Key Points
1,57,103 candidates allotted seats on August 2 across 380 colleges.
2,16,552 total seats offered, up 6.7% from last year.
August 5 deadline to accept seats and pay Rs 1,000 fee.
Computer engineering leads with 30,993 seats available statewide.
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell declared Round 1 seat allotments on August 2, 2026, for Bachelor of Engineering and Technology admissions. A total of 1,57,103 candidates received seats across 380 engineering colleges. Students must complete online acceptance and report to their allotted institutes by August 5 to confirm admission. The allotment was based on merit rank, category, reservation rules, and college preferences.
How to check your allotment status
Visit fe2026.mahacet.org and log in with your application ID and password. Click the CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment link to view your allotted institute and branch. Download the provisional allotment letter and save it. Candidates who received seats for their first choice college numbered 16,615 out of total allotted. The portal displays institute-wise results with course details.
What happens after allotment
Candidates must accept their seat online by August 5 by choosing Freeze, Float, or Slide options. Pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs 1,000 and report to the allotted institute with required documents by 5 PM on August 5. Reporting dates run from August 3 to August 5. Students who do not accept will lose their seat and can participate in Round 2 if eligible.
Seats and colleges on offer
A total of 2,16,552 seats are available across more than 100 engineering courses, up from 2,02,886 last year. Computer engineering has the highest seats at 30,993. Of 1,57,103 allotted candidates, 98,024 are male and 59,079 are female. The state rolled back a revised fee structure after student grievances, keeping counselling fees at Rs 1,000 per round.
Key documents required for reporting
Bring your MHT CET scorecard, CAP allotment letter, merit rank letter, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, school leaving certificate, and Aadhaar card. Include domicile and category certificates if applicable. Non-creamy layer certificates are required where applicable. Carry fee payment receipts and passport-size photographs to complete the admission process at your institute.
Final Thoughts
With 1,57,103 seats allotted and August 5 as the acceptance deadline, candidates must act quickly to confirm their engineering admission. Missing the deadline means losing your seat and waiting for Round 2.
FAQs
August 5, 2026 by 5 PM. You must log in to fe2026.mahacet.org, select your choice option, and pay Rs 1,000 to confirm.
1,57,103 candidates received seats. Computer engineering had the most seats at 30,993 across all participating colleges.
You can participate in Round 2 if eligible. The vacant seat matrix displays on August 6, with option entry from August 7 to August 9.
You can use Freeze, Float, or Slide options during acceptance. Float allows participation in future rounds for better colleges if seats open.
Disclaimer:
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