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MHT CET 2026 CAP Counselling Registration Begins: Apply Online, Check Fees, Schedule and Complete Admission Process

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Praful Bhatnagar
College Admin | Updated on Jul 4, 2026

MHT CET 2026 CAP Counselling Registration Begins: Apply Online, Check Fees, Schedule and Complete Admission Process: The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has officially commenced the MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) registration for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses across the state.

The CAP registration link has been activated for admission to:

  • First-Year Undergraduate Technical Courses in Engineering and Technology (4-Year Programmes)

  • Integrated Master of Engineering and Technology (5-Year Programmes)

Eligible candidates can complete the registration process and upload the required documents through the official CAP portal. The registration and document upload window will remain open until July 12, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Direct Link for MHT CET CAP Registration 2026:
MHT CET CAP Portal 2026

MHT CET CAP Registration 2026 Open at fe2026.mahacet.org

Candidates seeking admission through MHT CET 2026 scores can now register online to participate in the seat allotment process. Admissions will be granted on the basis of the merit list prepared by the State CET Cell.

Applicants are advised to complete the registration process and upload all required documents within the prescribed deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Document Verification: E-Scrutiny or Physical Scrutiny

Candidates have been given two options for document verification:

E-Scrutiny

Candidates opting for E-Scrutinyare not required to visit any facilitation centre. Their uploaded documents will be verified entirely through the online mode.

Physical Scrutiny

Candidates choosing Physical Scrutiny must visit their selected facilitation centre with all original documents for verification and confirmation of their candidature.

Applicants should select the verification mode carefully and ensure that all documents are uploaded correctly.

MHT CET CAP 2026 Schedule

Candidates can check the official counselling schedule below:

Event Start Date Last Date

Online Registration & Document Upload (For Maharashtra State, All India, J&K, and Ladakh Migrant candidates)

July 2, 2026

July 12, 2026 (Upto 5 PM)

Document Verification & Confirmation (Choose between E-Scrutiny or Physical Scrutiny)

July 3, 2026

July 13, 2026 (Upto 5 PM)

Submission of Grievances (To request corrections in the provisional merit list)

July 16, 2026

July 18, 2026 (Upto 5 PM)

Display of Final Merit List (Final ranks for Maharashtra State & All India candidates)

July 20, 2026

MHT CET 2026 CAP Registration Fee

Candidates who had already registered for MHT CET 2026 are not required to pay any counselling registration fee.

However, candidates seeking admission through valid JEE Main or NEET UG scores and who did not register for MHT CET must pay the following fee:

  • General Category Candidates: ₹1,300

  • Reserved Category Candidates from Maharashtra State: ₹1,000

The registration fee must be paid while submitting the CAP application form.

MHT CET 2026 CAP Counselling Process

The counselling process involves several stages, including:

1.    Online registration

2.    Document upload

3.    Verification of documents

4.    Publication of merit list

5.    Choice filling

6.    Seat allotment

7.    Admission confirmation

The State CET Cell will conduct multiple rounds of counselling to facilitate admissions to participating institutes.

Only those candidates whose ranks fall within the prescribed cut-off range will be eligible for seat allotment.

MHT CET 2026 Cut-Offs: All India and Maharashtra State Quota Seats

The counselling process includes two categories of seats:

All India Seats

Admissions under this category are indicated using 'AI' ranks.

Maharashtra State Quota Seats

Admissions under the state quota are allotted through 'MH' ranks.

Candidates should carefully check the cut-off trends for their preferred institutes and courses to estimate their admission chances.

MHT CET 2026 CAP Counselling Cut-Offs

The MHT CET 2026 cut-offswill be released online after each counselling round.

The cut-off list will indicate the last rank at which admission has been offered to a particular course in participating colleges. These cut-offs will help candidates understand the competition level and evaluate their chances of securing admission.

Until the official cut-offs are announced, candidates may refer to previous years' closing ranks to get an approximate idea of the rank requirements for admission.

MHT CET College Predictor 2026

Students can also use the MHT CET College Predictor 2026 to estimate their admission possibilities.

By entering their aggregate percentile, candidates can obtain a list of colleges that have historically admitted students within a similar percentile range. The tool can help candidates make informed decisions during the choice-filling process.

Candidates Advised to Complete Registration Early

The State CET Cell has advised candidates to complete their registration, upload documents correctly and verify all details before the deadline.

Since admissions will be conducted entirely through the CAP process and merit-based seat allotment, candidates should regularly monitor the official portal for updates regarding merit lists, cut-offs, choice filling and seat allotment schedules.

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