Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra, has released the final merit list for Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) admission 2026 on July 30, 2026. The list covers candidates seeking direct admission to the second year of the Full-Time Under Graduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) course for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates can check their name, rank, and category status by logging in at the official website, dse2026.mahacet.org.in, with their Application ID and Date of Birth.
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Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission for | Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) Admission, B.E./B.Tech, Academic Year 2026-27 |
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra / DTE Maharashtra |
| Final Merit List Release Date | July 30, 2026 |
| Seat Matrix (CAP Round I) Release Date | July 30, 2026 |
| Official Website | dse2026.mahacet.org.in |
| Eligible Candidates | Diploma in Engineering/Technology holders, eligible B.Sc. (Maths) graduates, D.Voc. holders |
Maharashtra DSE 2026 Important Dates
The table below lists the official DSE 2026 admission schedule as announced by the CET Cell. Candidates are advised to keep track of each stage, since missing a deadline can affect eligibility for a particular CAP round.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and document upload (Maharashtra State / All India / NRI / OCI / PIO / CIWGC / FN candidates) | July 7 to 22, 2026 (extended from earlier deadline of July 19, 2026) |
| Document verification | July 8 to 23, 2026 |
| Display of DSE 2026 Provisional Merit List | July 25, 2026 |
| Submission of grievances against the provisional merit list | July 26 to 28, 2026 |
| Display of DSE 2026 Final Merit List | July 30, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Category-wise Seat Matrix for CAP Round I | July 30, 2026 |
| Online submission and confirmation of CAP Round I Option Form | July 31 to August 2, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment, CAP Round I | August 4, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round II | August 8, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment, CAP Round II | August 14, 2026 |
Note: A small number of news reports mention slightly different provisional-list and final-list dates (for example, July 22 and July 27). This article follows the detailed date-wise schedule published alongside the official DSE 2026 process, which is the most complete version available. Candidates should always cross-check the live schedule on dse2026.mahacet.org.in, as dates can be revised by the CET Cell.
How to Check Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List Online
Follow these steps to check your name and rank in the Maharashtra DSE 2026 final merit list:
- Visit the official website: dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
- Click on the link for the "DSE BE/B.Tech Final Merit List" on the homepage.
- Enter your Application ID (starting with DSE26) and Date of Birth.
- Click "Submit" to view your name, rank, and category-wise status.
- Download or take a screenshot/printout of the merit list page for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only candidates whose names appear in the final merit list are eligible to fill the CAP Round I College and Branch Option Form.
- Carefully review the Seat Matrix before submitting the option form, since seat allotment is based entirely on the options and preferences submitted by the candidate.
- Candidates can refer to the previous years' (2025-26, 2024-25, 2023-24) provisional seat matrix and CAP round-wise cutoffs on the official website for a general idea of trends - these are not a guarantee of 2026 cutoffs.
- Keep all original documents ready, as physical/document verification may be required at a later stage of admission confirmation.
- Regularly check the official website and your registered email/SMS for updates, since dates and instructions are subject to revision by the CET Cell.
