The MHT CET 2024 cutoff has been released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra along with the results. Candidates can check the category-wise, college-wise, and course-wise cutoff scores on the official website www.mahacet.org.
This page provides the detailed MHT CET cutoff analysis for 2024, helping students estimate admission chances in top colleges.
MHT CET 2024 Cutoff Highlights
The MHT CET 2024 cutoff represents the minimum score required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.
The cutoff is released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra and is used for counselling and seat allocation.
Key Highlights
- Exam Name: MHT CET 2024
- Conducting Body: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
- Cutoff Type: Score
- Total Counselling Rounds: 3
- Total Colleges Participating: 104
- Top Courses: BTech ME, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
- Categories Covered: General, EWS, AI, DEFOBCS, DEFOPENS, DEFRNT1S, DEFRNT2S, DEFRNT3S, DEFROBCS, DEFRSCS
- Quota Types: All India, Home State
MHT CET 2024 Cutoff Overview
The table below provides complete details of the MHT CET 2024 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | MHT CET |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Cutoff Type | Score |
| Courses Accepting | B.Tech, B.E, B.E. / B.Tech |
| Categories Covered | General, EWS, AI, DEFOBCS, DEFOPENS, DEFRNT1S, DEFRNT2S, DEFRNT3S, DEFROBCS, DEFRSCS |
| Total Rounds | 3 |
| Total Colleges Participating | 104 |
| Official Website | www.mahacet.org |
| Quotas | All India, Home State |
| Top Courses | BTech ME, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
Status
- Cutoff Status: Released
- Last Updated: September 2026
MHT CET 2024 Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges
The MHT CET 2024 category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing score range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.
| Category | Government | Private |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | 34 - 98 | 26 - 99 |
| DEFOBCS | 21 - 96 | 38 - 98 |
| DEFOPENS | 54 - 98 | 25 - 99 |
| DEFRNT1S | 87 | - |
| DEFRNT2S | - | 87 - 93 |
| DEFRNT3S | - | 13 |
| DEFROBCS | 45 - 96 | 30 - 98 |
| DEFRSCS | 4 - 84 | 78 - 88 |
| DEFSCS | - | 39 - 86 |
| GNT1H | 70 - 86 | 75 |
| GNT1O | 90 - 92 | - |
| GNT1S | 54 - 98 | 37 - 98 |
| GNT2H | 63 - 93 | - |
| GNT2O | 78 - 91 | 68 |
| GNT2S | 74 - 98 | 13 - 99 |
| GNT3H | 69 - 78 | 54 |
| GNT3O | 73 - 96 | - |
| GNT3S | 71 - 99 | 19 - 99 |
| GOBCH | 85 - 95 | 60 - 84 |
| GOBCO | 88 - 95 | 74 |
| GOBCS | 73 - 99 | 39 - 100 |
| GOPENH | 87 - 96 | 65 - 85 |
| GOPENO | 90 - 96 | 75 |
| GOPENS | 78 - 99 | 44 - 100 |
| GSCH | 80 - 90 | 43 - 64 |
| GSCO | 81 - 92 | 51 - 70 |
| GSCS | 59 - 96 | 38 - 98 |
| GSEBCH | 32 - 95 | 46 - 67 |
| GSEBCO | 81 - 92 | 32 |
| GSTH | 50 - 84 | 62 - 83 |
| GSTO | 33 - 80 | 74 - 75 |
| GSTS | 29 - 93 | 18 - 94 |
| GVJH | 49 - 88 | 54 |
| GVJO | 80 | 66 |
| GVJS | 28 - 97 | 23 - 98 |
| LNT1H | 46 - 67 | - |
| LNT1O | 33 | - |
| LNT1S | 50 - 95 | 25 - 98 |
| LNT2H | 22 - 91 | - |
| LNT2O | 66 - 78 | 57 |
| LNT2S | 81 - 98 | 13 - 98 |
| LNT3H | 39 - 80 | 45 |
| LNT3S | 26 - 96 | 57 - 98 |
| LOBCH | 89 - 90 | 68 - 69 |
| LOBCO | 78 - 95 | 84 |
| LOBCS | 71 - 99 | 40 - 99 |
| LOPENH | 80 - 96 | 70 - 87 |
| LOPENO | 81 - 98 | 74 - 87 |
| LOPENS | 81 - 99 | 50 - 100 |
| LSCH | 68 - 92 | 74 |
| LSCO | 75 - 91 | - |
| LSCS | 57 - 95 | 40 - 97 |
| LSEBCH | 57 - 95 | 60 - 63 |
| LSEBCO | 31 - 95 | 67 |
| LSTH | 43 - 85 | 65 |
| LSTO | 55 - 79 | - |
| LSTS | 21 - 93 | 27 - 91 |
| LVJH | 64 - 93 | - |
| LVJO | 64 - 83 | - |
| LVJS | 51 - 91 | 14 - 96 |
| MI | 66 | 82 - 91 |
| ORPHAN | 70 - 99 | 29 - 99 |
| PWDOBCH | 44 - 90 | 65 - 71 |
| PWDOBCS | 23 - 98 | 10 - 94 |
| PWDOPENH | 28 - 92 | 64 - 84 |
| PWDOPENS | 55 - 98 | 16 - 95 |
| PWDRNT2S | 41 | 84 |
| PWDROBCH | 49 | - |
| PWDROBCS | 26 - 78 | 52 - 63 |
| PWDRSCS | 54 - 68 | - |
| PWDSCH | 28 - 85 | - |
| TFWS | 81 - 99 | 35 - 100 |
MHT CET 2024 Expected vs Actual Cutoff
The MHT CET 2024 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.
| Category | Expected (Score) | Actual (Score) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWS | 3 - 99 | 26 - 99 | Stable |
Why Did the Cutoff Change?
The variation between expected and actual cutoff is influenced by:
- Exam Difficulty Level: Slightly easier paper can increase cutoff, while tougher papers may reduce it.
- Number of Candidates: Higher participation generally raises competition and affects closing trends.
- Normalization Process: Session-wise normalization may create minor variation in final cutoff outcomes.
- Seat Availability: Stable seat intake usually keeps cutoff movement within an expected range.
Accuracy Analysis
- Prediction Accuracy: Previous-year based estimates are generally close to actual cutoff outcomes.
- Reserved Categories: Mostly follow expected direction with moderate variation.
- Overall Insight: MHT CET 2024 cutoff remained stable with minor fluctuations.
MHT CET Cutoff Trend (2024 vs 2023 vs 2022 vs 2021)
The MHT CET cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.
Year-wise Cutoff Trend
| Year | General |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 |
Key Insights
- Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
- Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
- Minor Fluctuations (2022-2024): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
- Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
- ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool
Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation
Safe Score for MHT CET 2024
The MHT CET safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.
Safe Score for Top Colleges
150-180+ marks
What this means:
- Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
- Possible entry into high-demand branches in good institutes.
- Score range typically under current trend range for stronger options.
Safe Score for Other Good Colleges
120-150+ marks
What this means:
- Good chance in institutes offering high-demand branches.
- Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
- Score range typically under current trend range.
Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.
What Score is Required for Top Colleges?
The MHT CET score is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what score is required for top colleges across categories.
Score under 1,000
No colleges currently match this strict rank band in the available dataset.
Score under 0
- Strong chance in colleges like top colleges.
- Likely branches: high-demand branches.
- Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.
Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.
Score under 0
- Admission possible in colleges like top colleges.
- This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
- Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower score bands.
Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.
Final Takeaway: Under 1,000 scores target top-tier options, under 0 scores strengthen access to Top Colleges, and under 0 scores open broader options like Good Colleges.
- Under 0: No colleges in this trend set currently close within 0 score.
- Under 0: No colleges in this trend set currently close within 0 score.
Top Colleges Accepting MHT CET 2024 Cutoff
Explore the top engineering colleges accepting MHT CET 2024 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing scores and cutoff trends.
Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India Quota) 2024
| Course |
|---|
| BTech ME |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering |
| B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| BTech IT |
| B.E. in Electrical Engineering |
| B.Tech. in Computer Engineering |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology |
| B.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| B.E. in Electronics and Power Engineering |
MHT CET 2024 Cutoff FAQs
What is the cutoff for MHT CET 2024?
What is the expected cutoff for MHT CET 2024 (category-wise)?
- General: data not available yet
- OBC: data not available yet
- SC: data not available yet
- ST: data not available yet
What was the cutoff for MHT CET 2023?
- General: 3-99 score
- OBC: data not available yet
- SC: data not available yet
What marks are required for top percentile in MHT CET 2024?
What marks are required for 90 percentile in MHT CET 2024?
Is 95 percentile good in MHT CET 2024?
What score is required for top colleges through MHT CET 2024?
- Top tier colleges: Score under 5,000
- Mid-tier colleges: Score under 10,000
What is a safe score for MHT CET 2024?
Will the cutoff for MHT CET 2024 increase or decrease?
What factors affect the cutoff for MHT CET 2024?
- Difficulty level: similar difficulty level
- Total seats: 104+ participating college options