MHT CET College Predictor 2026 helps you check your expected admission chances in Engineering and Pharmacy colleges in Maharashtra. The tool uses your MHT CET percentile, category, course preference and previous year cutoff trends to show the colleges where you may get admission.
You can use the MHT CET College Predictor after calculating your expected score or after the official result is declared. It is useful for students applying for B.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm.D., B.Planning and other participating courses through the Maharashtra CAP counselling process.
MHT CET 2026 is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to first-year Engineering and Technology, Planning, Pharmacy, Integrated M.Tech, Pharm.D. and Integrated M.Planning courses for the academic year 2026-27.
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11.1 Expected Branch Chances by Percentile
The MHT CET 2026 process is currently in the answer key and objection phase for the first attempt. The State CET Cell published the PCM group objection schedule on May 20, 2026, and the PCB group objection schedule was listed earlier on the official timetable page. The official notice page also lists the second-attempt exam dates notice for MHT CET PCM and PCB, published on April 27, 2026.
Candidates can calculate their expected marks using the response sheet and answer key. After that, they can use the college predictor to check expected colleges before CAP counselling begins.
MHT CET College Predictor 2026 is an online tool that helps candidates predict the colleges and courses they may get through MHT CET counselling. It gives an estimated list of colleges based on your percentile, category, previous year closing cutoffs, course preference and admission trends.
The predictor does not guarantee admission. It gives an expected result so that you can prepare your college preference list before counselling. Final admission will depend on the official merit list, CAP round cutoff, seat availability, category, home university quota and branch preference.
The existing page content correctly focuses on college prediction using MHT CET percentile and previous year ranks, but the main term should remain MHT CET College Predictor, not “MHT CET Rank Predictor.” The current Collegedunia page also mentions that candidates need to enter CET percentile and reservation category to check admission chances.
You can use the predictor in a few simple steps:
The tool gives a personalised list of colleges where you may have admission chances based on previous year cutoff data. You can use this list while preparing for CAP choice filling.
MHT CET College Predictor is useful because students often find it difficult to understand which colleges they can target with their percentile. Cutoffs change every year, and they also differ by category, branch, home university quota and CAP round.
The tool helps you:
For detailed cutoff trends, students can also check MHT CET Cutoff.
To get better results, you should enter accurate details in the predictor.
| Detail Required | Why It is Needed |
|---|---|
| MHT CET Percentile | Main score used to estimate college chances |
| Category | Cutoffs differ for Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, TFWS, PwD and other categories |
| Course Preference | B.Tech and Pharmacy cutoffs are different |
| Branch Preference | CSE, IT, AI, Mechanical, Civil, Pharmacy and other courses have different cutoffs |
| State Quota Details | Maharashtra and All India candidature rules affect allotment |
| Gender Quota, if applicable | Some seats are available under female candidate categories |
Students should use their official percentile after result declaration. Before result, they can use the expected percentile calculated from answer key and response sheet.
MHT CET 2026 is conducted in online CBT mode. For the PCM group, Physics and Chemistry carry 1 mark per question, while Mathematics carries 2 marks per question. The PCM paper has 150 questions and a total duration of 180 minutes. There is no negative marking.
For the PCB group, Physics, Chemistry and Biology carry 1 mark per question. The PCB paper has 200 questions and a total duration of 180 minutes. There is no negative marking.
| Particulars | PCM Group | PCB Group |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online CBT | Online CBT |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Total Questions | 150 | 200 |
| Total Duration | 180 minutes | 180 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | Physics & Chemistry: 1 mark each; Mathematics: 2 marks each | Physics, Chemistry & Biology: 1 mark each |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
The test is divided into two 90-minute sections. For PCM, the first 90 minutes are for Physics and Chemistry, and the next 90 minutes are for Mathematics. For PCB, the first 90 minutes are for Physics and Chemistry, and the next 90 minutes are for Biology.
MHT CET result is declared in percentile form. Percentile is not the same as percentage of marks. It shows how your performance compares with other candidates who appeared in the exam.
For example, if you get 95 percentile, it means your performance is better than around 95% of candidates. It does not mean you scored 95% marks.
This percentile is important because colleges use MHT CET percentile and CAP merit data for admission. Therefore, the college predictor works better when you enter the correct percentile.
The table below gives an expected idea of marks, percentile and college chances. The actual cutoff may change after result, normalization and CAP rounds.
| Expected Marks | Expected Percentile | Expected College Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 160+ | 99.5+ | Top colleges and top branches |
| 140 – 159 | 98 – 99.49 | Top private colleges and selected government/aided colleges |
| 120 – 139 | 96 – 97.99 | Good colleges with branch flexibility |
| 100 – 119 | 94 – 95.99 | Mid-range colleges and selected popular branches |
| 80 – 99 | 88 – 93.99 | Private colleges and less competitive branches |
| 60 – 79 | 75 – 87.99 | Limited college options |
| Below 60 | Below 75 | Selected private colleges depending on availability |
Collegedunia’s marks vs percentile analysis states that 160+ marks may translate to around 99.5 percentile, while 120 marks may be around 96 percentile.
Your admission chances depend on your percentile and the branch you select. High-demand branches like Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Electronics usually close at higher percentiles. Core branches such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Production may be available at lower percentiles in many colleges.
| MHT CET Percentile | Expected Admission Chances |
|---|---|
| 99.5 – 100 | Strong chances in top colleges and high-demand branches |
| 98 – 99.49 | Good chances in top private colleges and selected government/aided colleges |
| 95 – 97.99 | Good chances in reputed private and autonomous colleges |
| 90 – 94.99 | Chances in mid-range private colleges; branch flexibility needed |
| 80 – 89.99 | Admission possible in private colleges and less competitive branches |
| 70 – 79.99 | Limited options; students should keep multiple safe choices |
| Below 70 | Admission may be possible in selected private colleges depending on vacant seats |
Some of the top colleges that students target through MHT CET counselling include COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, ICT Mumbai, KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, PICT Pune and Army Institute of Technology. The current Collegedunia page also lists these institutes among the top MHT CET colleges with high cutoff trends.
| College Name | Location | Popular Courses |
|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University | Pune | CSE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute | Mumbai | CSE, IT, Mechanical, Electronics |
| Pune Institute of Computer Technology | Pune | CSE, IT, Electronics |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Technology | Mumbai | CSE, IT, Electronics |
| KJ Somaiya College of Engineering | Mumbai | CSE, IT, AI-related courses |
| ICT Mumbai | Mumbai | Chemical Technology, Pharmacy-related courses |
| Walchand College of Engineering | Sangli | CSE, IT, Mechanical, Civil |
| Vishwakarma Institute of Technology | Pune | CSE, IT, AI, Mechanical |
| PCCOE | Pune | CSE, IT, Mechanical, Electronics |
| Army Institute of Technology | Pune | CSE, IT, Mechanical, Electronics |
Students targeting these colleges should check previous year cutoffs before CAP choice filling.
For B.Tech admission, the college predictor helps you understand which engineering colleges and branches you can target. Your chances depend on your percentile, category, branch preference and whether you are applying under Maharashtra State or All India candidature.
For Maharashtra State and Minority candidature candidates seeking B.E./B.Tech admission, appearing for MHT CET 2026 is mandatory. For All India candidates, JEE Main 2026 score is preferred over MHT CET 2026 for B.E./B.Tech admission.
| Percentile Range | Likely Branch Options |
|---|---|
| 99.5+ | CSE, IT, AI, Data Science, Electronics in top colleges |
| 98 – 99.49 | CSE/IT in good private colleges; Electronics in top colleges |
| 95 – 97.99 | CSE/IT in mid-range colleges; core branches in better colleges |
| 90 – 94.99 | Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics and selected CSE options |
| 80 – 89.99 | Core branches and selected private college options |
| Below 80 | Less competitive branches in selected private colleges |
MHT CET is also used for admission to B.Pharm and Pharm.D. courses in Maharashtra. For Maharashtra State and Minority candidature candidates seeking B.Pharm or Pharm.D. admission, appearing for MHT CET 2026 is mandatory. For All India candidates, NEET 2026 score is preferred over MHT CET 2026 for B.Pharm and Pharm.D. admission.
Some popular Pharmacy colleges accepting MHT CET scores include:
| College Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Bombay College of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
| SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
| Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
| H.K. College of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
| MET Institute of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
| Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi | B.Pharm |
| Manoharbhai Patel College of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
| S.N.D. College of Pharmacy | B.Pharm |
Pharmacy cutoffs are different from Engineering cutoffs. Students should check course-wise and category-wise cutoffs before final choice filling.
A 99 percentile is a very good score in MHT CET. With this percentile, you can target top engineering colleges in Maharashtra. However, Computer Science and IT in colleges like COEP, VJTI, PICT and SPIT may still require a very high cutoff, especially for open category candidates.
With 99 percentile, you can target:
You should still keep branch flexibility because CSE, IT, AI and Data Science usually have the highest cutoffs.
A 95 percentile is a good score in MHT CET. You may get admission to reputed private colleges and selected autonomous institutes. Getting CSE or IT in the topmost colleges may be difficult for open category students, but you can still get good options if you are open to branches like Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil.
At 95 percentile, you should prepare a balanced list of:
With 90 percentile, students may get mid-range private colleges and selected branches. Top colleges like COEP, VJTI, PICT and SPIT may be difficult for CSE or IT at this percentile, especially in the open category.
At 90 percentile, students should:
Students with a low percentile can still get admission in selected private colleges, depending on seat availability, branch demand and CAP round. Branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and some allied branches may have lower cutoffs compared to CSE and IT.
Students with a low percentile should:
Students should not confuse the college predictor with the percentile predictor.
| Tool | Purpose | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| MHT CET College Predictor | Predicts expected colleges based on percentile, category and cutoff trends | After calculating expected percentile or after result |
| MHT CET Percentile Predictor | Predicts expected percentile from marks | After checking answer key and response sheet |
For this page, the main focus should remain MHT CET College Predictor. You can mention percentile only as the input used for prediction. A single internal link to MHT CET Marks vs Percentile is enough.
MHT CET college prediction changes according to category. The same college and branch may have different cutoffs for Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, TFWS, PwD, Defence and female candidates.
| Category Code | Full Form |
|---|---|
| GOPENS | General Open State Level |
| LOPENS | Ladies Open State Level |
| GOBCS | General OBC State Level |
| LOBCS | Ladies OBC State Level |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| TFWS | Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme |
| GSCS | General Scheduled Caste State Level |
| LSCS | Ladies Scheduled Caste State Level |
| GSTS | General Scheduled Tribe State Level |
| LSTS | Ladies Scheduled Tribe State Level |
| GNT1S | General Nomadic Tribe 1 State Level |
| GNT2S | General Nomadic Tribe 2 State Level |
| GNT3S | General Nomadic Tribe 3 State Level |
| GVJS | General Vimukta Jati State Level |
| PWDOPENS | General Person with Disabilities State Level |
| DEFOPENS | Defence Open State Level |
Students must select the correct category while using the predictor. Wrong category selection may show inaccurate college results.
After the result, candidates have to participate in the Centralized Admission Process, also known as CAP. The CAP portal includes B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharmacy/Pharm.D. under undergraduate technical courses.
The usual CAP process includes:
Students can check the full process on MHT CET Counselling.
Students should keep these documents ready for counselling:
The final document list must be checked from the official counselling brochure once released.
To get better results from the college predictor:
The college predictor should be used as a planning tool. It helps you make better choices, but final admission will depend on official CAP allotment.
Use only these internal links naturally in the article:
Ques. What is MHT CET College Predictor 2026?
Ans. MHT CET College Predictor 2026 is a tool that helps candidates check expected colleges based on their MHT CET percentile, category, course preference and previous year cutoff trends.
Ques. Is MHT CET College Predictor the same as MHT CET Percentile Predictor?
Ans. No. MHT CET College Predictor shows expected colleges based on percentile and cutoff trends. MHT CET Percentile Predictor estimates percentile from marks.
Ques. Can I use MHT CET College Predictor before result?
Ans. Yes. You can use the predictor before result if you have calculated your expected percentile using the answer key and response sheet. After the result, use your official percentile for better accuracy.
Ques. Is MHT CET percentile the same as percentage?
Ans. No. MHT CET percentile is not the same as percentage of marks. The official brochure clearly states that percentile score and percentage of marks are different.
Ques. Which percentile is good for top colleges through MHT CET?
Ans. A percentile above 99 is usually needed for top colleges and high-demand branches like CSE, IT, AI and Data Science. For mid-range colleges, students may get good options between 90 and 98 percentile depending on branch and category.
Ques. Can I get COEP with 99 percentile in MHT CET?
Ans. A 99 percentile gives good chances for top colleges, but COEP CSE and other high-demand branches usually need a very high percentile. Final admission depends on CAP cutoff, category and branch.
Ques. Does MHT CET College Predictor guarantee admission?
Ans. No. The predictor gives expected college options based on previous year trends. Final admission depends on official CAP allotment, seat availability, category, branch and merit list.
Ques. Does MHT CET have negative marking?
Ans. No. MHT CET 2026 has no negative marking for PCM and PCB groups.
Ques. Can JEE Main score be used for Maharashtra B.Tech admission?
Ans. Yes. For All India candidature candidates, JEE Main 2026 score is preferred over MHT CET 2026 for B.E./B.Tech admission.
Ques. What should I do after using MHT CET College Predictor?
Ans. After using the predictor, shortlist dream, target and safe colleges. Then compare them with previous year cutoffs and prepare a balanced CAP choice filling list.