Dear Career Counselor,
My son has scored 92.3 percentile in the MHT CET 2025 and is interested in pursuing Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI & DS).
I understand that some of the top government or autonomous colleges may have higher cut-offs. However, I would like your guidance on the following:
What are his chances of securing admission into good colleges in Maharashtra for the AI & DS stream with this score?
Which colleges should we realistically target based on previous years' trends?
Are there any emerging colleges or private institutes in Maharashtra that offer quality education and good placements in AI & DS?
Your insights will help us make a more informed decision during the CAP rounds.
Ans: Mahesh Sir, With a 92.3 percentile in MHT CET, top government institutes such as COEP, VJTI and PICT (AI & DS cutoffs >97 percentile) are out of reach. Realistically, aim for autonomous and private colleges where AI & DS closing cutoffs fall around 90–93 percentile. Target MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune (CSE AI & DS closed at 90.71 percentile), AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Pune (AI & DS closed at 94.10 percentile – home-state cutoff likely lower), Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune (CSE AI ~96 percentile), Dr. D Y Patil Institute of Technology, Pune (AI & DS closing MHT CET rank ~12 829–17 104), and JSPM Narhe Institute of Technology, Pune (AI & DS closing ~3755–6981 rank). Emerging private options include MIT-WPU Pune (AI & DS requires >95 percentile) and Ajeenkya DY Patil University (AI/ML admissions via MHT CET). These institutes offer NBA/NAAC accreditation, PhD-qualified faculty, specialized AI/ML labs, strong industry tie-ups, and 75–90 percent placement consistency over the last three years.
Recommendation: Focus on MIT Academy of Engineering Pune AI & DS and JSPM Narhe AI & DS for assured admission and robust AI infrastructure. As alternatives, consider AISSMS Pune AI & DS, VIT Pune AI & ML (via COMEDK), and Dr. D Y Patil Pune AI & DS for balanced academics and placements. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!
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