The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, will release the Maharashtra DSE (Direct Second Year Engineering) CAP 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result on August 25, 2026, at the official portal dse2026.mahacet.org.in. Candidates seeking lateral entry into the second year of BE/B.Tech programmes can log in with their Application ID and Password or Date of Birth to check their provisional allotment status and download the allotment letter.
Quick Overview - Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3
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| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Admission Type | Direct Second Year Engineering (Lateral Entry) via CAP |
| Official Website | dse2026.mahacet.org.in |
| Current Update | CAP Round 3 provisional seat allotment result |
| Result Release Date | August 25, 2026 (expected today) |
| Login Credentials Required | Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth) |
Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| DSE 2026 Provisional Merit List | July 25, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 3-4, 2026 (release date reported inconsistently across sources; verify on the official portal) |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | On or before August 7, 2026 (till 3:00 PM) |
| CAP Round 1 Physical Reporting | August 5 to 7, 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
| CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 14, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Seat Acceptance and Reporting | August 16 to 18, 2026 (No admission activity on August 15, 2026, due to the Independence Day holiday) |
| DSE CAP Round 3 Provisional Vacant Seat Matrix | August 19, 2026 |
| DSE CAP Round 3 Online Option Form (Choice Filling) | August 20 to 22, 2026 |
| DSE CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | August 25, 2026 (expected today) |
How to Check Maharashtra DSE CAP 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official DSE admission portal: dse2026.mahacet.org.in
- On the homepage, locate and click the link for the "CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026"
- Enter your Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth) as prompted
- Click Submit to view your provisional Round 3 allotment status
- Check the allotted institute, branch/course, category, and quota shown on screen
- Download and print the Provisional Allotment Letter for reference and institute reporting
Options After Round 3 Allotment
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 typically have to choose from the following options, based on the pattern followed in Rounds 1 and 2 of this cycle:
- Freeze (Auto or Self): Accept the allotted seat, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report physically to the institute with original documents to confirm admission.
- Float/Slide or Not Freeze (Betterment): Pay the seat acceptance fee to retain the current seat while remaining eligible for consideration in a further round, if the DSE schedule provides one.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Keep your Application ID, password, and registered mobile number accessible before the result window opens, as heavy traffic is expected right after the link is activated.
- Carefully verify the allotted institute, branch, category, and quota shown in your allotment letter before proceeding with seat acceptance.
- If you find any discrepancy in your displayed credentials, raise a grievance through your candidate login before reporting to the institute.
- Save and print your seat acceptance fee payment receipt, as it will be verified at the time of institute reporting.
- Failure to complete online seat acceptance and physical reporting within the notified deadline will result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
- Keep both soft and hard copies of all academic, category, and domicile certificates ready for verification.