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MHT-CET CAP 2026
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Search every admitted student across all Maharashtra CAP rounds — compare merit ranks, percentiles, categories and cutoffs for any engineering college & branch in Maharashtra.

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Pro tip: The student with the highest merit rank (worst percentile) in your category is the actual cutoff. Use "Sort by Percentile ↑" after results load to find it instantly.
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How to Read These Results
A quick guide for students and parents — understand what each column means
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Merit Rank
Your position on the state merit list within your category. Rank 1 = topper. The last admitted student's rank is the closing rank (cutoff) for that category.
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Percentile Score
Shows what % of candidates scored below you in MHT-CET. A percentile of 99.50 means you scored better than 99.50% of all test-takers. Higher = better.
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Allotted Round(s)
Indicates which CAP round(s) the student was allotted this seat. Students in multiple rounds exercised their upgrade option before finally accepting.
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Finding Your Cutoff
Filter by your category + seat type + gender. Then sort by Percentile ↑. The last row shows the actual minimum cutoff for your profile this year.
The 3 CAP Rounds — What Changes?
Understanding how cutoffs shift across rounds helps you plan your strategy
Round 1
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Strictest Cutoffs
Highest demand colleges fill premium branches. Cutoffs are typically at their peak. Only the highest merit rank students secure top branches at top colleges.
Round 2
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Moderate Relaxation
Students who upgraded or rejected seats in Round 1 vacate spots. Cutoffs for previously over-subscribed branches may ease slightly. Good window for upgrades.
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Best Cutoff Relaxation
Maximum vacancies available. Students who sat out Round 1–2 get admitted at noticeably lower cutoffs. Last opportunity before ARC (vacancy round).
⚠️ Important: Cutoffs shown here are from the actual 2025 allotment data. Next year's cutoffs may vary based on the number of applicants, seat availability, and policy changes. Use this as a reference, not a guarantee.
Reservation Categories in Maharashtra Engineering
Each category has its own merit list and cutoff — make sure you're comparing the right one
CodeCategoryReservation %Eligibility
OPENOpen / General—All Maharashtra domicile students; merit-based with no income/caste criteria
OBCOther Backward Class19%Caste certificate from Maharashtra + non-creamy layer certificate required
SCScheduled Caste13%Scheduled Caste community certificate; no income limit applicable
STScheduled Tribe7%Scheduled Tribe certificate; tribal communities of Maharashtra
EWSEconomically Weaker Section10%Annual family income below ₹8 Lakhs; does not own specified assets
SBC / VJNT / NTSpecial Backward / Nomadic TribesvariesSpecific community certificates as per Maharashtra government norms
* Women candidates get additional 30% horizontal reservation within each vertical category. Minority religion candidates have a separate quota at minority-managed institutes.
Understanding Seat Types
The seat type determines which students are eligible to compete for that seat
HUHome University
Reserved for students whose HSC board (12th) is from the same university zone as the college. Competition is from a smaller regional pool, so cutoffs may differ from SL.
OHUOther than Home Univ.
For students from a different university zone than the college. A portion of seats in each branch are set aside specifically for these students.
SLState Level
Open to all Maharashtra domicile students regardless of university zone. Highest competition — these seats typically have the most competitive cutoffs.
TFWSTuition Fee Waiver
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme for economically weaker students. Admission is merit-based but full tuition fee is waived by the government.
MIMinority / Inst. Level
Seats reserved for religious/linguistic minority communities or allotted at the institutional level. Separate merit list with specific eligibility criteria.
NRINRI / PIO Quota
Up to 5% seats for Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin. Separate fee structure (typically higher) and separate admission process.
How Merit Rank & Percentile Are Calculated
Demystifying the numbers behind your admission probability

Your MHT-CET Percentile is calculated based on the relative performance of all students in the same session:

Percentile
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Merit Rank is then assigned based on percentile scores within each category. For equal percentile scores, tie-breaking rules apply: (1) Higher marks in HSC (12th) Mathematics → (2) Higher marks in HSC Physics → (3) Older candidate gets preference.

Important: Your percentile is session-normalized — the CET Cell adjusts for difficulty differences across exam shifts using percentile equalization. This means raw marks don't directly determine your rank; your percentile does.

For JEE Main admits: Merit rank is calculated separately using JEE Main percentile. The exam type filter in this tool lets you compare MHT-CET vs JEE Main admitted students.

Frequently Asked Questions
Everything students and parents ask about CAP admissions — answered clearly
What is the CAP Round process and how does it work? +
The Centralized Admission Process (CAP — केंद्रीभूत प्रवेश प्रक्रिया) is Maharashtra's official merit-based seat allotment system run by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell. The process has 3 main rounds:

Round 1: All registered students receive allotments based on merit, preferences, and reservation rules. Students can Accept, Freeze, or Upgrade their allotment.
Round 2: Seats vacated by students who opted to upgrade or rejected Round 1 allotments become available. Cutoffs often ease slightly.
Round 3: Further vacancies from Round 2. Typically has the most relaxed cutoffs of the 3 rounds.
What is the difference between "Freeze", "Float", and "Slide" options? +
These are the three choices a student can make after receiving a CAP allotment:

Freeze: Accept the current allotment and exit the process. Your seat is confirmed; you will not participate in further rounds.
Float: Accept the current seat temporarily but remain in the pool for a better option (higher-preference college or branch) in the next round. If a better seat is available, you get it; otherwise you keep the current one.
Slide: Similar to Float, but you remain in the waiting pool only for a better branch within the same college. Useful when you're happy with the college but want a different branch.
Can I use this data to predict my chances for next year's admissions? +
Yes, with important caveats. The data shown here is the actual closing cutoff from CAP 2025 — the lowest percentile admitted per branch, per category. This is one of the most reliable reference points for estimating next year's cutoffs.

However, cutoffs change year to year based on: (a) number of students who appeared for MHT-CET, (b) seat intake changes by the college, (c) new colleges/branches being added, (d) policy changes like TFWS expansion. Treat this as a ±2–5 percentile guidance range, not an exact prediction.
What is MHT-CET vs JEE Main — which one should I appear for? +
Both exams are accepted for Maharashtra engineering admissions through CAP. Key differences:

MHT-CET: State-level exam conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell. Primarily for students targeting Maharashtra government-aided colleges. Questions are based on Maharashtra HSC (12th) syllabus.

JEE Main: National-level exam by NTA. Used for NITs, IIITs, and central institutes. Maharashtra also uses JEE Main scores for ~15% of seats in aided colleges. JEE Main admitted students typically have higher percentiles visible in the data here.

Recommendation: Appear for both — they serve different purposes and having both scores maximizes your options.
My percentile is near the cutoff — do I have a real chance? +
If your percentile is within 0.5 points of the closing percentile from CAP 2025, you have a realistic chance — but not a certainty. Here's how to maximize it:

1. Fill all 3 rounds — do not skip a round hoping for a better deal later.
2. Fill preferences strategically — list your desired branch first across multiple colleges rather than one college for multiple branches.
3. Watch Round 2 and 3 — the closing percentile drops in later rounds as more seats become available.
4. Check seat type — HU/OHU seats sometimes have lower cutoffs than SL seats for the same branch, if you qualify.
What happens after the ARC (Admission Reporting Centre) round? +
After the 3 main CAP rounds, the CET Cell conducts an ARC (Spot / Institutional Allotment) round for remaining vacant seats. Key points about ARC:

• Seats available in ARC are those not filled in any of the 3 main rounds.
• Students must physically report to the ARC centre with documents and fee.
• Allotment is on-the-spot and first-come-first-served based on merit.
• Cutoffs in ARC are generally the most relaxed of the entire process — sometimes significantly below Round 3 cutoffs.
• You can only participate in ARC if you did not get an allotment in the main rounds, or if your main round allotment was in a non-opted college.