The registration deadline was recently extended from July 12 to July 16, 2026, providing additional time for eligible candidates to complete the admission formalities.
Candidates who fail to register before the deadline will not be considered for the MHT CET CAP 2026 provisional merit list and will be unable to participate in the upcoming counselling and seat allotment rounds.
Admissions Through MHT CET and JEE Main Scores
Eligible candidates can register through the official CAP counselling portal for admission to engineering programmes offered by participating institutions across Maharashtra.
Admissions will be granted on the basis of:
- MHT CET 2026 scores, and
- Valid JEE Main 2026 scores, wherever applicable under the admission rules.
Only candidates who successfully complete the registration process and receive application confirmation after document verification will be included in the provisional merit list.
How to Complete MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their CAP application:
1. Visit the official MHT CET CAP counselling portal.
2. Register using the required login credentials.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and entrance examination details.
4. Upload all the prescribed documents.
5. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
6. Submit the application form.
7. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents Required for CAP Registration
Applicants should keep the following documents ready while completing the online application:
- MHT CET 2026 Scorecard or JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
- Class 10 Mark Sheet
- Class 12 Mark Sheet
- Domicile Certificate (where applicable)
- Category Certificate and Validity Certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (where applicable)
- School Leaving Certificate
- Aadhaar Card or any other valid Photo Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, valid, and in the prescribed format to avoid delays during verification.
What Happens After the Registration Deadline?
After the registration window closes on July 16, the CET Cell will continue with the document verification and application confirmation process, which is scheduled to be completed by July 17, 2026.
Following this, the admission authority will proceed with the next stages of the counselling process, including:
- Publication of the Provisional Merit List
- Grievance submission and correction window
- Release of the Final Merit List
- CAP option entry (choice filling)
- Seat allotment rounds
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official counselling portal for updates regarding merit lists, counselling schedules, and seat allotment announcements.
Complete Registration Before the Deadline
As the registration window closes at 5:00 PM on July 16, 2026, candidates are encouraged not to wait until the final hours. Completing the registration process early will help avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure smooth participation in the MHT CET CAP 2026 counselling process for the 2026-27 academic session.