MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Choice Filling Begins Today (7 Aug); 54,700 Vacant Seats Available

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell officially published the provisional vacancy seat matrix for MHT CET 2026 CAP round 2 and commenced the choice filling process for BE/BTech admissions on August 7, 2026. These are accessible via the official counselling portals, fe2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates seeking admission to first-year Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes for the academic year 2026-27 can now submit their option forms.

This second round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is crucial for thousands of aspirants, with a substantial 54,700 vacant seats available across various participating engineering institutes. The online submission and confirmation window for these option forms will remain open until August 9, 2026, providing a limited timeframe for candidates to make their selections.

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2: Key Dates and Schedule

The MHT CET Cell has outlined a clear schedule for the CAP Round 2, ensuring transparency and timely progression of the admission process. The provisional vacancy seat matrix was released on August 6, 2026, setting the stage for the current choice filling phase. Following the option form submission, candidates can anticipate the release of the seat allotment result.

“Candidates can submit and confirm option forms for round 2 from August 7 to 9,” stated the MHT CET Counselling 2026 authorities. This period is vital for candidates to carefully consider their preferences based on the available vacancies. The subsequent steps, including seat acceptance and reporting to institutes, also have specific deadlines that candidates must adhere to.

MHT CET 2026 Round 2: Vacancy Details and Allotment

A bunch of seats remain available for the second round of counselling. “A total of 54,700 vacant seats are available across participating engineering institutes,” confirmed the MHT CET Counselling 2026. This substantial vacancy offers a renewed opportunity for candidates who may not have secured their desired seat in the first round.

The MHT CET round 1 seat allotment result 2026 was previously released on August 2, 2026. Candidates who did not receive an allotment, or wish to upgrade their current allotment, can participate in this round. The CAP Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released on August 12, 2026, which will determine the next steps for successful candidates.

MHT CET 2026 Round 2: Post-Allotment Process

Upon receiving a seat in CAP Round 2, candidates must promptly complete the necessary admission formalities. The first crucial step is to accept the allotted seat and pay the prescribed seat acceptance fee online. This payment window is open from August 13 to August 17, 2026.

Following the online seat acceptance and fee payment, candidates are required to report to their respective allotted institutes. This reporting phase, which includes document verification and final admission confirmation, must also be completed by August 17, 2026. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

How to Participate in MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Choice Filling

Candidates must follow a structured process to submit and confirm their option forms for MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2. Adhering to these steps ensures that their choices are accurately recorded and considered for the seat allotment.

1. Go to the official counselling portal, fe2026.mahacet.org or cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Log in using your application ID and password.
3. Navigate to the ‘Option Form Submission’ link for CAP Round 2.
4. Fill in your preferred choices of colleges and courses in the order of priority.
5. Review the filled options carefully before confirming.
6. Submit and confirm the option form within the stipulated dates (August 7 to August 9, 2026).
7. Take a printout of the confirmed option form for future reference.

MHT CET 2026: Official Websites for Updates

All official notifications, updates, and results regarding MHT CET 2026 CAP rounds are published exclusively on the designated portals. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check these websites for the latest information to avoid missing any critical deadlines or announcements. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is the sole authority for conducting the counselling process.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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