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MHT CET College Predictor – Government Colleges 2026

Find government and government-aided engineering colleges in Maharashtra at your MHT CET 2026 percentile

Maharashtra Government Engineering Colleges – MHT CET 2026

CollegeCityTypeApprox. Cutoff
VJTI MumbaiMumbaiAUTONOMOUS99.99 (CSE Open)
COEP PunePuneAUTONOMOUS99.96 (CSE Open)
ICT MumbaiMumbaiAUTONOMOUS99.50 (ChE Open)
GCOE AmravatiAmravatiGOVT.90–93 (CSE Open)
GCOE AurangabadAurangabadGOVT.91–94 (CSE Open)
GCOE KaradSataraGOVT.88–92 (CSE Open)
VNIT NagpurNagpurNIT (Central)JEE Main – separate
YCCE NagpurNagpurAIDED93–96 (CSE Open)

* Approximate cutoffs for 2026 based on 2025 data. VNIT Nagpur has separate JEE Main-based admission.

Benefits of Government Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

Lower Fees

₹20,000–₹80,000 annual tuition vs ₹1.5–4 lakh for private colleges

Strong Alumni

VJTI and COEP graduates lead at top MNCs and startups

Placement Support

Strong Training & Placement cells with MNC participation

NIRF Rankings

Several Maharashtra govt. colleges appear in NIRF Top 150

Research Facilities

Well-equipped labs funded by government schemes

Scholarships

State and central scholarships more accessible at govt. colleges

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Frequently Asked Questions – MHT CET Government College Predictor

Common questions about MHT CET government engineering colleges and cutoffs

1
What is the difference between government and government-aided colleges in Maharashtra?
Government colleges are fully funded by Maharashtra state government — like VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, GCOE Amravati. Government-aided colleges are private institutions that receive government grants and follow state fee regulations — like SPCE Mumbai, DJ Sanghvi Mumbai, KJSCE Mumbai. Both types have significantly lower fees than private unaided colleges.
2
What is the annual fee for government engineering colleges in Maharashtra?
Government engineering college fees in Maharashtra are regulated. Annual tuition fee is approximately ₹30,000–₹80,000 for Open category students at aided colleges, and ₹20,000–₹40,000 at pure government colleges. VJTI Mumbai charges approximately ₹80,000 per year due to autonomous status. Compared to private colleges charging ₹1.5–4 lakh, government college fees are significantly lower.
3
Which are the best government engineering colleges outside Mumbai and Pune in MHT CET?
Top government colleges outside Mumbai/Pune accessible through MHT CET CAP 2026: Government College of Engineering Aurangabad (GCOE Aurangabad), Government College of Engineering Amravati (GCOE Amravati), Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering & Technology Nanded, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering Nagpur (YCCE — aided), and Government College of Engineering Nagpur.
4
What percentile is needed for government colleges in Nagpur via MHT CET 2026?
Government College of Engineering Nagpur (GCOE Nagpur) for CSE in Open category requires approximately 97–98 percentile in MHT CET. For other branches like Civil and Mechanical, it may drop to 90–94 percentile. Aided colleges in Nagpur like YCCE and RKNEC also have similarly competitive cutoffs for CSE.
5
Do government college seats have a regional (home university) preference in MHT CET CAP?
Yes. Maharashtra CAP reserves a portion of government college seats for 'Home University' candidates — students who completed Class 12 from a board school in the same university region. For example, Mumbai University region government college seats are first allocated to MU candidates, then to other regions. This regional preference significantly impacts cutoffs for out-of-region students.

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Cutoffs are based on 2025 CAP data. Government college classification subject to change by DTE Maharashtra.