For MAH MCE CET 2026, the top colleges in Maharashtra participating in the CAP counselling like VJTI, SPIT, SPPU and PUMBA are expected to have a closing rank within the top 1000.
The cutoffs for VJTI and SPIT in Mumbai are expected to increase by 0.2 to 0.5 percentile points. Whereas, for SPPU, the cutoff is estimated to have an increase of 1.0 to 1.5 percentile points.
- In 2026, the expected cutoff percentile for VJTI Mumbai is estimated to be above or around 99.75.
- For SPIT Mumbai, the cutoff percentile is expected to be above 99.50 percentile.
- The expected closing percentile for SPPU Pune is estimated to be around 99.20 percentile (rank 1,000)
- Whereas, the Government-aided colleges require 97–99 percentile for General category.
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Key Summary
- The closing cutoff percentiles for colleges like VJTI and SPIT are expected to increase by 0.2 to 0.5 percentile points.
- For SPPU and PUMBA, the cutoffs are expected to increase by 1.0 to 1.5 percentile points..
- In MAH MCA CET 2026, the expected closing rank for VJTI is estimated to be around 400.
- The closing ranks for SPIT and SPPU are estimated to be around 800 and 1,000 respectively.
- For government-aided colleges, the expected closing rank can be estimated between 2,500 and 5,000.
- The official cutoff details will be released at cetcell.mahacet.org.
MAH MCA CET 2026 Rank vs Percentile
Based on the previous year trends and analysis, the rank range and percentile for this year are expected to go higher.
- Last year, to secure a rank within the top 500, a student had to score above 98.50, whereas in this year we find the expected percentile for top 500 to be above 99.50.
- Similarly, the percentile for top 5,000 rank was in the range 80.00 - 84.90, but in 2026, the expected percentile range is estimated to be 90.00 - 94.90 for the same rank.
- Hence, we can see a 0.5 - 1.0 percentile point difference in the marks vs. rank of 2025 and 2026.
| Expected Percentile Range | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 99.75 – 100 | 1 – 400 |
| 99.50 – 99.74 | 400 – 800 |
| 99.20 – 99.49 | 800 – 1,200 |
| 98.00 – 99.19 | 1,200 – 2,500 |
| 95.00 – 97.99 | 2,500 – 5,500 |
| 90.00 – 94.99 | 5,500 – 9,500 |
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Ques. How is rank calculated in MAH MCA CET 2026?
Ans. MAH MCA CET 2026 ranks are assigned based on the total marks scored out of 200. In case of a tie, the authority uses section-wise tie-breaking criteria (Maths first, then LR, then Computer Concepts, then age). Separate ranks are assigned for Home State (HS) and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates.
MAH MCA CET 2026 Expected Cutoff: College-Wise (General HS)
Based on the 2025 and 2024 CAP cutoff data, we can estimate the expected closing percentile for MAH MCA CET 2026 CAP cutoff to mostly remain the same as either the 2025 or 2024 closing percentile.
- In 2025, the closing percentile for VJTI was 99.75, and is expected to remain the same for the MCA course.
- Similarly, for SPPU and PUMBA, the closing percentiles were 99.20, and are expected to be 99.20 for the academic year 2026.
- However, for SPIT and MET in Mumbai, the closing percentile is expected to be lesser than in 2025, and similar to the closing percentiles in 2024.
| College | Location | 2025 Closing %ile | 2024 Closing %ile | Expected 2026 Closing %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJTI Mumbai | Mumbai | 99.75 | 99.80 | 99.75+ |
| SPIT Mumbai | Mumbai | 99.58 | 99.50 | 99.50+ |
| SPPU Pune | Pune | 99.20 | 99.10 | 99.20+ |
| PUMBA Pune | Pune | 99.20 | 99.10 | 99.20+ |
| ICEM Pune | Pune | 98.00 | 97.80 | 98.00+ |
| MET Institute Mumbai | Mumbai | 97.50 | 97.00 | 97.00+ |
| PCCOE Pune | Pune | 96.50 | 96.00 | 96.50+ |
| Thakur Institute Mumbai | Mumbai | 95.00 | 94.50 | 95.00+ |
| MIT-WPU Pune | Pune | 94.00 | 93.50 | 94.00+ |
| RKNEC Nagpur | Nagpur | 92.00 | 91.00 | 92.00+ |
| Dr. DY Patil Institute Pune | Pune | 90.00 | 89.50 | 90.00+ |
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Ques. Which college has the highest cutoff in MAH MCA CET 2026?
Ans. VJTI Mumbai consistently holds the highest cutoff in MAH MCA CET — with a 99.75 percentile closing for General HS category in 2025. VJTI is followed by SPIT Mumbai (99.58) and SPPU Pune (99.20).
MAH MCA CET 2026 Expected Cutoff: Category-Wise
The expected cutoff differs from each college to college based on the students category for MAH MCA CET 2026. The expected cutoff for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST students under the Home State (HS) quota and General (OMS) for VJTI, SPIT, and SPPU are given below.
VJTI Mumbai: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff 2026
| Category | Expected Closing Percentile 2026 | 2025 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General (HS) | 99.75+ | 99.75 |
| EWS (HS) | 99.20+ | 99.20 |
| OBC (HS) | 97.90+ | 97.90 |
| SC (HS) | 95.00+ | 95 |
| ST (HS) | 85.00+ | 85 |
| General (OMS) | 99.50+ | 99.5 |
SPIT Mumbai: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff 2026
| Category | Expected Closing Percentile 2026 | 2025 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General (HS) | 99.50+ | 99.58 |
| EWS (HS) | 98.50+ | 98.5 |
| OBC (HS) | 96.00+ | 96 |
| SC (HS) | 92.00+ | 92 |
| ST (HS) | 80.00+ | 80 |
SPPU Pune: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff 2026
| Category | Expected Closing Percentile 2026 | 2025 Closing Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General (HS) | 99.20+ | 99.20 |
| EWS (HS) | 97.50+ | 97.5 |
| OBC (HS) | 95.00+ | 95 |
| SC (HS) | 90.00+ | 90 |
| ST (HS) | 75.00+ | 75 |
Note: All category-wise cutoffs above are expected based on 2025 data. Official 2026 figures will be released with CAP Round 1 seat allotment.
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MAH MCA CET 2026 Expected Cutoff: Reddit Discussions
One Reddit user shared that they scored 99.846 percentile in MAH MCA CET 2026 and asked other candidates about their scores and college preferences.
Source: Reddit
In the discussion, another student with 98.80 percentile said they were confused between SIES and SPIT, while the original poster suggested that SPIT and VJTI are among the top MCA colleges through MAH MCA CET counselling.
Source: Reddit
One Reddit user asked for realistic MCA college options after scoring 92.93 percentile in MAH MCA CET 2026 under the OBC category. The candidate mentioned that affordable fees, decent placements, and skill development opportunities were the main priorities.
Source: Reddit
In the replies, another user suggested waiting for institutional rounds and recommended colleges like Indira, DY Patil Pimpri/Akurdi, and JSPM as possible options.
Source: Reddit
MAH MCA CET Cutoff Official PDFs: Last 3 Years
You can go through the previous year cutoff data to analyse and predict the closing ranks for MAH MCA CET 2026 CAP cutoff.
| Year | Document | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAH MCA CET 2026 CAP Cutoff (to be released) | View on Official Site |
| 2025 | MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP Round 1 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2025 | MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP Round 2 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2025 | MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP Round 3 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2025 | MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP Round 4 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2024 | MAH MCA CET 2024 CAP Round 2 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2024 | MAH MCA CET 2024 CAP Round 3 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2023 | MAH MCA CET 2024 CAP All India seats Round 1 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2023 | MAH MCA CET 2024 CAP Maharashtra & Minority seats Round 1 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2023 | MAH MCA CET 2024 CAP Maharashtra & Minority seats Round 2 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
| 2023 | MAH MCA CET 2024 CAP Maharashtra & Minority seats Round 3 Cutoff PDF | View PDF |
Note: PDFs are published by State CET Cell, Maharashtra alongside each CAP round allotment. Links updated as official documents are released.
MAH MCA CET 2026 Expected Cutoff Ranks FAQs
Ques. What is the expected MAH MCA CET 2026 cutoff for VJTI Mumbai?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, VJTI Mumbai is expected to close at approximately 99.75+ percentile for General HS category in 2026 CAP Round 1. This corresponds to roughly 155–165 marks out of 200. The trend shows a slight increase year-on-year.
Ques. Is MAH MCA CET 2026 cutoff higher for Home State or OMS candidates?
Ans. Home State (HS) candidates generally face higher competition as they form the majority of applicants. However, top colleges like VJTI also have an OMS quota where OMS candidates compete separately. The OMS cutoffs are usually slightly lower than General HS due to fewer OMS applicants.
Ques. When will MAH MCA CET 2026 official cutoffs be released?
Ans. Official MAH MCA CET 2026 cutoffs are released by the State CET Cell along with each CAP round seat allotment result, expected in July – August 2026. Cutoffs are published on cetcell.mahacet.org in PDF format after each allotment round.
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