MHT CET 2026 Option Entry for CAP Round II Ends; Find Out What Comes Next.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially concluded the option entry phase for the second round of the MHT CET 2026 Centralized Admission Process (CAP). This phase allowed candidates to modify their preferences for colleges and branches, including the ability to add or delete options until the deadline of August 9. With this stage now complete, the admission process is transitioning to the seat allotment phase, where candidates' preferences, merit, and seat availability will be evaluated.

The MHT CET seat allotment results for CAP round 2 are scheduled to be announced on August 12, 2026. Candidates can access their allotment status by visiting the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org. It is crucial to note that candidates who did not participate in the option entry will not be eligible for admission or seat allotment. According to the official seat matrix, a total of 54,700 seats are available for engineering admissions this year.

Once the seat allotment results are published, candidates will need to log into the counselling portal to check their allotment status. Those who receive an allotment will face an important decision: to either accept the seat, indicating satisfaction with the allocation, or to float the seat, which allows them to keep their options open for potentially better placements based on higher preferences. This decision must be made carefully and within the specified timeframe.

In addition to making their seat acceptance decisions, candidates are required to report to their allotted institutes for document verification as part of the admission formalities. The reporting period is set from August 13 to August 17, 2026, coinciding with the seat acceptance window. It is essential for candidates to adhere to these deadlines to ensure a smooth admission process.

For candidates participating in the MHT CET 2026 CAP round II, staying informed about key dates and procedures is vital. The upcoming events include the seat allotment result on August 12, followed by the acceptance and reporting phases from August 13 to 17. As the admission process progresses, candidates are encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared for the next steps in their educational journey.