The MHT CET 2026 engineering counselling process has entered CAP Round 3 for admissions to first-year undergraduate engineering and technology programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. However, the provisional allotment list was not available on the allotment-status page as of August 24, 2026.

The latest detailed schedule published by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell lists August 27, 2026 as the date for displaying the provisional CAP Round 3 allotment. Candidates should therefore continue checking their counselling login and the official admission portal instead of relying only on earlier date references shown on the portal homepage.

Latest Update on MHT CET CAP Round 3 Allotment 2026

The official CAP Round 3 allotment-status page currently states that the provisional allotment list has not been published. The detailed schedule shows that the provisional allotment is scheduled for August 27, 2026.

The option form submission and confirmation window for CAP Round 3 is scheduled from August 23 to August 25, 2026. Candidates who have not yet confirmed their choices should complete the process within the notified window.

The counselling authority has also issued an important instruction for CAP Round 3: seats allotted against a candidate’s first six preferences will be treated as auto-freeze. Candidates must fill and confirm the option form carefully because an allotment within these preferences may make them ineligible for participation in subsequent CAP rounds.

Key Highlights

• MHT CET CAP Round 3 is being conducted for first-year engineering and technology admissions for 2026-27.
• The provisional CAP Round 3 allotment list is not available on the status page as of August 24, 2026.
• The detailed official schedule lists August 27, 2026 for publication of the provisional allotment.
• CAP Round 3 option form submission and confirmation is scheduled from August 23 to August 25, 2026.
• The first six preferences will be auto-freeze in CAP Round 3.
• Seat acceptance, self-verification and payment of the seat acceptance fee are scheduled from August 28 to August 30, 2026, up to 3:00 PM.
• Reporting to the allotted institute and admission confirmation are scheduled until August 30, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
• CAP Round 4 provisional vacant seats are scheduled to be displayed on August 31, 2026.

MHT CET Counselling 2026 CAP Round 3 Important Dates

The counselling authority has stated that the schedule is provisional and may change because of unavoidable circumstances. Candidates must rely on the latest notice displayed on the official portal before taking any final action.

Who Is Affected by CAP Round 3?

CAP Round 3 applies to eligible candidates participating in the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell’s centralized admission process for first-year undergraduate engineering and technology courses, including four-year engineering and technology programmes and five-year integrated Master of Engineering and Technology programmes.

Candidates who received a seat in an earlier round and selected the betterment option may also be considered, subject to the counselling rules and their eligibility for the round. Candidates who accepted an auto-freezed or self-freezed seat in an earlier round may not be eligible for further participation.

How the CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment Process Works

1. The authority publishes the vacant-seat position for the round.
2. Eligible candidates submit and confirm their preferred institutes and courses through the option form.
3. The State CET Cell processes allotment on the basis of merit, preferences, category, reservation rules, seat availability and other applicable admission criteria.
4. The provisional allotment is displayed through the candidate’s counselling login.
5. Allotted candidates self-verify the information and claims submitted in their application.
6. Candidates accept the seat, choose the applicable freeze or betterment option and pay the seat acceptance fee online.
7. Candidates who must confirm admission report to the allotted institute with the required documents and fee.

What Does Auto-Freeze of the First Six Preferences Mean?

In CAP Round 3, an allotment made against any of the first six preferences is treated as auto-freeze according to the instruction displayed on the official portal. Such candidates are required to accept the seat and pay the seat acceptance fee. They will not be eligible to participate in later CAP rounds under the stated rule.

Candidates allotted a preference beyond the first six may either accept and freeze the seat or choose the not-freeze/betterment option, wherever permitted. The betterment option allows a candidate to remain in consideration for a higher preference in a subsequent round while retaining the allotted seat according to the applicable rules.

What Candidates Should Do Before the Allotment Is Published

1. Log in to the counselling account and confirm that the CAP Round 3 option form has been submitted successfully.
2. Review the preference order carefully because the first six preferences are subject to auto-freeze.
3. Save or print the confirmed option form and acknowledgement for reference.
4. Check the provisional vacant-seat position and compare it with the selected courses and institutes.
5. Keep the application details, merit information and login credentials ready.
6. Prepare the documents submitted during registration, along with identity proof, allotment-related records and fee-payment details.
7. Monitor the official portal for publication of the allotment and any revised schedule.

How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 3 Allotment 2026

1. Open the official Maharashtra engineering admission portal.
2. Select the option for checking the provisional CAP Round 3 allotment status.
3. Log in using the credentials registered for the counselling process.
4. View the allotted institute, course, preference number and applicable instructions.
5. Download or save the allotment details for seat acceptance and institute reporting.

If the page displays a message that the allotment has not been published, candidates should not assume that their application