Notifications

1. Key Dates & Deadlines (Merit List Phase) - REVISED & EXTENDED

Online Registration & Document Upload: July 2, 2026, to July 16, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM). [Previously: July 12, 2026]

Document Verification & Form Confirmation: July 3, 2026, to July 17, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM). [Previously: July 13, 2026]

Provisional Merit List Display: July 15, 2026. (No change)

Grievances Submission: July 16, 2026, to July 18, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM). (No change)

Final Merit List Display: July 20, 2026. (No change)

⚠️ Important Note: The dates for Registration and Document Verification have been extended by 4 days. Ensure you complete these steps by the new deadlines.

2. Application & Registration

Mandatory Registration: All candidates seeking admission through CAP must register online at www.mahacet.org.

Fee for Non-MHT-CET Candidates: If you have a valid JEE (Main) or NEET (UG) score but did not register for MHT-CET 2026, you must pay a non-refundable application fee online.

General/OMS/J&K/Ladakh Migrant: ₹1300/-

Reserved (Maharashtra State only), PWD, Orphan, Transgender: ₹1000/-

3. Document Verification Modes

Two Modes: You must choose one during form filling.

E-Scrutiny (Online): Upload scanned documents. Verification is done online via a Facilitation Centre (FC). You do not need to visit in person.

Physical Scrutiny: You must visit a designated Scrutiny Centre (SC) / Facilitation Centre (FC) in person for document verification.

4. Eligibility Criteria (Brief)

Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.

Qualifying Exam: Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of (Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical/Vocational subject, or Computer Science).

Minimum Marks: 45% (40% for Reserved, EWS, and PWD candidates from Maharashtra State) in the above subjects taken together.

Entrance Test:

Must have a non-zero score in MHT-CET 2026 (PCM/PCB) OR a non-zero positive score in JEE (Main) / NEET.

Note: Preference is given to candidates with JEE (Main) or NEET scores over those with only MHT-CET scores.

Diploma Holders: Candidates with a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (with 45% marks) are also eligible.

5. Category & Certificate Requirements - UPDATED

Caste/Tribe Validity: SC, ST, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, and SEBC candidates must produce a valid Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate.

Non-Creamy Layer (NCL): OBC, SBC, and SEBC candidates must produce a valid NCL certificate (valid until 31st March 2027).

EWS: Must produce an EWS certificate as per the specific Maharashtra Government format (G.R. No. 2-809/P.N.3/9/6-3, dated 31/05/2021).

Failure to Produce Documents: If you fail to produce the required validity/NCL/EWS certificates during verification, you will be treated as a General Category candidate for CAP admissions.

6. Important Warning on Certificate Submission - UPDATED

OBC & SEBC Candidates: If you submitted a receipt for your Caste Validity Certificate during registration, you must now upload and verify the original certificate by visiting a Scrutiny Center as per the new timeline in G.R. No. 2028/3.4.9(4-9)/4, dated 02/07/2026.

All Reserved Categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SBC, EWS, OBC, SEBC): If you submitted a receipt for your Caste/Tribe Validity, NCL, or EWS Certificate, you must upload and verify the final original certificate at a Scrutiny Center and submit it to your admitted institute on or before the final reporting date of the 4th CAP round. Failure to do so will result in automatic admission cancellation, and you will be considered under the Open category for subsequent rounds.

7. Special Category Candidates

J&K and Ladakh Migrants: Must register online and then approach "Director, Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), Andheri (West), Mumbai" directly for admission under the specific quota.

NRI/OCI/PIO/FN: Must apply through the separate portal: https://fn.mahacet.org/. (OCI guidelines per Supreme Court order will apply).

Orphan/Defense Reservations: Applicable as per Government of Maharashtra rules.

8. Important Warnings & Instructions

Rejected Applications: If your application is not confirmed by E-Scrutiny or Physical Scrutiny centers within the given timeline, it will be rejected, and your name will not appear in the merit list.

Fee Difference: Reserved category candidates who fail to produce required certificates will have to pay a fee difference of ₹300/-.

Help & Support: For queries, call the helpline at +91-9175108612 or 18002098851 between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. A ticketing system is also available inside your CAP login.

Future Schedule: The schedule for "Option Form filling" and "CAP Allotment" will be announced shortly on the website.

To view the full official document, please refer to the link provided: https://fe2026.mahacet.org/ViewPublicDocument?MenuId=9734