MHT CET 2026: CAP Round 4 Option Entry Deadline Today

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is set to conclude the option entry window for the MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 4 today, September 1. Candidates aiming for admission into BE and BTech programmes across the state must ensure their college and course preferences are submitted and locked through the official admission portal before the deadline expires.

This final phase of the admission process follows the release of the updated vacant seat matrix, which indicates that 23,107 engineering seats remain available across various participating institutions. The option entry window, which opened on August 30, serves as a critical opportunity for students to secure a placement in their preferred engineering branches based on their merit, category, and current seat availability.

Guidelines for Finalizing CAP Round 4 Preferences

As the deadline approaches, the CET Cell has advised candidates to approach the selection process with diligence. Students are encouraged to review the vacant seat matrix thoroughly to understand the current availability of seats in their desired colleges. When filling out the option form, it is essential to balance ambitious choices with realistic options, ensuring that the order of preference reflects the candidate's actual priorities.

Before finalizing the submission, applicants should cross-reference their MHT CET percentile with the cut-off trends from previous rounds to gauge their chances of allotment. Once the preferences are locked, candidates must verify that the form has been successfully submitted through the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. Failure to confirm the choices before the end of the day may result in exclusion from the seat allotment process for this round.

Next Steps and Seat Allotment Schedule

Following the closure of the option entry window, the CET Cell will process the submitted preferences to determine seat allocations. The official results for the MHT CET CAP Round 4 seat allotment are scheduled to be announced on September 3, 2026. Students will be able to access their allotment status by logging into their candidate accounts on the official website.

Once the allotment results are published, candidates who are assigned a seat will be required to proceed with the mandatory seat acceptance and admission formalities. It is important for all participants to monitor the official portal for further instructions regarding the post-allotment schedule and the specific deadlines for reporting to their respective colleges.