🔍 If you're preparing for MHT CET 2025, understanding the reservation criteria is essential for securing a seat in Maharashtra's top colleges. Here's the complete breakdown of category-wise policies from the State CET Cell.
The MHT CET Reservation Policy outlines percentage of seats reserved in government and government-aided institutions for candidates from socially, economically, and regionally disadvantaged groups.
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| General Category | 40% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7% |
| Vimukta Jati (VJ)/NT-A | 3% |
| Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B) | 2.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT-C) | 3.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT-D) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
| SEBC* | 10% |
| Total Reserved Seats | 60% |
*Note: SEBC reservations are subject to legal updates
5% seats reserved across all categories for children of serving/ex-defense personnel domiciled or stationed in Maharashtra.
5% reservation for candidates with 40%+ benchmark disabilities:
10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). This is additional to standard seat matrix.
30% of seats in each category (except Defense, PwD, and Orphan categories) are reserved for female candidates.
1% seats reserved for candidates registered as Orphans under government records.
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| EWS | 10% (additional) |
| Women Candidates | 30% (in each category) |
| PwD Candidates | 5% |
| Defense Personnel | 5% |
| Orphan Candidates | 1% |
Students from other states are not eligible for category reservations. They are considered under All-India quota based on vacant seats after Maharashtra state counselling.
Mandatory documents (as applicable):
Always verify eligibility and documents on the official CET Cell website: