MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 Released: Check Result, Acceptance Process & Next Steps
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has officially released the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 for BE/BTech admissions. Candidates who participated in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) can now check their allotted college and branch by logging in to the official counselling portal using their application credentials. Candidates allotted a seat must complete the online seat acceptance process on or before 5 August 2026, followed by reporting to the allotted institute within the prescribed timeline.
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Admission Process | CAP (Centralised Admission Process) |
| Course | BE/BTech |
| CAP Round | Round 1 |
| Seat Allotment Status | Released |
| Seat Acceptance Last Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Admission Mode | Online + Institute Reporting |
| Official Portal | fe2026.mahacet.org |
MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026
Candidates can now view their Round 1 allotment status by logging into the CAP portal. The allotment has been prepared based on:
- MHT CET/JEE Main Merit Rank
- Candidate Category
- Reservation Rules
- Option Form Preferences
- Seat Availability
More than 1.57 lakh candidates have been allotted seats in the first round of the counselling process.
How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment
- Visit the official CAP portal.
- Click on CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026.
- Enter your Application ID and Password/Date of Birth.
- Click Login.
- View your allotted institute and course.
- Download the allotment letter for future use.
Seat Acceptance Process
Candidates who have received a seat must complete the following steps before the deadline:
- Download the allotment letter.
- Choose one of the available options:
- Freeze – Accept the allotted seat and do not participate in further rounds.
- Float – Accept the seat but remain eligible for a better preference in the next CAP round.
- Slide – Accept the institute while seeking a higher-preference branch within the same institute (where applicable).
- Pay the prescribed seat acceptance fee.
- Report to the allotted institute with the required documents.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | 2 August 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance | 3 August – 5 August 2026 |
| Institute Reporting | 3 August – 5 August 2026 |
| Display of Vacant Seats | 6 August 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Option Form | 7 August – 9 August 2026 |
Documents Required for Reporting
Candidates should carry:
- CAP Allotment Letter
- MHT CET Score Card
- Admit Card
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Leaving Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photographs
- Seat Acceptance Fee Receipt
What Happens If You Do Not Accept the Seat?
If a candidate fails to complete seat acceptance or institute reporting within the prescribed deadline, the allotted seat may be cancelled, and the candidate may lose the Round 1 allotment as per CAP rules.
What Happens After CAP Round 1?
After Round 1 concludes:
- Vacant seats will be published.
- CAP Round 2 option entry will begin.
- Fresh seat allotment will be released based on updated vacancies and candidate preferences.
- Candidates opting for Float/Slide will remain eligible for further rounds.
MHT CET CAP 2026 Counselling Process
The counselling process consists of:
- Registration
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
- Choice Filling
- CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment
- Seat Acceptance
- Institute Reporting
- CAP Round 2
- CAP Round 3
- Final Admission
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 released?
Yes. The CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 has been officially released.
What is the last date to accept the allotted seat?
Candidates must complete seat acceptance by 5 August 2026.
What are Freeze, Float and Slide options?
- Freeze: Confirm the allotted seat.
- Float: Accept the seat while remaining eligible for a higher-preference option.
- Slide: Seek a better branch in the same allotted institute.
When will CAP Round 2 start?
The option entry for CAP Round 2 is scheduled to begin on 7 August 2026, subject to the official counselling schedule.
Which website should candidates use to check the allotment?
Candidates should use the official Maharashtra CET CAP portal for checking the seat allotment result and completing admission formalities.
