MHT CET Cutoff 2026: Top Engineering College for Rank Holders Between 1000 and 5000
MHT CET 2026 candidates with ranks between 1,000 and 5,000 can secure admission to prestigious engineering colleges in Maharashtra through CAP, offering competitive branches like AI, IT, and Data Science. This rank range provides opportunities in top autonomous, government-aided, and private institutions, with colleges like VJTI and ICT listed. Check previous year Round 1 cutoff to predict your admission chances for the 2026 session.
With the release of MHT CET results, the next step for candidates is the upcoming counselling process. Candidates who secure a rank between 1,000 and 5,000 in MHT CET 2026 can gain admission to a wide range of prestigious engineering colleges across Maharashtra through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). This rank range is generally considered highly competitive for top engineering institutes and particularly for branches such as Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Data Science , Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and other technology oriented programs. Though the most preferred Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) require even higher ranks. Aspirants within this rank range can still secure admission to several reputed institutions offering excellent academic and placements.
A rank falling between 1,000 and 5,000 usually align with a strong percentile score and open doors to several top autonomous, government-aided and private engineering colleges. Candidates must participate in all CAP rounds to maximise their chances of admission to their desired branch and institute. Given below are the previous year Round 1 cutoffs to help candidates estimate their admission chances in the current academic year.
MHT CET 2026 Cutoff: Colleges for Ranks between 1,000 to 5,000
A rank between 1,000 and 5,000 in MHT CET offers opportunities to top Maharashtra engineering colleges such as VJTI Mumbai, ICT Matunga, GCOE Amravati, and DJ Sanghvi. Given below is a complete college list of previous year top branches, including Computer Engineering, IT, and specialized AI/Data Science programs.
| College Name | Course Name |
| Computer Engineering | |
| Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra,Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | |
| Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai | Chemical Engineering |
| Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai | Food Engineering and Technology |
| Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai | Pharmaceuticals Chemistry and Technology |
| Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai | Polymer Engineering and Technology |
| Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai | Surface Coating Technology |
| Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati | Food Technology |
| Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Andheri | Electrical Engineering |
| Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Andheri | Mechanical Engineering |
| Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle,Mumbai | Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science |
| Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle,Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle,Mumbai | Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain |
| Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle,Mumbai | Computer Science and Engineering(Data Science) |
| Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal's Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle,Mumbai | Information Technology |
| Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra, Mumbai | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
| Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra, Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra, Mumbai | Information Technology |
| Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali, Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| University Department of Chemical Technology, Aurangabad | Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Civil Engineering |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Electrical Engineering |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Electronics and Telecommunication Engg |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Electronics Engineering |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Information Technology |
| Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute(VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai | Mechanical Engineering |
| Vidyalankar Institute of Technology,Wadala, Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Chembur, Mumbai | Computer Engineering |
| Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Chembur, Mumbai | Information Technology |
Factors Influencing Cutoffs
Following are the various factors that determine the MHT CET admission cutoff for engineering colleges:
- Number of applicants participating in CAP
- Total seats available in each branch
- Category wise reservation
- Home University quotas
- Institute autonomy status
- Previous year’s cutoff trends
The 1,000 to 5,000 rank range in MHT CET 2026 highlights candidates among the stronger performers in the state. Participation in all CAP rounds and careful choice filling can help candidates secure admission to Maharashtra’s reputed engineering colleges. Understanding branch preference along with the institute reputation can help candidates make better decisions and maximize their career opportunities.
Himani Chopra is an education content professional at Jagran New Media with over 3.5 years of experience in creating student-focused content on higher education. She specializes in covering management, engineering, law, and medical colleges, delivering informative articles, rankings, lists, and quizzes that help students make informed academic decisions. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature and combines strong research skills with a passion for simplifying complex education-related topics. In her leisure time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music.
