Maharashtra Diploma Cut Off 2026 – Post SSC / Post HSC

Understanding the Maharashtra Diploma Cutoffs is the most critical step in your 2026 application strategy. These cutoffs represent the “Closing Merit Number” and “Closing Percentage” for each institute, branch, and category. Following these steps ensures you are looking at authentic DTE data rather than third-party estimates.

The “Cutoff” is essentially the aggregate percentage of the last candidate admitted to a specific branch in a specific college. For Post-SSC (10th), cutoffs are purely merit-based on board marks. For Post-HSC (12th), the competition is even fiercer as seats are limited to “Direct Second Year” (DSY) lateral entry. For 2026, targeting Autonomous Government Polytechnics (like GP Pune or GP Mumbai) remains the gold standard for high ROI and placement success.

I. Post-SSC (10th) Expected Cutoffs 2026

These estimates are based on the 2025 CAP Round IV data for General (Open) category candidates.

II. Post-HSC / ITI (Lateral Entry) Expected Cutoffs 2026

Direct Second Year (DSY) admissions are highly competitive because seats are usually restricted to 10% of the sanctioned intake plus vacant seats from the first year.

• Top-Tier (GP Mumbai/Pune): Candidates generally require 92%+ in HSC (Science) or 85%+ in ITI.
• Mid-Tier (District GPs): Percentages ranging from 85% to 90% are safe.
• Reserved Categories: SC/ST candidates often see a relaxation of 5–8% in closing cutoffs compared to the General category.

III. Top Performing Colleges (2026 Target List)

1. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai: Highest cutoffs for CS/IT.
2. Government Polytechnic, Pune: Renowned for Mechanical and Civil.
3. V.J.T.I., Mumbai (Diploma Wing): Extremely elite; cutoffs often close above 97%.
4. Government Polytechnic, Nagpur: Hub for Electrical and Electronics.
5. Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune: Top-rated semi-govt institute.

Factors Determining the 2026 Cutoff

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) utilizes several variables to finalize the 2026 closing ranks:

1. Aggregate SSC/HSC Scores: If board results are “inflated” (high pass percentages), cutoffs naturally rise.
2. Seat Matrix: Any increase in intake capacity for 2026 will lower cutoffs.
3. Branch Preference: The massive shift toward AI & Machine Learning and Cloud Computing diplomas has caused a spike in CS-related cutoffs.
4. Category Reservation: Seats allocated under SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT, OBC, and EWS follow specific state-mandated percentages.

Maharashtra Diploma Cut Off 2025

DTE Maharashtra conducted the Diploma CAP 2025 across multiple rounds. Cut offs for all rounds are available on the official portal for both Post SSC and Post HSC Diploma courses.

 Download Maharashtra Diploma 2025 Cut Off – dtemaharashtra.gov.in

Decoding the Cutoff Table (What the Codes Mean)

When you open the PDF, you will see a grid of abbreviations. Use this table to understand where you fit:

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