MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List Out - CAP Merit Rank, PDF Download & Counselling Schedule

MHT CET Final Merit List 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the MHT CET Final Merit List 2026 on 27th July 2026 for candidates seeking admission to BE/BTech programmes through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates can check their Maharashtra State (MS) Rank or All India (AI) Rank on the official CAP portals, fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org.

Direct Link to Download MHT CET 2026 Final Merit Here

MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List - Quick Overview

MHT CET 2026 Important Dates

Exact clock times for portal activation and any further CAP round dates beyond Round 1 were not specified in the available official updates as of this writing.

What the MHT CET Final Merit List 2026 Contains

• Candidate's name and application ID
• MHT CET 2026 percentile score
• State (MS) merit rank
• Category-wise merit rank (where applicable)
• JEE Main 2026 merit rank (for All India/AI candidates using JEE Main scores)
• Reservation category details
• Eligibility status for CAP

The list is prepared using candidates' MHT CET 2026 scores (and JEE Main 2026 scores, where applicable) along with Class 12 marks, after incorporating valid corrections raised during the grievance period.

Who Can Check the Final Merit List

Candidates are eligible to check their status in the final merit list if they have:

• Completed CAP registration for MHT CET 2026
• Completed document verification
• Appeared in the provisional merit list published on 22 July 2026
• Raised objections (if any) during the 23-25 July 2026 grievance window

How to Check and Download MHT CET Final Merit List 2026

1. Visit the official CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org or cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Log in using your CAP application number and password.
3. Go to the notifications/admission portal section.
4. Click on the "MHT CET Final Merit List 2026" link.
5. Select the relevant list - MHT CET-based or JEE Main-based, as applicable.
6. The list opens as a PDF; use Ctrl+F to search your application number or name.
7. Download and save the PDF for use during CAP option entry and reporting.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

Where two or more candidates secure the same percentile/score, preference is reportedly given in this order:

1. Higher marks in Mathematics
2. Higher marks in Physics
3. Higher marks in Chemistry
4. Older candidate (by date of birth)

Some reports also mention combined Board-exam percentage in PCM as a further tie-breaker. Candidates should verify the exact tie-breaking rule as stated in the official CAP information brochure, since minor variations have been reported across sources.

Next Steps After the Final Merit List: CAP Round 1

• 28-30 July 2026: Eligible candidates fill college and branch preferences (option/choice filling) for CAP Round 1.
• 2 August 2026: CAP Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be declared.
• Alongside the final merit list, the CET Cell is also expected to publish a provisional category-wise seat matrix showing institute-wise and branch-wise seat availability, to help candidates plan their preferences.

Tips for CAP Option Entry

• Compare your final merit rank with previous years' closing ranks for your target colleges and branches.
• Fill a balanced mix of ambitious, moderate, and safe options rather than only top-choice colleges.
• Keep a downloaded/saved copy of your final merit list PDF - it may be needed during counselling, verification, and reporting at the allotted institute.
• Use only the two official domains (fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org) for all merit list and CAP-related activity; the CET Cell has cautioned against third-party or unofficial websites.

Important Links

• Download MHT CET 2026 Final Merit Here
• MHT CET Final Merit List 2026 PDF
• Official Websit