| Updated On - Aug 12, 2026
State CET Cell Maharashtra has released MHT MTech CET CAP 2026 Round 1 cutoff for Maharashtra State candidates on cetcell.mahacet.org. Allotted candidates must report to their institutes and pay tuition fees by August 12 at 5 PM.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, has released the Round 1 cutoff. It covers the MHT M.Tech Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 admissions. The cutoff is now live on the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
Separate PDFs are out for Maharashtra State and All India candidates. The Round 1 provisional seat allotment was declared on August 9, 2026. Allotted candidates must report by August 12, 2026, at 5 PM.
The M.Tech CAP is the centralised counselling for postgraduate engineering admission. It covers government, government-aided, and unaided private institutes across Maharashtra. Admission is based on GATE score or the CET Cell test.
MHT M.Tech CAP 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional seat allotment result | August 9, 2026 |
| Round 1 cutoff released | August 12, 2026 |
| Last date to report and pay tuition fee | August 12, 2026 (5 PM) |
| Round 2 provisional allotment | To be notified |
The cutoff PDF lists the closing percentile for every institute and branch. It shows the last candidate allotted a seat in Round 1. Students can use these numbers to plan later CAP rounds.
Government institutes generally record higher closing cutoffs than private colleges. Core branches such as Computer Science and Electronics tend to close first. Candidates should compare their percentile with the closing figure to gauge fit.
How to Check the MHT M.Tech CAP 2026 Round 1 Cutoff?
- Visit the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Open the M.Tech CAP 2026 admissions section.
- Click the link for Round 1 cutoff.
- Select the PDF for Maharashtra State or All India candidates.
- Download and save the file for future reference.
How to Report to the Allotted Institute?
Candidates who accepted the Round 1 seat must complete institute reporting. This step confirms the seat and locks the admission in place. The final deadline is August 12, 2026, at 5 PM.
Reporting is done through the CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates must upload documents and pay the tuition fee. Missing the deadline will lead to seat cancellation.
Documents Required at the Time of Reporting
Candidates must carry a full set of documents to the allotted institute. Original certificates and a set of self-attested copies are needed.
- MHT CET M.Tech or GATE 2026 scorecard
- CAP application form printout
- Round 1 seat allotment letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Bachelor degree mark sheets and provisional certificate
- Domicile, caste, and non-creamy layer certificates if applicable
- Photo ID proof and passport size photographs
The Round 1 cutoff sets a demand benchmark for M.Tech seats. Aspirants waiting for later rounds can shape preferences using these figures. It is the earliest clear signal of programme demand this year.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the Round 1 cutoff PDF from cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Match your percentile against the closing figure for your target institute.
- If allotted a seat, complete reporting by August 12, 5 PM.
- Pay the tuition fee through the CAP portal to confirm admission.
- If unallotted, prepare a fresh preference list for Round 2.
Watch cetcell.mahacet.org for the CAP Round 2 schedule and seat matrix release.
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