Prakash Mahajan | 100 |
| Viraj Mankani | 100 |
| Suketu Parag Patni | 100 |
| Pranjal Malpani | 100 |
| Krishna Mahesh Kabra | 100 |
| Phanse Ishan Amit | 100 |
| Aboli Malshikare | 100 |
| Asif Nazeer Hossain | 100 |
| Bramhapurikar Chaitanya Vishwas | 100 |
| Bhalerao Mrunmai Vidyadhar | 100 |
| Powar Vaibhavi Suhas | 100 |
MHT CET Toppers 2022
In MHT CET 2022 exam, 27 students scored 100 percentile. Among these were 13 PCM students and 14 PCB students.
MHT CET Toppers 2022 PCM Marks
| Candidate Name | Score |
|---|---|
| Gohil Hardik Pratap | 100 |
| Utkarsh Pant | 100 |
| Jay Haresh Mehta | 100 |
| Shah Tarang Rishikesh | 100 |
| Deshmukh Sharayu Shivajirao | 100 |
| Ekansh Ravi Shankar | 100 |
| Kulkarni Amogh Gurunath | 100 |
| Wadkar Srujan Nitin | 100 |
| Sacchit Moreshwar Kale | 100 |
| Kamakshi Venkataganesh Ramamurthy | 100 |
| Kher Manan Sonali | 100 |
| Manvi Bengani | 100 |
| Velaskar Tanzeel Mansoorali | 100 |
MHT CET Toppers 2022 PCB
| Candidate Name | Score |
|---|---|
| Kulkarni Anushka Ashish | 100 |
| Siddharth Shyam Nair | 100 |
| Jadhav Varad Vaibhav | 100 |
| Shikhare Vaishnavi Anandrao | 100 |
| Neeraj Kailash Kakrania | 100 |
| Aarya Vinay Sahani | 100 |
| Tembhurnikar Aditi Anand | 100 |
| Ekhande Vishal Chandrakant | 100 |
| Shubham Dhananjay Gatkal | 100 |
| Patil Asmita Satish | 100 |
| Moralwar Sainath Santosh | 100 |
| Nishad Sanjay Shirke | 100 |
| Saksham Karande | 100 |
| Phadatare Vasudha Gangadhar | 100 |
MHT CET Toppers 2026 FAQs
Ques. How to check the MHT CET 2026 toppers list?
Ans. The MHT CET 2026 toppers list will be released on the official MHT CET website - cetcell.mahacet.org. You can download the list to check.
Ques. Is it easy to score 100 percentile in MHT CET 2026?
Ans. It will not be easy to score 100 percentile in MHT CET 2026. As per the previous year statistics, 22 students scored 100 percentile in 2025, 37 candidates secured 100 percentile in MHT CET 2024. In 2023, 28 students scored 100 percentile. This means with correct planning and dedication, you can also score 100 percentile in the upcoming MHT CET examination.
Ques. What are some of the topper tips to score good marks in MHT CET 2026?
Ans. 2026 MHT CET toppers have given the credit for their success to their hard work, determination, good planning skills, and selection of study material. All the applicants to have a thorough idea of the syllabus, exam pattern, and prepare a strategy accordingly.
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