The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has declared the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 for admission to BE/B.Tech (First Year Engineering) programmes across the state. The result was released on August 2, 2026, on the official Centralised Admission Process (CAP) portals, fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can log in with their Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth) to download their provisional allotment letter and must complete seat acceptance and institute reporting between August 3 and August 5, 2026.
Direct Link to Check MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026
MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 - Overview Table
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Counselling Process | Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 |
| Round | CAP Round 1 |
| Courses Covered | BE/B.Tech (First Year Engineering) |
| Result Release date | August 2, 2026 |
| Official Websites | fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Login Credentials Required | Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth) |
| Seat Allotment Window | August 5, 2026 |
| Mode of Result | Online |
MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAP Round 1 seat allotment result declared | August 2, 2026 |
| Seat acceptance and fee payment | August 5, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted institute | August 3 to August 5, 2026 |
| Display of provisional vacant seats for Round 2 | August 6, 2026 |
| Round 2 option form submission window | August 7 to August 9, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 seat allotment result | August 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat acceptance and reporting | August 13 to August 17, 2026 |
MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Data at a Glance
| Particulars | Number |
|---|---|
| Total candidates who participated in Round 1 | 2,19,417 |
| Total seats allotted | 1,57,103 |
| Candidates allotted their first-preference (Choice 1) college | 16,615 |
How Is the Seat Allotment Prepared?
The MHT CET CAP Round 1 seat allotment is prepared based on the following factors:
- Candidate's final merit rank (MHT CET/JEE Main, as applicable)
- Category and reservation policy
- Preferences filled during the option/choice-filling process
- Availability of seats across participating institutes
MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee
| Acceptance Instance | Fee |
|---|---|
| First seat acceptance (CAP Round 1) | ₹1,000 (non-refundable) |
| Second acceptance, if applicable (via Betterment/Float in a later round) | 2,000 |
| Third acceptance, if applicable | ₹3,000 |
Freeze, Float, and Slide: What Do They Mean?
After checking the allotment result, candidates must choose one of the following options during the seat acceptance process:
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Candidate accepts the allotted seat as final and does not want to participate in further CAP rounds. |
| Float | Candidate accepts the current seat but wants to be considered for an upgrade to any college/course in the next round. If a better seat is allotted, the earlier seat is cancelled. |
| Slide | Candidate accepts the current seat but wants to be considered for an upgrade to a different course within the same allotted institute in the next round. |
How to Check and Download the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026
- Visit the official MHT CET CAP portal: fe2026.mahacet.org or cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Log in using your Application ID and Password (or Date of Birth, as applicable).
- Click on the "CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" link.
- View your allotted institute, branch, and category details on screen.
- Download and save the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter in PDF format.
- Print a hard copy of the allotment letter - a mobile screenshot may not be accepted at reporting centres.
What to Do After Checking Your Allotment Result
- Review the allotted college, branch, and category carefully.
- Decide whether to choose Freeze, Float, or Slide, based on your priorities.
- Complete the online seat acceptance process and pay the applicable seat acceptance fee between August 3 and August 5, 2026.
- Report to the allotted institute (physically, where required) with original documents and photocopies within the same window.
- Complete institute-level document verification and collect your admission confirmation receipt.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Complete seat acceptance and reporting strictly within the August 3–5, 2026 window; missing the deadline may lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat.
- Carry a printed copy of the allotment letter - screenshots may not be accepted at facilitation centres.
- Keep both original documents and self-attested photocopies ready before reporting.
- Ensure your Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if applicable) is dated on or after April 1, 2024.
- Candidates who neither accept the seat nor report within the deadline may forfeit the Round 1 allotment and could be excluded from further CAP rounds, as reported.
- Candidates who Freeze their seat will not be considered for CAP Round 2.
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