I only got 59 marks in mht cet pcm and shift was above average difficult i am worried that will I get college or not I live near Thane(W) can tell me what can I do next i am worried about my future

Hello there,

It’s absolutely normal to feel stressed in this situation, but you still have options — and many students in similar positions do find good paths forward. Let’s break it down and help you figure out your next steps.

Your Situation

• MHT CET PCM Score: 59

• Paper Shift: Above average difficulty

• Location: Thane (W)

Assuming you’re in the General/Open category , 59 marks would likely result in a percentile between 55–65 , depending on your shift’s scaling.

Will You Get a College?

Yes, but it might not be top-tier government or top private colleges . You can still get into:

1. Tier-3 Private Engineering Colleges around Thane/Mumbai/Navi Mumbai.
   
   

2. Branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical are more likely than CSE/IT at your score.
   
   

3. If you're from OBC, SC/ST, or Minority quota , your chances improve significantly.
   
   Options You Can Consider Now
   
   1. Apply for CAP Rounds (Centralized Admission Process)

• Even with low marks, you can participate in all CAP rounds .

• Don’t leave the form blank — fill as many college options as possible , even lesser-known ones.

• Focus on colleges near Thane like :

  • VPM’s Polytechnic, Thane

  • Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala

  • A.P. Shah Institute of Technology

  • New Horizon Institute of Technology and Management

  • Shivajirao S. Jondhale College, Dombivli

  • MCT’s Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Navi Mumbai
    
    2. Look for Minority Quota (if applicable)

• Since you mentioned earlier that you’re Muslim minority + OBC , this is a big advantage .
  
  

• Look into minority colleges like:

  • Anjuman-I-Islam Kalsekar, Navi Mumbai

  • Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Byculla

  • Rizvi College of Engineering, Bandra

  • MH Saboo Siddik Polytechnic

These colleges reserve 50%+ seats for minority candidates, and you have a realistic chance here.

3. Consider Polytechnic + Direct Second Year (DSE) Route

• If you’re unsure about this year, join a 3-year diploma/polytechnic course and enter B.E./B.Tech in 2nd year via lateral entry .
  
  

• Polytechnic colleges are also available around Thane and have good placement pathways too

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.