The MHT CET 2026 option entry for CAP round 4 has concluded. Candidates included in the merit list were allowed to fill in their preferences for the seat allotment process. Continue reading to know about the CAP choice filling process, option form, college preferences, locking, and more.
MHT CET 2026 Option Entry
MHT CET Option Entry 2026: The State Common Entrance Test (CET), Maharashtra, has concluded the MHT CET 2026 option form submission for CAP round 4 counselling. The CAP option entry was available on the website, fe2026.mahacet.org until September 1. The option form had to be filled by giving priority to the most to least preferred colleges and branch options. A direct link to submit the MHT CET 2026 option entry was provided on this page. Candidates had to use their emai ID and password to submit the choices.
Students were allowed to enter as many as 300 choices. The final allotment of seats is done based on the candidate's merit in MHT CET 2026/ JEE Main, reservation category, seat availability and the preference order. CET Cell held a separate option entry for each round of MHT CAP. The authorities conducted four rounds of MHT CET counselling for B.E/B.Tech admission. The allotment results for the final round of counselling was announced on September 3.
- MHT CET 2026 Option Entry Dates
- What is MHT CET Option Entry?
- How to Fill MHT CET 2026 Option Form?
- How Many College Choices Should You Fill?
- Common Mistakes to Avoid During Option Entry
- What Happens After MHT CET Option Entry?
MHT CET 2026 Option Entry Dates
Candidates can check the important dates to check the MHT CET 2026 counselling dates for the CAP rounds. The following table has been updated with the latest dates.
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Final Merit List |
July 27, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Option Entry |
July 28 to July 30, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment |
August 2, 2026 |
| MHT CAP Round 2 Option Entry |
August 7 to 9, 2026 |
| MHT CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment |
August 12, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Round 3 Option Entry |
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| MHT CET 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment |
August 24, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 4 Option Entry |
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| MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment |
September 3, 2026 |
What is MHT CET Option Entry?
Option entry, also called choice filling or option form submission, is the process where candidates select and arrange colleges and engineering branches in the order they wish to secure admission. During MHT CET 2026 option entry, candidates can choose from:
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Government engineering colleges
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Government-aided institutes
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University departments
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Autonomous colleges
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Private engineering institutes participating in CAP
Also check: MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix: College-wise, Branch-wise Seats, PDF Download
Commonly asked questions
No. There is no minimum mark required to pass the MHT CET exam. The only requirement to get the scorecard is to appear in all subjects of MHT CET and obtain a non-zero score.
For verifying marks, candidates are required to write an application to the Divisional authority. It must reach to the authority within four days of result declaration. Along with the application, a bank draft of Rs 1,000 in the name “Director of Education & Research Mumbai” must also be submitted.
The MHT CET exam is held for admission to the following courses:
- BE/BTech
- BPharm
- PharmD
- BPlanning
- BTech-MTech Integrated courses
While it is necessary that students pay special attention to chapters with high weightage, it is highly advised that they cover the full MHT CET syllabus. The question paper of MHT CET is prepared by considering the entire CET syllabus which consists of topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from class 11 and 12. Important study material for MHT CET like books or short notes can be checked online. Students who are taking coaching can get the study materials from the coaching institutes.
How to Fill MHT CET 2026 Option Form?
Candidates can complete the option entry by following these steps:
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Visit the official MHT CET CAP counselling portal.
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Log in using the registered application ID and password.
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Click on CAP Round Option Form.
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Search colleges using institute name, district, branch or institute code.
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Add preferred college-course combinations.
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Arrange all preferences in the desired order.
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Review every option carefully.
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Save and confirm the option form before the deadline.
Candidates are allowed to modify or rearrange their preferences multiple times until the option entry window closes. The last saved and confirmed choices are considered for seat allotment.
How Many College Choices Should You Fill?
There is no advantage in filling only a few colleges. The recommended strategy includes filling in your:
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Dream colleges at the top priority
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Realistic colleges based on previous years’ closing ranks
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Safe options where admission chances are high
Read More: MHT CET Merit List 2026 (Out): Final PDF Download, Rank & Tie-Breaking
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Option Entry
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Filling only a few colleges
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Arranging colleges based solely on cut-offs instead of personal preference
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Ignoring backup institutes
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Forgetting to save and confirm the option form
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Waiting until the final hours to complete choice filling
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Not reviewing branch and institute codes carefully
What Happens After MHT CET Option Entry?
After the choice-filling window closes, the State CET Cell processes all submitted option forms and publishes the provisional seat allotment. The MHT CET seat allotment is based on merit, reservation rules, seat availability, and the order of preferences entered by candidates. The MHT CET CAP round IV seat allotment was released on September 3. Those allotted a seat had to complete the admission formalities as per the MHT CET 2026 counselling schedule.
Commonly asked questions
From 2026 onwards, Maharashtra CET Cell will conduct the MHT CET exam twice a year in April and May. MHT CET 2026 exam dates have been announced for both April and May session exams. The details about exam dates for both PCM and PCB groups have been released on the official website and the same can be checked on this page.
Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MHT CET exam in online mode as a computer-based test. MHT CET exam is conducted for two different courses; BTech, and BPharma. The exam for both BTech and BPharma is completely online. The exam is held across various test cities in India.
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