MAH BCA CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Option Form Closes Today; Check Steps to Submit

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Maharashtra has set today as the final day to submit and confirm the option form for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 3 of the Maharashtra Bachelor of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (MAH BCA CET) 2026. Eligible candidates must log in on the official portal at bca2026.mahacet.org to complete the process before the deadline lapses.

Both PCB and PCM CET candidates are eligible to fill the CAP Round 3 option form. The State CET Cell has confirmed this eligibility in its latest notice on the portal. The round is the last centralised opportunity in this admission cycle for a BCA seat under the State CET Cell.

MAH BCA CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Key Dates

Who Is Eligible for CAP Round 3?

Candidates who cleared the MAH BCA CET 2026 with either PCB or PCM subject groups can join this round. This includes students who did not receive an allotment in the earlier rounds. It also covers those who chose not to accept a prior allotment. Fresh registrations are not permitted at this stage.

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How to Submit the CAP Round 3 Option Form?

1. Visit the official CAP portal at bca2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the candidate login link on the homepage.
3. Enter your application number and password to sign in.
4. Open the CAP Round 3 option form section.
5. Select colleges and BCA courses in your preferred order.
6. Save the entries and then confirm the option form.
7. Download the acknowledgement page for your records.

Once the form is confirmed, changes cannot be made through the candidate login. Candidates must therefore review their preferences carefully before final submission.

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What Happens After the Option Form Window Closes?

The State CET Cell will process the submitted preferences using the state merit list. It will then publish the CAP Round 3 provisional seat allotment on the same portal. Candidates who receive a seat must accept it within the reporting window. The Cell will notify the allotment and reporting dates separately on the official website.

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Institute Level Admissions Run in Parallel

An institute-level option form window is running alongside the CAP schedule. Candidates who miss CAP Round 3 can still apply directly to individual institutes under this route. Each institute will announce its own selection list and reporting timeline.

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Where to Get Help?

The State CET Cell has activated a technical helpline for candidates facing login or submission issues. Students can call +91-9175108612 or the toll-free number 18002098851. Support is available from 10 AM to 6 PM on working days.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to bca2026.mahacet.org before the day ends.
2. Prepare a ranked list of preferred colleges and BCA courses.
3. Enter each choice in the form and save the entries.
4. Confirm the option form to lock your final preferences.
5. Save the acknowledgement PDF for the allotment stage.

Also Check

• MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Provisional Allotment Released;
• MHT CET CAP Round 3 Cutoff 2026 Out at fe2026.mahacet.org
• BITSAT 2026 Iteration 8 Result Out at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in 
• BITSAT 2026 Iteration 8 Result Out at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in