MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment & Cutoff Result Out; Check College-Wise Cut-Offs at bdesign2026.mahacet.org

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell released the Bachelor of Design (BDes) Centralised Admission Process (CAP) round 2 seat allotment result 2026 and cut-off lists on August 14, 2026. Candidates participating in the counselling process can now check their provisional allotment status and college-wise cut-offs on the official MAH BDes CAP portal at bdesign2026.mahacet.org. Qualified candidates can accept the allotted seats and report to the college by August 17th, 2026.

This release is crucial for BDes aspirants in Maharashtra, as it determines their admission to various design programs across the state. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in this round must complete the acceptance and reporting process by August 17, 2026, to secure their admission.

MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2: Important Dates

The CET Cell has outlined a specific timeline for candidates to accept their allotted seats and report to their respective institutes. Candidates have a limited window to complete these essential steps to confirm their admission for the BDes program.

How to Check MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result

Candidates can access their provisional seat allotment result by logging into the official MAH BDes CAP portal. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has provided a straightforward process for candidates to check their status and proceed with the admission formalities.

1. Go to the official website, bdesign2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the link for ‘MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result’.
3. Enter your application ID and password.
4. The provisional allotment result will be displayed on the screen.
5. Download and print the allotment letter for future reference.

How to Accept the MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2 Allotted Seat

Candidates allotted a seat in MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2 must accept the allotment online and pay the seat acceptance fee within the prescribed deadline to retain the seat.

1. 1. Visit the official MAH BDes CAP portal and log in with your credentials.
   2. Check the Round 2 allotment and download the allotment letter.
   3. Choose the seat option: Select Self Freeze to accept the seat or Not Freeze/Betterment to seek an upgrade.
   4. Pay the seat acceptance fee online through the candidate login.
   5. Download the confirmation receipt after successful payment.
   6. Report to the allotted institute and complete admission formalities within the given deadline.

MAH BDes CAP 2026 Round 2 Cut-Offs

The CET Cell has released detailed cut-off lists for various seat categories, including Maharashtra, minority, and all-India seats. These cut-offs provide a clear indication of the scores required for admission to different institutions across the state. The cut-off data is crucial for candidates to understand the admission landscape and plan for subsequent counselling rounds if necessary.

MAH BDes CAP 2026 Counselling: What Next?

Following the release of the round 2 results, candidates who have been allotted a seat must accept the offer and report to their respective institutes within the stipulated timeframe. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of their allotted seat. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will then proceed with the schedule for CAP Round 3, providing another opportunity for candidates who did not secure a seat in the previous rounds.

The provisional vacant seats for CAP Round 3 will be displayed on August 19, 2026. Next, the option form submission for CAP Round 3 will commence from August 20 to 22, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for the latest updates and detailed instructions regarding the upcoming counselling rounds.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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