Maharashtra have many Institutes that take JEE Main Score for admission into engineering colleges through national-level counselling or state-level counselling.
- National-level institutes such as VNIT Nagpur(NIT), IIIT Nagpur and IIIT Pune students are admitted directly through JoSSA/CSAB Counselling.
- State-level institute admits students through the Centralised Admission Process(CAP).
- In the state institutes, 85% of the seats are filled by MHT-CET, and 15% of the seats are filled from JEE Main.
This article gives you complete information about colleges in Maharashtra accepting JEE Main scores for admission to engineering colleges, along with their admission procedure and other details.
Related Links:
- Check for JoSSA Counselling 2026
- List of colleges in Maharashtra ranking-wise
- Registration Started for MHT-CET 2026
Key Summary
- In Maharashtra, the JEE Main score is used to admit students to national-level and state-level institutes.
- VNIT Nagpur (NIT), IIIT Nagpur, and IIIT Pune take students through JoSAA/CSAB.
- The State engineering colleges accept students through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
- 15% seats (All India Quota) in state colleges are filled through JEE Main score, and the remaining 85% seats are reserved for MHT-CET.
- Students who have passed 10+2 with 75% marks(65% for SC/ST/PwD) and qualified JEE Main can participate in JoSAA and CET Counselling
Percentile vs Marks Analysis of JEE Main 2026 January Session
The first session of JEE Main 2026 is conducted on 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January. It is expected that the result will be declared by the 12th of February. Its detailed analysis of Percentile and Marks is given in the table below.
Percentile vs Marks(Approximate)
| Percentile | Marks Range |
|---|---|
| 99 | 160-180 |
| 98 | 150-160 |
| 97 | 142-150 |
| 96 | 130-140 |
| 95 | 122-130 |
| 94 | 114-120 |
| 93 | 109-115 |
| 90-92 | 80-106 |
Source: Analysis of JEE Main 2026 Percentile vs Marks by We Won Academy
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List of Colleges in Maharashtra accepting JEE Main Score
JEE Main exam is a national-level exam by which Maharashtra provides national-level as well as state level institute for engineering courses. For NITs, IIITs and GFTIs in Maharashtra, admissions are conducted by JoSAA Counselling, and for State Government colleges, it has a state counselling body that is CAP, which fill 15% of the state seats through JEE Main Score.
The admissions are provided through two channels:
- JoSAA counselling (National Level)
- Maharashtra State CAP counselling (15% All India seats)
National Level Institutes
National-level institutes admit students through JoSSA Counselling. Here are the top national institutes taking admission through JEE Main scores.
Check for JoSAA Counselling 2026:
| College | Mode of Admission | Fees | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur | JoSAA(JEE Main) | 5.5 to 6.0 Lakh | 98.5-99.2 | 190-215 |
| IIIT Pune | JoSAA(JEE Main) | 8.0 to 9.0 Lakh | 98-99 | 180-205 |
| IIIT Nagpur | JoSAA(JEE Main) | 8.5 to 9.5 Lakh | 96.5-98 | 155-180 |
| National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Aurangabad | JoSAA(JEE Main) | 3.5-4.3 | 91-95 | 100-160 |
Also Check:
- Detailed review of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
- IIIT Pune: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement
- IIIT Nagpur: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement
Ques: Can I get VNIT Nagpur at 98 percentile in JEE Main if I live in Maharashtra?
Ans: At 98 percentile, you can expect a rank between 25,000 and 35,000. In VNIT Nagpur, the closing rank is approximately 43,300 for Mining Engineering. So, you have chances to get a seat at NIT Nagpur
Maharashtra State Level Institutes
In Maharashtra, for state-level institutes, 15% seats are reserved for All India quota(AIQ) that admits students on the basis of JEE Main score and rest 85% through MHT-CET exam. State-level institutes fill their seats through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
| College | Mode of Admission | Fees | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Marks |
| College of Engineering Pune (COEP Tech) | CAP – 15% AIQ (JEE Main) | 4.5 – 5.5 lakh | 99.2-99.6 | 220-245 |
| Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai | CAP – 15% AIQ (JEE Main) | 3.0 – 3.5 lakh | 99-99.5 | 210-240 |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai | CAP – 15% AIQ (JEE Main) | 6.0 – 6.5 lakh | 98.5-99.2 | 195-225 |
| Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli | CAP – 15% AIQ (JEE Main) | 3.5 – 4.5 lakh | 97-98.5 | 165-195 |
| Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune | CAP – 15% AIQ (JEE Main) | 7.0 – 7.8 lakh | 96-97.5 | 145-170 |
Check this r/mht_cet Reddit discussion, in which a user says that with a JEE Main score, getting a good branch in CET colleges is easier, as it goes to a 98.8 score in the spot round.
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Ques: Can I get admission into COEP if I don’t belong to Maharashtra?
Ans: Yes, you can definitely get a COE Pune if you have the expected range of marks, even if you do not belong to Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, other state candidates are admitted through CAP counselling for their 15% seats of the total seats.
Ques: What is the admission process for All India seats in Maharashtra state colleges?
Ans: In Maharashtra state colleges, 15% seats are reserved for All India students, which are filled based on JEE Main score through the CAP counselling process.
Ques: Is JEE Main mandatory for all Maharashtra engineering colleges?
Ans: No, students can take admission in Maharashtra engineering colleges through the MHT-CET exam. There are 85% seats available in Maharashtra engineering colleges that are filled by this exam through the state counselling process, CAP.
There is a range of institutes from the national to the state level in Maharashtra that provide engineering courses for students. Through JEE Main, students can take admission into national-level institutes such as VNIT Nagpur, IIIT Pune, and NIELIT Aurangabad directly from JoSAA Counselling.
In state-level institutes, 15% seats are reserved for All India Quota; those seats are filled through CAP counselling on the basis of JEE Main rest 85% seats are reserved for Maharashtra domicile students, which are filled by the MHT-CET exam.
With careful research about counselling and the admission process, candidates can get a good college in Maharashtra through JEE Main.
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