MHT CET 2026 CAP Counselling Registration (Starts) Live: Link, Steps to Apply, Fees, Schedule

The MHT CAP counselling process has the following stages:

• Registration
• Document verification
• Merit List
• Choice Filling
• Seat Allotment

A final merit list is uploaded after checking all the grievances from the candidates in the provisional merit list. This merit list will be final, and the seats via the MHT CET CAP 2026 counselling will be allotted based on the merit position of the candidates in this final list.

• Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the engineering CAP portal
• New User Registration: Click on 'New Registration' and authenticate using your MHT CET 2026 application number and roll number.
• Fill the Form: Complete the profile by updating academic details, communication addresses, and specific reservation criteria.
• Upload Scanned Documents: Ensure clear copies of necessary certifications are uploaded.
• Select Verification Mode: Choose between E-Scrutiny (convenient online document verification) or Physical Scrutiny (visiting a designated Facilitation Centre in person).
• Submit & Download: Confirm the application details, pay any relevant processing fees, and download the acknowledgment receipt.

Direct Link: MHT CET CAP Registration 2026

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra is conducting the MHT CET 2026 counselling registration until July 12, 5 PM. Candidates who seek admission to B.E/B.Tech colleges must register and complete document verification by July 13. The authorities will then prepare separate merit lists for JEE and MHT CET candidates. 

The document verification process is being conducted until July 13. Candidates must complete verification within the prescribed schedule.

Only those candidates whose ranks fall within the prescribed cutoff limits will be eligible for seat allotment through MHT CET counselling. Until the cutoffs are declared, check the previous years’ MHT CET cutoff to get an idea of the rank range required for admission.

There are two types of seats All-India and the Maharashtra State Quota. Seats allotted under the All India category are denoted with 'AI', while admissions under the Maharashtra quota carry 'MH' ranks.

Candidates will be able to check MHT CET cutoff 2026 online after each round of counselling. Through MHT CET cutoffs, last ranks at which admissions are offered for particular course in participating institutes can be checked.

The MHT CET counselling 2026 requires students to register for the merit list, complete document verification and choice filling and check the allotment results. The authorities will conduct multiple rounds of counselling.

Students can enter their aggregate percentile in the Shiksha MHT CET college predictor; it returns a list of likely colleges that typically admit candidates in that percentile band.

Candidates who have registered for MHT-CET 2026 are not required to pay any fee for CAP registration.

The CET Cell will announce the MHT CAP option entry and seat allotment schedule after July 20 only.

. General category candidates from Maharashtra, Outside Maharashtra (OMS), Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh Migrant categories have to pay Rs. 1,300, while Reserved category candidates belonging to Maharashtra State have to pay Rs. 1,000. Compared to last year the registration fee has increased by Rs. 300 and Rs. 200.

The important documents for verification includes:

• MHT CET 2026 Scorecard & Admit Card
• Class 10 (SSC) & Class 12 (HSC) Marksheets
• School Leaving Certificate (LC)/Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

If students opt for physical scrutiny of documents then they have to book a slot and physically visit a designated Facilitation Centre (FC) with the original documents.

Candidates applying under reserved categories (OBC, VJ/DT, NT, SBC), must confirm their caste certificates and other documents are valid. The non-creamy layer certificate must be valid up to March 31, 2027. Failure to produce a valid certificate will automatically shift your application to the General/Open category.

Under the E-Scrutiny mode, candidates do not need to physically visit a facilitation center; instead, officials verify their uploaded documents entirely online.

Once the online registration and document upload concludes on July 12, the CET Cell will start preparing the provisional merit list. Candidates will then get time to object to the provisional merit list from July 16 to July 18. The final ranks will be announced on July 20.

The State CET Cell has advised candidates to complete their MHT CET CAP registration 2026 and document upload before the July 12 deadline (5 PM). It is not advised to wait for the last moment.

The MHT CET CAP seat allotment result will be announced online. Candidates will be able to check their MHT CET 2026 seat allotment result by logging in to the candidate portal with their login details. 

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.

The MHT CET merit list has various types of ranks that we have explained below:

A final merit list is uploaded after checking all the grievances from the candidates in the provisional merit list. This merit list will be final, and the seats via the MHT CET CAP 2026 counselling will be allotted based on the merit position of the candidates in this final list. As per the schedule, the final list will be published on July 20.

The CET cell first releases the provisional MHT CET merit list. This merit list is open for feedback. If there is any change in the marks of the candidates, they can notify the CET cell. CET cell verifies the feedback and makes necessary changes in the merit lists, if needed.

Students have the option of applying for BTech admission through JEE Main and BPharm admission via NEET in MHT CET CAP counselling. Admission will be done based on the ranks of the candidates in MHT CET/JEE Main/Qualifying exam marks.

The colleges that participate in MHT CET CAP counselling are:

• Various Government Institutes
• Government-Aided Institutes
• University-Managed Institutes
• University-Managed Departments
• Unaided private professional educational institutes

MHT CET counselling process has the following steps:

• Step 1: Registration
• Step 2: Uploading Scanned Documents
• Step 3: Payment of Counselling Fees
• Step 4: Release of Merit List
• Step 5: Choice Filling
• Step 6: Seat Allotment

Candidates must follow these steps to register for the counselling process:

• Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the engineering CAP portal
• New User Registration: Click on 'New Registration' and authenticate using your MHT CET 2026 application number and roll number.
• Fill the Form: Complete the profile by updating academic details, communication addresses, and specific reservation criteria.
• Upload Scanned Documents: Ensure clear copies of necessary certifications are uploaded.
• Select Verification Mode: Choose between E-Scrutiny (convenient online document verification) or Physical Scrutiny (visiting a designated Facilitation Centre in person).
• Submit & Download: Confirm the application details, pay any relevant processing fees, and download the acknowledgment receipt.

Direct Link: MHT CET CAP Registration 2026

The last date for MHT CET CAP counselling registration is July 12, upto 5 PM.

Here is a comparison of this year's MHT CET CAP registration fee with that of the previous year.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has increased the MHT CET 2026 CAP registration fee for engineering. Candidates applying for admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) now have to pay higher registration fee under both categories.

MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration Fee Increased: General Candidates to Pay Rs. 1,300

The MHT CET 2026 CAP process has started. Candidates can check the counselling documents and report at centres for verification.

Starting today, registered candidates can start reporting at the facilitation centres for offline document verification.

The online registration and document uploading window opened on July 2, 2026, and will remain open until July 12, 2026 (up to 5\ PM). Aspiring students are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline to prevent last-minute server delays.

Following the closing of the grievance window on July 18, the State CET cell will issue the final merit list on July 20, 2026, which will form the basis for option form submission and seat allocations in CAP round 1.

For those who are participating in the CAP rounds based on the JEE Main scores (and did not register for the MHT CET exam), the CAP registration fee is Rs. 1300 for general category candidates and Rs. 1000 for reserved category candidates

If students have already registered and appeared for the MHT CET 2026 exam, candidates do not need to pay any additional fee to register for the CAP counselling rounds.

If two or more candidates secure the exact same percentile score, the merit rank is determined using specific tie-breaker rules in the following descending order of priority:

1. Higher percentile score in Mathematics in MHT CET.

2. Higher percentile score in Physics in MHT CET.

3. Higher percentile score in Chemistry in MHT CET.

4. Higher percentage of marks in Board Examination (10+2) for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics taken together.

5. Higher percentage of marks in Mathematics in the 10+2 board exam.

6. Higher percentage of marks in Physics in the 10+2 board exam.

7. Higher percentage of marks in Aggregate in the 10th standard (SSC) exam.

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra prepares distinct merit lists based on your entrance test:

• Maharashtra State Candidates: Prepared entirely based on your MHT CET 2026 percentile score (PCM group).

• All India Candidates: Prepared primarily based on JEE Main scores. However, if a candidate has appeared for both, preference is given to the higher score or as per the specific institutional seat allocation rules.

The MHT CET 2026 CAP is held in multiple rounds for B.E. / B.Tech engineering counselling, followed by an institutional/spot round at individual colleges to fill any remaining vacant seats.

Candidates can raise objections regarding their provisional merit details from July 16 to July 18 by uploading supporting documents.

The Maharashtra CET Cell conducts the MHT CET counselling. The counselling process is called the MHT CET Centralised Admission Process (CAP). All candidates with a non-zero MHT CET score have to register for the MHT CET CAP counselling for admission. The registered candidates are then allotted a merit number in the MHT CET merit list. 

• MHT CET 2026 Scorecard and Admit Card
• Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets
• School Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate
• Domicile Certificate (proving Maharashtra State candidacy)
• Category documents (Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, if applicable)
• Income Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applying under fee waivers or reserved quotas)

Candidates can follow these steps to secure their participation in the counselling process:

• Visit the Official Website: Navigate to the engineering CAP portal
• New User Registration: Click on 'New Registration' and authenticate using your MHT CET 2026 application number and roll number.
• Fill the Form: Complete the profile by updating academic details, communication addresses, and specific reservation criteria.
• Upload Scanned Documents: Ensure clear copies of necessary certifications are uploaded.
• Select Verification Mode: Choose between E-Scrutiny (convenient online document verification) or Physical Scrutiny (visiting a designated Facilitation Centre in person).
• Submit & Download: Confirm the application details, pay any relevant processing fees, and download the acknowledgment receipt.

CET Cell has commenced the MHT CET 2026 CAP registration for B.E/B.Tech courses.

Direct Link: MHT CET CAP Registration 2026

Applicants are advised to keep all required documents ready before beginning the registration process. These include educational certificates, MHT CET scorecard or valid entrance scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificates (if applicable), and other documents mentioned in the official notification.

The CET Cell has confirmed that the schedule for option form filling and CAP seat allotment rounds will be announced separately after the merit list process is completed.

The final merit list for Maharashtra State and All India candidates will be released on July 20. Seat allotment rounds will follow later.

The MHT CET CAP registration form has not been activated yet.

MHT CET 2026 CAP Portal

Candidates can complete online registration and upload documents till July 12, 2026 (5 PM). The registration link has not been activated yet.

The document verification process will be conducted from July 3 to July 13. Candidates must complete verification within the prescribed schedule.

👉MHT CET 2026 CAP Dates Out: Registration Starts Today, Merit List on July 20; Schedule Here

Applicants can choose between E-Scrutiny and Physical Scrutiny while filling the application form. E-Scrutiny allows candidates to complete verification online.

The MHT CET 2026 CAP registration has not started yet. Candidates can check the real-time updates here.

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