MH Nursing CET · Cutoff
MH Nursing CET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing CET actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 140-155 marks (70-77.5%) |
| EWS | 135-150 marks (67.5-75%) |
| OBC | 130-145 marks (65-72.5%) |
| SC | 115-130 marks (57.5-65%) |
| ST | 110-125 marks (55-62.5%) |
| PwD | 100-115 marks (50-57.5%) |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 5-10 marks (2.5-5%), with SC/ST categories receiving 15-30 marks relaxation from General cutoffs to ensure representation in government colleges.
- Cutoffs fluctuate year-to-year based on paper difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability in government nursing colleges; competitive years push General cutoffs toward 75%+, while moderate years may see them settle around 70%.
- Elite government institutions (top 300 ranks) consistently demand 85%+ for General category, while good government colleges remain accessible to OBC candidates scoring 65-72% and SC/ST candidates at 55-65% range.
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State toppers — Top 200
92–100%rank ~1–200
- Guaranteed first choice among all Maharashtra nursing colleges
- AIIMS Nagpur College of Nursing — likely direct selection, Open category
- AFMC Pune — Nursing program with defense hospital exposure
- College of Nursing, AIIMS Bhopal/Jodhpur — All India Quota seats accessible
- Tata Memorial Hospital — premier oncology nursing training
- KEM Hospital College of Nursing, Mumbai — top Open category seats
Premier institutions — Top 1000
85–92%rank ~200–800
- Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune — Nursing program, central institution
- College of Nursing, AIIMS Nagpur — Central government, no tuition fees
- Tata Memorial Hospital College of Nursing, Mumbai — oncology specialization available
- KEM Hospital College of Nursing, Mumbai — top-tier government college
- JIPMER Puducherry — Maharashtra domicile advantage in All India counselling
- Central government hospital nursing colleges with stipend provisions
Top government colleges — General merit
75–85%rank ~800–2,000
- Smt. Kasturba Gandhi College of Nursing, Mumbai — Government, prestigious institution
- Government Medical College, Nagpur — B.Sc. Nursing program
- Government College of Nursing, Pune
- BYL Nair Ch. Hospital College of Nursing, Mumbai — attached to premier hospital
- Railway hospital nursing programs (Central Railway, Mumbai)
- All India Quota seats in central government hospitals
Government college range — Tier 2
65–75%rank ~2,000–4,000
- Government nursing colleges in district headquarters
- Government College of Nursing, Nagpur — approximate cut-off rank 3500-4000 General
- Government College of Nursing, Aurangabad
- Government Medical College associated nursing programs (non-metro locations)
- Tribal/Rural area colleges with stipend schemes
- Central government hospitals nursing programs outside major metros
Aided college contenders
50–65%rank ~4,000–8,000
- Government-aided nursing colleges in Tier 2/3 cities
- Wadia College of Nursing, Mumbai — Aided college, lower fees than private
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati — Nursing program
- RGNM Government Nursing School affiliated programs
- Good chances in colleges outside Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur metros
- Home quota advantage for district-level institutions
Private college range
35–50%rank ~8,000–15,000
- Private self-financed B.Sc. Nursing colleges across Maharashtra
- Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune — Private, approximate fees ₹3-4 lakh/year
- MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai — Private college option
- Rural service bond colleges with stipend provisions
- Management quota seats in various private institutions
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government or aided colleges
- May need to consider private self-financed colleges with lower cut-offs
- Consider retaking exam with focused preparation
- Explore diploma nursing options as alternative pathway
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