MHT CET 2026 Counselling – CAP Process

Online CAP Registration

Register on cetcell.mahacet.org using your MHT CET 2026 application number and date of birth. Pay the CAP registration fee online.

Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of Class 10/12 marksheets, MHT CET scorecard, domicile certificate (Maharashtra students), category certificate, and Aadhaar card.

E-Scrutiny / Physical Verification

Documents are verified online (e-scrutiny) or at designated facilitation centers. Receive a verified application number after approval.

Provisional Merit List

CET Cell publishes a provisional merit list based on MHT CET percentile and/or JEE Main score. Check your rank and category position.

Grievance Correction Window

Raise objections if your name, marks, or category is incorrect on the provisional list. Corrections are accepted for a limited period.

Final Merit List

After resolving grievances, the final merit list (State Merit Number / SMN) is published. This is used for all CAP rounds.

Choice Filling (Option Form)

Fill and lock your college-branch preferences in order of priority. Fill maximum options (200+ choices recommended for best upgrades).

CAP Round 1 Allotment

CET Cell releases Round 1 allotment. You can accept the seat or opt for betterment (to try for a better seat in Round 2 while retaining the current).

Betterment Option / Freeze

If allotted a seat, choose Freeze (accept final) or Betterment (keep seat, try to upgrade in Round 2). Betterment is equivalent to JoSAA's Float option.

CAP Round 2 & 3

Subsequent rounds fill seats vacated by withdrawals and candidates who didn't join. Cutoffs may change round-to-round.

Institute-Level / Spot Admissions

After all 3 CAP rounds, institutes independently fill remaining vacant seats. Contact institutes directly for spot admissions.