MHT CET Final Merit List 2026 (OUT): How to Check Status Online, PDF Download, Ranks & Tie-Breaking

The final MHT CET 2026 merit list has been released. Candidates can check their final ranks for the CAP counselling process online. Check everything about the MHT CET 2026 merit list, including how to download provisional and final merit list pdfs, steps to check individual ranks, tie-breaking rules, details mentioned, and more.

MHT CET 2026 Merit List OUT

MHT CET Merit List 2026: The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has published the final MHT CET 2026 merit list, following a brief delay. Registered and verified candidates can now check their merit ranks for the MHT CAP 2026 process. The authorities will offer B.E/B.Tech admissions based on the final ranks obtained by them. The direct link to check the individual rank status is updated on this page. The authorities have categorised the MHT CET qualified candidates in a different list and the JEE Mains candidate's in the All India list.

The CET Cell first releases a provisional list followed by a final list. Students are allowed to object to the provisional MHT CET 2026 merit list online. The grievance window for provisional MHT CET merit list was available from July 23 to 25. After reviewing the grievances, the authority prepares and releases the final merit list. The final ranks will be used for the MHT CET counselling and admission process.

MHT CET Merit List 2026 Dates

What is the MHT CET Merit List?

The MHT CET merit list is a rank list prepared by the Maharashtra CET Cell after verifying the documents submitted during CAP registration. It determines a candidate’s eligibility and order of preference during the counselling process. Only candidates whose applications are successfully verified are included in the merit list. The merit list serves as the basis for:

• CAP Round 1, 2 and 3 seat allotment

• Institute-level admissions

• Category-wise and State-level rankings

• Admission to participating engineering colleges

Types of MHT CET Merit List

The CET Cell releases two merit lists during the counselling process.

Provisional Merit List

The provisional merit list contains the initial ranks allotted to candidates after document verification. Candidates should carefully verify all the details mentioned in the list. If any information is incorrect, they can submit grievances within the specified deadline.

Final Merit List

After considering all valid objections and making necessary corrections, the CET Cell publishes the final merit list. The final merit list is used for seat allotment under CAP rounds and cannot be challenged further.

How to Check MHT CET Merit List 2026?

Candidates can access the merit list by following these steps:

• Visit the MHT CET CAP website for B.E/B.Tech at fe2026.mahacet.org.
• Click on the direct link to check the 'Final MHT CET 2026 Merit List Status'.
• Log in with your application number and date of birth.
• Now check your final ranks.

Direct Link: MHT CET 2026 Final Merit Rank Status

Alternatively,

• Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell CAP portal.

• Open the BE/BTech CAP admission page.

• Click on 'MHT CET Merit List 2026'.

• Download the PDF.

• Search for your application number or name using the search option.

• Save the merit list for future reference.

Details Mentioned on MHT CET Merit List

Candidates should verify the following information carefully:

• Candidate’s name

• Application number

• MHT CET percentile

• Merit rank

• Category

• Candidature type

• Gender

• Date of Birth

• PwD status (if applicable)

• Minority status

• All India Merit Rank (where applicable)

If any discrepancy is found in the provisional merit list, candidates should report it within the grievance period.

MHT CET Merit List Tie-Breaking Rules

If two or more candidates secure the same score, the CET Cell follows a tie-breaking policy to prepare the merit list. The tie-breaking in MHT CET 2026 will apply as follows:

• higher marks or score in Mathematics at CET;
• higher marks or score in Physics at CET
• higher marks or score in Chemistry at CET;
• higher percentage of marks in Board or qualifying examination for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry taken together;
• higher percentage of marks in the Mathematics at HSC or 10+2 Examination;
• higher percentage of marks in the Physics at HSC or 10+2 Examination;
• higher percentage of of marks in Aggregate at HSC or 10+2 Examination

What After the MHT CET Merit List?

Once the final merit list is released, the counselling process moves to the next stages.

Candidates will have to:

• Fill and confirm their preferred college and course choices.

• Participate in CAP Round 1 seat allotment.

• Check the allotted institute.

• Accept the allotted seat if satisfied.

• Report to the allotted institute within the prescribed deadline.

• Participate in subsequent CAP rounds if they wish to seek a better option or are not allotted a seat.

MHT CET Merit List 2026: Important Points

• Only verified applications are included in the merit list.

• The provisional merit list is open for corrections.

• The final merit list is used for all CAP seat allotments.

• Missing the grievance window result in incorrect details remaining unchanged during counselling.