MAH AAC CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Allotment Out at fineart2026.mahacet.org; Check BFA Seat Status and Admission Schedule

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially announced the seat allotment results for the MAH AAC CET CAP 2026 Round 1. Candidates who registered for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) seeking admission to four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programmes across Maharashtra can now check their seat allotment status online by logging into the official counseling portal at fineart2026.mahacet.org.

The provisional seat allotment lists have been published separately for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates. The seat distribution has been prepared based on candidate merit ranks, category reservations, and choices submitted during the option-filling window.

MAH AAC CET CAP 2026 Round 1: Key Summary

How to Check MAH AAC CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result

Applicants can check their allotment status by following these quick steps:

1. Visit the Official Website: Head to the official portal at fineart2026.mahacet.org or cetcell.mahacet.org.

2. Access Candidate Login: Click on the “CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result / Candidate Login” link available on the homepage.

3. Enter Credentials: Input your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth to sign in.

4. View Allotment Letter: Your allotted college, course branch, and category preference will appear on the dashboard.

5. Download & Print: Download the provisional allotment letter and take a physical printout for further admission stages.

Candidates can also download the standalone PDF merit selection lists directly from the portal homepage to check category-wise cutoffs.

Next Steps for Allotted Candidates: Seat Acceptance & Reporting

Candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 must take active online and offline steps to secure their admission. Failing to complete these requirements before August 3, 2026, will result in the automatic forfeiture of the allotted seat.

1. Online Seat Acceptance (Self-Verification)

• Log into your candidate portal to accept the offered seat.

• Verify that your personal details, category, and academic claims match the documents submitted during registration.

• If satisfied with the allotment, choose the “Freeze” option to confirm your seat. If hoping for an upgraded seat in subsequent rounds, select the “Not Freeze / Betterment” option where applicable.

• Pay the online seat acceptance fee through the portal gateway.

2. Physical Reporting at Assigned College

• All candidates who freeze their seats must physically report to the allotted institute—such as Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, or other government-aided and un-aided fine arts colleges in Maharashtra—by August 3, 2026.

• Complete document verification at the institute level and pay the prescribed tuition fees to formalize your seat.

Essential Documents Required During Admission Reporting

When reporting to the allotted institute, candidates must bring original certificates along with two sets of self-attested photocopies:

• MAH AAC CET 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard

• CAP Application Form Confirmation Printout

• Class 10th (SSC) & Class 12th (HSC) Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates

• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter downloaded from fineart2026.mahacet.org

• Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate (for Maharashtra State candidates)

• Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)

• Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card)

• Recent Passport-size Photographs

What Happens Next?

Following the completion of Round 1 reporting on August 3, 2026, the Maharashtra CET Cell will publish the vacant seat matrix for CAP Round 2. Candidates seeking seat upgrades or those who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 will be eligible to participate in the upcoming option-filling window for Round 2. Students are advised to regularly monitor fineart2026.mahacet.org for official seat matrix releases and round schedules.