| Updated On - Aug 25, 2026
The Maharashtra CET Cell has opened MAH BBA BMS BBM CET CAP 2026 Round 3 option form filling till August 25. The provisional seat allotment result will be declared on August 27 at bba2026.mahacet.org.in.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra, has opened the option form filling window for the Maharashtra Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Management Studies/Bachelor of Business Management (MAH BBA/BMS/BBM) Common Entrance Test (CET) Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 Round 3. Eligible candidates can submit their choices on the official portal at bba2026.mahacet.org.in till August 25, 2026.
The provisional seat allotment result for Round 3 will be released on August 27, 2026. Round 3 is being conducted to fill the vacant seats left after Rounds 1 and 2. Candidates who did not secure a seat earlier can participate in this round.
MAH BBA/BMS/BBM CAP 2026 Round 3 Key Dates
The important dates announced by the CET Cell for Round 3 are listed below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Option form filling closes | August 25, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | August 27, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible for MAH BBA/BMS/BBM CAP 2026 Round 3?
Candidates who registered for MAH BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026 and appear in the final merit list are eligible. Students from the science stream with PCM or PCB subjects have also been permitted to participate in Round 3. This step aims to fill vacant seats across participating institutes in Maharashtra.
Applicants who did not accept a seat in the earlier rounds can revise their choices now. Fresh candidates who missed the earlier rounds may also submit their option forms.
Read More: MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 2 Option Form Filling Begins; Check Allotment Date
How to Fill the MAH BBA/BMS/BBM CAP 2026 Round 3 Option Form?
The option form filling process is fully online on the official portal. Candidates must follow the steps given below.
- Visit the official portal at bba2026.mahacet.org.in.
- Log in using the registered application number and password.
- Open the Round 3 option form filling tab on the dashboard.
- Search and select preferred institutes and courses.
- Arrange the choices in order of preference.
- Save the choices and lock the option form before the deadline.
- Download the confirmation copy for future reference.
How Will Seats Be Allotted in Round 3?
Seat allotment will be based on the CAP merit rank, category, and preferences filled. The CET Cell will process the choices and match them with vacant seats. The provisional allotment result will be released on August 27, 2026.
Allotted candidates will need to accept the seat and complete admission at the assigned institute. Reporting timelines will be shared with the allotment result on the same portal.
Round 3 is often the last major CAP round before the institute-level round. It gives PCM and PCB stream students a rare chance to enter BBA, BMS, and BBM programmes in Maharashtra. Missing the option form deadline can close the government-quota route this year.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in at bba2026.mahacet.org.in before August 25, 2026.
- Shortlist target institutes and courses in advance.
- Fill and lock the Round 3 option form on time.
- Keep the confirmation slip saved for records.
- Check the seat allotment result on August 27, 2026.
- Keep academic and category documents ready for reporting.
Watch the official portal on August 27 for the Round 3 seat allotment result and the reporting schedule.
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