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MHT-CET 2026

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

Conducted by: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

About MHT-CET

Maharashtra's state-level engineering entrance exam for admission to B.Tech/BE courses in Pune colleges. MHT-CET 2026 tests PCM at Class 11–12 level. Scores accepted by all SPPU-affiliated colleges including COEP (95+ percentile), PICT (92+), and VIT Pune (88+). Over 4 lakh students appear each year.

Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 with PCM, min. 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)

Pune Colleges Accepting MHT-CET

College of Engineering Pune

Government · Shivajinagar, Pune · NAAC A+

₹0.8L – 1.8L/yr

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology

Autonomous · Bibwewadi, Pune · NAAC A+

₹1.6L – 2.2L/yr

Pune Institute of Computer Technology

Autonomous · Dhankawadi, Pune · NAAC A

₹1.4L – 1.9L/yr

MIT World Peace University

Deemed · Kothrud, Pune · NAAC A+

₹2.0L – 3.8L/yr

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

Deemed · Lavale, Pune · NAAC A+

₹3.6L – 4.8L/yr

JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering

Private · Tathawade, Pune · NAAC A

₹1.2L – 1.7L/yr

Cummins College of Engineering for Women

Autonomous · Karve Nagar, Pune · NAAC A+

₹1.3L – 1.8L/yr

AISSMS College of Engineering

Private · Kennedy Road, Pune · NAAC A

₹1.1L – 1.6L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MHT-CET?

What are the eligibility criteria for MHT-CET?

Class 12 with PCM, min. 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)

When is the MHT-CET 2026 exam date?

The MHT-CET 2026 exam is scheduled for Apr 20 – May 15, 2026. Applications open Jan 15 – Feb 28, 2026.

Who conducts MHT-CET?

MHT-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

Which Pune colleges accept MHT-CET scores?

Top Pune colleges accepting MHT-CET: College of Engineering Pune, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune Institute of Computer Technology, MIT World Peace University, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Cummins College of Engineering for Women, AISSMS College of Engineering.