MHT CET 2026 Admissions Guide: Government Engineering Colleges, Expected Cut-Offs & Winning Strategy: MHT CET 2026: A record-breaking 6.27+ lakh candidates have registered for MHT CET 2026, marking the highest participation ever. With the application deadline extended to February 20, 2026, the race for top institutions like VJTI Mumbai and COEP Pune has become more competitive than ever. These premier institutes typically require 99.8+ percentile scores for flagship branches. Performing well in the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) rounds will depend significantly on understanding the new two-session exam structure and making calculated use of the “Float” option during counselling.