NDA application without caste certificate: What category should I choose?

Ans: With 91.87 percentile in MHT-CET under OBC quota, admission to Mumbai’s top institutes like VJTI and SPIT is unlikely. However, the following 15 reputed engineering colleges in Mumbai offer Computer Science and Information Technology seats with virtually guaranteed admission at this percentile, listed in order of preference based on academic quality, infrastructure, faculty expertise, placement support and industry interface:

Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali East (Vile Parle West) – strong IT labs and 85–88% placements via TCS, Infosys, L&T.

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar (East) – CSE closes around 4500 rank; IT around 8500 rank, with 75–80% placement rate.

Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra (West) – MHT-CET closing rank ~40,000 for IT; 75–80% placements.

Thakur Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali (West) – CSE/IT cutoffs ~92–96 percentile.

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala (East) – OBC cutoffs ~11,600 rank for CSE, with 70–75% placements.

SIES Graduate School of Technology, Nerul (Navi Mumbai) – MHT-CET OBC cutoffs ~12,000 for IT; 70–75% placements.

SIES School of Technology, Nerul (Navi Mumbai) – similar to above with 70–75% placements.

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra (West) – IT cutoff ~12,500; 68–72% placements.

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla (West) – CSE closing rank ~15,000; 68–72% placements.

Atharva College of Engineering, Malad (West) – IT cutoff ~18,000; 65–70% placements.

Rizvi College of Engineering, Bandra (West) – CSE closing rank ~20,000; 65–70% placements.

VES Institute of Technology, Chembur (East) – IT cutoff ~22,000; 60–65% placements.

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala (East) – duplicate removed.

Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Andheri (West) – OBC cutoffs ~1,500–1,600 percentile; however, 91.87 falls short here so included as stretch.

A percentile of 91.87 under OBC ensures guaranteed admission under Maharashtra state quota in these mid-tier colleges with robust infrastructure, accredited curricula, experienced faculty, dedicated placement cells, and active industry linkages—especially for Computer Science and Information Technology branches.

Recommendation: Secure your seat through MHT-CET counselling at Thakur College of Engineering and Technology Kandivali East for its balanced blend of academics, campus facilities and strong placement record. As a backup, opt for K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering Vidyavihar East for its reputable IT programme and solid industry partnerships. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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