With a 46 percentile in MHT CET, your chances of getting into top-tier engineering colleges in Maharashtra might be limited. However, you can still explore some options in private colleges or lesser-known institutions that have a more flexible admission process. Here are some types of colleges where you might get admission:

1. Private Engineering Colleges

• Private colleges are more likely to offer seats to students with lower percentiles, especially in less competitive branches.
• Examples of such colleges in Maharashtra include:
  • Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai
  • Sinhgad Institutes, Pune
  • Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
  • Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai
  • Terna Engineering College, Nerul

2. Autonomous Institutions

• Some autonomous institutes might have slightly lower cutoffs and could consider your application.
• Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
• Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel

3. State Universities & Affiliated Colleges

• Colleges affiliated with universities like Mumbai University, Pune University, or Shivaji University may have some seats available in their affiliated colleges.

4. Management Quota

• Many private institutions have a management quota where you can get admission based on criteria other than your CET score, usually at a higher fee.

5. Branch Flexibility

• Opting for less sought-after branches like Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Production Engineering might increase your chances of admission.

6. Counseling Rounds

• Make sure to participate in all counseling rounds, including the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) rounds and spot rounds, as seats might open up later.

7. Consider Diploma to Degree

• If you're unable to secure a B.Tech seat, you might consider doing a diploma in engineering and then pursuing a lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech.

It's essential to check the specific cutoffs of the colleges during the counseling process, as they can fluctuate based on the number of applicants and their scores.