For government polytechnic colleges in Maharashtra, the cut-off marks for admission are determined through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. The cut-off is based on merit, considering factors like:

The applicant's score in the qualifying exam (Class 10 or equivalent).

The total number of applicants.

The difficulty level of the qualifying examination.

Previous year's cut-off trends.

The category of the candidate (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).

Availability of seats in specific programs and colleges.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for Maharashtra Polytechnic admission, candidates must have passed the Class 10 (SSC) or equivalent exam from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 35% marks. For direct second-year admission, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the science stream or Class 10 with an IT certification.

Cut-off trends from past years for reference:

Here are some examples of cut-off percentages and ranks for specific government polytechnics and branches in Maharashtra:

Government Polytechnic Pune (Expected 2025):

Computer Engineering: 92–95%

Information Technology: 90–93%

Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.: 85–90%

Electrical Engineering: 83–88%

Civil Engineering: 80–85%

Government Polytechnic, Khamgaon (2024): Electrical Engineering - 8560 cutoff rank

Government Polytechnic, Washim (2024): Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering - 77803 cutoff rank

Government Polytechnic, Yavatmal (2024): Mechanical Engineering - 29352 cutoff rank

Important Points:

The cut-off marks vary each year depending on the factors mentioned above.

DTE Maharashtra releases the cut-offs after each round of counseling.

Meeting the cutoff criteria is essential for securing admission.

Candidates can check the previous year's cutoff trends to estimate their chances of admission.

The final selection of candidates is based on merit in the qualifying exam and subsequent CAP counseling rounds.

For the most up-to-date and specific cut-off information for the current admission cycle, it is recommended to refer to the official website of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra or the individual government polytechnic college websites.