MAH BCA CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Option Form Filling Closes Today at bca2026.mahacet.org; Check Steps to Submit

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Maharashtra has scheduled the Maharashtra Bachelor of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (MAH BCA CET) 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 2 option form window to close today, August 18, 2026, on the official portal at bca2026.mahacet.org.

Eligible candidates must log in with their application ID and password. They have to select preferred colleges and confirm the option form before the deadline. Forms not confirmed by the cut-off will not be considered for allotment.

The option form window opened on August 16, 2026. It has remained active for three days for candidates to add, rearrange, and lock their college preferences for Round 2 of CAP counselling.

MAH BCA CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Key Details

MAH BCA CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Important Dates

How to Fill the MAH BCA CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Option Form?

Candidates should follow the steps below to complete and confirm the option form before the window closes tonight.

1. Visit the official portal at bca2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the candidate login link on the homepage.
3. Enter the application ID and password to log in.
4. Open the CAP Round 2 option form section.
5. Select and arrange preferred colleges in order of choice.
6. Review the selected options carefully.
7. Confirm and lock the option form to complete submission.
8. Download the acknowledgement copy for future reference.

Who Can Fill the Round 2 Option Form?

Candidates whose names appear in the final merit lists released on August 3, 2026 are eligible. This covers Maharashtra State, All India, and Defence category aspirants.

Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 must fill the option form. Those who did not accept a Round 1 allotment can also participate in this round.

Institute Level Option Form Runs in Parallel

The State CET Cell has also opened a separate Institute Level option form window. This window runs from August 11 to September 10, 2026, for direct admissions at participating colleges.

Candidates seeking admission through the institute level route must submit that form on the same portal. It runs alongside the CAP counselling and follows its own schedule.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to bca2026.mahacet.org without delay.
2. Check the seat matrix and cut-off list for target colleges.
3. Add and arrange college preferences based on merit and interest.
4. Verify each entered choice before final submission.
5. Confirm and lock the option form before the deadline tonight.
6. Save and print the acknowledgement copy for records.
7. Contact the helpline numbers if any technical issue arises.