The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 today, July 22, 2026, on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org (with the First Year Engineering-specific list also expected to be available at fe2026.mahacet.org). The merit list is part of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026-27 for admission to BE/BTech and pharmacy courses in Maharashtra.
MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Admission Process | MHT CET CAP (Centralised Admission Process) 2026-27 |
| Merit List Name | MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 |
| Merit List Release Date | Will Be Released Today (July 22, 2026) |
| Applicable For | BE/BTech (Engineering) and Pharmacy Admissions in Maharashtra |
| Merit List Type | Provisional State Merit List |
| CAP Registration Period | 2 July - 19 July 2026 (Extended) |
| Objection/Grievance Window | 23 July - 25 July 2026 |
| Final Merit List Release | 27 July 2026 |
| Merit List Mode | Online |
| Login Credentials Required | Application Number/ID and Date of Birth (or registered password, as applicable) |
| Details Available in Merit List | Candidate's Name, Application Number, MHT CET Percentile, Overall Merit Rank, Category, Category-wise Rank, Qualifying Exam Marks |
| Official CET Cell Website | https://cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Engineering (FE) CAP Portal | https://fe2026.mahacet.org |
MHT CET Merit List 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration for CAP started | July 2, 2026 |
| Last date for CAP registration (extended) | July 19, 2026 |
| MHT CET Provisional Merit List release | July 22, 2026 (Expected Today) |
| Window to raise objections/grievances | July 23 to 25, 2026 |
| MHT CET Final Merit List release | July 27, 2026 |
Note: The provisional merit list date had earlier been postponed from July 15 to July 19, and then finally to July 22, 2026. Candidates should keep checking cetcell.mahacet.org for any further official updates.
Who Should Check the MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026?
- Candidates who registered for MHT CET CAP 2026-27 for BE/BTech or Pharmacy admissions
- Candidates who have completed document verification as part of CAP registration
Candidates who did not complete document verification are generally not included in the provisional merit list and should contact the CET Cell helpline for further guidance.
How to Check MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026
- Visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org (or the relevant course-specific CAP portal, such as fe2026.mahacet.org for Engineering).
- Click on the link labelled "MHT CET CAP 2026-27 Provisional Merit List."
- Log in using your Application Number/ID and Date of Birth (some portals may ask for your registered password instead - follow the exact field shown on screen).
- Your merit list entry will display your percentile score, overall merit rank, category, and category-wise rank.
- Download or save the page/PDF for future reference during option/choice filling.
No login is required to download the general MHT CET merit list PDF, but viewing your individual rank and percentile requires logging in with your application details.
What Does the MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 Contain?
| Detail Included |
|---|
| Candidate's name and application number |
| Category and sub-category (General, OBC, SC, ST, NT, VJ, EWS, etc.) |
| MHT CET percentile score |
| Overall state merit rank |
| Category-wise rank |
| Qualifying (Class 12) exam marks used for ranking |
How Is the MHT CET 2026 Merit Rank Calculated?
The merit rank is primarily based on the candidate's MHT CET 2026 percentile score, along with category and domicile status. In case two or more candidates have the same percentile, tie-breaking criteria are applied - for example, higher marks in Mathematics (for the PCM group) or Biology (for the PCB group) in the Class 12/qualifying exam. The complete, official tie-breaking sequence is not detailed in the sources reviewed for this article - candidates should refer to the official information brochure on cetcell.mahacet.org for the full criteria.
MHT CET 2026 Merit List: How to Raise an Objection
If you find an error in your name, category, domicile status, marks, or personal details on the provisional merit list, you can raise a grievance between July 23 and 25, 2026 through the official CAP portal.
- Visit the CAP 2026-27 portal on cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Log in using your application number and password/date of birth as prompted.
- Navigate to the grievance or objection submission section.
- Select the type of error (category, domicile, marks, personal details, PWD/defence/minority claim, etc.) and submit supporting documents if required.
Common grounds for objection include incorrect category/sub-category, domicile status not reflected correctly, marks entry errors, and personal detail mismatches (name, date of birth, gender).
What Happens After the Final Merit List?
Once objections are reviewed, the CET Cell will publish the Final Merit List on July 27, 2026. Only candidates in the final merit list are eligible for the CAP option/choice filling process. After choice filling, seats will be allotted based on the candidate's rank, category, and preferences submitted.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Keep your application number and date of birth/password handy to access your individual merit list entry.
- Cross-check your name, category, percentile, and rank carefully before the objection window closes.
- Only the final merit list (not the provisional one) will be used for CAP seat allotment - the provisional list is for verification purposes only.
- No objections will be entertained after July 25, 2026, based on the currently announced schedule.
- Regularly check cetcell.mahacet.org, since this schedule has already been revised twice in 2026.
Important Links
| Resource | Where to Find It |
|---|---|
| Official CET Cell website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Engineering (FE) 2026-27 specific portal | fe2026.mahacet.org |
| MHT CET Provisional Merit List | Available on the official portal from July 22, 2026 |
