Maharashtra DSE Vacant Seat Matrix 2026 Releasing TodayMaharashtra DSE Vacant Seat Matrix 2026: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is set to release the provisional vacant seat matrix for Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP Round 3 today, August 19, 2026 . Lateral entry aspirants across Maharashtra can view remaining branch-wise and college-wise available spots on the official portal at dse2026.mahacet.org.in. The provisional vacant seat matrix PDF is expected to go live on the official portal between 2 PM and 7 PM IST. This vacancy data reflects leftover lateral entry spots following the conclusion of Round 2 online self-confirmation and physical institute reporting.
Maharashtra DSE CAP Round 3 Upcoming Key Dates
The upcoming roadmap for the DSE CAP Round 3 admission cycle is outlined below:
Admission Event / Activity | Official Schedule |
|---|---|
Release of Round 3 Provisional Vacant Seat Matrix | August 19, 2026 |
Online Option Form Submission & Confirmation | August 20 – 22, 2026 |
Declaration of Provisional Round 3 Seat Allotment | August 25, 2026 |
Online Seat Acceptance & Fee Payment | August 26 – 28, 2026 |
Physical Institute Reporting & Document Verification | August 26 – 28, 2026 |
How to Check the DSE Round 3 Vacant Seat Matrix
Candidates can download and review the official seat matrix by following these steps:
- Visit Official Website, dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
- Click on the link titled "Provisional Vacant Seat Matrix for CAP Round III" listed under the notification section.
- Save the seat matrix document.
- Search for your target college codes and branches to check category-wise remaining seats.
Strategic Instructions for Option Form Filling
- Utilize the seat matrix to assess realistic chances for securing a seat or achieving a betterment upgrade in Round 3.
- Copy the exact 9-digit institutional choice codes directly from the official seat matrix to avoid mismatches during option entry starting August 20.
- Candidates must log in to submit and lock fresh option forms for Round 3; options submitted in earlier rounds will not carry forward automatically.
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