MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Vacant Seat Matrix Releasing TodayMHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Vacant Seat Matrix: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is publishing the provisional vacant seat matrix for CAP Round 3 today, August 19, 2026. Candidates seeking B.E. and B.Tech engineering admissions across Maharashtra can view college-wise and branch-wise remaining seats on the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org. The official seat matrix PDF is expected to go live on the portal between 2 PM and 6 PM IST. Candidates should keep their targeted college choice codes ready to submit fresh option forms between August 20 and 22, 2026.
MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 3: Revised Important Dates
Following a brief schedule adjustment by the CET Cell, the updated timeline for Round 3 activities is outlined below:
Event / Activity | Official Schedule |
|---|---|
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round 3 | August 19, 2026 (expected after 2 PM) |
Online Option Form Submission & Confirmation | August 20 – 22, 2026 |
Display of Provisional Seat Allotment (Round 3) | August 24, 2026 |
Online Seat Acceptance & Reporting Period | August 25 – 28, 2026 |
Physical Document Verification at Allotted Institute | August 25 – 28, 2026 |
Official Portal Link | fe2026.mahacet.org |
MHT CET CAP 2026: Expected Seat Vacancy Trends in Round 3
After the conclusion of Round 2 seat acceptance and institute reporting on August 18, an estimated 9,000 to 13,000 engineering seats across 385 participating colleges are expected to be available for allocation in Round 3.
- Core Circuit Branches: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and AI/Data Science streams in top tier-1 autonomous colleges in Mumbai and Pune (such as VJTI, COEP, and SPIT) have filled over 90% of their intake, leaving minimal category-converted seats.
- Core Engineering Branches: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering branches account for the largest proportion of vacant seats going into Round 3.
- Category Seat Conversions: Unfilled reserved-category seats (including EWS, TFWS, and Minority quotas) from Round 2 will be converted into General Merit seats for Round 3 in accordance with state reservation rules.
How to Download MHT CET CAP Round 3 Seat Matrix
- Visit the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.
- Locate the link on the homepage titled "Provisional Vacancy Position for CAP Round-III".
- Click the link to open the institute-wise seat matrix PDF.
- Search for your target college code and specific branch (e.g., Computer Engineering, E&TC) to verify available category-wise seats.
- Note down the Choice Codes for filling the option form starting August 20.
Instructions for Option Form Filling (August 20 – 22)
- Fresh Option Entry: Candidates must log in to their applicant portal and fill out fresh choice preferences for Round 3. Options filled in previous rounds will not automatically carry forward.
- Betterment Candidates: Applicants who secured a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 and opted for betterment can submit higher-preference choices. If a new seat is allotted in Round 3, the previous seat is automatically cancelled.
- Mandatory Confirmation: All option forms must be explicitly confirmed and locked using the candidate login credentials before the August 22 deadline.
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