MHT CET 2026 Result COEP Pune: Branch Wise Cutoff Percentile for Home University
The MHT CET 2026 results are declared, prompting candidates to evaluate admission prospects at COEP Pune through the CAP. Expected merit ranks and percentiles for various engineering branches, including CSE and AI, are detailed for open category students.
The MHT CET 2026 result has been declared, and candidates aspiring for admission to COEP Technological University, Pune, are now evaluating their admission prospects through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). As one of Maharashtra’s most sought-after engineering institutions, COEP attracts top ranked candidates every year, particularly for Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics-related branches. The cutoff percentiles for Home University candidates provide a benchmark for students planning their admission journey.
Admission to COEP Pune through MHT CET is based on percentile scores and category-wise merit ranks secured by candidates. The closing percentile represents the score of the last admitted candidate in a particular branch and category, making it a key indicator of competition levels during counselling.
COEP Pune 2026: Expected MHT CET Merit Rank for Open Category
COEP Pune 2026 Expected MHT CET Merit Rank for open category shows CSE closing between 122 – 183 and Electrical at 300 – 450, based on 2023–2025 cutoff trends.
| Academic Program Name | 2023 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2025 Rank | Expected Merit Rank 2026 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 151 | 96 | 243 | 122 – 183 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | - | - | 352 | 300 – 452 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engg | 346 | 635 | 736 | 350 – 558 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1044 | 1341 | 1481 | 300 – 450 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1983 | 2109 | 1756 | 950 – 1215 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 1775 | 1521 | 1814 | 1850 – 2150 |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 4729 | 3877 | 3105 | 1612 – 1945 |
| Civil Engineering | 4676 | 4466 | 4694 | 4500 – 5500 |
| Metallurgy and Material Technology | 6691 | 6313 | 5522 | 4400 – 4905 |
| Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | 797 | 476 | - | 6200 – 7210 |
COEP Pune 2026: Expected MHT CET Merit Percentile for Open Category
For COEP Pune 2026, the MHT CET open expected percentile is 99.90 – 99.95 for CSE and 99.84 – 99.90 for AI & ML.
| Academic Program Name | 2023 Merit Percentile | 2024 Merit Percentile | 2025 Merit Percentile | Expected Merit Percentile 2026 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 99.9174 | 99.9666 | 99.8985 | 99.90 – 99.95 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | - | - | 99.8616 | 99.84 – 99.90 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engg | 99.8312 | 99.7312 | 99.7297 | 99.70 – 99.80 |
| Electrical Engineering | 99.55 | 99.4864 | 99.5085 | 99.48 – 99.55 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 99.1916 | 99.2312 | 99.4352 | 99.35 – 99.48 |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 99.2724 | 99.4212 | 99.4148 | 99.38 – 99.46 |
| Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 98.173 | 98.6603 | 99.0556 | 98.95 – 99.10 |
| Civil Engineering | 98.1917 | 98.4718 | 98.6211 | 98.55 – 98.70 |
| Metallurgy and Material Technology | 97.4549 | 97.8807 | 98.4056 | 98.25 – 98.50 |
| Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | 99.6446 | 99.795 | - | 99.78 – 99.86 |
Candidates seeking admission to CSE or AI-related branches generally require a percentile above 99.7. For Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation branches, a percentile between 99.2 and 99.5 is usually competitive. Students with percentiles above 98.5 still have opportunities in Civil, Manufacturing, and Metallurgical Engineering programmes depending on seat availability and CAP round movement.
As the MHT CET 2026 counselling process begins, candidates should carefully analyse previous cutoff trends while filling their CAP preferences. As cutoffs fluctuate depending on seat matrix, candidate choices, and category-wise demand, aspirants are advised to consider multiple branch options to increase their selection chances at COEP Pune.
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