MAH BArch CET CAP 2026 Registration Begins at arch2026.mahacet.org.in; Check Direct Link to Apply

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra has opened registration for the Maharashtra Bachelor of Architecture Centralised Admission Process (MAH BArch CAP) 2026 on the official portal at arch2026.mahacet.org.in. The application window went live on July 14, 2026. First-year B.Arch seats in government, aided, and unaided private colleges across Maharashtra are being offered through this centralised process.

Admission is granted strictly on merit. The CET Cell prepares two parallel merit lists for B.Arch aspirants. One list ranks candidates based on their National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2026 score. The other ranks candidates based on their JEE Main Paper 2 score released by the National Testing Agency.

Both merit lists feed into the same state seat pool. Candidates with either score can therefore compete on equal footing. The admission framework aligns with the Council of Architecture (CoA) norms for undergraduate architecture programmes.

MAH BArch CAP 2026 Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply for MAH BArch CAP 2026?

Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination. Physics and Mathematics must be compulsory subjects at the qualifying level.

Maharashtra State candidates must have secured a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. Reserved category and PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra must have secured at least 45 percent aggregate marks.

Every applicant must also hold a valid NATA 2026 scorecard or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 scorecard. Only candidates who meet both the academic eligibility and entrance score requirements can participate in the CAP rounds.

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MAH BArch CAP 2026 Important Dates

Check Here: MAH BArch CAP 2026 Complete Schedule PDF

Understanding the MAH BArch CAP 2026 Rounds Structure

The Centralised Admission Process is a merit-based counselling process conducted in multiple rounds by the CET Cell. Each round has a separate option form submission window and seat allotment result.

Candidates who receive a seat in an earlier round may choose to freeze or float their allotment. Candidates who do not receive their preferred seat can participate in the subsequent CAP rounds.

Vacant seats remaining after the completion of all CAP rounds may be offered through institute-level counselling, subject to Maharashtra State admission norms.

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How to Register for MAH BArch CAP 2026?

The registration process is conducted completely online through the official portal. Applicants should keep their documents and entrance examination scorecards ready before starting the application.

• Visit arch2026.mahacet.org.in and open the new candidate registration link.
• Enter the required personal, contact and academic details.
• Provide valid NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 score details.
• Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and prescribed certificates.
• Pay the application fee through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
• Submit the application form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for MAH BArch CAP 2026 Registration

Applicants must keep the following documents ready in scanned format before completing the registration:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and passing certificates.
• Valid NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 scorecard.
• Domicile certificate for candidates claiming Maharashtra State seats.
• Caste or category certificate for reserved category applicants.
• Non-creamy layer certificate, wherever applicable.
• Aadhaar card and a recent passport-size photograph.

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Reservation Policy Under MAH BArch CAP 2026

Reservation is provided according to the rules prescribed by the Maharashtra State Government. The categories covered under the reservation policy include SC, ST, VJ, DT, NT, OBC, SBC and EWS.

Horizontal reservation is also available for women, persons with disabilities, defence candidates and orphan candidates.

Only candidates holding a valid Maharashtra domicile can claim category-based reservation benefits under the state quota. Candidates from outside Maharashtra compete under the All India Seat pool.

The final reservation percentages will apply according to the official notification issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Complete online registration on the official portal at the earliest.
2. Keep a valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score card handy.
3. Scan Class 12 marksheet, domicile, and category proofs in advance.
4. Pay the applicable fee and save the confirmation receipt safely.
5. Complete document verification through e-Scrutiny or a nearby Facilitation Centre.
6. Track the provisional merit list and raise grievances within the window.
7. Submit the CAP Round 1 option form and lock preferred colleges carefully.

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