Q1.What is the eligibility for MHTCET 2026?
Candidates must have passed HSC (12th) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Maths or Biology. Maharashtra domicile candidates require 50% in PCM/PCB (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Non-domicile (All-India) candidates require 50% in PCM (no relaxation).
Q2.How is MHTCET 2026 conducted?
MHTCET is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted online. There are two separate papers: PCM (Physics + Chemistry + Maths) for engineering aspirants and PCB (Physics + Chemistry + Biology) for pharmacy/agriculture. Each paper is 90 minutes and carries 200 marks.
Q3.What is the total number of seats in MHTCET?
Approximately 2.4 lakh engineering seats across 360+ engineering colleges in Maharashtra are filled through MHTCET-based CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling conducted by the State CET Cell.
Q4.What percentile is needed for VJTI Mumbai or COEP Pune?
VJTI Mumbai and COEP Pune are premier institutes requiring 99+ percentile in MHTCET for CSE/IT under the Home University (Mumbai/Pune) category. For other branches, 97–99 percentile may be sufficient. Cutoffs vary significantly by category, home university, and branch.
Q5.What are the MHTCET CAP rounds?
MHTCET admission proceeds through CAP (Centralised Admission Process) rounds: CAP Round 1, CAP Round 2, CAP Round 3, and Institute Level rounds. In each round, candidates fill choice preferences and seats are allotted based on percentile, category, and home university priority.
Q6.Does JEE Main score count for Maharashtra colleges?
Yes. Maharashtra's CAP counselling uses a composite score: 50% weightage to MHTCET percentile and 50% to JEE Main percentile (for engineering). Candidates can participate using either MHTCET alone, JEE Main alone, or a combination of both.