Maharashtra CAP Registration 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Registration Fee and Counselling Process
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has initiated the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Registration 2026 for admissions to undergraduate courses in engineering, MBA/MMS, and other professional programs conducted by the institutions in the state. The online registration has commenced for MHT CET 2026 qualified candidates and candidates of All India scope. Registration can be done on the official portal of the CET Cell.
For admission to government, government aided, university managed and private colleges under the Maharashtra Centralized Admission System, the CAP counseling process is compulsory.
Maharashtra CAP Registration 2026: Dates
Candidates should keep track of the official counselling schedule to avoid missing any deadlines.
- CAP Registration Starts: July 2, 2026
- Final date for registration: July 12, 2026 (up to 5 PM)
- Document Verification and Application Confirmation: July 3 to July 13, 2026
- Provisional Merit List: July 15, 2026
- Grievance Submission: July 16 to July 18, 2026
- Final Merit List: July 20, 2026
Candidates are advised to register themselves before the due date to avoid technical problems on the last day.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Registration is open for:
- Candidates who qualified for MHT CET 2026 (PCM Group)
- Eligible All India candidates
- Other candidates who have valid entrance examination scores
- Candidates who are applying under various reservation and special categories as per the CET Cell
Merit and reservation rules will be applicable during the admission process.
Documents Required for Registration
Before applying, candidates must have the following documents:
- MHT CET 2026 Scorecard
- Mark Sheets of Classes 10 and 12
- School Leaving Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate and Validity Certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
This year, the CAP registration fee is:
- ₹1,300 for General, OMS, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh Migrant candidates.
- ₹1,000 for Maharashtra Reserved Category candidates.
What is the CAP Counselling Process?
The CAP counselling process consists of the following:
- Online registration, along with document submission.
- Online (E-Scrutiny) or Physical document verification.
- Publishing of the provisional merit list.
- Submission of grievance (if any) against the provisional merit list.
- Publishing of the final merit list.
- Filling in options for colleges and branches.
- CAP allotment of a college seat.
- Confirmation of admission at the allotted college.
Candidates opting for E-Scrutiny can complete the verification of documents online without visiting a Facilitation Centre.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
Students are recommended to finalize their registration as soon as possible, check the documents they have uploaded, and frequently check the official CET Cell portal to stay updated concerning the merit list, choice filling, and the CAP round schedule.
Education specialists encourage creating a list of college options that includes cut-off data from previous years, and the courses and professions that interest the individual, in order to maximize the probability of admission when seats are allocated.
Conclusion
The start of the Maharashtra CAP Registration 2026 signals the start of the admission process for engineering and professional courses in the state of Maharashtra. Registration, verification of documents, and the publication of merit lists are all scheduled for July. Candidates should undertake all these steps carefully and in the allotted time. Applicants should only use the official CET Cell portal to obtain the most accurate information concerning counseling and seat allocation.
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