What is the required MHCET score to get admission in MIT Pune?

With a 97.4 percentile in JEE Mains, you have a good chance of getting into NITs (National Institutes of Technology) and IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology) for Computer Science or related branches. You can also explore GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes) and some private institutions. 

NITs:

You might be able to get into some of the newer NITs or those with less competitive branches for CSE. 

Consider NITs like NIT Calicut, NIT Jamshedpur, NIT Durgapur, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Mizoram, and NIT Arunachal Pradesh. 

You could also explore NITs like NIT Agartala, NIT Patna, NIT Goa, NIT Puducherry, and NIT Sikkim. 

IIITs:

Many IIITs offer CSE and related branches for students with your percentile.

IIITs like IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Surat, IIIT Ranchi, IIIT Dharwad, IIIT Kalyani, and IIIT Kottayam are possibilities.

Check the specific closing ranks for each IIIT during the JoSAA counseling to get a better idea. 

GFTIs:

GFTIs like BIT Mesra, MNIT Jaipur, PEC Chandigarh, and other state-funded institutions are also worth exploring. 

Tips for Counseling:

Use the JoSAA portal:

This portal will be your primary resource for checking seat availability and cutoffs for different colleges and branches. 

Prioritize your preferences:

Make a list of your preferred colleges and branches and rank them accordingly. 

Consider other options:

Don't limit yourself to just NITs and IIITs. Explore GFTIs and private institutions that offer good CS programs. 

Prepare for multiple rounds:

Keep track of the counseling schedule and be ready to participate in multiple rounds to maximize your chances of getting your desired seat. 

Check previous years' cutoffs:

Analyzing previous years' cutoffs will help you understand your chances of getting into specific colleges and branches. 

By carefully considering your options and following the counseling process diligently, you can secure a good college for your CS or related branch with a 97.4 percentile.