MP MBA MCA Counselling 2026: Round 1 Registration Opens June 19

| Updated On - Jun 18, 2026

DTE Madhya Pradesh has released the MP MBA and MCA Counselling 2026 schedule. CMAT Round 1 registration runs June 19 to July 1. Qualifying exam-based candidates can register till July 19 at dte.mponline.gov.in.

MP MBA MCA Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration Begins June 19

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Madhya Pradesh has issued an official notice. It announces the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Application (MCA) Counselling 2026 schedule. DTE uploaded the document on the official portal on June 16, 2026. Candidates can access it at dte.mponline.gov.in.

Round 1 has two separate registration windows based on the qualifying route. CMAT-qualified candidates can register from June 19 to July 1, 2026. Qualifying examination-based candidates can register till July 19, 2026. Both groups compete for seats across participating institutes in Madhya Pradesh.

CMAT stands for Common Management Admission Test. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for management admissions. DTE Madhya Pradesh handles centralised admissions to government and private institutes. The body manages seat allotment for technical and management programmes statewide.

MP MBA MCA Counselling 2026 Round 1 Key Dates

The schedule splits the registration window by qualifying route. The table below summarises the confirmed Round 1 dates.

Registration Route	Round 1 Start Date	Round 1 Last Date
CMAT-Based	June 19, 2026	July 1, 2026
Qualifying Examination-Based	June 19, 2026	July 19, 2026

Subsequent stages cover choice filling, document verification, and seat allotment. Candidates should track the schedule PDF on the portal for activity-wise timelines.

Who Can Apply for MP MBA MCA Counselling 2026?

Admission opens through two routes for both MBA and MCA aspirants. DTE has fixed a clear eligibility benchmark for each route.

CMAT-Based Route: Candidates with a valid CMAT 2026 score from the NTA.
Qualifying Examination Route: Candidates without a CMAT score but holding the required degree.
MBA Eligibility: A bachelor's degree in any discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
MCA Eligibility: A bachelor's degree with Mathematics or Statistics as per AICTE norms.

How to Register for MP MBA MCA Counselling 2026?

The entire registration process runs online through the DTE counselling portal. Keep your marksheets, scorecard, and category certificate ready before starting.

Visit dte.mponline.gov.in and open the counselling section.
Select the MBA or MCA programme under 2026 counselling.
Fill in personal, academic, and entrance exam details carefully.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents online.
Pay the counselling registration fee and submit the form.
Save the filled form and payment receipt for later reference.

For any registration issue, DTE has shared a helpline number on the portal. Candidates can call 0755-6720205 between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM on working days.

Why the Dual Window Matters

The split deadline gives a longer runway to non-CMAT applicants. Qualifying examination-based candidates get nearly three extra weeks over CMAT applicants. This widens access for fresh graduates yet to clear a national entrance test.