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MHT-CET College Predictor – Mechanical Engineering 2026

Mechanical-specific college prediction for Maharashtra CAP 2026 — VJTI at 98.8+ to private colleges at 88+ percentile

Top Mechanical Colleges via MHT-CET 2026 – Cutoff Table

CollegeOpen %ile (GOPENS)OBC %ileType
VJTI Mumbai~98.8~98.2Govt Aided (Autonomous)
COEP Pune~98.5~97.8Govt Aided (Autonomous)
SPCE Mumbai~96.0~94.5Govt Aided
Govt College Engg Aurangabad~95.0~93.0Government
GCOE Amravati~92.0~89.0Government
PICT Pune~90.0~88.0Private (Stage 2)
MIT Pune~88.0~85.0Private (Stage 2)
SPIT Mumbai~94.0~92.0Govt Aided

* Based on 2025 CAP Round 1 data. Mechanical branch, Maharashtra Home University candidates.

Mechanical Engineering in Maharashtra – Industry & Prospects

Maharashtra is India's manufacturing heartland. Pune's automotive cluster hosts Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, and hundreds of tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers. Nashik has Mahindra and BOSCH. Aurangabad has Bajaj Auto and Endurance Technologies. This industrial base creates strong demand for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Maharashtra colleges.

Top Mechanical colleges like VJTI and COEP regularly see campus placements from companies such as Cummins India, Thermax, KPIT Technologies, Eaton, and government organizations like DRDO, ISRO, and BEL. The average package for Mechanical graduates from tier-1 Maharashtra colleges ranges from ₹6–12 LPA.

Stage 2 colleges (private, unaided) like MIT Pune and PICT also offer Mechanical programmes with growing placement cells. At 88–90 percentile, these colleges are accessible and provide a quality education for students aiming at core manufacturing roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions – MHT-CET Mechanical College Predictor

Common questions about MHT-CET 2026 Mechanical branch college prediction and cutoffs

1
Which is the best Mechanical Engineering college through MHT-CET 2026?
VJTI Mumbai is the top Mechanical Engineering college accessible via MHT-CET, requiring approximately 98.8 percentile (GOPENS) in CAP Round 1. COEP Pune follows closely at ~98.5 percentile. Both are NIRF-ranked autonomous institutes with excellent placement records in core mechanical and automotive sectors.
2
What percentile is needed for Mechanical Engineering at COEP Pune via MHT-CET?
COEP Pune Mechanical Engineering (GOPENS – General Open category) requires approximately 98.5 percentile in MHT-CET CAP Round 1. COEP Mechanical is one of the most coveted programmes in Maharashtra due to strong industry ties with Pune's automotive manufacturing sector and alumni in companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra and Cummins.
3
Can I get a Mechanical Engineering seat with 90 percentile in MHT-CET?
Yes. With 90 percentile in MHT-CET 2026, you can target Stage 2 private colleges like MIT Pune Mechanical (~88 percentile) and PICT Pune Mechanical (~90 percentile). Government aided colleges in smaller cities like Nashik, Latur, and Kolhapur may also be accessible. Use the MHT-CET college predictor to get a personalised list.
4
Is Mechanical Engineering a good branch to choose in Maharashtra?
Mechanical Engineering has strong demand in Maharashtra's industrial belt — Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, and Mumbai have large automotive, manufacturing, and FMCG industries. Graduates from top colleges like COEP and VJTI Mechanical get excellent placements. The average package for Mechanical graduates from tier-1 Maharashtra colleges ranges from ₹6–12 LPA.
5
What are the top government Mechanical Engineering colleges in Maharashtra via MHT-CET?
Top government and government-aided Mechanical colleges via MHT-CET include: VJTI Mumbai (~98.8 %ile), COEP Pune (~98.5 %ile), Government College of Engineering Aurangabad (~95 %ile), Government College of Engineering Karad, and Government Engineering College Nagpur. These colleges offer subsidised fees typically ranging from ₹25,000–₹80,000 per year.

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Mechanical cutoffs are approximate based on 2025 CAP data, shown as prior-year reference. MHT-CET CAP 2026 has concluded and final cutoffs may have varied from these figures.