The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced the release of the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat matrix, providing crucial information for First Year Engineering (FE) admissions. Published on August 6, the vacancy list indicates that approximately 54,700 engineering seats remain unfilled across various colleges in the state. This comprehensive seat matrix is accessible on the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org, where candidates can view detailed course-wise and college-wise seat availability to assist in finalizing their option forms for the upcoming allotment round.According to the official report, a total of 380 engineering institutes are participating in this round of admissions, with the vacancy report spanning 947 pages. Among the various engineering disciplines, Mechanical Engineering leads with the highest number of vacant seats, totaling around 7,635. Other branches with significant vacancies include Computer Engineering with 5,999 seats, Civil Engineering with 5,805, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering with 5,305 seats. This data is vital for students as they prepare to make informed choices regarding their preferred courses and institutions.The vacancy matrix encompasses all types of engineering colleges in Maharashtra, including government, government-aided, university-managed, and private institutions. In addition to the seat matrix, the CET Cell has also made the MHT CET admit card available online at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates must log in using their registered email ID and password to download their hall tickets, which contain essential information such as the exam date, time, and venue.It is imperative for candidates to print their admit cards and bring them to the examination center, as mobile phone copies will not be accepted. The admit card download link is available under the respective candidate login section on the official website. The release of the Round 2 vacancy matrix is particularly beneficial for candidates seeking to enhance their allotment by comparing available seats with the Round 1 cutoffs, thereby making strategic choices during the preference-filling window.The CET Cell will take into account candidates' preferences, merit ranks, reservation categories, and the latest vacancy status when allotting seats. To maximize their chances of securing admission in this second round, candidates are encouraged to fill out as many choices as possible. This proactive approach will enable them to navigate the competitive landscape of engineering admissions effectively.
