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MHT CET Counselling College Predictor 2026

Complete Maharashtra CAP 2026 counselling guide — registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and college prediction

Maharashtra CAP 2026 – Complete Counselling Schedule

MHT CET 2026 Result
June 2026
Percentile declared by State CET Cell
CAP Registration
July 2026
Online registration at cetcell.mahacet.org
Document Verification
July 2026
Upload scanned documents online
Choice Filling
July–Aug 2026
Fill institute-branch preferences, lock choices
CAP Round 1 Allotment
August 2026
First seat allotment results published
Reporting/Acceptance
August 2026
Accept allotment and pay seat acceptance fee
CAP Round 2
September 2026
Upgrade round for better allotments
CAP Round 3/Mop-up
October 2026
Final round for remaining vacant seats

* Dates are tentative based on 2025 CAP schedule. Official dates will be announced at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Tips for MHT CET CAP 2026 Choice Filling

Fill maximum choices (300+) — more choices means better chance of getting a good college.
Order choices strictly by your preference, not by cutoff. The algorithm allots the best possible choice.
Don't skip government/aided colleges — they offer better value at competitive cutoffs.
Include colleges from different regions as backup, especially if your percentile is borderline.
For each target college, fill all preferred branches in order — CSE first, then IT, then E&TC, etc.
Lock choices well before the deadline — systems can be slow near deadlines.
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Frequently Asked Questions – MHT CET Counselling 2026

Common questions about Maharashtra CAP 2026 counselling process and college prediction

1
What is the MHT CET 2026 counselling process called?
MHT CET 2026 counselling is officially called CAP — Centralised Admission Process. It is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The CAP process covers all government, government-aided, and private unaided engineering colleges in Maharashtra that participate in centralized admissions. DTE (Directorate of Technical Education) Maharashtra oversees the process.
2
When does Maharashtra CAP 2026 registration begin?
Maharashtra CAP 2026 registration is expected to begin in July 2026 after MHT CET 2026 results are declared (typically June 2026). The exact dates are announced by the State CET Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org. Students need to register with their MHT CET 2026 application number, marks, and personal/category details.
3
What documents are needed for Maharashtra CAP 2026 registration?
Documents required for Maharashtra CAP 2026 registration: (1) MHT CET 2026 Hall Ticket and Result; (2) Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate; (3) Class 12 Mark Sheet; (4) Domicile/Nationality certificate (Maharashtra); (5) Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/VJ-NT if applicable); (6) Non-Creamy Layer certificate for OBC; (7) Gap certificate if applicable; (8) Passport-size photographs.
4
How does choice filling work in Maharashtra CAP 2026?
In Maharashtra CAP 2026 choice filling, you create a priority list of institute-course combinations. You can add up to 300+ choices. The system allots the highest-priority choice for which your percentile qualifies. Choices are filled online at the official CAP portal. Locking choices before the deadline is mandatory — unlocked choices are not considered for allotment.
5
Can I participate in CAP Round 2 if I'm not satisfied with CAP Round 1 allotment?
Yes. In Maharashtra CAP 2026, candidates with Round 1 allotment can choose to upgrade (participate in Round 2 with higher priority choices), freeze (accept Round 1 allotment and skip Round 2), or float (participate in Round 2 but return to Round 1 if Round 2 doesn't give a better choice). Carefully read the upgrade/freeze/float options before deciding — each has different implications for seat retention.