The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the MHT CET 2026 engineering seat matrix for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1. The seat matrix is available on the official CAP portal, fe2026.mahacet.org, and lists the total number of BE/BTech seats offered by participating institutes for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates appearing in MHT CET CAP counselling are expected to check this seat matrix before submitting their option entry (choice list) for Round 1.
Direct Link to Download MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix
MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam/Process | MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) - Engineering (BE/BTech) |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Official CAP Website | fe2026.mahacet.org |
| Seat Matrix Release Date | 27 July, 2026 |
| Total Engineering Seats (2026, CAP Round 1) | 1,92,180 |
| Total Participating Institutes (2026) | 380 |
| Total Participating Institutes (2025, for comparison) | 372 |
| New Institutes Added in 2026 | 8 |
| Increase in Seats vs 2025 | 14,195 additional seats (1,77,985 in 2025 → 1,92,180 in 2026) |
MHT CET 2026 Important Dates
The seat matrix release is one part of a larger CAP Round 1 schedule. Based on confirmed updates so far:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MHT CET 2026 Final Merit List Released | July 28, 2026 |
| MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix (CAP Round 1) Released | On or around July 27-28, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Option Entry (Choice Filling) Window | July 28 to July 30, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Report to Allotted Institute | August 5, 2026 |
MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix: Key Numbers
The MHT CET 2026 seat matrix for CAP Round 1 shows a total of 1,92,180 BE/BTech seats available across 380 participating institutes in Maharashtra. This is an increase of 14,195 seats compared to the 1,77,985 seats offered in 2025, and reflects the addition of 8 new participating institutes this year (372 in 2025 to 380 in 2026).
The seat matrix covers seats across different categories of institutes, including:
- Government institutes
- Government-aided institutes
- Autonomous institutes
- University-managed institutes
- Private unaided institutes
- Minority institutes
Who Should Check the MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix is relevant for all candidates who:
- Have appeared for MHT CET 2026 and are included in the final merit list
- Have completed MHT CET CAP registration and document verification
- Are eligible to participate in CAP Round 1 counselling for BE/BTech admission
How to Check and Download the MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix
- Visit the official CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org (or cetcell.mahacet.org).
- Look for the Engineering CAP 2026-27 section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for "Seat Matrix" - this may appear as a category-wise or institute-wise seat matrix for CAP Round 1.
- The seat matrix will open or download as a PDF document.
- Use the PDF to check seat availability by institute, course, and category before filling your CAP option form.
- Download and save the PDF for reference while completing the option entry process.
Why the MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix Matters for Option Filling
Candidates use the seat matrix to plan their college and branch preferences before submitting the CAP Round 1 option form. Since the option entry window and seat allotment result date are close together, checking the seat matrix in advance helps candidates make informed choices instead of filling preferences blind. Seat allotment for Round 1 is based on the candidate's MHT CET merit rank, reservation category, preferences submitted during option entry, and actual seat availability at each institute.
Important Instructions
- The seat matrix released for CAP Round 1 is provisional in nature; minor revisions are possible before final allotment, based on patterns seen in previous years. This has not been explicitly confirmed for 2026 in the source used and should be verified on the official website.
- Candidates should complete option entry within the notified window, as the seat allotment result is scheduled soon after the window closes.
- Always cross-check the seat matrix figures on the official portal, since figures reported by different news sources may show minor variations depending on when they were checked.
- Keep the application/CAP login credentials (application number and password) ready, as these are required to check seat allotment results.