MHT CET Result 2026 (OUT) LIVE: PCM 1st attempt scorecard at cetcell.mahacet.org; 26 scores 100 percentile

The MHT CET Result 2026 has been announced on the official website. Candidates can check the factors affecting MHT CET percentile below:

• Exam difficulty
• Number of candidates
• Shift Normalization
• Performance of students

Check the list of factors given below that affect the MHT CET category-wise cutoff:

• Number of candidates who took the MHT CET 2026.
• Performance in the MHT CET 2026 exam
• The difficulty level of the MHT CET exam.
• Previous year cutoff trends for MHT CET.
• Availability of seats

Check the list of documents required for MHT CET 2026 counselling below:

1. Printout of MHT CET counselling registration form
2. Printout of MHT CET 2025 result
3. Admit card of MHT CET 2025
4. Passing certificate and mark sheet of class X & XII
5. Category certificate (if applicable)
6. Character certificate
7. Migration certificate
8. School leaving certificate
9. Domicile certificate (if applicable)

Candidates can check the important details mentioned on MHT CET 2026 scorecard below:

1. Name of the candidate
2. Candidate’s photograph and signature
3. Name of candidate’s parents
4. MHT CET roll number/ application number
5. MHT CET Subject group
6. Subject-wise percentile score
7. Total MHT CET 2026 percentile score

As the MHT CET 2026 result is out, candidates can download their scorecards, check the merit list, and participate in the counselling and admission process.

Candidates can access and download their MHT CET 2026 scorcard by visiting the official MHT CET website, log in using their registered email ID and password. 

A percentile above 95 is considered excellent and can improve candidates chances of securing admission to top engineering colleges in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra State Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 result for PCM first attempt today on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can check the MHT CET PCM result 2026 using their valid email ID and password.

For the first time, the CET Cell provided two exam attempts for MHT CET PCM, PCB, and MBA/MMS aspirants. For candidates who appeared in both sessions, the higher percentile score will be considered for final evaluation.

In the MHT CET PCM 2026 first session, the attendance rate stood at 94.73%, with 4,54,069 candidates appearing out of 4,79,332 registered students.

Students can access and download the MHT CET 2026 scorecard by visiting the official website cetcell.mahacet.org and logging in with their application number and password to check their marks and percentile.

The closing percentile for MHT CET 2026 engineering admissions differs across institutes and specialisations. Prestigious colleges such as COEP and VJTI generally have highly competitive cut-offs, with popular core branches often requiring a percentile of 99 or above.

In the first session of the MHT CET PCM 2026 exam, 26 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile score. Of these, 24 students belong to Maharashtra, while the remaining two are from outside the state.

The Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) remains one of the top choices among engineering aspirants, with General Open category cutoffs generally ranging between 99.00 and 99.70 percentile in MHT CET. The cutoff for Computer Engineering typically exceeds 99.50 percentile, while Electronics and Telecommunication (E&TC) usually closes at 99 percentile or above.

Candidates scoring around 50 marks in MHT CET can generally expect a percentile between 60 and 75. However, the final percentile may vary depending on factors such as the exam session, paper difficulty, and whether the candidate appeared for the PCM or PCB stream.

At Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, admission to sought-after programmes like Computer Engineering and Information Technology generally requires a percentile in the 97 to 99-plus range for General category candidates. Meanwhile, branches such as Mechanical and Civil Engineering typically have cut-offs between 92 and 96 percentile.

For admission to the BTech courses at SPIT Mumbai through MHT CET, candidates from the General Open category generally require a score above the 98 percentile mark. However, highly sought-after programmes such as Computer Engineering typically close at much higher percentiles, often around 99.7 to 99.8 and above.

The registration process for MHT CET 2026 PCM counselling and the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is likely to commence towards the end of June 2026.

Of the 4,79,332 candidates who registered for the first-session PCM examination, 4,54,069 appeared for the test, resulting in an overall attendance rate of 94.73 per cent.

The closing ranks and percentile requirements for MHT CET 2026 engineering admissions differ across colleges and specialisations. Premier institutes such as College of Engineering Pune (COEP) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) generally demand percentile scores exceeding 99 for sought-after branches like Computer Science and other core engineering programmes.

To download the MHT CET result 2026, follow the steps given below:

After the MHT CET 2026 result, students must participate in counselling and seat allotment process, where college admission is given based on percentile and category rank.

A good percentile in MHT CET 2026 is usually above 95+, which increases chances of getting admission in top engineering colleges for popular BTech branches.

The MHT CET 2026 score is calculated in percentile format based on normalization, as the exam is conducted in multiple shifts with different difficulty levels.

The MHT CET 2026 BTech cut-offs vary by college and branch, with top institutes like COEP and VJTI requiring very high percentile, usually above 99+ for core engineering branches.

As per MHT CET PCM toppers list, 26 candidates have scored a perfect 100 percentile in the MHT CET 2026 PCM group, showing excellent performance in the engineering entrance exam.

The MHT CET 2026 result is declared in percentile format instead of raw marks because the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, and normalization is used for fair ranking.

Students can download the MHT CET 2026 scorecard by visiting cetcell.mahacet.org and logging in using their application number and password to view their percentile and marks.

The MHT CET Result 2026 for the PCM group has been released online, and candidates can now check their scorecard on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

The MHT CET PCM 2026 first-session exam recorded an attendance of 94.73%, with 4,54,069 candidates appearing out of 4,79,332 registered candidates.

The CET Cell clarified that the percentage represents marks obtained out of the total, while the MHT CET percentile indicates a candidate's relative performance compared with other test-takers. Admissions are based on percentile scores.

For the first time, the CET Cell conducted two examination opportunities for MHT CET PCM, PCB and MBA/MMS aspirants. Candidates who appeared in both attempts will be considered based on their better percentile score.

The CET Cell has said that the Common Admission Process (CAP) for admissions to engineering, pharmacy and agriculture programmes will begin soon.

Agastya Pachauri from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and Aryaman Dokania from Kolkata, West Bengal, secured 100 percentile scores in the MHT CET PCM 1st attempt examination.

As per the MHT CET PCM result, students from Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Chandrapur, Thane, Gondia, Solapur, Latur, Yavatmal, Ahilyanagar and Dharashiv featured among the 100 percentile scorers.

The MHT CET PCM examination was conducted from April 11 to April 20, 2026, across 16 sessions in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

Out of 4,79,332 registered candidates, a total of 4,54,069 appeared for the first-session PCM examination. The overall attendance stood at 94.73%. 

According to the MHT CET PCM toppers, of the 26 candidates who secured 100 percentile, 22 are male students, and four are female students.

A total of 26 students scored 100 percentile in the first-session MHT CET PCM 2026 exam. Among them, 24 are from Maharashtra and two are from other states.

MHT CET 2026 PCM counselling and Centralized Admission Process (CAP) registration are expected to start in late June 2026. The State CET Cell announced the PCM results on June 15, 2026.

A rank of 40,000 in MHT CET is considered average and usually means a percentile above 70 or about 90 to 100 marks. It may not get admission in top colleges like COEP or VJTI, but it can still help you get a seat in good private engineering colleges for core branches.

If a student scores 50 marks in MHT CET, they can expect around 60 to 75 percentile. The exact percentile may change based on the exam shift, difficulty level, and whether it is PCM or PCB group.

The MHT CET cutoff for Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai usually ranges from 90 to 99.5 percentile for the General Open category. Popular branches such as Computer Engineering, AI, and related courses generally close at 97 to 99 percentile or higher.

To get admission to the BTech programme at SPIT Mumbai through MHT CET, candidates in the General Open category usually need a percentile above 98. For popular branches like Computer Engineering, the cutoff is much higher and often reaches 99.7 to 99.8+ percentile.

A 97 percentile in MHT CET usually corresponds to around 120 to 135+ marks out of 200, depending on the difficulty level of the exam shift. Candidates with a 97 percentile can generally expect an All India Rank (AIR) between 6,000 and 10,500.

The MHT CET 2026 PCB first attempt result was declared on June 8, 2026. Candidates can check and download their scorecard by logging in with their credentials on cetcell.mahacet.org.

At Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, the MHT CET cutoff for popular branches such as Computer Engineering and Information Technology is usually between 97 and 99+ percentile for the General (Open) category. For core branches like Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering, the cutoff generally ranges from 92 to 96 percentile.

Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) is one of the most sought-after colleges, with admission cutoffs for the General Open category usually ranging from 99.00 to 99.70 percentile in MHT CET. For Computer Engineering, the cutoff is generally above 99.50 percentile, while Electronics and Telecommunication (E&TC) typically closes at around 99.00 percentile or higher.

The MHT CET 2026 results for the second attempt (Session 2) of both PCM and PCB groups are expected to be announced by the end of June 2026. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the scorecards and final merit list on cetcell.mahacet.org.

Candidates can check the formula used to convert MHT CET 2026 marks into percentile scores. The CET Cell uses this same formula to convert a candidate's actual marks into a percentile score.

• Percentile Score = 100 × (Number of candidates with normalised marks ≤ your raw score ÷ Total number of candidates).

Follow the instructions below to check the MHT CET PCM result online.

• Go to the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Click on the MHT CET result link.
• Enter your registered email ID and password.
• Click on the "Submit" button.
• The MHT CET 2026 result will appear on the screen.

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