MHT-CET CAP 2026: Dates, Registration & Choice Filling Guide

MHT-CET CAP (Centralised Admission Process) 2026, conducted by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra, is the official gateway for engineering admissions in over 300+ government and private colleges in Maharashtra. Known for legendary institutes like COEP Pune and VJTI Mumbai, MHT-CET is a top choice for students nationwide.

MHT-CET CAP 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Eligibility & Admission Criteria

• Entrance Exam:
  • Maharashtra State Candidates: Must have a valid MHT-CET 2026 score (PCM).
  • All India Candidates: Can apply using their JEE Main 2026 score (priority) or MHT-CET 2026 score.
• Quota:
  • Maharashtra Domicile: 85% of total seats are reserved for Maharashtra state students.
  • All India: 15% seats in private unaided institutions are open for non-Maharashtra candidates.

Counselling Fee & Seat Acceptance

• Registration Fee:
  • General/OMS/Ladakh Migrants: ₹800.
  • Reserved/Maharashtra PWD: ₹600.
  • NRI/OCI/PIO: ₹5,000.

Top Participating Colleges in MHT-CET 2026

1. COEP Technological University, Pune - Top Choice.
2. VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute), Mumbai.
3. ICT (Institute of Chemical Technology), Mumbai.
4. Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai.
5. Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli.
6. PICT (Pune Institute of Computer Technology), Pune.
7. Government College of Engineering, Amravati/Karad.

Step-by-Step CAP Counselling Procedure

1. Online Registration: Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and register with your application details.
2. Document Verification: All documents (10+2 marks, CET/JEE scorecard, Domicile, Category) are verified online or at a designated Facilitation Centre (FC).
3. Merit List Release: A provisional merit list is released first, followed by the final merit list. Your "State Merit Number" determines your allotment priority.
4. Choice Filling (Option Entry): Fill and lock your college/branch preferences for CAP Round 1.
5. Seat Allotment: Check your allotment result online.
6. Seat Acceptance: Use the "Freeze" if satisfied or "Not-Freeze" if you want a better seat in next CAP rounds. Report to the allotted college within the deadline.

Pro Tip for MHT-CET 2026: Maharashtra has many autonomous institutes (COEP, VJTI, ICT) which have their own academic calendar and very high placement reputations. If your rank is good, prioritize these even if they are outside your home district.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I get COEP through JEE Main score? Yes, 15% of seats in most Maharashtra private colleges are open for All India candidates through JEE Main, though COEP has its own allotment criteria under All India merit.

2. What is the registration fee for MHT-CET counselling? Usually around ₹800 for general candidates.

3. How many CAP rounds are held? Typically there are three CAP rounds followed by an additional institutional-level round for vacant seats.