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The Maharashtra Direct Second Year (DSY) Diploma Cut Off 2026 is the minimum percentage required for ITI or HSC (Vocational/Science) students to secure lateral entry into the second year of Polytechnic. For top Government Polytechnics in 2026, the cutoff for Computer Engineering is expected to range between 88% and 94%, while core branches like Civil and Mechanical may hover around 78% to 85%.
DSY Diploma 2026: Quick-Glance Summary
| Event | Details / Dates (Expected) |
| Authority | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra |
| Admission Level | Post-HSC / Post-ITI (Lateral Entry to 2nd Year) |
| Merit List Release | July 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Cutoff PDF | August 2026 |
| Official Website | dsy26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in |
Maharashtra DSY Diploma Cut Off 2026: Round-wise Analysis
The DTE Maharashtra conducts three centralized admission process (CAP) rounds. Historically, the CAP Round 1 sees the highest cutoffs as students vie for “Autonomous” Government institutes.
- CAP Round 1: Targets top 10% of merit holders. Very little movement in elite colleges.
- CAP Round 2: Often sees a dip of 1.5% to 2% in cutoffs as students shift to higher-preference colleges.
- CAP Round 3 (Final): The “Risk Round” where remaining seats in private and semi-government institutes are filled.
How to Read the DTE Merit List (State Level vs. Home District)
When the DTE Maharashtra DSY Diploma Merit List 2026 is published, students often get confused by the different rank types.
- State Level Merit Number (SLMN): This is your rank across all of Maharashtra. This is the primary factor for admission into Autonomous and State-level institutes.
- Home District Merit: This applies to non-autonomous government polytechnics where a certain percentage of seats are reserved for local candidates.
- Category Rank: Your position within your specific reservation group (OBC, SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT).
Top 10 Government Polytechnics Cutoff Trends (3-Year Analysis)
The demand for Computer Engineering and IT has caused a steady rise in cutoff percentages over the last three years.
| College Name | 2024 Cutoff (%) | 2025 Cutoff (%) | 2026 Expected (%) |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Mumbai (CS) | 92.40 | 93.10 | 93.80+ |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Pune (IT) | 91.20 | 92.50 | 92.90+ |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Nagpur (CS) | 89.50 | 90.80 | 91.50+ |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Aurangabad (Civil) | 84.20 | 85.00 | 84.50 |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Kolhapur (Mech) | 82.10 | 83.40 | 83.00 |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Amravati (Elect) | 81.50 | 82.20 | 82.80 |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Nashik (CS) | 88.90 | 89.70 | 90.40 |
| PLGP Latur (Computer) | 87.50 | 88.60 | 89.20 |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Jalgaon (Civil) | 79.80 | 80.50 | 80.00 |
| Govt. Polytechnic, Karad (Mech) | 83.00 | 84.10 | 84.00 |
Maharashtra Direct Second Year Diploma Cut Off 2025
DTE Maharashtra conducted the Direct Second Year Diploma CAP 2025 across multiple rounds. Cut offs for all rounds are available for download on the official portal.
Download Direct Second Year Diploma 2025 Cut Off – dtemaharashtra.gov.in
💡 IndCareer Expert Teacher Tip
The “Branch Swap” Strategy: If your percentage is around 75-80% and you desperately want a Government Polytechnic, look at Emerging Branches like “Robotics and Automation” or “Mechatronics.” These often have lower cutoffs than pure CS/IT but offer similar high-growth placement opportunities in the Maharashtra industrial belt.
Interactive FAQ:
No. You must have passed the HSC (Science/Vocational) or ITI (2-year duration) with the minimum aggregate marks required by DTE.
Yes. DTE releases separate merit lists and seat distributions for HSC (Science) and ITI/Vocational candidates. ITI cutoffs are generally more competitive due to fewer seats.
The Choice Code is a unique 9-digit number assigned to a specific branch at a specific college. Ensure you use the correct code during CAP Option Entry to avoid wrong allotments.
For Direct Second Year, the “State Level” merit usually takes precedence in autonomous institutes, but district-level reservations apply in some non-autonomous government colleges.
The Provisional Merit List is usually released 10-12 days after the application deadline. Always check the “Final Merit List” for your actual ranking.