MHT CET MBA CAP Round 1 2026: Choice Filling Starts July 28, Seat Allotment on August 2 — Full Schedule Here

Lakhs of MBA and MMS aspirants across Maharashtra have been waiting for this update, and it's finally here. The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has rolled out the much-awaited timeline for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1, marking the next big milestone in the MBA/MMS admission cycle for the 2026-27 academic session.

With document verification already wrapped up for 56,669 candidates, the process now shifts to the most crucial phase of counselling — choice filling and seat allotment. Here's a complete, easy-to-follow breakdown of everything you need to know.

What's Happening Right Now: Document Verification Done, Choice Filling Next

The CET Cell has confirmed that document verification for all eligible candidates has been completed successfully. With that stage cleared, the portal will now open for online option form submission, commonly known as choice filling, where candidates rank their preferred institutes and courses.

This step is arguably the most important part of the entire admission process — the order in which you list your preferences can directly influence which college and course you're allotted, so getting your strategy right matters.

Maharashtra MBA/MMS CAP Round 1 2026: Step-by-Step Admission Process

1. Log in to the official MAH CET admission portal using your credentials.

2. Fill and lock your preferred colleges and courses between July 28 and July 30, 2026.

3. Wait for the provisional seat allotment result, expected on August 2, 2026.

4. If allotted your top choice, you can Freeze your seat and pay the acceptance fee to confirm admission immediately.

5. If you'd rather try for a better seat in later rounds, opt for Not Freeze/Betterment while still accepting your current allotment.

6. Once accepted, report physically to the allotted institute with original documents and the admission fee within the given window.

7. Missing the acceptance or reporting deadline can result in forfeiture of the allotted seat — so timelines here are non-negotiable.

MHT CET MBA CAP Round 1 2026: Complete Date-Wise Schedule

Why This Round Matters More Than You Think

CAP Round 1 typically sees the highest number of seat confirmations across Maharashtra's top MBA and MMS institutes, including many premier PGDM and management colleges affiliated with the state's CET-based intake. Candidates who delay choice filling or misjudge their preference order often lose out on seats they were realistically eligible for — so early planning and a well-researched preference list are strongly advised.

Aspirants should also keep an eye on official notifications for institute-wise cutoff trends from previous years, as these can offer a rough benchmark while ranking choices.