MHT CET 2026 Option Form Link Activated LIVE Updates: CSE Round 1 Expected Cutoff Rank; Important Instructions

11 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

How do I verify if a branch is NBA Accredited?

Answer: On the option filling portal fe2026.mahacet.org, each choice code listed displays information icons showing:

1. Approval status by AICTE and DTE Maharashtra.

2. NBA (National Board of Accreditation) accreditation status.

3. Autonomous or Non-Autonomous affiliation. Checking NBA status is recommended for candidates planning post-graduate studies abroad (MS/GRE).

10 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What happens if I enter an incorrect Income Certificate detail in TFWS choices?"

Answer: If you get allotted a TFWS seat but fail to produce a valid Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar for FY 2025–26 / AY 2026–27) during college reporting, your TFWS seat allotment will be cancelled immediately, and you will be treated as an Open category candidate in subsequent rounds.

09 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Round 1 Cutoffs for Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi (Navi Mumbai)

CAP Round 1 expected cutoff trends:

• Computer Engineering: ~96.80 – 97.50 Percentile

• Information Technology: ~95.50 – 96.20 Percentile

• Electronics & Telecommunication: ~90.00 – 92.00 Percentile

08 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Is hostel accommodation guaranteed through CAP allotment?"

Answer:No. Seat allotment through CAP Round 1 guarantees academic admission into the course only. Hostel seats are allotted separately by individual institutes based on merit, distance from residence, and category rules after physical reporting.

07 30 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the difference between Computer Engineering and CSE (Data Science / AI-ML)?

• Core Computer Engineering / CSE: Covers core hardware, software, operating systems, networking, algorithms, and computing theory.

• Specialized CSE (AI-ML, Data Science, IoT, Cybersecurity): Shares 70% of core computing subjects with CSE during the first two years, but replaces elective choices with focused specialized subjects in years 3 and 4.

• Both degree tracks carry equivalent recognition for IT placements and higher education (GATE/GRE).

07 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is an ACAP (Against CAP) / Spot Admission Round?

Answer: After completing all centralized CAP rounds (Rounds 1, 2, 3), seats that remain vacant due to non-reporting or cancellations are declared as Vacant Seats:

• Institutes conduct ACAP / Spot Rounds independently at their respective campuses.

• Admissions are strictly merit-based, following the CET Cell merit list.

• Note: Category fee concessions and government scholarship benefits do not apply to seats filled through Spot/ACAP rounds in private colleges; full open category fees are charged.

06 30 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Can I cancel my admission after reporting to a college in CAP Round 1?"

Answer: Yes. If you wish to cancel an admission secured in CAP Round 1:

Request cancellation online through your candidate portal or directly at the institute's admission cell before the cutoff date.

Refund Policy: The institute will refund the collected tuition and development fees after deducting a nominal processing charge (maximum INR 1,000) as per DTE/AICTE norms.

06 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Cutoffs for Government College of Engineering, Karad (GCOEK)

State Merit General Category expected CAP Round 1 cutoff ranges:

• Computer Science and Engineering: ~98.10 – 98.45 Percentile

• Electrical Engineering: ~94.00 – 95.20 Percentile

• Mechanical Engineering: ~91.50 – 93.00 Percentile

05 30 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What happens to vacant seats in reserved categories if no candidate is available?

Answer: Vacant reserved category seats undergo multi-stage inter-category conversion during subsequent rounds (specifically Round 3):

• Group Conversion: Unfilled seats in ST switch to SC and vice versa.

• VJ/NT Conversion: Unfilled seats among VJ/DT, NT-A, NT-B, NT-C, and NT-D rotate among each other.

• Final Stage: If seats remain unfilled after intra-group conversions, they are converted into Open Category seats for all candidates.

05 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

How is Tie-Breaking handled in the MHT CET Merit List?

Answer: If two or more candidates secure identical overall MHT CET Percentiles, ties are broken in the following strict order:

1. Higher Percentile in Mathematics in MHT CET.

2. Higher Percentile in Physics in MHT CET.

3. Higher Percentile in Chemistry in MHT CET.

4. Higher percentage of marks in Class 12th (HSC) examination for Mathematics.

5. Higher percentage of marks in Class 12th (HSC) examination for Physics.

6. Higher aggregate percentage in Class 10th (SSC).

7. Older candidate by date of birth.

04 30 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Round 1 Cutoffs for MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune

For female candidates targeting Cummins College, Pune (Women's Autonomous Institute):

• Computer Engineering: ~98.80 – 99.10 Percentile
• Information Technology: ~98.20 – 98.50 Percentile
• Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC): ~96.50 – 97.20 Percentile

04 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Can I change my registered email ID or phone number during option form filling?

Answer: No. You cannot edit profile details, email ID, mobile number, or category claims inside the Option Form portal. Profiles are locked after the Final Merit List release. All OTPs required for option form confirmation are sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.

03 30 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

How does seat allotment work for J&K and Ladakh Migrant Quota?

Answer: One supernumerary seat per branch is available under the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Migrant quota across engineering institutes:

Allotment is carried out strictly on inter-se merit prepared by the State CET Cell based on Class 12th/CET scores.

Candidates under this category do not follow the standard CAP round schedule and are called for counseling under a dedicated J&K admission schedule published on the portal.

03 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What should I do if my Caste Validity Certificate (CVC) is still under processing?

Answer: Candidates who applied under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/SBC) and submitted a CVC Application Receipt during FC verification must submit the original Caste Validity Certificate to the allotted college before the specified deadline mentioned in the CAP guidelines. Failure to produce the valid CVC within the given timeline will lead to automatic conversion of the candidate's seat status to the Open/General category.

02 30 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Computer Engineering Cutoffs for Top Private Colleges in Pune (PCCOE & VIIT)

Estimated CAP Round 1 state closing percentiles:

• Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Akurdi, Pune:

  • Computer Engineering: ~99.10 – 99.35 Percentile

  • Information Technology: ~98.70 – 98.95 Percentile

• Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology (VIIT), Kondhwa, Pune:

  • Computer Engineering: ~98.20 – 98.60 Percentile

02 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the difference between Autonomous and Non-Autonomous Colleges under MHT CET?

Answer:

• Autonomous Colleges (e.g., COEP, VJTI, SPIT, VIT Pune): Design their own curriculum, conduct internal examinations, and publish results independently, though degrees are conferred by the affiliated state university.

• Non-Autonomous Colleges: Follow the rigid syllabus, exam schedules, and evaluation scheme prescribed directly by their affiliated University (e.g., Mumbai University, SPPU Pune).

01 40 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Can I unlock my option form on mobile devices?

Answer: While fe2026.mahacet.org is accessible on mobile browsers, candidates are strongly advised to use a desktop or laptop with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to fill and lock option forms. Mobile screen rendering errors can lead to wrong preference sequencing or OTP generation timeouts.

01 20 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the difference between 'First Shift' and 'Second Shift' Choice Codes?

Answer:

• First Shift: Standard daytime college operational hours (typically 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM).

• Second Shift: Afternoon operational hours (typically 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM or similar) run by the same institution.

• Degree / Curriculum: The syllabus, degree certificate, faculty pool, placement opportunities, and facilities remain identical. They only differ in their 10-digit Choice Code digit (Digit 8).

01 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Is the Seat Acceptance Fee refundable if I cancel my seat later?

Answer:No. The Seat Acceptance Fee (paid online to the CET Cell) is non-refundable. It is adjusted against the first-year tuition fee when you formally confirm admission and report to your final allotted institute.

12 40 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Round 1 CSE Cutoffs for Government Engineering Colleges in Amravati & Aurangabad?"

Expected closing percentile ranges for Open Category in CAP Round 1:

• Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad):

  • CSE: ~98.20 – 98.70 Percentile

  • IT: ~97.50 – 98.00 Percentile

• Government College of Engineering, Amravati:

  • CSE: ~97.80 – 98.20 Percentile

  • Information Technology: ~96.80 – 97.40 Percentile

12 20 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the Orphan Quota reservation in Maharashtra Engineering Admissions?

Answer: 1% of total seats in CAP rounds are reserved for orphan candidates:

• Candidates must possess an Orphan Certificate issued by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra.

• Orphan seats are allotted on inter-se state merit among eligible orphan candidates across government and private institutes.

12 00 PM IST - 29 Jul'26

Can I add lower preferences in Round 2 than the seat I got allotted in Round 1?

Answer: No. During CAP Round 2 option form filling, the system automatically inserts your allotted Round 1 choice at the bottom of your option list. You can only add choices that are ranked higher than your current allotment.

11 40 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

What if my payment gets debited but the CET Portal shows 'Payment Failed'?

Answer: If money is deducted during seat acceptance or processing fees, but the portal does not reflect successful payment:

• Do Not Double-Pay Immediately: Wait 30–45 minutes for automated server reconciliation between your bank and the Payment Gateway.

• Check Transaction History: Log back into fe2026.mahacet.org and click "Verify Payment Status" under the payment tab.

• Contact Helpdesk: If the status remains pending, raise a ticket via the candidate portal helpdesk with your UTR/Transaction Reference ID before attempting a second payment.

11 20 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

If I choose 'Betterment' in Round 1 and get no seat in Round 2, what happens to my Round 1 seat?

Answer: Your Round 1 seat remains 100% safe and retained.

• Under the 'Not Freeze / Betterment' option, your Round 1 seat acts as a guaranteed safety net while you attempt to get a higher preference in Round 2.

• If no higher option is allotted in Round 2, your Round 1 seat continues to stay with you.

• If a higher preference is allotted in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and offered to the next candidate in line.

11 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

How do Minority Quota admissions work for colleges like D.J. Sanghvi & TSEC Mumbai?

Answer: Minority institutions in Maharashtra reserve 51% of total seats for candidates belonging to specific linguistic or religious minorities:

• D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle: Gujarati Linguistic Minority.

• Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC), Bandra: Sindhi Linguistic Minority.

• M.H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Byculla: Muslim Religious Minority.

• Process: Minority seats are allotted through CAP rounds based on inter-se merit among minority applicants who declared their status during registration.

10 30 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Computer Engineering Cutoff Percentiles for Top Autonomous Institutes in Sangli & Kolhapur?"

Based on CAP Round 1 trends for State Merit seats:

• Walchand College of Engineering (WCE), Sangli:

  • Computer Science Engineering: ~99.40 – 99.60 Percentile

  • Information Technology: ~99.10 – 99.30 Percentile

  • Electronics Engineering: ~98.00 – 98.50 Percentile

• KIT's College of Engineering, Kolhapur:

  • Computer Science Engineering: ~93.50 – 95.00 Percentile

10 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Are Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates eligible for Category fee concessions?

No. Candidates who fall under the Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) category (Type-OMS / JEE Main candidates passing HSC from outside Maharashtra) are treated strictly under the All India Open Category:

• They cannot claim SC, ST, OBC, VJ/NT, EWS, or TFWS category benefits or fee concessions.

• Tuition fee concessions granted by the Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan) are restricted exclusively to Maharashtra State domiciled candidates.

09 30 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

How does the CET Cell allotment algorithm process choices sequentially?"

Answer: The automated seat allotment system operates on a single sequential sweep:

1. It picks Candidate #1 on the Merit List and checks their Preference 1.
2. If a seat is available in Preference 1, it is allotted.
3. If Preference 1 is full, it immediately moves to Preference 2, and so on, down to Preference 300 until a vacant seat matching candidate eligibility is found.
4. Once an option is allotted or no seat is available, the algorithm moves to Candidate #2 on the Merit List.

Key Takeaway: The system never skips a higher preference on your list to give you a lower preference. Order your options strictly by personal preference!

09 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) quota rule in CAP?

Answer: 5% of seats of the total sanctioned intake in government and un-aided private colleges are reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities (minimum 40% disability certified by an authorized medical board):

Candidates must produce a valid Disability Certificate issued through the UDID (Unique Disability ID) portal.

PwD seats are allotted on state-level or university-level inter-se merit among eligible disabled candidates.

08 30 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

How are Defense Quota (DEF-1, DEF-2, DEF-3) seats allotted?

Answer: 5% of total state seats are reserved for children of defense personnel:

• DEF-1: Children of active/ex-defense personnel domiciled in Maharashtra.

• DEF-2: Children of active defense personnel transferred to Maharashtra.

• DEF-3: Children of active defense personnel transferred outside Maharashtra, provided they were domiciled in Maharashtra previously.

• Merit Allocation: Allotment is carried out based on inter-se CET merit among Defense applicants within their respective DEF priority groups.

08 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the minimum HSC (Class 12) aggregate required for Engineering admissions?"

Educational eligibility requires passing Class 12th (HSC) or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical Vocational subjects, or Computer Science:

• General / Open Category: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the three compulsory/selected subjects combined.
• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/SBC/PwD from Maharashtra): Minimum 40% aggregate marks in the required subject combination.

Note: Having a valid non-zero MHT CET score or JEE Main score is mandatory in addition to passing HSC eligibility.

07 30 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

How does the 30% Female Reservation Quota work in MHT CET CAP Rounds?

Answer: 30% of seats in each category (Open, OBC, SC, ST, VJ/NT) are reserved for female candidates:

• Allotment Priority: Female candidates are first considered for Open/General female seats within their category.

• Fallback Mechanism: If a female candidate possesses higher merit than male candidates in the open pool, she can secure a general seat, leaving the female quota seat available for other eligible female applicants.

• Conversion: If female quota seats remain vacant due to a lack of female applicants in a specific category, those seats are converted to general seats of the same category in subsequent allotment stages.

07 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Can I apply for both TFWS and EWS options at the same time?

Yes. If you are eligible for both TFWS (income below ₹8 Lakhs/year) and EWS (Economically Weaker Section reserved category):

• You can select regular seats under the EWS quota and also add separate TFWS choice codes for the same college/branch.

• The CET allotment engine evaluates both options independently based on your respective merit ranks.

• Note: EWS provides a 10% reserved quota with standard category fee concessions, whereas TFWS grants a 100% waiver on tuition fees under a 5% supernumerary quota.

06 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

What is the exact 10-digit Choice Code structure in MHT CET Option Forms?

Answer: Every course option in the portal consists of a unique 10-digit numerical choice code:

• Digits 1–4: Institute Code (e.g., 3182 for VJTI, 6006 for COEP).

• Digits 5–7: Course/Branch Code (e.g., 245 for Computer Engineering, 246 for Information Technology).

• Digit 8: Shift / Status (1 for First Shift, 2 for Second Shift, 3 for Part-Time).

• Digits 9–10: Seat Type Suffix (0 or 10 for Regular/General Seats, T / 11T for Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme - TFWS).

05 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Which original documents are required during physical reporting to the allotted institute?

Answer: Candidates who select Freeze (or undergo Auto-Freeze) must report to the allotted college with the original documents verified during FC (Facilitation Center) verification. Key documents include:

• Receipt-cum-Acknowledgment issued by the FC center.

• MHT CET 2026 Scorecard & JEE Main Scorecard (if applicable).

• Class 10th (SSC) & Class 12th (HSC) Marksheets and Passing Certificates.

• Maharashtra Domicile Certificate or Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate stating place of birth in Maharashtra.

• Category Documents (if applicable): Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate valid for 2026–27.

• EWS / Income Certificate: For candidates claiming EWS or TFWS seats, issued by competent authority (Tahsildar).

04 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

"What is the 'Self Freeze' option and how is it different from Auto-Freeze?

Both result in locking your seat and exiting further CAP rounds, but the trigger differs:

• Auto-Freeze: Triggered automatically by the system whenever a candidate is allotted their Preference 1. The candidate cannot choose betterment and must take admission.

• Self Freeze: An intentional, voluntary choice made by a candidate who receives a seat other than Preference 1 (e.g., Preference 5) but is completely satisfied with it. By selecting 'Self Freeze' and paying the seat acceptance fee, the candidate confirms the seat as final and opts out of CAP Round 2.

03 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Can Maharashtra State (MS) candidates compete for All India (AI) seats in private engineering colleges?

Yes. Maharashtra State (MS) candidates who possess a valid JEE Main score in addition to MHT CET can apply for both State Quota and All India Quota seats.

• During allotment processing, the system evaluates options against both merit lists.

• If a candidate is eligible for a seat under both quotas for a particular preference, the system automatically allocates the seat through the merit route that provides the most advantageous placement.

02 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Are Institutional / Management Quota seats filled through the CAP Option Form portal?

No. Centralized Option Forms on fe2026.mahacet.org are strictly for State Level, Home University/OHU, TFWS, Minority, and All India merit seats.

• Institutional Quota Seats: Private unaided institutes reserve up to 20% of their total intake for Institutional Level / Management seats.

• Application Process: Candidates seeking admission under this quota must apply directly to the respective college's portal or campus. However, registration and document verification with the State CET Cell remain mandatory even for institutional seat eligibility.

01 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

What happens if no seat is allotted to me in CAP Round 1?"

Answer: If you do not secure any seat in CAP Round 1 based on your rank and preferences:

1. You do not need to pay any seat acceptance fee or report to any admission center.
2. You will automatically remain eligible for CAP Round 2.
3. In Round 2, you can submit a fresh option form with modified choice codes and broader preferences based on Round 1 vacant seat matrices.

12 00 AM IST - 29 Jul'26

Expected Cutoffs for Emerging Tech Branches (AI-DS / AI-ML / IoT)

Due to high demand for Computer Science specializations, branches like Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI-DS) and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI-ML) see competitive closing ranks:

• Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune: AI-ML / AI-DS expected cutoff around ~98.00 – 98.25 Percentile.

• D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (DJSCE), Mumbai: Specialization branches expected to close around ~98.80 – 99.10 Percentile.

11 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Clarification on Category Reservation vs EWS Benefits in Allotment

Candidates applying under reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, VJ/NT, SBC) or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) should keep in mind:

• EWS seats constitute a 10% over-and-above quota of the sanctioned intake and require a valid EWS Certificate issued for the current financial year.

• Reserved Category seats (OBC/SC/ST) are allocated within the sanctioned capacity. Candidates who qualify on Open merit are automatically allotted General Category seats first, keeping category seats open for lower ranks.

10 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Can I edit or unlock my option form after clicking 'Confirm'?

No. Once you enter your password/OTP and click Confirm & Lock Option Form, your preferences are finalized on the server for CAP Round 1. You cannot unlock or re-order your choices for Round 1. However, if you opt for betterment after Round 1 seat allocation, you will be allowed to modify your option form before CAP Round 2 starts.

09 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

CSE & IT Expected Cutoff Percentile for SPIT Mumbai & PICT Pune

For top-tier private autonomous colleges in Pune and Mumbai, the expected Round 1 General Category cutoff trends are as follows:

• Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai: ~99.60 – 99.80 Percentile for CSE / Computer Engineering.

• Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT), Pune: ~99.65 – 99.75 Percentile for Computer Engineering and ~99.50 – 99.60 Percentile for IT.

08 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Should I select TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) choices in my option form?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria (Family annual income below INR 8 Lakhs from all sources with valid Income Certificate issued by Tahsildar).

TFWS seats have separate 10-digit Choice Codes ending with the letter 'T' or specified suffix.

Important: TFWS waives 100% of the tuition fee, but cutoffs for TFWS seats are significantly higher than regular seats in the same institute and branch. Candidates are advised to add both TFWS and regular Choice Codes in their preference list.

07 30 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

What is the difference between HU (Home University) and OHU (Other than Home University) seats?

Seats in state-affiliated non-autonomous and private colleges are divided into Home University (HU) quota and Other than Home University (OHU) quota:

• Home University (HU): 70% of state seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the university area where they passed their Qualifying Exam (HSC/Diploma).

• Other than Home University (OHU): 30% of state seats are reserved for candidates coming from outside that specific university region.

Note: Deemed or State Autonomous Institutes like COEP, VJTI, and SPIT do not have HU/OHU divisions; all seats are filled as State Level Merit Seats.

07 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Expected Cutoff Percentile for VJTI & COEP Pune Computer Engineering

For General (Open) Category candidates in state merit allotment, expected Round 1 closing percentiles for top engineering programs include:

• VJTI, Mumbai (Computer Engineering): ~99.95 – 99.98+ Percentile (State Rank 1 – 150)

• COEP Technological University, Pune (Computer Engineering): ~99.90 – 99.95+ Percentile

• VJTI, Mumbai (Information Technology): ~99.90 – 99.94+ Percentile

06 30 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

If I am allotted my Option 1, can I opt for Betterment in CAP Round 2?

No. As per State CET Cell guidelines, if a candidate gets allotted their First Preference (Preference 1), it is considered an Auto-Freeze allotment. The candidate must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee, verify documents, and report to the institute to confirm admission. Such candidates are ineligible to participate in subsequent CAP rounds for betterment.

06 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

How many choices can I submit in the CAP Round 1 Option Form?"

Candidates can fill up to 300 choices in the option form for CAP Round 1. There is no minimum restriction, but candidates are strongly advised to list adequate choices (combining dream, realistic, and safe institutes) to ensure a seat allocation in the first round.

05 30 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Final Reminder for Option Form Submission Deadline and Verification

Candidates are strongly encouraged to finalize and lock their option forms well ahead of the official deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion. Ensure that login credentials remain confidential and cross-check the submitted options via the option form candidate printout generated post-confirmation on fe2026.mahacet.org.

05 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Cutoff Overview for M.S. Bidve Engineering College, Latur

M.S. Bidve Engineering College, Latur, registered competitive cutoffs for core and emerging computer engineering branches during Round 1 All India allotments:

• Computer Science and Engineering: Merit Rank 40941 (66.32 Percentile)

• Information Technology: Merit Rank 51986 (57.74 Percentile)

• CSE (Artificial Intelligence): Merit Rank 53607 (56.58 Percentile)

04 30 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Understanding Percentile Scores vs All India Merit Ranks

Candidates filling options must distinguish between overall percentile scores and All India Merit Numbers allotted by the State CET Cell. All India seats in private and un-aided engineering colleges across Maharashtra are primarily filled based on valid JEE Main scores/percentiles converted into All India Merit numbers by the CET authority.

04 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Cutoff Ranks for Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati

Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Amravati, recorded the following All India Merit Ranks during the Round 1 allotment:

• Computer Science and Engineering: Merit Rank 24544 (79.02 Percentile)

• Information Technology: Merit Rank 32957 (72.39 Percentile)

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Merit Rank 33760 (71.69 Percentile)

03 40 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Key Seat Acceptance Rules Following CAP Round 1 Allotment

If a candidate is allotted their First Preference (Option 1), the allotment is automatically frozen, and the candidate must accept the seat by paying the seat acceptance fee and reporting to the institute. Such candidates will not be eligible to participate in subsequent CAP rounds. Candidates allotted options other than Option 1 can choose between 'Freeze' or 'Not Freeze' (for betterment) in CAP Round 2.

03 20 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Cutoff Analysis for Saraswati College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai

Saraswati Education Society's Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, showed steady cutoff ranks in CAP Round 1:

• Computer Engineering: Merit Rank 27462 (76.60 Percentile)

• CSE (Data Science): Merit Rank 31056 (73.86 Percentile)

• Information Technology: Merit Rank 34497 (71.29 Percentile)

03 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

All India Merit Rank Cutoffs for Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College, Shegaon

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon, stands as one of the prominent private institutes in the Amravati region. Previous CAP Round 1 cutoffs for All India Seats:

• Computer Science and Engineering: Merit Rank 15312 (86.68 Percentile)

• Information Technology: Merit Rank 17068 (85.18 Percentile)

• Electronics and Telecommunication Engg: Merit Rank 24950 (78.57 Percentile)

02 40 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Guidance on Choice Code Errors and Branch Preference Management

Candidates must ensure that choice codes ending with specific numeric tags (e.g., TFWS or Shift tags) are verified before submission. Adding low-preference branches above high-preference options can lead to unwanted auto-freeze conditions if allocated during Round 1. Verify institute location, fee structure, and branch specializations prior to confirming choices.

02 20 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Cutoff Trends for Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Aurangabad

For candidates targeting engineering institutes in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) region, Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies recorded the following CAP Round 1 All India Cutoffs:

• Computer Science and Engineering: Merit Rank 29095 (75.35 Percentile)

• CSE (Artificial Intelligence): Merit Rank 31103 (73.80 Percentile)

• Electronics and Telecommunication Engg: Merit Rank 49786 (59.62 Percentile)

02 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Svkm’s Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic & College of Engineering Cutoff Overview

Svkm's Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic & College of Engineering observed competitive All India Rank cutoffs in the first round:

• Computer Engineering: Merit Rank 11523 (89.82 Percentile)

• Computer Science and Engineering: Merit Rank 13889 (87.87 Percentile)

• Information Technology: Merit Rank 15368 (86.64 Percentile)

01 40 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Important Instructions for Locking Choice Codes in Option Form

Candidates must carefully enter the 10-digit Choice Codes corresponding to the institute and branch of their choice. Once the option form is confirmed and locked using the candidate's login credentials, no further alterations or changes in preference order will be allowed for CAP Round 1. Candidates are strongly advised to keep a printed copy of the confirmed option form for future reference during the seat allotment phase.

01 20 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

Computer Science Engineering Cutoffs in Top Mumbai Private Institutes

All India Seat Cutoff trends from Round 1 show high competition for Computer Engineering (CSE/CE) in private institutes across Mumbai.

• Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala: Computer Engineering cutoff opened high, closing around All India Merit Rank 6305 (94.18 Percentile).

• Thakur Shyamnarayan Engineering College, Mumbai: Computer Engineering Round 1 cutoff stood at Merit Rank 8703 (92.16 Percentile).

• Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali: CSE specializations like AI & Machine Learning closed around Merit Rank 8252 (92.54 Percentile).

01 00 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

ICT Mumbai Chemical Engineering Round 1 Cutoff Trends Analyzed

Based on previous CAP Round 1 cutoff trends for All India seats, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Matunga, Mumbai, remains one of the top choices for candidates. The All India Merit rank cutoff for Chemical Engineering at ICT Matunga closed around Merit Rank 1849 (97.82 JEE Main Percentile). Other allied chemical branches, such as Food Engineering & Technology and Polymer Engineering, closed around Merit Rank 1845 and 2995 respectively.

12 44 PM IST - 28 Jul'26

State CET Cell Commences Option Form Filling Process on Official Portal

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has activated the online submission portal for option form filling for CAP Round 1 engineering admissions on fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates are advised to log in using their registered Application ID and Password to fill, order, and lock their choices. Ensuring preferred institutes and choice codes are arranged in descending order of preference is critical before final submission.