Mumbai University Extends CAP Admission 2026 Deadline to October 16 ; Check Last Date to Apply

The University of Mumbai (MU), on directions from the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), has extended the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) deadline for several professional programmes. The new last date to complete admission is October 16, 2026. Eligible candidates must register on the official admission portal at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in.

The extension covers eight programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and Direct Second Year Engineering (Direct SE). At the postgraduate level, the deadline covers Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Management Studies (MMS) and Master of Engineering (ME).

The decision follows earlier admission revisions issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell in line with directions from the Supreme Court and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The latest extension gives candidates who missed earlier rounds a final chance to confirm their seats before the academic session begins.

Mumbai University CAP 2026 Extension Key Details

The table below lists the revised deadline and the eligible courses announced by the University of Mumbai.

Who Can Apply Under the Extended Deadline?

The extended window is open to candidates who have cleared the relevant CET round for their course. For BE and Direct SE seats, candidates must have a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score as per Maharashtra CET Cell rules. BBA and BMS admissions require a valid MAH BBA CET 2026 score.

BCA aspirants need a valid MAH BCA CET 2026 result. MCA applicants must have cleared the MAH MCA CET 2026, while MMS seats require a valid MAH MBA/MMS CET, CAT or CMAT score. ME admissions are open to candidates with a valid GATE score or MAH ME CET 2026 result.

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Documents Required for Admission Confirmation

Students must keep the following records ready in digital form. Missing papers can delay seat confirmation on the portal.

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
• Qualifying examination mark sheet for PG programmes
• Valid CET or entrance test scorecard for the chosen course
• CAP allotment letter issued through the Samarth portal
• Caste, EWS, non-creamy layer or domicile certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar card and passport-size photograph

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How to Complete Admission on the Samarth Portal?

Candidates can finalise their admission through the Mumbai University Samarth portal in a few steps. Keep scanned documents and the allotment letter ready before you begin.

1. Open the official portal at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in.
2. Log in using your registered credentials and application number.
3. Confirm the allotted college and course on the dashboard.
4. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the admission fee online and submit the form before October 16, 2026.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit muugadmission.samarth.edu.in and log in to your dashboard.
2. Check your latest allotment status and confirm the assigned college.
3. Arrange and scan all academic and category certificates in advance.
4. Keep online payment ready through net banking, UPI, debit or credit card.
5. Submit the final admission form well before 5 PM on October 16, 2026.

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