At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 1,92,180 across 380 institutes
- Conducting Body
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell
- Eligibility
- Class 12 (PCM), appeared for MHT CET / JEE Main 2026
- Location
- Maharashtra
Quick Summary
MHT CET CAP Round 1 seat allotment list 2026 is out. 1,57,103 of 2,19,417 candidates got seats across 380 institutes offering 1,92,180 BE/BTech seats. Check status, cutoffs and accept your seat by 5 August.
The Maharashtra State CET Cell declared the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 seat allotment result on 2 August 2026, and has since also uploaded the Round 1 cutoff PDFs (Maharashtra and All-India quota, category- and branch-wise) on the official portal. Of the 2,44,097 candidates on the final engineering merit list, 2,19,417 submitted their web options for Round 1, and 1,57,103 candidates (98,024 male, 59,079 female) have been allotted a BE/BTech seat — 16,615 of them got their first-preference college under Auto Freeze. Check your result and the round-wise cutoff at fe2026.mahacet.org and complete seat acceptance by 5 August 2026.
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell |
|---|---|
| Process | CAP (Centralised Admission Process) Round 1 — BE/BTech Admission 2026 |
| Result Declared | 2 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Cutoff (MH & AI) Status | Released — available college- and branch-wise on the portal |
| Candidates in Final Merit List | 2,44,097 |
| Candidates Who Submitted Options | 2,19,417 |
| Candidates Allotted Seats | 1,57,103 (98,024 male, 59,079 female) |
| Got First Preference (Auto Freeze) | 16,615 |
| Total Seats on Offer (2026) | 1,92,180 across 380 institutes |
| Seat Acceptance Deadline | 5 August 2026 |
| Official Portal | fe2026.mahacet.org |
Source: Maharashtra State CET Cell CAP Round 1 allotment statistics, official notices, and Round 1 cutoff PDFs, updated as of 2 August 2026.
MHT CET CAP 2026 – Seats Grew 8% From Last Year
| Particulars | MHT CET 2026 | MHT CET 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participating Institutes | 380 | 372 | +8 |
| Engineering Seats | 1,92,180 | 1,77,985 | +14,195 (7.98%) |
With intake up nearly 8% and 380 institutes now participating against 372 last year, several colleges outside the very top tier are expected to see marginally more relaxed closing ranks in 2026 compared with 2025 — though demand for CSE/IT-type branches at premier institutes such as COEP and VJTI remains extremely high regardless of the seat increase.
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 – Full Round-Wise Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | 2 August 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Cutoff PDF (MH & AI) Release | 2 August 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance / Fee Payment Window Opens | 3 August 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | 3 – 5 August 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance / Fee Payment Deadline | 5 August 2026 |
| Display of Vacant Seats for Round 2 | 6 August 2026 |
| Round 2 Option Entry | 7 – 9 August 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Allotment | 12 August 2026 |
| CAP Round 3 Allotment | 24 August 2026 |
| CAP Round 4 Allotment | 3 September 2026 |
How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 1 Allotment Result & Cutoff
- Open the CAP portal: Go to fe2026.mahacet.org.
- Log in: Enter your Application ID/Number and Date of Birth (some candidates may also be asked for their portal password).
- Open the allotment section: Click the "CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment" link on your dashboard.
- View your allotted seat: Your allotted institute, branch, and category will display on screen.
- Download the allotment letter: Save it — it lists the fee to be paid and confirms your allotted college and branch.
- Check the cutoff PDF: Separately, open the "Round 1 Cutoff" link on the portal to download the college- and branch-wise closing rank/percentile PDF for MH and AI quota.
Result & Cutoff Declared: 2 August 2026 | Accept Seat By: 5 August 2026
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 – Freeze, Float or Slide: What to Choose
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Accept & Freeze | You keep this seat permanently and exit the CAP process — no further rounds. |
| Accept & Float | You keep this seat as a backup but stay in the running for a better option in Round 2, 3, or 4. |
| Slide | You stay within the same institute but become eligible for a better branch at that institute in later rounds. |
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 – Fees You Need to Pay
| Fee Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CAP Registration Fee — General Category | ₹1,300 | Paid at counselling registration, not at allotment stage |
| CAP Registration Fee — Maharashtra Reserved Category | ₹1,000 | Paid at counselling registration |
| Seat Acceptance Fee (All Categories) | ₹1,000 | Authorities reversed an earlier proposed fee hike — this stays at ₹1,000 |
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 – Understanding MH vs AI Cutoffs
CET Cell has now published two separate cutoff PDFs for Round 1: an "MH" cutoff for Maharashtra Home-State quota seats, based on your MHT CET percentile, and an "AI" cutoff for All-India quota seats, based on your JEE Main score. A small share of seats at the end of the process — after both MHT CET and JEE Main-based allotment — go to candidates purely on Class 10+2 percentage if they did not appear for either entrance exam. The official cutoff PDFs (branch-wise and category-wise, for both MH and AI quotas) are now live on the official portal alongside the Round 1 allotment result — check the exact closing rank for your target branch and institute there, since these vary by category, institute, and branch and will change again after Round 2.
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 – Sample Seat Matrix (Illustrative)
The full 380-institute seat matrix and confirmed Round 1 closing ranks are available only on the official portal. Below are three examples showing how intake is split into General Shift seats and additional seats (per branch) at each institute.
| Institute | Branch (Sample) | Total Intake |
|---|---|---|
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Computer Science and Engineering | 300 + 15 |
| COEP Technological University, Pune | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 75 + 4 |
| VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai | Computer Engineering | 60 + 3 |
| VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai | Textile Technology | 60 + 3 |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati | Computer Science and Engineering | 60 + 3 |
| Government College of Engineering, Amravati | Instrumentation Engineering | 30 + 2 |
As a reference point only, Computer Engineering at VJTI closed at roughly the 99.95 percentile (Open category) in the 2025 CAP Round 1, and Open category cutoffs at COEP and VJTI have historically stayed above the 99.5 percentile mark for CSE/IT branches. These are prior-year trends, not confirmed 2026 figures — refer to the official cutoff PDF on fe2026.mahacet.org for this year's actual Round 1 closing ranks.
MHT CET 2026 – Three Ways Seats Get Allotted
Admission to Maharashtra's BE/BTech seats runs through three separate merit routes at the same time: Home-State quota seats are filled using your MHT CET score, All-India quota seats are filled using your JEE Main score, and any seats still vacant after both processes go to candidates based purely on their Class 12 percentage. You indicated which basis you're competing on at the time of CAP registration. If you appeared for both MHT CET and JEE Main, you're automatically considered for both quota types; if you appeared for neither, you can still enter the process later through the Class 12 percentage route once seats open up.
After Seat Allotment – What You Must Do by 5 August
- Choose Freeze, Float, or Slide: Decide based on how confident you are in your allotted branch and institute.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee: ₹1,000, payable only once the payment link activates on 3 August.
- Download your acknowledgement receipt: This is proof of your seat lock — save it immediately.
- Report to your allotted institute: Carry original documents between 3 and 5 August 2026.
- Complete admission formalities on campus: Submit documents and pay the institute's admission fee to finalise your seat.
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 – Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Check Allotment & Cutoff – Candidate Login | Login & Check Allotment |
| Official CET Cell Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
