The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the results for the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 allotment, revealing that over 1.57 lakh candidates have secured seats in B.E/B.Tech programs across participating institutes. The announcement was made on August 2, and candidates can access their allotment results on the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org.According to the CET Cell, a total of 2,44,097 candidates were included in the final merit list for engineering admissions. Out of this number, 2,19,417 candidates actively participated in the CAP Round 1 counselling by submitting their web options. From those who exercised their choices, 1,57,103 candidates have been successfully allotted seats in this initial round, comprising 98,024 male and 59,079 female students.The counselling authority has indicated that 16,615 candidates received their first-preference college under the Auto Freeze option. It is crucial for these candidates to confirm their admission at the allotted institute. Should they decide against taking admission, they will forfeit their eligibility to participate in subsequent CAP Rounds 2, 3, and 4, and will only be able to engage in the later institutional-level counselling round.Candidates who have been allotted a seat in CAP Round 1 are required to report to their designated institutes between August 3 and August 5, 2026. During this period, they must submit the necessary documents and pay the admission fee to secure their seats. This step is essential for ensuring their enrollment in the chosen programs.Looking ahead, the CET Cell is set to publish the provisional vacant seat matrix for CAP Round 2 on August 6, 2026. This will provide further opportunities for candidates who were not allotted seats in the first round. As the admission process continues, candidates are encouraged to stay informed about the latest updates regarding education news, exam results, and admission schedules.
