After the results, admission to first-year B.E./B.Tech in Maharashtra happens through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) run by the State CET Cell on the FE portal (fe2026.mahacet.org for 2026-27). Pharmacy has a separate CAP portal. The process below follows the official CAP 2026-27 Information Brochure.

Step 1: CAP Registration and Document Upload

Register on the CAP portal, fill in personal, academic and category details, upload scanned documents (JPG/GIF, at least 150 dpi, up to 1 MB each) and pay the CAP registration fee. In 2026, candidates chose between E-Scrutiny (online verification) and Physical Scrutiny (at a facilitation centre).

Step 2: Document Verification and Confirmation

Your documents are verified by scrutiny centres. Once verified, your application is confirmed. If there are errors, you are asked to correct or re-upload.

Step 3: Provisional and Final Merit Lists

The CET Cell publishes a provisional merit list, allows a grievance window to correct errors, and then publishes the final merit list along with the seat matrix for CAP Round I.

Step 4: Option Form (Choice Filling)

• Filling and confirming an online option form is mandatory for each round you want to participate in.

• You can fill a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 300 options (college + branch combinations) in order of preference.

• Once confirmed, options for that round cannot be changed.

Step 5: Seat Allotment Rules (Freeze / Betterment)

Step 6: Seat Acceptance and Reporting

Accept the allotted seat by paying the seat acceptance fee (online or as instructed) and completing self-scrutiny or reporting to the Admission Reporting Centre within the given time. Then report to the allotted institute with original documents and fees. The institute verifies documents, uploads the admission online and issues a system-generated receipt. Not reporting in time means the seat is forfeited.

CAP 2026-27 Timeline (Reference)

Timeline dates are from news reports of the official CET Cell schedule. Check FE portal notices for the 2027-28 schedule.

Cancellation and Refund

Admission can be cancelled online. If cancelled before the full-refund deadline, all fees are refunded except ₹1,000 and original documents are returned within 2 days. After that deadline, only the security deposit and caution money are refundable.

Key Takeaways

• CAP is run by the State CET Cell on the FE portal; pharmacy has its own portal.

• You can fill up to 300 choices per round — the option form must be filled every round.

• A first-preference allotment in Round I is auto-frozen.

• Report to the institute on time, or you lose the seat.

Pro Tip: Put your genuine first choice at No. 1 — if allotted in Round I, it is auto-frozen. Fill your options thoughtfully: a long, well-ordered list protects you from ending up without a seat.

Need Help with MHT CET and CAP?

Confused about choice filling, cutoffs or which college fits your percentile? Eduspray’s counsellors help you shortlist colleges, plan your CAP option form and avoid costly mistakes. Reach out to the Eduspray team for personalised guidance.

Source: CAP 2026-27 Information Brochure (UG/PG, dated 02.07.2026), State CET Cell; CAP schedule from news reports (secondary)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many choices can I fill in the MHT CET CAP option form?

Between 1 and 300 choices per round, as per the CAP 2026-27 brochure.

What happens if I get my first preference in CAP Round I?

The seat is auto-frozen. You must accept it and you will not take part in later rounds.

How many CAP rounds are there?

Up to four CAP rounds; the Round IV allotment is final.

Seats in Maharashtra’s CAP are divided by quota (Home University, Other Than Home University, State Level, All India, minority, institutional) and then reserved by category, gender and special groups. Knowing which seats you are eligible for helps you read cutoffs correctly and plan choices.

Category-wise Reservation for Maharashtra State Candidates

Reservation for backward classes applies only to Maharashtra State candidates. Candidates of VJ/DT, NT, OBC, SBC and SEBC categories must submit a valid non-creamy layer certificate, and reserved-category candidates need a caste validity certificate.

Other Reservations and Special Seats

Quota-wise Seat Distribution (Schedule I, CAP 2026-27)

TFWS: A Scheme Worth Knowing

Under the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, eligible Maharashtra candidates from families earning below ₹8 lakh a year get the tuition fee waived on supernumerary seats of up to 5%. TFWS seats are allotted on merit and appear as separate entries in the official cutoff lists. Keep a valid income certificate from a Maharashtra authority ready.

Key Takeaways

• 60% of Maharashtra CAP seats are reserved for SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT, OBC and SEBC categories.

• EWS gets 10%, women 30%, defence and PwD 5% each, orphans 1%.

• TFWS gives a tuition fee waiver to eligible students with family income below ₹8 lakh.

• Seat split by Home University, State Level and All India depends on the type of institute.

Pro Tip: Apply for your caste validity and non-creamy layer certificates well before CAP. Missing or expired certificates are one of the most common reasons a category claim fails at verification.

Source: CAP 2026-27 Information Brochure (Rules 7 and 8, Schedule I), State CET Cell, Maharashtra

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total reservation in Maharashtra CAP?

60% for SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC and SEBC categories, plus EWS (10%) and other special reservations.

What is TFWS in MHT CET admissions?

The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme offers up to 5% supernumerary seats with tuition fee waived for Maharashtra candidates whose parents earn below ₹8 lakh a year.

Is there reservation for girls?

Yes. 30% of seats are reserved for female candidates.