MHT CET Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 List Releasing Today on 2 August, Check Result & Reporting Steps

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is releasing the MHT CET Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 List for candidates seeking admission to first-year undergraduate engineering and technology (B.E. / B.Tech) programs for the academic year 2026–27. Aspirants who completed their Centralized Admission Process (CAP) registration, candidate document verification, and option form locking can access their provisional allotment status on the official CET Cell portals at fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org.

The seat allocation is generated based on candidate merit ranks from the MHT CET entrance exam (or JEE Main Paper 1 scores under All India Seats), category reservations, seat matrix availability across 380+ participating engineering institutions, and choices submitted in the web option form.

MHT CET Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 List Expected

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra is set to release the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026 on 2 August 2026, on the official portal fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates can log in using their application credentials to check their allotted college and course, download the allotment letter, and complete the seat acceptance process within the prescribed timeline.

MHT CET CAP Round 1 Allotment 2026 Overview

The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for engineering courses in Maharashtra is managed directly by the State CET Cell under the guidance of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra.

How to Check MHT CET Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 List Online

Candidates can verify their individual seat allocation and download their provisional seat allotment order by following these steps:

1. Visit Official Website: Navigate to the dedicated engineering portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.

2. Access Candidate Login: Click on the "Registered Candidate Login" button on the homepage.

3. Enter Credentials: Input your CAP Application ID (e.g., EN26xxxxxx) and Password or Date of Birth.

4. View Allotment Result: Click on "Check CAP Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Status".

5. Download Allotment Letter: If a seat is assigned, review the institute name, course branch, quota category, and download the allotment letter for record-keeping.

MHT CET Post-Allotment Options: Auto-Freeze, Self-Freeze, and Float Explained

After the publication of the seat allocation result, every candidate allotted a seat MUST log in to perform online seat acceptance and self-verification.

Critical Note: Candidates who are allotted their first preference (Preference 1) get Auto-Frozen. They must report to the institute to confirm admission; failure to do so results in forfeiting the seat and exiting further regular CAP rounds.

MHT CET Seat Allotment Dates

Required Documents for MHT CET Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute

When candidates visit their assigned engineering college for document verification and final enrollment, they must present the following original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies:

• MHT CET 2026 Admit Card and Score Card

• CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Letter & Seat Acceptance Receipt

• Class 10 (Matriculation) Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate

• Class 12 (HSC) Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate

• Maharashtra Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate (showing place of birth in Maharashtra)

• Caste Certificate / Caste Validity Certificate / Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (for reserved category candidates)

• EWS Certificate / Income Certificate (if applying under Economically Weaker Section or TFWS seats)

• School / College Leaving Certificate (TC/LC)

• Migration Certificate (for CBSE/ICSE/Other Board candidates)

• Passport-size Photographs

Key Takeaways from MHT CET Seat Allotment 2026 Round 1 List

• Timely Acceptance is Mandatory: Candidates allotted any seat must log into their portal and complete the self-verification and seat acceptance fee payment before August 5, 2026 (3:00 PM).

• Document Verification: Reporting to the allotted college requires presenting original mark sheets, domicile, and category validity certificates.

• Betterment Option: If you are allotted a choice other than Preference 1, opting for "Float" keeps your current seat safe while letting you participate in CAP Round 2 for potential upgrades.