The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 provisional seat allotment result on August 24, 2026. Candidates who submitted or confirmed their option form during the Round 3 choice-filling window can now check their allotment status on the official counselling portal, fe2026.mahacet.org. This article explains the important dates, how to download the allotment letter, the documents needed for seat acceptance, and what to do next.
Direct Link to Check MHT CET 2026 CAP 3 Seat Allotment Result
Quick Overview - MHT CET CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Counselling Process | Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for BE/ B.Tech admissions |
| Official Website | fe2026.mahacet.org |
| Round 3 Option Entry Window | August 20 to August 22, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Date | August 24, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance/Verification Window | August 25 to August 28, 2026 |
MHT CET CAP Round 3 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 option form / choice filling | August 20 to August 22, 2026 |
| Round 3 provisional seat allotment result | August 24, 2026 |
| Online self-verification and seat acceptance fee payment | August 25 to August 28, 2026 |
| Institute-level (spot round) admissions | Open till September 7, 2026 |
Who Can Check the Round 3 Allotment Result
The Round 3 seat allotment applies to the following categories of candidates:
- Candidates who filled or confirmed fresh preferences during the Round 3 option entry window.
- Candidates who chose "Float" in Round 2 and paid the acceptance fee, since they are automatically carried forward into Round 3 for a possible upgrade.
- Candidates who remained unallotted in Round 1 and Round 2 and participated in Round 3 option filling.
Seat allotment itself is based on the candidate's MHT CET percentile score, category and reservation status, the preferences (options) filled in the form, and seat availability across participating institutes, following the standard CAP merit-based allotment method used by the CET Cell.
How to Check and Download the MHT CET CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment Letter
- Visit the official counselling website, fe2026.mahacet.org.
- Log in using your application number/registration ID and password.
- Click on the link for "CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment" or the equivalent result link on the candidate dashboard.
- Check the allotted institute, course/branch, and category shown on the screen.
- Download and save the provisional seat allotment letter as a PDF.
- Take a printout, since it is required at the time of document verification and seat confirmation at the allotted institute.
Seat Acceptance Process After Round 3
Once the allotment result is visible, candidates who wish to accept their allotted seat must complete the following steps within the acceptance window (August 25 to August 28, 2026):
- Log in to fe2026.mahacet.org with your credentials.
- Complete online self-verification of the allotted seat.
- Pay the applicable seat acceptance/confirmation fee through the payment gateway on the portal.
- Report to the allotted institute (if required) with original documents for physical verification, as per the institute's instructions.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Use only the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org, to check and download your allotment result. Avoid third-party links claiming to offer "faster" access.
- Keep your application number and password ready before the result is expected to go live to avoid last-minute login issues.
- Complete self-verification and fee payment within the specified window; missing the deadline may result in forfeiting the allotted seat.