Candidates preparing for the upcoming MHT CET 2027 exam must be curious about the expected percentile scores at the marks. 130 marks is often considered a very good score for the MHT CET exam but since the result and CAP admission process is influenced by the percentile scores, it is important to be well aware of the same. Refer to the analysis from the previous year to understand what a score of 130 marks in the MHT CET 2027 exam would translate to.
130 marks in MHT CET Percentile 2027
130 marks in MHT CET Percentile 2027: Students appearing in the MHT CET exam and who score 130 marks in their mocks are now wondering what percentile they can achieve in the exam. The MHT CET 2027 percentile will influence the rank you might get in the MHT CET exam. According to experts, achieving 130 marks in MHT CET could place you within the range of the 98 to 99 percentile.
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The CET Cell applies a normalisation formula to calculate the percentile score, which considers factors such as the overall number of candidates and the highest score obtained in a shift. Given that the calculation of the MHT CET percentile score is based on parameters that are only accessible after the results are released, providing an accurate prediction for the MHT CET percentile corresponding to a score of 130 marks is difficult. Nonetheless, professionals from Shiksha have carefully analysed the marks-to-percentile data from prior years of the MHT CET to offer an expected percentile for achieving 130 marks in the MHT CET 2027.
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- How is the MHT CET Percentile Calculated?
- What is 130 marks in MHT CET Percentile?
- Expected MHT CET Rank for 130 marks and Available Colleges
How is the MHT CET Percentile Calculated?
The CET cell announces MHT CET results using percentile scores, calculated from candidates' scores across all three subjects. After the exam, candidates often want to know their percentile and how it relates to their marks. Here’s the process the CET cell follows to calculate these scores.
The first step in the calculation of the MHT CET percentile is the calculation of raw scores using the MHT CET marking scheme:
To calculate the actual score of candidates, the MHT CET marking scheme is followed. The marking scheme of MHT CET 2027 exam is.
- +2 for correct answers in Maths paper
- +1 for the correct answer in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology papers
- No negative marking for any wrong answer or unattempted questions
The next step is converting the raw scores into percentile scores:
The CET cell uses a specific formula to convert the raw marks of the candidates to a percentile score. A similar method of calculating marks is also employed in several other major entrance examinations such as JEE Main. The formula used is as follows:
The percentile scores for MHT CET 2027 will indicate the proportion of candidates who have achieved a score lower than that specific score in the exam. To reduce the chances of ties, the calculation of the percentile score will be precise up to five decimal places.
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What is 130 marks in MHT CET Percentile?
As per the past few years' analysis, the marks vs ranks for MHT CET is as follows:
| MHT CET Marks |
MHT CET Percentile |
|---|---|
| 160+ |
99.50+ |
| 140-160 |
99+ |
| 130-140 |
98-99 |
- From the above table, it is clear that 130 marks in the MHT CET 2027 exam can be around 98 to 99 percentile.
Commonly asked questions
With 97.5 percentile in MHT-CET, you have a strong chance to get admission in reputed colleges like PICT Pune, VIT Pune, SPIT Mumbai, or Thakur College of Engineering for branches such as IT, ECE, or Electrical. COEP and VJTI may be difficult for CSE. Government colleges like WCE Sangli, SGGS Nanded, and GCOE Amravati are also good options. You can get preferred branches in private colleges and core branches in government ones. Your chances further improve if you belong to a reserved category or have home university advantage within Maharashtra.
For the General HS category, the cutoff ranged from 4.33 to 20.54 percentile for M.Tech course specialisations. Therefore, students need to attain at least 4.33 percentile for admissions at COEP Pune. MHT CET M.Tech percentiles are required for admission to M.Tech courses at COEP, Pune.
Students should note that the above mentioned percentile is only valid for the General HS category in the last round. Other rounds and categories will have different minimum qualifying percentiles. To know more, students can click here.
With 120 marks in MHT-CET (General category), you are unlikely to get top colleges/branches (like CSE/IT in COEP, VJTI) but can aim for mid-tier private/university-affiliated colleges in less competitive branches.
The round-wise cutoff ranks for MHT CET counselling can be checked on the counselling website at fe2026.mahacet.org. The cutoff for each round for all the participating institutes and branch is made available on the MHT CET portal. Candidates can also check MHT CET cutoff for all participating colleges on the Shiksha page.
Expected MHT CET Rank for 130 marks and Available Colleges
A score of 130 marks in MHT CET 2027 is highly competitive, typically translating to a 98.1–98.6 percentile and an expected State Merit Rank between 5,000 and 7,000.
| College |
Likely Available Branches
|
|---|---|
| COEP, Pune |
Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Metallurgy
|
| VJTI, Mumbai |
Electronics, Electrical, Textile, Production
|
| ICT, Mumbai |
Chemical Engineering (selected specialisations)
|
| WCE, Sangli |
CSE, IT, Electronics (strong chances)
|
| GECA, Aurangabad |
CSE, E&TC, Mechanical
|
| PICT, Pune |
Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC), IT
|
| SPIT, Mumbai |
Electronics, E&TC, AI-DS
|
| VIT, Pune |
IT, AI-DS, Specialised CS branches
|
| PCCOE, Pune |
CSE, IT
|
| DJSCE, Mumbai |
IT, Electronics & Telecommunication
|
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The MHT CET application form 2027 is expected to be released in October for the first session. Candidates must keep their documents ready before filling out the application form.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, the Maharashtra State CET Cell also conducts this law entrance exam outside Maharashtra. Candidates can choose outside exam centres during application form filling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Candidates ideally need 4 to 6 months for the preparation of this exam.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
It is important to check the MH CET 3-year LLB marks versus percentile. This is because college admissions are based strictly on your final percentile rank rather than your raw score.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
Sorry, but according to me with 96.09 percentile in MHT-CET through PCB, you cannot get admission to ICT for B.Tech Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. The cuttoff competitively closes around 99.0 to 99.9 percentile.
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