Counselling and Admission Process
MHT CET CAP Counselling Process
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)
Situation | What happens (CAP 2026-27 rules) |
|---|---|
Round I: allotted your 1st preference | Seat is auto-frozen; you must accept it and you are out of later rounds |
Round I: allotted a lower preference — you choose “Freeze” | Allotment becomes final; no further rounds |
Round I: lower preference — accept but “Not Freeze” | You keep the seat and can participate in later rounds for betterment |
Round I: lower preference — not accepted | You can still participate in later rounds |
Round II | Seat from your first 3 preferences is auto-frozen |
Round III | Seat from your first 6 preferences is auto-frozen |
Rounds II–IV: better option allotted | Earlier seat is cancelled automatically |
After Round IV | No further betterment; the allotment is final |
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)
Event | 2026 date |
|---|---|
CAP registration | 2 July – 19 July 2026 (after extensions) |
Provisional merit list | 22 July 2026 |
Final merit list and Round I seat matrix | 27–28 July 2026 |
Round I option form | 28–30 July 2026 |
Round I allotment | 2 August 2026 |
Round II / III / IV allotments | 13 August / 24 August / 3 September 2026 |
Last date for all admissions | 15 September 2026 |
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)