MAH DSE CAP 2026 Final Merit List Out at dse2026.mahacet.org.in; Check Round 1 Option Form Last Date

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra, has released the Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (MAH DSE) CAP 2026 Final Merit List. The merit list is now available on the official website at dse2026.mahacet.org.in. The MAH DSE CAP Round 1 option form submission has also started on the same portal.

The merit list covers candidates seeking B.E./B.Tech lateral entry admission in Maharashtra. It applies to diploma holders, B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics, D.Voc. candidates, and defence category applicants. Selected students will be admitted directly into the second year of engineering programmes at participating colleges across Maharashtra.

Registered candidates must log in and enter their college and branch preferences. The Round 1 option form submission deadline is August 2, 2026. The MAH DSE CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment result will be released on August 4, 2026.

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MAH DSE CAP 2026 Category-Wise Merit Lists

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released four separate merit list PDFs according to the candidates’ qualifying categories. Candidates must check the merit list corresponding to their eligibility route.

MAH DSE CAP 2026 Important Dates

The MAH DSE CAP 2026 counselling schedule currently includes two announced admission rounds. Candidates should carefully note all deadlines to avoid missing any counselling stage.

How to Check the MAH DSE 2026 Final Merit List?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to check their rank in the MAH DSE CAP 2026 Final Merit List:

• Visit the official website at dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
• Click on the merit list link for your qualifying category.
• The category-wise merit list PDF will open in the browser.
• Search for your application number to locate your merit rank.
• Download and save the MAH DSE Final Merit List PDF for future counselling stages.

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How to Fill the MAH DSE CAP Round 1 Option Form?

Candidates must submit the MAH DSE CAP Round 1 option form within the notified three-day window. Follow the steps below:

• Log in using your application number and password.
• Open the Round 1 seat matrix from the candidate dashboard.
• Select your preferred engineering colleges and branches.
• Arrange the choices in your actual order of preference.
• Review the complete choice list carefully before confirmation.
• Lock and submit the option form before the August 2, 2026 deadline.
• Download or take a printout of the confirmed option form for future reference.

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Documents Required for MAH DSE CAP Reporting

Candidates called for seat acceptance and institute reporting must carry their allotment letter and all required supporting documents. The CET Cell may require candidates to submit the originals along with self-attested photocopies at the allotted institute.

• Printout of the final merit list rank card
• MAH DSE CAP Round 1 seat allotment letter
• Qualifying examination mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 10 mark sheet
• School leaving certificate
• Maharashtra domicile or nativity certificate
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• EWS certificate, wherever applicable
• Defence category certificate, wherever applicable
• Valid photo identity proof
• Recent passport-size photographs

Candidates are advised to complete the MAH DSE Round 1 choice filling process before August 2, 2026, as late submissions will not be accepted. They should also regularly check the official portal for updates regarding the seat allotment result, acceptance process, and institute reporting instructions.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check your rank on the final merit list today.
2. Study the Round 1 seat matrix on the official portal.
3. Prepare a shortlist of preferred colleges and branches.
4. Fill and confirm the option form by August 2, 2026.
5. Wait for the Round 1 allotment result on August 4, 2026.
6. Arrange all reporting documents in advance for August 5.

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