Maharashtra CET Results Out: 22 students score 100 percentile in MHT CET 2025 PCM group
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2025 results for the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) group were declared recently, revealing exceptional performance by students across the country. A total of 22 students scored a perfect 100 percentile, marking a significant moment in this year’s competitive academic landscape.
📌 High Performers from Across India
Among the 22 toppers, six students hail from Mumbai, while three are from Vidarbha and another three from outside Maharashtra, including Delhi and Kolkata. This spread highlights the pan-India participation in the exam and the growing prominence of MHT CET as a premier engineering entrance test.
Some of these students have also cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, securing spots in prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). As a result, they may opt out of Maharashtra’s state engineering colleges, potentially impacting the cut-offs for top institutions like COEP Tech, VJTI Mumbai, and ICT Mumbai.
📊 Key Stats and Performance Highlights
- Total candidates appeared (PCM): Over 4.22 lakh
- Students scoring above 90th percentile: 43,299
- Toppers scoring 100 percentile (PCM): 22
- Previous year (2024) 100 percentile scorers: 37
Compared to last year, the number of perfect scores has dropped, indicating possibly tougher competition or a revised normalization formula. Nevertheless, the results continue to reflect a highly competitive academic environment.
🌍 Spotlight on Toppers
Some of the 100 percentile achievers include:
- Mohd. Alraza Hanif Shaikh (Vidarbha)
- Shirish Nilesh Pattewar (Vidarbha)
- Chinmay Vikas Chavhan (Vidarbha)
- Four Mumbai-based students who already secured IIT seats via JEE Advanced
- One student from Delhi and two from Kolkata
Their performance is commendable, especially given the intense pressure of multiple entrance exams running close together.
🏫 What This Means for Admissions
With such strong results, cut-offs for Computer Science, IT, AI, and Data Science branches in top engineering colleges are expected to rise. However, with some top scorers opting out in favor of IITs or NITs, seats might open up for others during the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds.
The State CET Cell has introduced reforms this year to curb speculative seat locking. Students will need to confirm choices more seriously to avoid misuse of available seats.
📅 What’s Next for Students?
Students who appeared for the exam can now:
- Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org
- Enter their application details to download their scorecard
- Begin preparing for CAP rounds for engineering college admissions
- Monitor updates for choice-filling and seat allocation deadlines
💡 Tips for Aspirants
- Aim for clarity in branch preferences: AI and CSE are trending but competitive.
- Explore niche branches or upcoming specializations like Robotics or Data Engineering in Tier 2 colleges.
- Use last year’s cut-offs to estimate college chances — but expect a slight upward shift.
- Don’t rely solely on Round 1 — strategic waiting until Round 3 or 4 may improve your chances.
🌐 Final Thoughts
The MHT CET 2025 PCM results have once again demonstrated the academic caliber of aspirants across India. With 22 students achieving perfection, the competition remains fierce, and students must strategize their next steps smartly during counselling.
Whether you’re one of the toppers or aiming for a solid state engineering seat, understanding the process, being aware of cut-offs, and planning your preferences wisely will be key to success.
