MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3 Allotment Out, Seat Acceptance by August 28: Check Complete Updates Here
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), officially released the MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3 provisional seat allotment result on August 26, 2026 at bdesign2026.mahacet.org. Candidates who participated in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 3 for the Maharashtra Bachelor of Design Common Entrance Test (MAH BDes CET) 2026 can now check their allotment status.
This release initiates a critical window for self-verification, seat acceptance, and reporting to allotted institutes, which began on August 26, 2026 and concludes on August 28, 2026. The seat acceptance fee for this round is Rs. 1,000. Round 3 marks the final centralised allotment stage before any institute-level vacancy rounds commence, making it a crucial step for aspiring design students in Maharashtra.
MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3: Key Deadlines and Process
Candidates who have been provisionally allotted seats in MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3 must complete their self-verification and online seat acceptance, including fee payment, by 3:00 PM on August 28, 2026. Following this, they are required to physically report to their respective allotted institutes and confirm their admission by 5:00 PM on August 28, 2026. The CET Cell has explicitly stated that seat acceptance is a mandatory online step.
The seat acceptance fee for MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 is ₹1,000. candidates who have been allotted seats from their first six preferences will have their admissions auto-freezed and will not be eligible to participate in any future counselling rounds. This ensures a streamlined admission process for those securing their top choices.
MAH BDes CET CAP 2026: Important Dates
The admission process for MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 has followed a structured timeline, with key events leading up to the current Round 3 allotment. The final merit list for MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 was published on July 30, 2026, following the closure of the online registration portal on July 23, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment results were declared earlier, on August 4, 2026.
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Provisional Seat Allotment Release | August 26, 2026 |
| Self-Verification and Seat Acceptance with Fee Payment | August 26 to August 28, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute and Admission Confirmation | August 26 to August 28, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
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How to Check MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3 Allotment Status
Candidates can easily access their provisional seat allotment status for MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3 by following a few simple steps on the official portal. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has ensured a user-friendly interface for this crucial stage of the admission process.
- Go to the official website, bdesign2026.mahacet.org.
- Click on the link for ‘CAP Round 3 Allotment Status’ or a similar notification on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and password in the designated fields to log in.
- View your MAH BDes CET CAP 2026 Round 3 provisional seat allotment status.
- Download and print the allotment letter for future reference and reporting purposes.
Options Available to Candidates
Candidates allotted a seat in MAH B.Des CET CAP 2026 Round 3 can choose from the following options based on their allotment and preference:
- Auto-Freeze: Seats allotted from the candidate’s first six preferences are automatically frozen, and the candidate cannot participate in further CAP rounds.
- Self-Freeze: Candidates allotted a seat beyond their first six preferences can choose to confirm the seat and exit the further CAP rounds.
- Not Freeze / Betterment: Candidates allotted a seat beyond their first six preferences can accept the seat while remaining eligible for a betterment opportunity in the next CAP round.
MAH BDes CET CAP 2026: What Happens Next?
With Round 3 being the final centralised allotment, candidates who secure a seat in this round must act swiftly to confirm their admission. Failure to complete the online seat acceptance with fee payment by 3:00 PM on August 28, 2026, or to physically report to the allotted institute by 5:00 PM on the same day, will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat. Any remaining vacancies after this round will likely be filled through institute-level admission rounds, details of which will be announced by individual participating institutions.
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