What is the CAP process for MAH BCA CET?

The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is the single online window through which the Maharashtra CET Cell manages your applications, merit rankings, and seat allotments for all BCA colleges.

How many college options can I fill in the MAH BCA CET form?

You can usually fill up to 300 choices in the MAH BCA CET form. List 20-30 colleges in your MAH BCA CET option form to increase your chances of getting a seat.

Which documents have to be uploaded for MAH BCA CET counselling?

During the MAH BCA CET counselling, you would need to upload documents like a printout of your counselling form, admit card, score card, class 10 & 12 admit card/marksheet, application fee payment receipt, passport-size photograph and valid ID proof.

How are seats allotted during MAH BCA CET counselling?

In MAH BCA CET, seats are allotted during the counselling process as per their obtained rank, preferences, category and seat availability. To access the seat allotment result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment result of MAH BCA CET.

Is the MAH BCA CET cutoff different for every category?

Yes, the MAH BCA CET cutoff will differ for every category. Separate cutoffs will be released for the different rounds of counselling. The category-wise MAH BCA CET cutoff will also be available i.e., for All India Quota Seats and Maharashtra Quota Seats. As per the college and category selected by the candidates, the cutoff will vary for admissions.

What are the factors that determine MAH BCA CET cutoff?

While preparing the MAH BCA CET cutoff, the authorities will consider various examination and admission-related factors, including previous years' cutoff trends, total number of candidates, difficulty level of exam, number of available seats, performance of the candidates in the exam. After all of the factors are checked, the MAH BCA CET cutoff will be prepared.

Can I participate in MAH BCA CET counselling if Im from outside Maharashtra?

Yes, "Other Than Maharashtra" (OMS) candidates can apply. However, most seats are reserved for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates, and OMS candidates are usually considered based on their MAH BCA CET or equivalent national-level marks.

Where do I verify my documents for MAH BCA CET?

After your online registration, visit a Facilitation Centre (FC) in person. These are specific colleges appointed by the state to verify your original papers and confirm your MAH BCA CET application.

Is the APAAR ID mandatory for MAH BCA CET 2026?

Yes, for the 2026 session, you cannot register for the MAH BCA CET or its counselling without an APAAR ID, which you can create via your Aadhaar on DigiLocker.

Will the authorities release the MAH BCA CET merit list?

Yes, the authorities will release the MAH BCA CET merit list online. After the counselling registration process is over, the authorities will prepare and release the provisional merit list for MAH BCA CET. The list of candidates along with their All India Merit Number, MAH BCA CET percentile, category and more will be released through the merit list. After the grievances against the provisional merit list is checked, the final MAH BCA CET merit list will be released.

Will objections against the provisional MAH BCA CET merit list be accepted?

Yes, the authorities will accept objections against the provisional MAH BCA CET merit list online. Candidates will be able to raise grievances about correction in the data present in the merit list online after logging in using the required credentials. The requisite documents to substantiate their claims will have to be submitted before the final date. After all of the grievances are checked, the final merit list will be prepared and released.

How do I get my MAH BCA CET merit rank?

Your merit rank is calculated based on your MAH BCA CET exam score. The CET Cell will release a Provisional Merit List first for you to check for errors, followed by a Final Merit List.

Will there be a separate choice filling for the different rounds of MAH BCA CET counselling?

Yes, the authorities will open separate choice filling facility for the different rounds of MAH BCA CET counselling. The candidates will have to select their choice of colleges in order of preference carefully online. Since the preferences will be checked during the seat allotment process, the candidates will have to carefully make their choice. Three rounds of MAH BCA CET counselling is expected to be conducted.

MAH BCA CET 2026: Check CAP Dates for 2026, Registration (Started), Seat Allotment & Procedure

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 14:21 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

MAH BCA CET Counselling 2026: The exam body started MAH BCA CET 2026 counselling process. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is conducting counselling of MAH BCA CET 2026 as a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) to select candidates for admission to BCA courses offered by participating institutes. During online MAH BCA CET counselling 2026, candidates could register and pay required fee till July 16, 2026. The provisional MAH BCA CET 2026 merit list was released online on July 19, 2026.

Candidates listed on the merit list must select preferred colleges during MAH BCA CET counselling. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate’s MAH BCA CET 2026 rank, preferences and seat availability. After the seat allotment, candidates must confirm their MAH BCA CET 2026 admission before the final date. Read to know more about the MAH BCA CET 2026 Counselling.

Table of contents

MAH BCA CET Counselling 2026
MAH BCA CET 2026 Dates
List of documents to be submitted for MAH BCA CET 2026 counselling verification
MAH BCA CET 2026 Merit List
MAH BCA CET 2026 Counselling Choice Filling
MAH BCA CET 2026 Seat Allotment
MAH BCA CET 2026 Cutoff

MAH BCA CET Counselling 2026

Candidates must complete MAH BCA CET 2026 counselling registration process before the last date. To register, candidates can follow the steps below.

Visit the official portal and register. A login ID will be generated.

After logging in, provide the required information. All information must be valid and consistent with the documents the candidates possess.
Upload the required documents.
Candidates can also use facilitation centres to complete the application form and upload the documents.
Pay the MAH BCA CET 2026 counselling fee online.
After form submission, take a printout, sign it and take it to the facilitation centre for verification.
At the facilitation centre, candidates must present their application form printout and original documents for verification. After the application is verified through the online system, the receipt cum acknowledgement is going to be issued.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH BCA CET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Jul ' 26	Display of Final Merit List
20 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26	Submission of Grievances
19 Jul ' 26	Display of Provisional Merit List
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List of documents to be submitted for MAH BCA CET 2026 counselling verification

The following documents have to be presented for the MAH BCA CET counselling 2026 verification process.

MAH BCA CET 2026 counselling form printout
MAH BCA CET 2026 admit card
10^th and 12^th standard mark sheet
10^th and 12^th standard pass certificate
MAH BCA CET 2026 scorecard
Fee payment receipt
Valid ID proof
Three recent passport-size photographs

MAH BCA CET 2026 Merit List

The final merit list for MAH BCA CET 2026 will be made available online. The candidates will be listed on the merit list in order of their performance in the entrance examination. The selected candidates will be able to fill out their choices for the MAH BCA CET counselling and seat allotment process. The final MAH BCA CET merit list 2026 will be released after the authorities review the objections to the provisional list.

Submission of grievances against the MAH BCA CET 2026 merit list

The authorities can follow the given steps to submit their grievances against the provisional merit list of MAH BCA CET 2026.

Go to the official website.
Click on ‘Registered Candidate’
To log in, candidates must provide their application ID and password.
The candidates must submit the grievances along with supporting proof.

Candidates will also be able to submit their grievances offline by visiting the Facilitation Centre (FC) and submitting their documents physically for verification.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Counselling Choice Filling

The candidates listed on the merit list will be eligible to participate in the MAH BCA CET 2026 choice-filling process. For the different CAP rounds, separate choice-filling facilities will be open. The selection of colleges should be done in order of preference. The candidates must select their choices carefully, as they will be considered for allotment.

Visit the official website.
Go to the login page.
Log in using their application ID and password.
From the available list, candidates must select their preferred colleges in order of preference.
After selection, candidates will have to submit their choices.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Seat Allotment

MAH BCA CET 2026 provisional seat allotment will be released online. Candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment result. The authorities will allot seats based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, category and seat availability. Separate allotments will be announced for each counselling round. Once the candidates are allotted, they must confirm their allotment before the final date; otherwise, their admission will be cancelled. For admission confirmation, candidates must report to their allotted college, verify their documents, and pay the required fee.

MAH BCA CET 2026 Cutoff

The authorities will announce the round-wise MAH BCA CET cutoff 2026 online. The closing scores that will give candidates a higher chance of admission will be prepared and released based on the MAH BCA CET 2026 cutoff. While preparing the cutoff, the candidates will consider various factors, i.e., previous year’s cutoff trends, exam difficulty level, total number of seats, qualified candidates and more.