What is the MHT CET cutoff for Thadomal Shahani Engineering College Computer Engineering in 2026?

TSEC Mumbai Computer Engineering Home University OPEN (GOPENH) closed at rank 3,456 — equal to 98.79 percentile — in CAP Round I 2024-25. For 2026, expect GOPENH around 98.7–99.0%. TFWS (99.03%) is harder than GOPENH — the only branch at TSEC where TFWS is a trap. Other Than HU OPEN closed at rank 5,047 (98.28%).

Who qualifies for Sindhi Minority (MI) seats at Thadomal Shahani Engineering College?

TSEC is a Sindhi Linguistic Minority institution. MI seats are available to students belonging to the Sindhi linguistic community who meet Maharashtra's minority eligibility criteria. Unlike Gujarathi minority colleges (DJSCE, KJ Somaiya) where MI can be harder than OPEN for CS, TSEC's Sindhi MI seats are significantly more accessible: CE MI closed at 93.87% (vs GOPENH 98.79%), IT MI at 86.14%, AI DS MI at 81.98%, E&TC MI at just 6.19% (near-empty), and Chemical MI at 24.05%.

Which branch at TSEC has the best TFWS opportunity?

Chemical Engineering offers the best TFWS opportunity at TSEC: TFWS (rank 14,066, 95.35%) is 1.66 percentile points easier than GOPENH (rank 9,002, 97.01%). Students scoring 95.4–97.0% who want TSEC's fee-waiver benefit should specifically target Chemical Engineering TFWS. IT TFWS (98.59% vs GOPENH 98.66%), E&TC TFWS (97.54% vs 97.93%), and AI DS TFWS (98.47% vs 98.56%) also offer smaller TFWS advantages.

Why is TSEC Computer Engineering TFWS harder than OPEN?

TSEC CE TFWS closed at rank 2,725 (99.03%) — harder than GOPENH at rank 3,456 (98.79%). This is the only TFWS trap at TSEC. Very few TFWS seats exist in CE, but high-scoring students who want the fee waiver all target the same limited spots, driving the cutoff above regular OPEN. For all other branches at TSEC (IT, E&TC, Chemical, AI DS), TFWS is actually easier than GOPENH.

Is Thadomal Shahani Engineering College a good engineering college in Mumbai?

Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Bandra West, Mumbai, is one of Mumbai's well-regarded private engineering colleges affiliated to Mumbai University. Its Bandra location near Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) gives students excellent access to Mumbai's corporate and tech job market. CE GOPENH at 98.79% and IT at 98.66% reflect strong genuine demand. TSEC alumni are placed at major IT and engineering companies. It is a strong choice for students who narrowly miss fully autonomous colleges like DJSCE or FRCRCE.

What is the easiest branch at TSEC Mumbai?

Chemical Engineering is the most accessible branch at TSEC on Home University OPEN merit, closing at rank 9,002 (97.01 percentile) in 2024-25. E&TC Engineering is second at rank 6,131 (97.93%). For Sindhi Minority students, E&TC (MI at 6.19%) and Chemical (24.05%) are effectively open to any eligible Sindhi candidate who passes MHT CET.

What are all the branches offered at TSEC Bandra Mumbai?

Thadomal Shahani Engineering College offers 5 B.E. programmes: Computer Engineering (98.79% GOPENH), Information Technology (98.66%), Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (98.56%), Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (97.93%), and Chemical Engineering (97.01%). All are affiliated to Mumbai University.

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TSEC Bandra – 2024-25 Cutoff Snapshot

College Code 03182 · CAP Round I · Sindhi Linguistic Minority · Mumbai University

Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Bandra West, Mumbai, is one of Mumbai's well-regarded private engineering colleges. Affiliated to Mumbai University and holding Sindhi Linguistic Minority status, TSEC offers 5 engineering programmes from its Bandra campus — one of Mumbai's most accessible and premium locations for corporate and IT placements. Its Computer Engineering GOPENH at 98.79% places it firmly in the top-tier of Mumbai autonomous and non-autonomous colleges.

The data structure at TSEC is notably clean: just 6 categories per branch — GOPENH, LOPENH, GOPENO, LOPENO, MI (Sindhi), and TFWS. No SC/ST/OBC categories shown, reflecting the Sindhi Linguistic Minority seat matrix. Since TSEC is affiliated to Mumbai University, seats split into Home University (H) and Other Than HU (O).

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All data from the official State CET Cell Maharashtra – CAP Round I 2024-25 (College Code 03182, Un-Aided Linguistic Minority – Sindhi, Home University: Mumbai University). 2026 forecasts are trend-based estimates.

98.79%ile

CE GOPENH (Highest)

Branches Offered

6.19%ile

E&TC Sindhi MI (Lowest)

−1.66%

Chemical TFWS Gap (Best)

GOPENH Closing Percentile – All 5 Branches

Computer Engineering

98.79%

Information Technology

98.66%

AI & Data Science

98.56%

E&TC Engineering

97.93%

Chemical Engineering

97.01%

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Sindhi Linguistic Minority (MI) Seats — The TSEC Advantage

How Sindhi MI compares to Gujarathi MI and what it means for eligible students

TSEC holds Sindhi Linguistic Minority status — making it one of the very few engineering colleges in Maharashtra with Sindhi minority seats. This is fundamentally different from Gujarathi Linguistic Minority (DJSCE, KJ Somaiya), where the community is large and academically concentrated. The Sindhi community is much smaller, which means:

CS branches (CE, IT, AI DS): Meaningful MI advantage of 5–13% below OPEN — Sindhi students interested in CS compete, but fewer than in Gujarathi pool
E&TC and Chemical: Near-zero Sindhi demand — MI seats essentially unfilled in Round I, making them accessible to any eligible Sindhi student

Sindhi Minority (MI) Closing Percentile by Branch

Computer Engg

93.87%

✅ 4.92% below OPEN

Info. Tech

86.14%

✅ 12.52% below OPEN

AI & DS

81.98%

✅ 16.58% below OPEN

E&TC

6.19%

🌟 Near-empty

Chemical

24.05%

🌟 Very accessible

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Who qualifies for Sindhi MI at TSEC? Students belonging to the Sindhi linguistic community who provide valid minority eligibility documentation as defined by Maharashtra's CET Cell. Unlike DJSCE's Gujarathi MI where CS seats can be harder than OPEN, TSEC's Sindhi MI seats for CS are always substantially more accessible than OPEN. E&TC and Chemical MI seats are essentially open to any eligible Sindhi student who passes MHT CET.

🏠 H Home University

HSC from Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg. Look at GOPENH cutoffs.

🌍 O Other Than HU

HSC from Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, etc. Look at GOPENO cutoffs — 0.5–4% lower than GOPENH.

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Computer Engineering Cutoff – 2024-25

Branch Code: 0318224510 · Most competitive · The only TFWS trap at TSEC

Computer Engineering is TSEC's most competitive branch. GOPENH closed at rank 3,456 (98.79%). LOPENH (98.55%) is easier than GOPENH. GOPENO at rank 5,047 (98.28%) gives Other Than HU students a 0.51% easier path.

CE TFWS (99.03%) is the only TFWS trap at TSEC — harder than GOPENH (98.79%) by 0.24%. This is also TSEC's overall highest cutoff — higher than any branch's regular OPEN. The Sindhi MI at rank 18,488 (93.87%) provides a real 4.92% advantage for eligible Sindhi students.

Category	Code	Rank	Percentile	Type	Difficulty
General OPEN – HU	GOPENH	3,456	98.79%	H	Very High
Ladies OPEN – HU	LOPENH	4,206	98.55%	H	Very High
General OPEN – OTH	GOPENO	5,047	98.28%	O	Very High
Ladies OPEN – OTH	LOPENO	6,070	97.96%	O	Very High
Sindhi Minority	MI	18,488	93.87%	State	Moderate
TFWS ⚠️ Trap	TFWS	2,725	99.03%	State	Very High

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CE TFWS Trap: CE TFWS (99.03%) is harder than GOPENH (98.79%). This is also harder than TSEC IT GOPENH (98.66%) and AI DS GOPENH (98.56%). A student scoring 98.8–99.0% can get CE on regular OPEN but cannot get CE via TFWS.

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Information Technology Cutoff – 2024-25

Branch Code: 0318224610 · TFWS slightly easier · Big Sindhi MI gap (12.52%)

IT is the second-most competitive branch. GOPENH closed at rank 3,879 (98.66%). LOPENH (98.19%) is about 0.47% easier. GOPENO at rank 6,315 (97.88%) is notably more accessible. TFWS (98.59%) is slightly easier than GOPENH (98.66%) — a small but real advantage. The Sindhi MI at rank 40,459 (86.14%) is 12.52% easier than GOPENH — the second-largest MI advantage at TSEC.

Category	Code	Rank	Percentile	Type	Difficulty
General OPEN – HU	GOPENH	3,879	98.66%	H	Very High
Ladies OPEN – HU	LOPENH	5,355	98.19%	H	Very High
General OPEN – OTH	GOPENO	6,315	97.88%	O	Very High
Ladies OPEN – OTH	LOPENO	8,079	97.31%	O	Very High
Sindhi Minority	MI	40,459	86.14%	State	Moderate
TFWS ✅ Easier	TFWS	4,068	98.59%	State	Very High

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Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Cutoff – 2024-25

Branch Code: 0318299510 · TFWS easier · AI DS MI 16.58% below OPEN

AI & Data Science is TSEC's third-hardest branch. GOPENH closed at rank 4,177 (98.56%). LOPENH (97.98%) is about 0.58% easier. TFWS (98.47%) is 0.09% easier than GOPENH — marginal advantage. The Sindhi MI at rank 52,056 (81.98%) provides the largest MI advantage among CS branches — 16.58% below GOPENH. GOPENO at 97.64% gives OTH students meaningful access.

Category	Code	Rank	Percentile	Type	Difficulty
General OPEN – HU	GOPENH	4,177	98.56%	H	Very High
Ladies OPEN – HU	LOPENH	5,975	97.98%	H	Very High
General OPEN – OTH	GOPENO	7,091	97.64%	O	Very High
Ladies OPEN – OTH	LOPENO	8,758	97.07%	O	Very High
Sindhi Minority	MI	52,056	81.98%	State	Moderate
TFWS ✅ Easier	TFWS	4,479	98.47%	State	Very High

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Best Sindhi MI CS value: AI DS MI (81.98%) gives Sindhi students a 16.58% advantage over GOPENH (98.56%). A Sindhi student scoring around 82% can potentially get AI & Data Science at TSEC Bandra — a Mumbai autonomous-equivalent degree in one of tech's most sought-after programmes.

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Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Cutoff – 2024-25

Branch Code: 0318237210 · TFWS easier · MI virtually empty (6.19%)

E&TC is TSEC's fourth branch and the most accessible CS-adjacent programme. GOPENH closed at rank 6,131 (97.93%). LOPENH (97.57%) is slightly easier. GOPENO (97.35%) gives OTH students easy access. TFWS (97.54%) is 0.39% easier than GOPENH — a useful fee-waiver opportunity. The most striking data point: Sindhi MI at rank 175,377 (6.19%) — essentially only 24% of all test-takers scored below this. There is virtually no Sindhi community demand for E&TC at TSEC, making this seat freely accessible to any eligible Sindhi student who passes MHT CET.

Category	Code	Rank	Percentile	Type	Difficulty
General OPEN – HU	GOPENH	6,131	97.93%	H	Very High
Ladies OPEN – HU	LOPENH	7,294	97.57%	H	Very High
General OPEN – OTH	GOPENO	7,927	97.35%	O	Very High
Ladies OPEN – OTH	LOPENO	8,627	97.14%	O	Very High
Sindhi Minority 🌟	MI	1,75,377	6.19%	State	Near-Open
TFWS ✅ Easier	TFWS	7,419	97.54%	State	Very High

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E&TC MI is essentially open: E&TC Sindhi MI (6.19%) means any Sindhi candidate who clears MHT CET PCM has a realistic shot at E&TC at TSEC Bandra — a top-location Mumbai engineering college. This is an extraordinary opportunity for eligible students who score in the 6–97% range.

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Chemical Engineering Cutoff – 2024-25

Branch Code: 0318250710 · Most accessible · Best TFWS deal at TSEC (−1.66%)

Chemical Engineering is TSEC's most accessible branch and the one with the most interesting TFWS dynamics. GOPENH closed at rank 9,002 (97.01%). LOPENH (95.22%) is notably easier than GOPENH. An unusual point: LOPENO (94.99%) is harder than GOPENO (93.08%) for OTH students — Other Than HU female candidates face tougher competition for Chemical Engineering than male OTH candidates.

The standout data: Chemical TFWS (95.35%) is 1.66% easier than GOPENH (97.01%) — the best TFWS opportunity at TSEC by a large margin. Students scoring 95.4–97.0% who want TSEC at zero tuition should specifically target Chemical Engineering TFWS. Chemical MI at rank 158,011 (24.05%) is also very relaxed for Sindhi students.

Category	Code	Rank	Percentile	Type	Difficulty
General OPEN – HU	GOPENH	9,002	97.01%	H	Very High
Ladies OPEN – HU	LOPENH	14,480	95.22%	H	High
General OPEN – OTH	GOPENO	20,683	93.08%	O	High
Ladies OPEN – OTH ⚠️	LOPENO	15,201	94.99%	O	High
Sindhi Minority 🌟	MI	1,58,011	24.05%	State	Very Low
TFWS ✅ BEST DEAL	TFWS	14,066	95.35%	State	High

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Best TFWS at TSEC: Chemical TFWS (95.35%) is 1.66% below GOPENH (97.01%). For students scoring 95.4–97.0% who want a TSEC degree at zero tuition cost, Chemical Engineering TFWS is the clearest pathway. No other TSEC branch comes close to this TFWS advantage. Note: LOPENO (94.99%) for Chemical is harder than GOPENO (93.08%) — OTH female candidates face tougher competition.

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TSEC TFWS Guide — One Trap, Four Opportunities

Only CE has a TFWS trap · All other branches offer fee-waiver opportunity

TSEC's TFWS pattern is the most favourable across all the colleges in this series: only one branch (CE) has TFWS harder than OPEN. All four remaining branches have TFWS easier than GOPENH, with Chemical offering the most meaningful advantage.

Branch	GOPENH	TFWS	Gap	Verdict
Computer Engineering	98.79%	99.03%	+0.24%	⚠️ Trap
Information Technology	98.66%	98.59%	−0.07%	✅ Small advantage
AI & Data Science	98.56%	98.47%	−0.09%	✅ Small advantage
E&TC Engineering	97.93%	97.54%	−0.39%	✅ Useful advantage
Chemical Engineering ⭐	97.01%	95.35%	−1.66%	🌟 Best deal

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Chemical TFWS is TSEC's standout fee-waiver deal: At −1.66%, Chemical TFWS (95.35%) is accessible to students who score in a range that would not even qualify for regular Chemical OPEN (97.01%). This is the best single-branch TFWS opportunity at any Mumbai-area college in this series where the gap exceeds 1 percentile point.

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All 5 Branches – Quick Reference Table

GOPENH · GOPENO · LOPENH · MI · TFWS

Branch	GOPENH	LOPENO	GOPENO	Sindhi MI	TFWS
Computer Engineering	98.79%	98.55%	98.28%	93.87%	99.03% ⚠️
Information Technology	98.66%	98.19%	97.88%	86.14%	98.59% ✅
AI & Data Science	98.56%	97.98%	97.64%	81.98%	98.47% ✅
E&TC Engineering	97.93%	97.57%	97.35%	6.19% 🌟	97.54% ✅
Chemical Engineering	97.01%	95.22%	93.08%	24.05% 🌟	95.35% 🌟

⚠️ TFWS harder than OPEN (CE trap). ✅ TFWS easier. 🌟 Best opportunity. LOPENH column shown for HU Ladies. All from CAP Round I 2024-25.

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2026 Cutoff Forecast

GOPENH trend-based predictions for MHT CET 2026

⚡ Trend estimates only. Actual 2026 cutoffs depend on exam difficulty and applicant volume.

Branch	2024-25 GOPENH	2026 Forecast	Trend
Computer Engineering	98.79%	98.7–99.0%	→ Stable
Information Technology	98.66%	98.5–98.7%	→ Stable
AI & Data Science	98.56%	98.5–98.7%	↑ Rising
E&TC Engineering	97.93%	97.7–98.0%	→ Stable
Chemical Engineering	97.01%	96.8–97.2%	→ Stable

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Key Insights for TSEC Aspirants

What the cutoff data reveals beyond the headline numbers

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CE is the Only TFWS Trap — 4 Branches Offer Opportunities

CE TFWS (+0.24%) is TSEC's only trap — and it is the smallest TFWS trap gap across all colleges in this series. Every other branch offers TFWS below GOPENH, with Chemical at −1.66% being the standout deal. TSEC's TFWS landscape is the most aspirant-friendly of any college covered here.

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Sindhi MI is Very Different from Gujarathi MI

At Gujarathi minority colleges (DJSCE, KJ Somaiya), CS MI can be harder than OPEN because the Gujarathi community is large and academic. At TSEC, Sindhi MI is always easier — CE MI (93.87%) is 4.92% below GOPENH, IT MI (86.14%) is 12.52% below, and E&TC MI (6.19%) is essentially empty. The Sindhi community is smaller and more concentrated in CS/IT, leaving E&TC and Chemical MI with near-zero competition.

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Chemical TFWS is TSEC's Hidden Gem

Chemical Engineering TFWS (95.35%) is 1.66% below GOPENH (97.01%) — the largest positive TFWS gap at TSEC. Students scoring 95.4–97.0% who want zero tuition at a Mumbai college should specifically target Chemical TFWS. TSEC's Bandra location and Mumbai University degree make this a significant value proposition even for a non-CS branch.

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LOPENH Consistently Easier Than GOPENH

Across all 5 branches, LOPENH is easier than GOPENH — consistent with Bandra/Mumbai area where the academic pool is broader. The largest gap is Chemical Engineering: LOPENH (95.22%) vs GOPENH (97.01%) — a 1.79% difference. Female HU candidates have a meaningful advantage for Chemical Engineering at TSEC.

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Bandra West — Mumbai's Career Premium

TSEC's Bandra West campus places students in Mumbai's prime residential and commercial corridor. Proximity to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), one of India's largest financial and corporate districts, means TSEC students have outstanding internship and placement access compared to colleges in Navi Mumbai, Vasai, or Thane. The address genuinely matters for career outcomes.

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CE + IT + AI DS — Fill All Three in Your Option Form

CE GOPENH (98.79%), IT GOPENH (98.66%), and AI DS GOPENH (98.56%) are separated by just 0.23 percentile points — 623 ranks across 3 branches. Students targeting CS at TSEC should list all three in their option form. Missing CE by a slim margin almost certainly means IT or AI DS is attainable in the same round at the same campus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

TSEC Bandra MHT CET admission questions answered with data

What is the MHT CET cutoff for TSEC Mumbai Computer Engineering in 2026?

TSEC CE GOPENH closed at rank 3,456 (98.79%) in 2024-25. For 2026, expect GOPENH around 98.7–99.0%. GOPENO (OTH) closed at 98.28%. CE TFWS (99.03%) is the only TFWS trap at TSEC. Fill CE, IT, and AI DS in your option form — all three are within 0.23% of each other.

Who qualifies for Sindhi Minority (MI) seats at TSEC?

MI seats at TSEC are for students from the Sindhi linguistic community who provide valid minority eligibility documents during the CAP process. Unlike Gujarathi minority colleges where CS MI can exceed OPEN, TSEC's Sindhi MI is always more accessible: CE MI at 93.87%, IT at 86.14%, AI DS at 81.98%, E&TC at just 6.19%, and Chemical at 24.05%. Verify eligibility at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Which TSEC branch offers the best TFWS opportunity?

Chemical Engineering offers the best TFWS at TSEC: TFWS (95.35%) is 1.66% easier than GOPENH (97.01%). Students scoring 95.4–97.0% who want TSEC at zero tuition should specifically target Chemical Engineering TFWS. IT (−0.07%), AI DS (−0.09%), and E&TC (−0.39%) also have TFWS easier than OPEN — only CE (−0.24%) is a TFWS trap.

Is TSEC better than FRCRCE Bandra for Computer Science?

Both TSEC and FRCRCE are located in Bandra, Mumbai, and are Mumbai University-affiliated. FRCRCE has Christian Religious Minority status while TSEC has Sindhi Linguistic Minority status. TSEC CE GOPENH (98.79%) is harder than FRCRCE CSE GOPENH (97.91%) and FRCRCE CE GOPENH (97.84%), suggesting stronger demand for TSEC CS seats. Both colleges serve Mumbai-area aspirants in a similar competitive band with comparable campus benefits.

Why is TSEC E&TC Sindhi Minority cutoff at just 6.19%?

E&TC Sindhi MI at 6.19% (rank 175,377) indicates that almost no Sindhi community students competed for E&TC minority seats in Round I 2024-25. This happens because the Sindhi community's academic focus is strongly on CS/IT, with very little interest in E&TC. The result: any eligible Sindhi student who passes MHT CET PCM can effectively obtain E&TC at TSEC Bandra through the MI route — one of the most accessible pathways to a Mumbai engineering college for eligible candidates.

What is the Other Than HU gap at TSEC?

At TSEC, GOPENO is always lower than GOPENH. The gaps: CE (98.28% vs 98.79% = 0.51%), IT (97.88% vs 98.66% = 0.78%), AI DS (97.64% vs 98.56% = 0.92%), E&TC (97.35% vs 97.93% = 0.58%), Chemical (93.08% vs 97.01% = 3.93%). The Chemical GOPENO (93.08%) gap is the largest — students from outside Mumbai University area have substantially easier access to Chemical Engineering at TSEC compared to local Mumbai-area students.

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Data Source & Disclaimer: All data from the official State CET Cell Maharashtra – CAP Round I 2024-25, College Code 03182 (Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra, Mumbai — Un-Aided Linguistic Minority – Sindhi, Home University: Mumbai University). 2026 forecasts are trend-based estimates. Always verify at cetcell.mahacet.org.