MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 3 Provisional Allotment Out, Accept Seat by 29th August
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, released the MAH Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Common Admission Process (CAP) 2026 Round 3 provisional seat allotment on August 27, 2026. Candidates can now access their allotment status on the official portal at arch2026.mahacet.org.in by logging in with their application ID and password. The CET Cell has also published a public institute-wise allotment list on the same portal for transparency.
This Round 3 provisional allotment is a crucial step for aspirants seeking admissions to full-time Bachelor of Architecture programmes across government, government-aided, university-managed, and unaided private colleges in Maharashtra. Allotted candidates must complete their online seat acceptance, fee payment, and report to their respective institutes by August 29, 2026, to secure their admission, as this is one of the final CAP rounds for BArch admissions this year.

MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 3: Important Dates and Deadlines
Candidates who have been provisionally allotted a seat in MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 3 must adhere strictly to the stipulated deadlines. The online seat acceptance and fee payment window, along with the physical reporting to the allotted institute, closes on August 29, 2026. Missing either of these steps will result in the automatic cancellation of the allotment, and the candidate will be excluded from further state-level CAP rounds, as per the CET Cell’s regulations.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment | August 27, 2026 |
| Online Seat Acceptance and Fee Payment | Up to August 29, 2026 |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute | Up to August 29, 2026 |
How to Check MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 3 Allotment Status
To view their provisional seat allotment for MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 3, candidates need to follow a specific procedure on the official CAP portal. You can’t skip to have their application ID and password ready to access the personalized allotment letter. The CET Cell has streamlined the process to ensure easy access for all eligible candidates.
- Go to the official website, arch2026.mahacet.org.in.
- Click on the ‘Candidate Login’ link available on the homepage.
- Enter your application ID and password in the designated fields.
- Locate and click on the link for ‘MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 3 Provisional Allotment’.
- View your allotment status and download the provisional allotment letter for future reference.
MAH Barch CAP 2026: Seat Acceptance and Reporting Process
Upon checking their allotment status, candidates who are satisfied with their provisional seat must proceed with the seat acceptance and reporting process within the given timeframe. This two-step process is mandatory to confirm admission and prevent the cancellation of the allotted seat. The CET Cell emphasizes that failure to complete both steps by the deadline will lead to the forfeiture of the seat.
- Log in to the MAH BArch CAP 2026 portal using your credentials.
- Select the option to ‘Accept the Allotted Seat’ if you wish to proceed with the admission.
- Pay the requisite admission fee online through the provided payment gateway.
- Download and print the fee payment receipt and the provisional allotment letter.
- Visit the allotted institute with all necessary original documents for verification and physical reporting by August 29, 2026.
MAH Barch CAP 2026: What Happens Next?
Round 3 is designated for candidates who either remained unallotted in previous rounds or declined earlier offers. It represents one of the final opportunities for state-level counselling. Candidates who miss the seat acceptance or reporting deadline for Round 3 will be treated as having declined the allotted seat and will be excluded from any further state-level CAP rounds for MAH BArch admissions this year. However, such candidates may still explore the institute-level vacancy round.
The CET Cell is expected to release the schedule and updated seat matrix for the institute-level vacancy round shortly after August 29, 2026. This round will cater to any remaining vacant seats after the completion of the centralized CAP rounds. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for these updates to understand their options if they do not secure a seat in Round 3 or miss its deadlines.
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