Hello aspirant,
With 86 percentile in MHT CET, your approximate rank would fall between 20,000 to 25,000. In Pune, this gives you a fair chance at getting Computer Science Engineering (CSE) in mid-tier private colleges, though top ones like PCCOE, PICT, MIT WPU, or VIT Pune may be tough in the first rounds unless you're from a reserved category. You can target colleges like DY Patil Akurdi, JSPM Narhe, Indira College of Engineering, Zeal College, etc., where CSE cutoffs usually go up to 85–88 percentile in later rounds. Make sure to participate actively in all CAP rounds, fill in a broad choice list, and keep an eye on cutoffs. If you're from a reserved category, chances improve significantly even in better-ranked colleges.

Hello Aspirant,

PICT, Pune: The CSE and IT branches at PICT typically close around the 85–86 percentile mark, so your score makes you a strong contender for admission.

Modern College of Engineering, Pune: This college generally accepts CSE candidates in the 82–88 percentile range, placing you comfortably within their cutoff bracket.

Sinhgad Academy of Engineering (First Shift): The CSE cutoff here usually ranges from 87 to 88 percentile. While you’re slightly below this, you may still secure a seat in the later CAP rounds.

All the best for your admissions!