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Top Engineering Colleges Through MHT CET 2027: COEP, VJTI, SPIT & PICT Cutoffs

By Competishun Oct 23, 2026 4 min read

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Top Engineering Colleges Through MHT CET 2027: COEP, VJTI, SPIT & PICT Cutoffs

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The most sought-after colleges through MHT CET are COEP Technological University (Pune), VJTI (Mumbai), SPIT (Mumbai) and PICT (Pune). In recent years, Computer Science at these colleges has typically needed about 99.5 percentile or higher in the general category, with core branches closing lower. Exact cutoffs change every round and year.

For most MHT CET aspirants, the target is one of a handful of top colleges in Maharashtra. Knowing roughly what percentile they need helps you set a realistic score target and plan your CAP choices.

This guide covers the top colleges, indicative cutoff ranges from recent years, and how to use them for MHT CET 2027.

The Top Colleges Through MHT CET

CollegeLocationKnown for
COEP Technological UniversityPuneOne of the oldest engineering institutes in India; strong across branches
VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute)MumbaiHighly ranked government institute; strong placements
SPIT (Sardar Patel Institute of Technology)MumbaiVery competitive for Computer and IT branches
PICT (Pune Institute of Computer Technology)PuneKnown for Computer and IT-related branches

Indicative Cutoff Ranges (General, Home University)

CollegeComputer Science / ITCore branches (e.g. Mechanical, Civil)
COEP TechAbout 99.7 and aboveRoughly 97 to 99.5
VJTIAbout 99.7 and aboveRoughly 97 to 99.5
SPITAbout 99.5 and aboveFewer core branches; check CAP data
PICTAbout 99.3 and aboveMostly Computer-related branches
Indicative ranges based on recent CAP rounds. Cutoffs vary by category, home university, round and year. Always check official CAP cutoff lists.
Important: these are rough guides, not guarantees. Seat type (home university, other than home university, all-India), category and the round all change the closing percentile.

Setting Your Target Percentile

If you wantAim for
CSE at COEP or VJTI99.8+ percentile
CSE / IT at SPIT or PICT99.5+ percentile
Core branches at top colleges97 to 99.5 percentile
Good aided or autonomous colleges95 to 99 percentile

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CAP Counselling Tips

  • List more options: include safe, moderate and ambitious choices
  • Branch vs college: decide early what matters more to you
  • Track all rounds: cutoffs often drop in later rounds
  • Keep documents ready: domicile, category and certificates
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Frequently Asked Questions

What percentile is needed for COEP Computer Science?
In recent years, COEP Computer Science in the general category has typically needed around 99.7 percentile or higher. Check the latest CAP cutoff lists for exact figures.
Which is better, VJTI or COEP?
Both are top government institutes with strong reputations and placements. The better choice depends on your branch, location preference and cutoff.
Can I get SPIT with 99 percentile?
Computer branches at SPIT have usually needed higher, around 99.5 percentile or more, but cutoffs vary by round and category.
Do cutoffs change in later CAP rounds?
Yes. Closing percentiles often drop in later rounds as seats get filled and released.
Where can I check official cutoffs?
The State CET Cell publishes CAP round cutoff lists on its official portal after each round.

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