MHT CET CAP Round 2 Cutoff 2026: College-wise Closing Percentile, Expected Trends

MHT CET CAP Round 2 cutoff 2026 will be released after seat allotment on August 12. Check expected cutoff trends, factors affecting closing percentile and how to check college-wise cutoffs.

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Cutoff

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to release the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat allotment result on August 12. The Round 2 cutoff will be available after the allotment result is declared. Candidates will be able to check the college-wise and branch-wise closing percentiles based on the seats allotted in this round.

The MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry process was conducted from August 7 to 9. Candidates were allowed to add, delete and rearrange their preferred colleges and courses during the option-entry window. The Round 2 seat matrix, released on August 6, showed more than 54,700 vacant engineering seats across participating institutes, giving candidates another opportunity to secure admission.

MHT CET CAP Round 2 Cutoff 2026 Release Date

The CET Cell will publish the MHT CET CAP Round 2 allotment on August 12, 2026. The cutoff will be determined after the allotment process based on the last candidate admitted to a particular college, branch and category.

Candidates should note that there is no single MHT CET cutoff for all colleges. The closing percentile varies depending on the institute, engineering branch, candidate category, Maharashtra State or All India candidature and availability of seats.

The official CAP schedule states that candidates allotted seats in Round 2 can accept their seats from August 13 to 17, while reporting and admission confirmation at the allotted institute will take place as per the prescribed schedule.

MHT CET CAP Round 2 Cutoff 2026: What to Expect

The Round 2 cutoff is expected to be different from the Round 1 closing percentile because a significant number of seats remain available after the first round.

The CET Cell had reported around 43,910 vacant engineering seats after CAP Round 1. The Round 2 seat matrix subsequently showed more than 54,700 vacant seats across institutes and courses. The availability of these seats could result in changes in closing percentiles for several branches and colleges. 

Candidates targeting highly preferred institutes and branches such as Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science should, however, be prepared for comparatively higher closing percentiles. Less preferred or newly available branches may have more movement in Round 2.

Factors Affecting MHT CET Round 2 Cutoff

Several factors will determine the MHT CET CAP Round 2 closing percentile:

• Number of vacant seats after CAP Round 1

• Number of candidates participating in Round 2

• Candidate preferences entered during option filling

• College and branch popularity

• Category-wise seat availability

• Maharashtra State and All India candidature

• Previous round closing percentile

• Number of candidates accepting or upgrading their Round 1 seats

Since candidates were allowed to modify their preferences during Round 2 option entry, the final closing percentile can move significantly for courses where more seats are available.

How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 2 Cutoff 2026

Candidates will be able to check the Round 2 cutoff after the seat allotment result is released.

1. Visit the official MHT CET CAP admission portal.

2. Open the engineering CAP 2026 section.

3. Check the Round 2 allotment and cutoff details.

4. Select the required college and engineering branch.

5. Check the closing percentile for the relevant category.

6. Download the cutoff information for future reference.

The State CET Cell has advised candidates to use the respective 2026 admission portal for CAP-related notices, schedules and admission information.

MHT CET Round 2 Cutoff vs Round 1 Cutoff

Candidates should not assume that the Round 2 cutoff will simply be lower than the Round 1 cutoff for every college.

Where seats remain vacant and demand is lower, the closing percentile can fall in Round 2. However, popular colleges and branches may continue to have high demand, particularly if candidates who did not secure their preferred option in Round 1 participate again.

Therefore, students should compare the Round 1 closing percentile with the Round 2 vacant seat matrix before evaluating their admission chances.

What Candidates Should Do After MHT CET Round 2 Allotment

Candidates who receive a seat in Round 2 should carefully check their allotment status and follow the acceptance and reporting instructions issued by the CET Cell.

Students who receive a preferred college or branch should complete the required seat acceptance formalities within the specified deadline. Candidates looking for an upgrade should also understand the rules applicable to their allotment before proceeding with the next stage.

The next vacancy list is scheduled to be released on August 18, followed by Round 3 option entry from August 19 to 21. Round 3 allotment is scheduled for August 24.

MHT CET CAP Round 2 Cutoff 2026 Important Tips

The MHT CET CAP Round 2 cutoff 2026 will become available after the Round 2 seat allotment is announced on August 12. Until then, candidates can use the Round 1 cutoff and Round 2 vacant seat matrix to assess their chances.

Once the Round 2 allotment is released, candidates should check the college-wise, branch-wise and category-wise closing percentiles rather than relying only on an overall MHT CET cutoff. This will give a clearer picture of which colleges and branches are still within reach at their percentile.

I can also turn this into a post-result version with a strong statistical angle once the Round 2 allotment/cutoff data is available—for example, top colleges where cutoffs dropped the most, branches with the biggest movement, and colleges where seats are still vacant.

Absolutely. Since you’re publishing this one day before the allotment, I’d frame it as a pre-result news story and avoid claiming a specific release time unless CET Cell announces one.