| Updated On - Aug 3, 2026
The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET CAP Round 1 cutoff 2026 for engineering. Candidates can check the All India and Maharashtra State cutoff PDFs and complete seat acceptance between August 3 and 5 at cetcell.mahacet.org.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, has released the Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 cutoff 2026 for engineering admissions. The cutoff has been published on the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org. Separate cutoff PDFs have been issued for All India candidates and Maharashtra State candidates.
The provisional seat allotment result was declared on August 2, 2026. Around 2.19 lakh candidates participated in the CAP Round 1 process. Of these, 1,57,103 candidates received BE or BTech seat allocations. A total of 16,615 students were allotted their first-choice option.
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 Cutoff PDF Links
The CET Cell has issued two separate cutoff documents based on the candidate category. Candidates can download the relevant PDF from the table below.
| Category | Cutoff PDF Link |
|---|---|
| All India Candidates | Download PDF |
| Maharashtra State Candidates | Download PDF |
MHT CET CAP Round 1 2026 Important Dates
The CET Cell has released a fixed window for seat acceptance and reporting. Candidates must complete each step within the given schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 2, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance and Reporting to College | August 3 to 5, 2026 |
| Display of Vacant Seats for Round 2 | August 6, 2026 |
| Round 2 Option Entry | August 7 to 9, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 12, 2026 |
Seat Acceptance Fee
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must pay a seat acceptance fee of Rs 1,000. Those retaining their Round 1 allotment while participating in Round 2 will need to pay Rs 10,000 later.
How to Check the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Cutoff 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to check the cutoff and seat allotment status.
- Visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the CAP Round 1 cutoff link on the homepage.
- Select the relevant PDF for All India or Maharashtra State candidates.
- Search for the college, branch, and category using the closing rank.
- Download the PDF for future reference.
How to Accept the Allotted Seat?
Candidates who receive a seat allotment must complete the acceptance process online. The reporting to the allotted college is also mandatory within the given window.
- Log in to fe2026.mahacet.org using the application ID and password.
- Download the seat allotment letter from the candidate dashboard.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs 1,000 online.
- Upload the required documents for verification.
- Report to the allotted institute between August 3 and 5, 2026.
Documents Required for Reporting
Candidates must carry a set of self-attested documents to the allotted college. The list below covers the mandatory items.
- MHT CET 2026 scorecard
- Round 1 seat allotment letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar card
Round 1 allotment fills over 71 percent of eligible seats. Admissions to top institutes such as COEP Technological University, VJTI Mumbai, and SPIT Mumbai remain highly competitive. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence branches usually close at the highest percentiles.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the relevant cutoff PDF from cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Log in to the CAP portal and check the seat allotment status.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs 1,000 before the deadline.
- Arrange all original and self-attested documents for verification.
- Report to the allotted institute between August 3 and 5, 2026.
- Decide whether to freeze the seat or participate in Round 2.
The display of vacant seats for CAP Round 2 will be issued on August 6, 2026. Option entry will run from August 7 to 9, followed by the Round 2 allotment on August 12, 2026.
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