MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List Released: Check Merit Rank and CAP Round 1 Counselling Schedule

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has released the MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List for B.E./B.Tech admissions through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates can now check their Maharashtra State Merit Rank and All India Merit Rank by logging in to the official admission portal, fe2026.mahacet.org. The final merit list has been prepared after resolving grievances submitted against the provisional merit list.

With the publication of the final merit list, the CAP Round 1 counselling process has commenced. Candidates can now submit and confirm their Option Form (choice filling) for preferred colleges and branches. The provisional category-wise seat matrix has also been published to help candidates make informed choices.

MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List: Highlights

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Schedule

*The CET portal now shows the final merit list as published and CAP Round 1 as active.

How to Check Your MHT CET 2026 Merit Rank

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit fe2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on Final Merit List / Merit Status.
3. Log in using your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
4. View your State Merit Rank and All India Merit Rank.
5. Download and save the merit status for future reference.

CAP Round 1 Choice Filling

Candidates eligible for CAP Round 1 should:

• Log in to the admission portal.
• Fill and arrange college and branch preferences carefully.
• Review the provisional seat matrix before finalizing choices.
• Submit and confirm the option form before the deadline.
• Note that only the last saved and confirmed option form will be considered for seat allotment.

Documents Required During Admission

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• MHT CET 2026 Scorecard
• Final Merit Rank Status
• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Category/EWS/PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card or other valid Photo ID
• Passport-size photographs
• Seat Allotment Letter (after allotment)

Important Instructions

• Complete CAP Round 1 choice filling before the deadline.
• Verify your merit rank and personal details immediately.
• Arrange college preferences strategically based on previous cut-offs and the published seat matrix.
• Download and keep copies of your merit status and option form.
• Regularly check the official portal for seat allotment updates.

About MHT CET CAP Counselling

The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to B.E./B.Tech programmes offered by government, aided, university-managed, and private engineering colleges across Maharashtra. Seat allotment is based on the candidate's final merit rank, reservation category, option preferences, and seat availability.

FAQs

Has the MHT CET 2026 final merit list been released?

Yes. The Maharashtra State CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List for B.E./B.Tech admissions.

Where can I check my MHT CET 2026 merit rank?

Candidates can log in to fe2026.mahacet.org to check their State Merit Rank and All India Merit Rank.

When does CAP Round 1 choice filling begin?

The CAP Round 1 option form submission and confirmation started on July 28, 2026, and will continue until July 30, 2026.

When will the CAP Round 1 seat allotment be announced?

The provisional CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled to be released on August 2, 2026.

What is the basis of seat allotment in MHT CET CAP?

Seats are allotted based on the candidate's final merit rank, reservation category, option preferences, and availability of seats in participating institutes.