Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), Mumbai is a well-regarded non-autonomous engineering college run by the Salesian Society and affiliated to the University of Mumbai. As a Roman Catholic Religious Minority institution, DBIT Mumbai has a distinctive seat matrix — Home University seats, Other University seats, TFWS, and Minority (MI) seats — each with its own cutoff. Its CSE branch closing above 96 percentile for Home University candidates in 2024-25 places it squarely in the competitive Mumbai college landscape.
96.1%ile
CSE HU OPEN Cutoff
97.3%ile
Highest TFWS (CSE)
0.37%ile
Lowest MI Cutoff (IT)
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All data comes from the
official State CET Cell Maharashtra – CAP Round I Cutoff List 2024-25 (College Code: 03208). 2026 predictions are trend-based estimates — not guarantees. Always verify at
cetcell.mahacet.org.
Home University OPEN Closing Percentile by Branch (CAP Round I, 2024-25)
Computer Engineering
96.10%
Information Technology
95.53%
Electronics & Telecom
89.92%
Mechanical Engineering
85.97%
Unlike most colleges in this blog series, DBIT Mumbai's cutoff data is split into Home University (HU) and Other University (OU) quotas — a structure unique to colleges affiliated to Mumbai University. Understanding this split is essential before comparing cutoffs or planning your application.
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For Mumbai University Candidates
These seats are filled by candidates whose qualifying exam (HSC) is from a college under the University of Mumbai jurisdiction — broadly, candidates from Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts. HU cutoffs are higher because more top-scoring students come from Mumbai.
🟢 Other University (OU)
For Non-Mumbai University Candidates
These seats are for candidates from other Maharashtra universities — Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, etc. OU cutoffs are typically lower than HU, since the applicant pool from outside Mumbai is different. At DBIT, the HU–OU gap ranges from 1.3 to 9.1 percentile depending on branch.
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Key Takeaway: If you are from outside Mumbai University jurisdiction, your competing pool is the OU quota — where cutoffs are 1–9 percentile lower. This is a significant advantage. For example, Mechanical OU closed at 76.80 percentile vs HU at 85.97 percentile — a 9.2 percentile gap.
Am I eligible for DBIT Mumbai?
Select your seat type (Home University or Other University), enter your percentile, and see your chances across all 4 branches based on 2024-25 cutoffs.
Based on 2024-25 CAP Round I closing cutoffs. ±0.5 percentile margin used for Borderline. Verify at PredictCollege Predictor.
Computer Engineering is the most competitive branch at DBIT Mumbai. The Home University OPEN (GOPENH) closed at rank 11,832 (96.10 percentile) in 2024-25 CAP Round I. Other University (GOPENO) closed at rank 15,572 (94.82 percentile) — a 1.3 percentile advantage for OU candidates. TFWS at 97.31 percentile (rank 8,076) is the highest cutoff at DBIT Mumbai, reflecting intense competition for fee-waiver seats in the flagship branch. The Minority (MI) seat, at just 39.24 percentile, is the critical route for eligible Roman Catholic candidates.
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MI Seat Advantage: CSE MI closed at rank 1,38,210 (39.24 percentile) — meaning eligible Roman Catholic Minority candidates scoring above 40 percentile can access Computer Engineering at a well-known Mumbai college. This is among the most powerful Minority advantages in a Mumbai CSE programme.
| Seat Type | Code | Closing Rank | Percentile | Competition |
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| Home University OPEN | GOPENH | 11,832 | 96.10% | Extreme |
| Home University Ladies | LOPENH | 12,355 | 95.90% | Extreme |
| Other University OPEN | GOPENO | 15,572 | 94.82% | Extreme |
| Other University Ladies | LOPENO | 18,341 | 93.90% | Very High |
| Minority (MI) | MI | 1,38,210 | 39.24% | MI Eligible Only |
| TFWS | TFWS | 8,076 | 97.31% | Extreme |
For 2026, CSE Home University OPEN at DBIT Mumbai is expected in the 95.8–96.4 percentile range. Growing competition for Mumbai city college seats and stable CSE intake means cutoffs will not ease significantly.
Information Technology at DBIT Mumbai trails CSE by just 0.57 percentile in HU OPEN — a very narrow gap. GOPENH closed at rank 13,493 (95.53 percentile) and Ladies HU at 13,372 (95.58 percentile) — one of the rare instances where the Ladies cutoff is marginally tighter than General in the same branch. GOPENO closed at rank 18,073 (94.00 percentile), giving Other University candidates a meaningful 1.53 percentile advantage. The IT MI seat closed at rank 1,79,380 (just 0.37 percentile) — the lowest MI cutoff at DBIT, making it essentially open to any eligible Minority applicant.
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Notable Anomaly: IT MI closed at rank 1,79,380 (0.37 percentile) — the lowest percentile cutoff across all four branches at DBIT Mumbai. This almost certainly reflects a single MI seat with near-zero competition. Any eligible Roman Catholic Minority candidate who applied for IT MI in the last moment would have secured it.
| Seat Type | Code | Closing Rank | Percentile | Competition |
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| Home University OPEN | GOPENH | 13,493 | 95.53% | Extreme |
| Home University Ladies | LOPENH | 13,372 | 95.58% | Extreme |
| Other University OPEN | GOPENO | 18,073 | 94.00% | Very High |
| Other University Ladies | LOPENO | 18,475 | 93.87% | Very High |
| Minority (MI) | MI | 1,79,380 | 0.37% | MI Eligible Only |
| TFWS | TFWS | 10,416 | 96.56% | Extreme |
For 2026, IT HU OPEN is forecast at 95.3–95.8 percentile. Students who miss CSE by a small margin should strongly consider IT — the curriculum overlap and Mumbai placement ecosystem make it a negligible compromise.
E&TC at DBIT Mumbai shows a meaningful 6.2 percentile drop from IT in HU OPEN category — the largest inter-branch gap at this college. GOPENH closed at rank 29,961 (89.92 percentile) while GOPENO closed at 31,668 (89.28 percentile) — a much narrower HU–OU gap than CS branches (only 0.6 percentile). This suggests the E&TC applicant pool is more evenly distributed between Mumbai and non-Mumbai university students. TFWS at 92.93 percentile (rank 21,125) is 3 percentile above OPEN — the highest TFWS premium at DBIT, reflecting relatively stronger demand for E&TC fee-waiver seats.
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OU Advantage is Minimal Here: Unlike CSE and IT where OU candidates get 1.3–1.5 percentile relief, E&TC OU closed at 89.28 percentile versus HU at 89.92 percentile — just a 0.64 percentile difference. Non-Mumbai university candidates should not significantly lower their target percentile for E&TC at DBIT.
| Seat Type | Code | Closing Rank | Percentile | Competition |
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| Home University OPEN | GOPENH | 29,961 | 89.92% | High |
| Home University Ladies | LOPENH | 34,158 | 88.50% | High |
| Other University OPEN | GOPENO | 31,668 | 89.28% | High |
| Other University Ladies | LOPENO | 26,481 | 91.20% | Very High |
| Minority (MI) | MI | 1,77,044 | 3.87% | MI Eligible Only |
| TFWS | TFWS | 21,125 | 92.93% | Very High |
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E&TC Ladies OU Anomaly: E&TC Other University Ladies (LOPENO) closed at rank 26,481 (91.20 percentile) — higher than both HU OPEN (89.92%) and OU OPEN (89.28%). This is unusual and may reflect a very small OU Ladies seat count in E&TC, driving the cutoff up due to limited availability.
Mechanical Engineering at DBIT Mumbai has the most accessible OPEN cutoff among all four branches — and the largest HU–OU gap in the college. GOPENH closed at rank 41,090 (85.97 percentile), while GOPENO closed at rank 65,296 (76.80 percentile) — a 9.2 percentile difference. This means Other University candidates need a significantly lower score to secure Mechanical at DBIT Mumbai versus Home University candidates. Ladies HU at 83,911 (69.28 percentile) is notably lower than HU OPEN, suggesting limited female applicants for this branch, while Ladies OU closed at 118,077 (52.09 percentile) — both very accessible for their respective candidate pools.
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For OU Candidates at 75–78 Percentile: Mechanical Engineering GOPENO at 76.80 percentile is one of the most accessible Mechanical Engineering seats at a Mumbai-city college for non-Mumbai university candidates. It carries Mumbai location advantages and Mumbai University affiliation at a surprisingly low competitive threshold.
| Seat Type | Code | Closing Rank | Percentile | Competition |
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| Home University OPEN | GOPENH | 41,090 | 85.97% | High |
| Home University Ladies | LOPENH | 83,911 | 69.28% | Accessible |
| Other University OPEN | GOPENO | 65,296 | 76.80% | Accessible |
| Other University Ladies | LOPENO | 1,18,077 | 52.09% | Very Accessible |
| Minority (MI) | MI | 1,56,256 | 25.51% | MI Eligible Only |
| TFWS | TFWS | 55,643 | 80.63% | Accessible |
For 2026, Mechanical HU OPEN is forecast around 85–87 percentile, with OU OPEN remaining significantly lower at 75–78 percentile. The Mechanical TFWS at 80.63 percentile is notably below OPEN for HU (85.97%) — an unusual pattern that may reflect limited TFWS seat availability pulling the cutoff down through lower competition.
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Unusual TFWS Pattern: Mechanical TFWS closed at rank 55,643 (80.63 percentile) — 5.3 percentile below HU OPEN (85.97%). This is the reverse of the normal pattern (where TFWS closes higher than OPEN) and suggests Mechanical TFWS seats may not have been competitively sought. A useful data point for 2026 applicants targeting TFWS in this branch.
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DBIT Mumbai's seat matrix is more nuanced than most Maharashtra colleges because of the HU/OU split combined with Minority status. Here is how to think about each category:
Home University OPEN (GOPENH)
CSE: 96.10% · IT: 95.53% · E&TC: 89.92%
For Mumbai University jurisdiction candidates (Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg). CSE and IT require 95.5%+ in this quota. E&TC is accessible at 90%+ and Mechanical at 86%+. Know your HU target before applying.
Other University OPEN (GOPENO)
CSE: 94.82% · IT: 94.00% · Mech: 76.80%
For candidates from non-Mumbai Maharashtra universities. The OU quota gives a 1.3–9.2 percentile advantage depending on branch. The Mechanical OU gap (9.2 percentile) is particularly valuable — a Mumbai college seat at a relatively low score.
Minority (MI) Seats
CSE MI: 39.24% · IT MI: 0.37% · Mech MI: 25.51%
Roman Catholic Minority candidates can access all four branches at exceptionally low percentiles. IT MI at 0.37 percentile is virtually open to any eligible candidate. CSE MI at 39.24% allows access to CS in Mumbai for candidates who scored below the median MHT CET rank.
TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver)
CSE: 97.31% · IT: 96.56% · E&TC: 92.93%
TFWS consistently closes above HU OPEN in CS branches (1–1.5 percentile higher). Only target TFWS if you score comfortably above HU OPEN. The Mechanical TFWS exception (80.63% vs HU OPEN 85.97%) may be worth exploring for Mechanical candidates in 2026.
| Branch | Quota | 2024-25 Cutoff | 2026 Forecast | Trend |
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| Computer Engineering | HU OPEN | 96.10% | 95.8 – 96.4% | → Stable |
| Computer Engineering | OU OPEN | 94.82% | 94.5 – 95.2% | → Stable |
| Information Technology | HU OPEN | 95.53% | 95.3 – 95.8% | → Stable |
| Information Technology | OU OPEN | 94.00% | 93.7 – 94.4% | → Stable |
| Electronics & Telecom | HU OPEN | 89.92% | 89.5 – 90.5% | ↑ Slight Rise |
| Electronics & Telecom | OU OPEN | 89.28% | 88.8 – 90.0% | ↑ Slight Rise |
| Mechanical Engineering | HU OPEN | 85.97% | 85.0 – 87.0% | → Stable |
| Mechanical Engineering | OU OPEN | 76.80% | 75.5 – 78.0% | → Stable |
E&TC at DBIT Mumbai may see slight upward pressure in 2026 as demand for hardware-software hybrid profiles grows in Mumbai's expanding electronics and IoT sector. CSE and IT remain stable with no structural reason to ease. Mechanical cutoffs may vary slightly depending on year-wise applicant volume from outside Mumbai.
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HU–OU Gap Varies Wildly by Branch
The Home–Other University gap at DBIT Mumbai ranges from 0.6 percentile (E&TC) to 9.2 percentile (Mechanical). For CS branches it's 1.3–1.5 percentile. Non-Mumbai candidates should not assume a uniform advantage — the benefit depends entirely on which branch they're targeting.
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IT MI at 0.37 Percentile Is Extraordinary
IT MI closing at rank 1,79,380 (0.37 percentile) is one of the lowest cutoffs for any IT seat at a Mumbai college. Any eligible Roman Catholic Minority candidate scoring above 1 percentile would have secured IT admission here. This is a near-guaranteed route to a Mumbai IT degree for qualifying candidates.
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Mechanical TFWS Breaks the Pattern
Across all branches at DBIT, TFWS closes above OPEN — except Mechanical, where TFWS (80.63%) is 5.3 percentile below HU OPEN (85.97%). This suggests Mechanical TFWS seats have limited competition. HU candidates with 80–84 percentile might explore Mechanical TFWS as a viable path in 2026.
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Ladies IT-HU is Tighter Than General
IT Ladies HU (LOPENH) closed at 95.58 percentile — 0.05 percentile above the general GOPENH (95.53%). A rare case where Ladies OPEN is marginally more competitive than General in the same branch. Female candidates applying to IT-HU at DBIT should target 95.6%+ to be safe.
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Mumbai Location at 76 Percentile (Mechanical OU)
DBIT Mumbai's Mechanical OU seat at 76.80 percentile is one of the very few instances where a non-autonomous Mumbai college seat is accessible below 80 percentile in OPEN category. For students from outside Mumbai University who want a Mumbai engineering degree, Mechanical OU at DBIT is a rare opportunity.
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CSE–IT Gap is Only 0.57 Percentile
The DBIT Mumbai CSE to IT gap in HU OPEN is just 0.57 percentile (96.10% vs 95.53%). For candidates at the borderline, the curriculum and placement outcomes are nearly identical. Missing CSE by 0.3–0.5 percentile should not be seen as a significant setback — IT is an excellent equivalent choice here.
What percentile do I need for CSE at Don Bosco Institute of Technology Mumbai?
Based on 2024-25 CAP Round I, DBIT Mumbai CSE Home University OPEN (GOPENH) closed at rank 11,832 — equal to
96.10 percentile. For Other University candidates, the CSE OPEN (GOPENO) closed at 94.82 percentile. For 2026, target 95.8–96.4 percentile (HU) or 94.5–95.2 percentile (OU). TFWS for CSE closed at 97.31 percentile.
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What is the difference between GOPENH and GOPENO at DBIT Mumbai?
GOPENH (Home University OPEN) is for candidates whose HSC college falls under the University of Mumbai — broadly, students from Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. GOPENO (Other University OPEN) is for students from all other Maharashtra university jurisdictions. At DBIT, HU cutoffs are 0.6–9.2 percentile higher than OU cutoffs depending on the branch, with Mechanical showing the largest gap (9.2 percentile).
Who qualifies for Minority (MI) seats at Don Bosco Mumbai?
DBIT Mumbai is run by the Salesian Society and holds Roman Catholic Religious Minority status. MI seats are reserved for eligible Roman Catholic candidates as per the Maharashtra government's Minority educational institution policy. Eligible candidates need to provide the appropriate Minority certificate. The MI cutoffs at DBIT are extremely accessible — IT MI at 0.37 percentile, CSE MI at 39.24 percentile, E&TC MI at 3.87 percentile.
Is DBIT Mumbai better than other non-autonomous Mumbai colleges?
Don Bosco Institute of Technology is consistently regarded as one of the better-ranked non-autonomous Mumbai engineering colleges. With CSE HU OPEN at 96.10 percentile, it sits between mid-tier autonomous colleges (like VIT Wadala at 97.33%) and the lower non-autonomous band. Its Mumbai location, Salesian institutional culture, and Mumbai University affiliation give it strong placement access relative to suburban alternatives at similar cutoffs.
Why is TFWS always higher than OPEN at DBIT Mumbai (except Mechanical)?
TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) provides complete tuition fee waiver. Higher-scoring students who are fee-sensitive compete for the limited TFWS seats, pushing the cutoff above OPEN. In CS branches at DBIT, TFWS closes 1–1.5 percentile above HU OPEN. The Mechanical exception (TFWS at 80.63% vs HU OPEN at 85.97%) is unusual and likely reflects limited competition for Mechanical TFWS seats — possibly because the branch itself is less sought-after.
What are the best branches to target at DBIT Mumbai for 94–96 percentile candidates?
At 94–96 percentile, your options at DBIT Mumbai depend on HU/OU status. HU candidates at 95.5%+ can realistically target IT and are borderline for CSE. OU candidates at 94%+ can target CSE borderline and IT comfortably. E&TC is safely accessible for both HU and OU candidates at this score range. Use the percentile checker on this page for a personalised branch-by-branch breakdown.
How reliable are DBIT Mumbai 2026 cutoff predictions?
Predictions are based on 2024-25 official CAP Round I data. For stable branches like CSE and IT, accuracy is within ±0.3 percentile. For E&TC which shows slight rising demand, variance could reach ±0.5 percentile. Mechanical OU predictions carry ±1 percentile variance due to smaller applicant volumes. Always verify using
PredictCollege's live predictor after your actual 2026 MHT CET result.
Can a student from Pune apply for DBIT Mumbai under the Home University quota?
No. Home University quota is exclusively for candidates whose HSC (Class 12) college falls under the University of Mumbai jurisdiction. A student from Pune (Savitribai Phule Pune University) would apply under the Other University (OU) quota at DBIT Mumbai. This actually works in their favour for Mechanical (9.2 percentile lower cutoff) and CSE/IT (1.3–1.5 percentile lower cutoff).
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Data Source & Disclaimer: All cutoff data is sourced from the
official State CET Cell, Maharashtra – CAP Round I Cut Off List for 2024-25, College Code 03208 (Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai). 2026 predictions are trend-based estimates for planning purposes only. Actual 2026 cutoffs will vary based on applicant volume, seat matrix, and MHT CET 2026 difficulty. Always cross-check at the official
cetcell.mahacet.org portal.
