| 99.9923 Highest GOPENS closes VJTI Computer Engg | 54,700+ vacant seats in Round 2 | 5 categories tabulated: GOPENS to EWS | Aug 12 Round 2 allotment date |
Great news for all MHT CET aspirants awaiting information on how well they have done — the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 cutoffs have been declared. The MHT CET (Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test) Cell has declared the percentile cutoffs for Round 2, and if you have been refreshing your browser page every hour, you can now heave a sigh of relief. This page carries the full college-wise and category-wise tables, the schedule for the rounds that follow, and what to do before Round 3 option filling. For the allotment result itself, see the MHT CET seat allotment guide.
What Does an MHT CET CAP Cutoff Actually Mean?
The MHT CET Round 2 cut-off 2026 was announced by the Maharashtra CET Cell immediately after the CAP Round 2 seat allocation results were declared. The MHT CET CAP cutoff refers to the closing percentile at which a seat was allotted for a particular college, branch, category and candidature type in a specific CAP round.
| HOW TO READ ANY FIGURE ON THIS PAGE: If your percentile is equal to or above the closing cut-off of a college and branch combination, then you have a real chance at that seat in this round. The figure is a closing percentile for one round, not a permanent admission threshold. |
There is no single “MHT CET cutoff” for the whole state. It changes based on the institute, branch, category, candidate type (MH or AI), and even seat availability, which shifted quite a bit this year since Round 2 saw over 54,700 vacant seats up for grabs. If the idea of a percentile as distinct from a mark is still unclear, the explainer on percentile and normalisation covers the underlying logic.
Why This Cutoff Matters Right Now
If you are still figuring out your options, the MHT CET 2026 cutoff is your best friend at this stage. It helps you:
- Understand your realistic chances for Round 3
- Decide whether to accept your current allotment or wait for an upgrade
- Compare colleges and branches based on actual closing percentiles, not guesswork
When Is the Next CAP Round?
According to the Maharashtra CET Cell schedule:
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAP Round 2 allotment | August 12 |
| CAP Round 3 option filling | August 20 to August 22 |
| CAP Round 3 provisional allotment | August 24 |
| CAP Round 4 option entry | August 30 to September 1 |
| CAP Round 4 allotment | September 3 |
The MHT CET CAP Cut Off 2026 is available separately for both Maharashtra State (MH) seats and All India (AI) seats. You can check the official cutoff PDFs directly on the CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.
How Competitive Was Round 2 at the Top Colleges?
The table below highlights the Round 2 closing percentiles for popular branches at some of Maharashtra’s leading engineering colleges, in the GOPENS category.
| College | Branch | MH candidates | AI / other state |
|---|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science & Engineering | 99.9723 | 99.2748 |
| VJTI, Mumbai | Information Technology | 99.9571 | — |
| VJTI, Mumbai | Computer Engineering | 99.9923 | — |
| COEP Technological University, Pune | AI & Machine Learning | 99.9229 | 99.1999 |
| PICT, Pune | Computer Engineering | 99.7668 | 98.6885 |
| PICT, Pune | AI & Data Science | 99.7268 | 98.5859 |
| NOTE ON THIS TABLE: These figures reflect officially reported Round 2 closing percentiles for GOPENS category seats. Percentiles for other categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS and so on) are usually slightly lower and available on the official cutoff PDF. |
Which Branches Were Most Competitive?
MHT CET Round 2 cutoffs varied significantly by college, branch and category. At highly competitive institutes such as COEP, VJTI and PICT, GOPENS closing percentiles for several popular branches were above 99 percentile, while reserved-category cutoffs varied depending on the branch and seat availability. Computer Science, AI & ML, and Information Technology remained among the most competitive branches in Round 2, particularly at those three institutes — the same demand pattern visible across AI and Data Science programmes nationally. If you are weighing one of these against the other, IT versus CSE is worth reading before you lock a preference order.
What Were the Category-Wise Cutoffs at COEP, VJTI and PICT?
The tables below show the Round 2 closing percentiles across five major categories: GOPENS (Open), GOBCS (OBC), GSCS (SC), GSTS (ST) and EWS. The percentile shown in each cell represents the closing percentile recorded for that college, branch and category in Round 2.
Use these to gauge the competitiveness of each branch at a glance and to see where you stand before Round 3 option filling.
| READING THE DASHES: A dash (—) in any cell means that category did not have a reported cutoff in Round 2 for that particular branch, usually because those seats were already filled in Round 1 and no fresh vacancy opened up. |
COEP Technological University, Pune — Category-Wise Cutoff (Round 2)
| Branch | GOPENS | GOBCS | GSCS | GSTS | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 99.9724 | 99.8887 | 98.9723 | 95.7804 | 99.7380 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | 99.9230 | 99.8508 | 98.8924 | 95.8346 | 99.6885 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 99.8423 | 99.7551 | 98.6206 | 94.5553 | 99.4647 |
| Electrical Engineering | 99.6348 | 99.5328 | 97.7919 | 92.4096 | 98.8982 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 99.5525 | 99.4006 | 97.1345 | 91.3216 | 99.1998 |
VJTI, Mumbai — Category-Wise Cutoff (Round 2)
| Branch | GOPENS | GOBCS | GSCS | GSTS | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 99.9923 | 99.9828 | 99.1432 | 98.0182 | 99.8591 |
| Information Technology | 99.9571 | 99.8424 | 98.8670 | 96.2183 | 96.2183 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 99.8906 | 99.6976 | 98.5598 | 94.6595 | 99.4701 |
| Electrical Engineering | 99.5912 | 99.4488 | 97.3971 | 90.5659 | 98.8209 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 99.5889 | 99.3737 | 97.3413 | 90.1399 | 98.7553 |
PICT, Pune — Category-Wise Cutoff (Round 2)
| Branch | GOPENS | GOBCS | GSCS | GSTS | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 99.7669 | 99.6808 | 98.2533 | 92.8822 | 99.3892 |
| Information Technology | 99.6443 | 99.5865 | 97.8699 | 91.5631 | 99.1183 |
| AI & Data Science | 99.7269 | 99.6590 | 98.1761 | 94.1006 | 99.3269 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 99.4157 | 99.3126 | 96.7959 | 85.2988 | 98.4991 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 99.5863 | 99.4843 | 97.3131 | 89.6218 | 98.8869 |
How Do You Look Up Your Own Cutoff?
Not sure how to find your specific college’s cutoff? Here is the process:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official MHT CET CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org |
| 2 | Click on “CAP Round II MH Cutoff” or “CAP Round II AI Cutoff” on the homepage |
| 3 | Download the PDF and search it using Ctrl+F or Command+F for your preferred college and branch |
| 4 | Compare your percentile with the closing percentile listed |
What Should You Do Before Round 3 Option Filling?
Good job if your percentile cleared the cutoff for your dream college and branch by a good margin. If you are near the cutoff, here are the things that matter.
| THE AUTO-FREEZE RULE — READ THIS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT The Maharashtra CET Cell has stated that the first six preferences will be auto-frozen in CAP Round 3. Review your preference order carefully before submitting the option form, because those top six choices will not stay open to change afterwards. |
- If you are considering an upgrade, review the CAP rules carefully before deciding whether to retain your current allotment or participate in the next round.
- Keep track of cutoffs round by round. Numbers for this round may not matter as much because a round’s numbers can change based on vacancies and withdrawals.
- Keep your documents ready so that you do not have to rush to get them.
What If Maharashtra Colleges Do Not Work Out?
Parallel routes run on their own timelines and are worth tracking alongside CAP. Nationally, that means JoSAA counselling, CSAB special rounds and the CSAB vacant seat matrix. Other states run their own processes, including UPTAC counselling, JAC Delhi, DTU admissions and WBJEE vacant-seat rounds. For a wider view, see the top government engineering colleges in India and top colleges beyond the IITs and NITs.
Final Thoughts: What This Data Does and Does Not Tell You
The release of the MHT CET CAP Round 2 cutoff 2026 gives candidates a clearer picture of the competition for engineering seats across Maharashtra. Whether you are targeting a prestigious government college such as COEP or VJTI or a good private engineering college, you can make more informed choices based on these available numbers while you wait for Round 3.
Candidates should continue checking the official CET Cell portal for updates on subsequent CAP rounds, seat vacancies and admission deadlines. Since cutoffs can change from one round to another, decisions should be based on the latest allotment and cutoff data rather than a single round in isolation. If you are still choosing between disciplines rather than colleges, read how to pick the best engineering branch after counselling and which tech branches lead where. Candidates who have confirmed a seat can move on to the college starter kit and what to do before joining college.
| AIMING HIGHER NEXT CYCLE? Explore IIT-JEE and engineering entrance coaching at Vidyamandir Classes, online coaching programmes, or browse more cutoff analyses on the VMC StudyHub. |
Frequently Asked Questions on the MHT CET CAP Round 2 Cutoff
Q1. Has the MHT CET CAP Round 2 cutoff 2026 been declared?
Yes. The Maharashtra State CET Cell has released the MHT CET CAP Round 2 cutoff information following the Round 2 seat allotment. The cutoffs were announced immediately after the allotment results and are published separately for Maharashtra State seats and All India seats.
Q2. What is an MHT CET CAP cutoff exactly?
It is the closing percentile at which a seat was allotted for a particular college, branch, category and candidature type in a specific CAP round. If your percentile is equal to or above that closing figure, you have a realistic chance at that college and branch combination.
Q3. What was the Round 2 cutoff for CSE at COEP?
COEP Technological University Computer Science and Engineering closed at 99.9724 percentile in the GOPENS category for the Maharashtra State quota in Round 2. The corresponding figure for All India and other state candidates in the same branch was reported at 99.2748 percentile.
Q4. Which branch had the highest Round 2 cutoff in this data?
Computer Engineering at VJTI Mumbai recorded the highest GOPENS closing percentile in this dataset at 99.9923. COEP Computer Science and Engineering followed closely, with VJTI Information Technology and COEP Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning also closing above the 99.9 percentile mark.
Q5. Can the cutoff change in CAP Round 3?
Yes. Cutoffs may increase or decrease in future rounds based on factors including candidate preferences, withdrawals and the number of vacant seats. Round 2 alone saw more than 54,700 vacant seats open up, which is why a single round should never be read as final.
Q6. Where can I check my own college and branch cutoff?
Visit the official MHT CET CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org, open either the CAP Round II MH Cutoff or the CAP Round II AI Cutoff link, download the PDF, and search within it using Ctrl+F or Command+F for your preferred college and branch combination.
Q7. What is the difference between MH and AI cutoffs?
MH refers to Maharashtra State candidature and AI refers to All India or other state candidature. The CET Cell publishes separate cutoff lists for each. At COEP, for example, CSE closed at 99.9724 for MH candidates and 99.2748 for AI candidates in Round 2.
Q8. Why do some cells in the category tables show a dash?
A dash means that category did not have a reported cutoff in Round 2 for that particular branch. This usually happens because those seats were already filled during Round 1 and no fresh vacancy opened up in the round that followed for that specific combination.
Q9. When is the CAP Round 3 allotment?
According to the CET Cell schedule, CAP Round 3 option filling ran from August 20 to August 22, with provisional allotment on August 24. CAP Round 4 option entry runs from August 30 to September 1, followed by the Round 4 allotment on September 3.
Q10. What is the auto-freeze rule in CAP Round 3?
The Maharashtra CET Cell has stated that the first six preferences will be auto-frozen in CAP Round 3. Candidates should therefore review their preference order very carefully before submitting the option form, because those top six choices will not remain open to change afterwards.
Q11. What should I do if my percentile is close to the Round 2 cutoff?
Do not panic. Look at cutoff trends across rounds rather than a single figure, and wait for the subsequent CAP rounds while keeping your admission documents ready. A round’s numbers can shift depending on vacancies and withdrawals, so being close is not the same as being out.
Q12. Are reserved category cutoffs lower than GOPENS?
Generally yes. Percentiles for other categories such as OBC, SC, ST and EWS are usually slightly lower than GOPENS and are available on the official cutoff PDF. The exact gap varies considerably by branch and by college rather than following one fixed pattern.
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