MAH BArch CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Seat Acceptance Closes Tomorrow (13th August): Check Full Schedule, How to Accept Seat & More

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) released the MAH BArch CET CAP 2026 Round 1 provisional seat allotment result on August 10, 2026, on its official portal, arch2026.mahacet.org.in. Candidates who have been allotted a seat in the first round of counselling for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) admissions must confirm their admission by August 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM. 

This provisional allotment is a crucial step for aspiring architecture students in Maharashtra, determining their institute for the academic year. Failure to accept the allotted seat and report to the institute by the stipulated deadline will result in the cancellation of the seat, making it unavailable for the candidate in Round 1.

MAH BArch CAP 2026 Important Dates

The entire admission process for MAH BArch CAP 2026 has followed a structured timeline, as released by the CET Cell. Candidates are advised to keep track of these dates to ensure they do not miss any crucial deadlines.

How to Check MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result

Candidates can easily check their MAH BArch CAP 2026 Round 1 provisional seat allotment result by following these steps:

1. Go to the official website, arch2026.mahacet.org.in.
2. Click on the ‘Provisional CAP Round Allotment 1’ link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your unique Application ID (which begins with AR26) and date of birth.
4. View your allotted institute and download the allotment letter for future reference.

How to Accept the Allotted MAH BArch CET CAP 2026 Seat

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must accept the allotment through their candidate login and complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed deadline.

1. Visit the official MAH BArch CAP portal at arch2026.mahacet.org.in.
2. Log in using your Application ID and password.
3. Self-verify the allotted seat and check the institute and course details displayed in your login.
4. Accept the allotted seat by selecting the appropriate option through the candidate login. Candidates allotted their first preference will have their seat auto-freezed.
5. Pay the seat acceptance fee online through the candidate login, wherever applicable.
6. Report to the allotted institute within the specified schedule with the required original documents and complete the admission formalities.
7. Pay the prescribed admission fee and obtain the confirmation/fee receipt from the institute.
8. Complete the process by August 13, 2026, up to 3:00 PM to retain the Round 1 allotment, as per the schedule provided in the question.

MAH BArch CET CAP 2026: What Happens Next?

Following the conclusion of the Round 1 seat acceptance and reporting, the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will proceed with the subsequent rounds of counselling. The Round 2 vacant seat matrix, detailing the seats that remain unfilled after the first round, will be published on August 14, 2026. Subsequently, the Round 2 allotment is scheduled to be released on August 17, 2026. Candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or wish to opt for a better institute can participate in the subsequent rounds.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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