MHT CET Counselling 2026: CAP Dates, Choice filling, Seat Allotment, College Reporting, Documents Required

CET Cell will prepare and release two separate merit lists for MHT CET, based on MHT CET scores and JEE Main scores. The authorities will first release the provisional merit list and candidates will be allowed to raise objections to it within a specified duration. To raise objection in the provisional merit list, candidates can visit the facilitation centre (FC) or submit their grievances online by logging in to the website. Once this period concludes, the authorities will consider the valid objections and make the required changes. Then the final MHT CET 2026 merit list will be published at cetcell.mahacet.org. The allotment of seats in MHT CET counselling will be based on the candidates' rank in the MHT CET. Students will be able to download the MHT CET merit list from this page.

To participate in the MHT CET counselling, candidates have to register online at the counselling portal, upload scanned documents and pay the required counselling fee. Candidates can check details related to MHT CET CAP Counselling 2026 on this page and the website. There will be 4 rounds in MHT CET counselling and seat allotment process. The allotment of seats will be based on position in the MHT CET merit list 2026. Candidates who will be allotted seats have to confirm their admission online by paying the seat confirmation fees and reporting to the allotted institute. Read more to know about MHT CET Counselling 2026 dates and procedures. The complete MHT CET counselling process is online. Candidates can check all the steps involved in the MHT CET 2026 counselling below which include:

Step 1: Registration- The first step is to register on the official website and submit your personal, communication and security details. After filling in all the details, a password needs to be generated. Once the password is generated, the remaining details need to be filled in.

After entering the above details, aspirants need to register their qualification details (subject-wise and overall marks in 10th and 12th standard along with the name of the board) and examination details.

Step 2: Uploading Scanned Documents- At this step, aspirants will have to upload their scanned documents, photograph and signature of file size 4KB to 100KB and dimensions 3.5*4.5cm and 1KB to 30KB and 3.5*1.5cm respectively.

Step 3: Payment of Counselling Fees- Lastly, aspirants will be required to pay the counselling fees on an online basis as per their category.

• General Category, Outside Maharashtra State Applicant and Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries: Rs 800
• Reserved Category from Maharashtra State and Persons with Disability applicants from Maharashtra would be: Rs 600
• Children of NRI / OCI / PIO, Foreign National: Rs. 5000

Step 4: Release of Merit List- The admission committee will release the MHT CET merit list based on class 12 and CET marks in a 50:50 ratio. Candidates will also be allowed to raise objections to the merit list if they come up with any issue related to their position in the merit list.

Step 5: Choice Filling- Candidates will have to fill in their preferred college and branch (specialisation). The allotment of seats in the college will be based on their marks in the merit list.  

Step 6: Seat Allotment- Candidates will be allotted seats based on their choice filled and merit position. Candidates will have to report to the allotted college and submit the admission fee to confirm the seat.

The MHT CET CAP choice filling will be conducted in online mode. Candidates who seek admission to participating colleges must select their preferred colleges and courses in order of preference. Candidates can fill in their choices online by logging in to the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHT CET CAP 2026 choice filling will be held separately for each round. Since the allotment of seats will be done based on the choice-filling process, candidates are advised to fill out the option form carefully. 

To download the 'MHT CET Choice Filling Guide for Maharashtra Students' - Click Here 

The MHT CET CAP seat allotment result will be announced online. Candidates can check their MHT CET 2026 seat allotment result by logging in to the candidate portal with their login details. Candidates have to confirm their seat by exercising the option (freeze/float/slide) and payment of seat acceptance fees. After confirming the admission, candidates also need to report to the allotted institute.

Candidates will be required to upload the documents listed below at the time of MHT CET counselling registration 2026 to participate in the counselling

• 10th Standard Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
• 12th Standard Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
• MHT CET Result
• Character Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• School Leaving Certificate
• Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra (if applicable)
• MHT CET Admit Card 2026

At the time of registration, candidates have the option of e-scrutiny of documents (online) and the physical scrutiny at facilitation centres. Candidates who select e-scrutiny, their documents verified online, and the acknowledgement slip will be generated. In the case of physical scrutiny, candidates have to visit the facilitation centre for verification of documents.

The registration fee to participate in the MHT CET 2026 counselling and seat allotment process will be announced through the MHT CET CAP brochure. Base don the previous year's details the MHT CET counselling fee is given below:

Only the candidates belonging to Maharashtra will be eligible for the MHT CET 2026 reservation category in the counselling process. The seats available in engineering/pharmacy courses in various colleges across the state will be filled as per the reservation policy of the state government. These reservations are only applicable for MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The division of seats across various categories is as below