Shivaji University

What are the cutoffs for Shivaji University in 2026?

Shivaji University, Kolhapur admits B.Tech students through its Department of Technology on the basis of the MHT-CET score, with seats filled via the Maharashtra CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling run by the State CET Cell. For the 2026 admission cycle, the headline benchmark is the most recent confirmed CAP data: in 2024 the General (Home State) closing rank for the flagship B.Tech Computer Science and Technology branch was 48,468, the lowest (most competitive) closing rank across all six engineering branches at the Department of Technology. At the other end, B.Tech Food Technology closed at rank 25,546 in 2024, while the least competitive branch, B.Tech Civil Engineering, closed at 100,145. Since the 2026 MHT-CET CAP rounds are still pending, a 2026 aspirant should treat the 2024 and 2023 closing ranks below as the realistic spine for judging admission chances. Shivaji University does not accept JEE Main for its Department of Technology B.Tech seats; MHT-CET is the single accepted entrance exam.

Two figures matter most when you read these numbers. First, every rank here is the MHT-CET State Merit rank, so a smaller number means a tougher, more selective branch. Second, these are General category Home State ranks; reserved-category (OBC, SC, ST) and All-India quota closing ranks extend to numerically higher (more relaxed) values within the same branch.

Year-Wise Cutoff Trends (2024-2026)

The table below tracks the MHT-CET General category (Home State) closing ranks at Shivaji University's Department of Technology across the two most recent confirmed CAP cycles, 2023 and 2024, with the 2026 column reflecting the expected band based on those trends. It answers the core question every aspirant asks: "What rank closed my branch last year, and is it getting harder?" Read each row branch-by-branch; a falling closing rank from 2023 to 2024 means the branch became more competitive that year. Category-wise reserved data (OBC/SC/ST) is published per round by the CET Cell and typically closes at numerically higher ranks than the General figures shown.

Two clear takeaways emerge for a 2026 candidate. Computer Science and Technology has stayed the most selective branch in both years, tightening slightly from 53,278 in 2023 to 48,468 in 2024, so it should remain the hardest seat to secure in 2026. The most dramatic shift is Food Technology, which sharpened from a 72,576 closing rank in 2023 to just 25,546 in 2024, signalling a sudden surge in demand; Mechanical, Civil and Chemical engineering all became easier to enter in 2024 (closing ranks rose), making them the safer fallback options.

Course-Wise Cutoff at Shivaji University

This table ranks all six B.Tech branches at Shivaji University's Department of Technology from most to least competitive using the latest confirmed 2024 General closing rank, alongside the prior 2023 figure for context. It answers the practical question: "With my MHT-CET rank, which branch can I realistically target?" The lower the 2024 closing rank, the better your rank must be to enter that branch. Use the year-on-year movement to gauge momentum into the 2026 cycle.

The course-wise picture tells a 2026 applicant exactly where to aim. If your MHT-CET rank is inside roughly 48,000, Computer Science and Technology is within reach; Food Technology has unexpectedly become the second-toughest seat at 25,546, so do not treat it as a soft option anymore. Candidates with ranks between 80,000 and 100,000 have a strong shot at Chemical, Mechanical or Civil engineering, all three of which loosened considerably between 2023 and 2024.

Cutoff Trend Analysis

Overall, cutoffs at Shivaji University's Department of Technology eased for the core engineering branches in 2024 but tightened sharply for two programmes. Mechanical (from 128,833 to 93,860), Civil (from 134,866 to 100,145) and Chemical (from 116,261 to 81,729) all saw their General closing ranks fall in 2024, meaning the same rank that just missed in 2023 would have comfortably secured a seat in 2024. This easing is consistent with the branch-level demand shifting away from traditional core streams. Against that, B.Tech Food Technology jumped from a 72,576 close in 2023 to 25,546 in 2024, and Computer Science and Technology firmed from 53,278 to 48,468, reflecting the well-documented national pull toward computing and applied technology programmes.

For a 2026 aspirant, the realistic targets are clear. To be confident of Computer Science and Technology, aim for an MHT-CET rank under about 48,000; for Food Technology, push under roughly 25,000 given its new selectivity. A rank in the 70,000-100,000 band keeps Electronics and Telecommunication, Chemical, Mechanical and Civil engineering open. Because MHT-CET applicant volumes and paper difficulty fluctuate each year, build a margin of 5,000-10,000 ranks below the 2024 closing figure rather than treating it as an exact line, and always verify the live CAP round cutoffs on the official State CET Cell portal before locking your preferences.