MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment (OUT) LIVE Updates: Direct Link Activated at fe2026.mahacet.org

12 03 PM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result OUT: Direct Link Activated @fe2026.mahacet.org

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially declared the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment Result on August 13, 2026. Candidates who locked their option entries can now check their seat allocation status by logging into the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org using their Application ID and Password / Date of Birth. Allotted candidates must complete self-verification, choose their seat acceptance status (Auto-Freeze / Betterment), and report to their designated institutes between August 13 and August 17, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM IST).

10 31 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Result: Merit-Based Allotment

MHT CET CAP Round 2 seat allotment will be prepared according to the applicable merit position, preferences and available seats. Candidates should check the final allotment carefully after release.

10 00 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment: Vacant Seats

The availability of vacant seats after Round 1 will influence MHT CET CAP Round 2 allotments. Candidates may receive different college or branch options based on vacancies and merit.

08 45 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment: Betterment Update

Candidates seeking an upgraded seat through MHT CET CAP Round 2 should carefully review their allotment status. Any upgraded allotment may change the admission position from the previous round.

08 20 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment: College and Branch

The Round 2 MHT CET allotment result will provide details of the allotted college and engineering branch. Candidates should carefully check whether the allotted seat matches their admission preferences.

08 04 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET Round 2 Result 2026: Application ID Required

Candidates checking the MHT CET Round 2 seat allotment result should keep their application ID and other login details ready. These credentials will help access the individual allotment status.

07 35 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET CAP Round 2 Result: Seat Acceptance Deadline

The MHT CET CAP Round 2 seat acceptance window is scheduled from August 13 to August 17. Candidates receiving allotments should complete the required process within the specified deadline.

07 12 AM IST - 13 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Seat Allotment: Round 2 Acceptance Process

Candidates allotted seats in MHT CET CAP Round 2 will need to complete the required online acceptance formalities within the scheduled window. Further admission steps must be followed carefully.

11 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Strategic Preparation for CAP Round 3 Choice Filling

Candidates who did not receive their desired branch in Round 2 should carefully analyze the upcoming provisional vacant seat matrix releasing on August 18, 2026, to restructure their option forms and include realistic backup preferences for CAP Round 3.

10 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Tuition Fee Refund Timelines and Guidelines for Cancellation

As per Maharashtra professional educational institutions rules, if an admission is cancelled before the final cutoff date specified by the CET Cell, the institution must refund the collected fees after retaining a nominal processing fee not exceeding INR 1,000.

09 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Handling Missing Original Documents Due to Board Delays

If original certificates like leaving certificates or caste validity documents are held up due to pending board verifications, candidates must submit an official undertaking letter signed by their school principal or authority, allowing provisional admission subject to timely submission.

08 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Can You Switch From Not Freeze to Freeze After Round 2 Allotment?

Once a candidate selects the "Not Freeze" (Betterment) option and pays the seat acceptance fee, they cannot manually change that specific choice to "Freeze" for the current round. However, if they secure a higher preference in CAP Round 3, that newly allotted seat will be processed according to standard option rules.

07 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Consequences of Missing the Strict Physical Reporting Deadline

Failing to report physically to the allotted college along with original certificates and fee payment receipts by the prescribed deadline leads to immediate seat forfeiture. The system automatically marks the candidate as non-reporting, and the seat is declared vacant for subsequent rounds.

06 10 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Result: Engineering Seats

MHT CET CAP Round 2 will determine engineering seat allotments based on merit, candidate preferences and available seats. Students should carefully verify their allotted institute and branch after result declaration.

06 05 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 2026: What Next?

After the MHT CET Round 2 allotment, candidates must follow the prescribed seat acceptance and admission procedure. Important deadlines for fee payment and institute reporting should not be missed.

06 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Online Grievance Submission Procedure via Candidate Dashboard

Candidates facing technical blocks or validation issues on their portal can utilize the online grievance submission window. Detailed instructions and support ticket generation options are available directly under the candidate profile login on fe2026.mahacet.org.

05 55 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

To check the MHT CET CAP Round 2 seat allotment, c

To check the MHT CET CAP Round 2 seat allotment, candidates should keep their application details and login credentials ready. These details will be required to access the allotment result.

05 50 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment: Result Link Activation

The MHT CET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result link will be activated on the official FE CAP website. Candidates should refresh the portal periodically for the latest status.

05 45 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Result: Check College Allotment

Candidates will be able to view their allotted institute and engineering course through the MHT CET 2026 Round 2 result. The allotment will reflect preferences and merit position.

05 40 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET Round 2 Allotment 2026: Result Expected Today

The MHT CET Round 2 allotment result is expected today, August 12. Candidates participating in CAP counselling can check their seat allotment status online once the result link is activated.

05 30 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: CET Cell Update

Maharashtra CET Cell is scheduled to announce the MHT CET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result today. Candidates should keep their login credentials ready to check the result.

05 25 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET CAP Round 2 Result 2026: Allotment Link Soon

The MHT CET CAP Round 2 allotment link is expected to become active shortly. Candidates can check their allotted college, course and admission status after logging into the official portal.

05 20 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: Release Time Update

MHT CET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 12. Candidates should keep checking the official FE CAP portal for the allotment link activation and latest admission updates.

05 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

What to Do If Allotted Colleges Demand Unauthorized or Extra Fees?

Educational institutes participating in the Centralized Admission Process are legally bound by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) guidelines. If an institute demands capitation fees or charges above the approved structure, candidates can report the grievance immediately to the State CET Cell helpline.

04 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Understanding Seat Acceptance Fee Refund and Administrative Deductions

The base seat acceptance fee paid online during CAP rounds is non-refundable as it covers administrative processing costs incurred by the CET Cell. However, if a candidate confirms admission at an institute and later cancels it within the stipulated deadline, the college must refund the tuition fee after standard statutory deductions.

03 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Resolving Data Discrepancies on Your Allotment Letter Online

If candidates notice a mismatch in their personal details, category, gender, or marks on the provisional allotment letter, they must immediately raise an online grievance through their dashboard or contact their nearest Facilitation Centre (FC) before completing final college confirmation.

02 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

What Happens Next if You Selected Betterment (Not Freeze)?

Candidates who selected "Not Freeze" in Round 2 can retain their current allotted seat while opting to participate in CAP Round 3. They do not need to physically report to the allotted institute in Round 2, but must pay the online seat acceptance fee to secure the seat as safety net.

01 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Guidelines for Institute Admission Receipt Generation

During physical reporting, the institute's admission authority is required to verify all original certificates, upload the candidate's admission confirmation online onto the CET Cell database, and hand over a System-Generated Admission Confirmation Receipt along with a fee receipt.

12 00 PM IST - 12 Aug'26

Self-Verification Instructions Before Seat Acceptance Confirmation

Before finalizing the seat acceptance status online, candidates must thoroughly verify details on their allotment dashboard:

• Name, Category, Gender, and Candidature Type.

• Exam Marks (MHT CET / JEE Main Score).

• Validity of EWS / Caste Certificate / Non-Creamy Layer documents. If any data mismatch is observed, the candidate must submit a grievance online via their dashboard before proceeding to freeze or report.

11 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Fee Payment Receipts and Confirmation Slip Download

Upon successful payment of the seat acceptance fee, candidates must download two vital documents from their candidate login:

1. Seat Acceptance Confirmation Receipt

2. Provisional Seat Allotment Letter Both receipts are required by college admission officers at the time of institute reporting.

10 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Choice Code Structure Explained

Every branch and institute combination in MHT CET counselling is represented by a 10-digit Choice Code (e.g., 0627424510):

• First 5 digits (06274): Unique Institute Code.

• Next 3 digits (245): Branch Code (e.g., 245 for Computer Engineering).

• 10th digit (1 or 0): Shift/Status indicator.

• Suffix (T): TFWS seat.

09 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Role of Facilitation Centres (FC) During Grievances

In case of errors in seat allotment status or document validation errors during physical reporting, candidates can approach their nearest Facilitation Centre (FC) for official guidance and technical resolution.

08 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Important Checkpoints Before Self-Verifying Allotment Online

Before clicking on "Self-Freeze" or "Betterment" in the dashboard, candidates must carefully verify that their personal details, category, gender, subject marks, and allotment seat type shown on the allotment letter match their registration claim. Any discrepancy must be reported to the Facilitation Centre (FC) immediately.

07 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Display of Vacant Seats for CAP Round 3 Scheduled for August 18

Following the completion of Round 2 seat acceptance and physical reporting on August 17, 2026, the State CET Cell will publish the Provisional Vacant Seat Matrix for CAP Round 3 on August 18, 2026.

06 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

State CET Cell Helpline Numbers for Assistance

Candidates facing technical difficulties during login, payment errors, or document discrepancies can reach out to the State CET Cell helpline desk:

• Helpline Numbers: +91-9175108612, 18002098851

• Official Portal:cetcell.mahacet.org

05 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

CET Cell Rules Regarding Refund and Original Document Retention

As per State CET Cell guidelines, educational institutes cannot forcefully retain original documents or certificates if a student decides to cancel admission or seek betterment. Furthermore, institutions are strictly prohibited from demanding tuition fees for subsequent academic years in advance upon admission cancellation.

04 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Seat Allocation Guidelines

EWS quota seats (up to 10% over and above the sanctioned intake) are allotted strictly to eligible Maharashtra General category candidates holding a valid EWS certificate issued by competent state authorities. Cutoffs for EWS candidates generally run 1.00 to 3.00 percentile lower than General Open seats.

03 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Minority Quota Seat Allocation Rules

Minority candidates applying to linguistic or religious minority institutions (indicated by Seat Type MI) are allotted seats based on minority merit ranks. Vacant minority seats in un-aided non-autonomous colleges are converted to non-minority candidates in subsequent rounds per CET Cell rules.

02 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Understanding Seat Types: Home University vs Other Than Home University

Under state quota allotments, seats are categorized into Home University (HU) and Other than Home University (OHU) seats:

• GOPENH / LOPENH: General / Ladies Open Home University Seats.

• GOPENO / LOPENO: General / Ladies Open Other than Home University Seats.

• GOPENS / LOPENS: State Level Seats applicable to all candidates across Maharashtra.

01 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

What Happens to Round 1 Seat During Round 2 Betterment?

If a candidate accepted a seat in Round 1 with "Not Freeze" (Betterment) status and gets a higher preference seat in Round 2, the Round 1 seat automatically gets cancelled and is allocated to another candidate in Round 2. However, if no betterment occurs in Round 2, the Round 1 seat remains retained.

12 00 AM IST - 12 Aug'26

Guidelines on Forfeiture of Seat Upon Non-Reporting

Candidates who are allotted a seat in CAP Round 2 but fail to complete the online seat acceptance process or fail to report to the institute by August 17, 2026, 05:00 PM will forfeit their claim on the allotted seat. Such seats will be declared vacant for CAP Round 3.

10 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Verification of Seat Acceptance by Allotted Institutes

Institutes are required to verify the candidate's original certificates against the records uploaded during registration. Upon successful document verification and fee payment, the institute will upload the admission confirmation status onto the CET Cell portal and issue a system-generated receipt.

08 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Essential Documents Required for Physical Institute Reporting

Candidates confirming admission between August 13 and August 17 must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies:

• MHT CET 2026 Scorecard and Hall Ticket

• Class 10th and 12th Marksheets / Passing Certificates

• Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate showing Maharashtra State candidature

• Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)

• College Leaving / Transfer Certificate

06 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) Allotment Rules

TFWS seats (indicated by Choice Code ending in T) are allotted strictly on merit to candidates with a valid TFWS application and annual family income below INR 8 Lakhs. Cutoffs for TFWS seats in Computer Science and IT branches typically remain above 97.50 percentile across reputed institutes.

05 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Cutoff Range

Core branches such as Mechanical and Civil Engineering offer wider percentile ranges. In government and top private colleges, General Open cutoffs for Mechanical Engineering generally open near 90.00 to 96.00 percentile, whereas Civil Engineering cutoffs range from 80.00 to 90.00 percentile depending on university region.

04 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Cutoff Analysis

Electronics and Telecommunication (E&TC) Engineering has seen increased demand in 2026. Expected cutoffs for State Level General Open (GOPENS) seats in top-tier private institutes range from 92.00 to 97.00 percentile, while OBC and EWS cutoffs generally hover between 88.00 and 95.00 percentile.

03 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Information Technology Branch Cutoff Expectations

Information Technology (IT) remains the second most competitive branch in CAP Round 2. Cutoffs across leading un-aided private institutes in Pune and Mumbai are expected to range between 95.00 and 98.00 percentile for General Open seats (GOPENS).

03 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Computer Engineering Cutoff Trends in Top Government Institutes

In top-tier autonomous and government colleges across Pune and Mumbai, Computer Engineering cutoffs in Round 1 remained above 98.50 MHT-CET percentile. Candidates seeking betterment in CAP Round 2 for Computer Science / Engineering should expect minor shifts of 0.20 to 0.50 percentile depending on category-wise vacancy.

02 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Allotment Result Tomorrow

Candidates can check their individual Round 2 allotment result by following these steps:

1. Visit fe2026.mahacet.org or cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Click on Check Provisional Allotment Status CAP Round-II.
3. Enter Application ID (EN26...) and Password or Date of Birth.
4. View seat status, download seat allotment letter, and proceed to online seat acceptance.

01 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Merit Basis for All India Seats via JEE Main

For candidates applying under All India Seats, allotment is computed based on the candidate's valid JEE (Main) Paper-1 Score and All India Merit Number. If All India seats remain vacant, they are converted as per CET Cell guidelines during subsequent rounds.

12 00 PM IST - 11 Aug'26

Merit Basis for Maharashtra State Candidate Allotment

Allotments for Maharashtra State candidature candidates are generated strictly based on the State General Merit Rank and MHT-CET score obtained in the entrance examination. Category-wise reservations (SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, EWS, SEBC) and home university preferences are applied automatically as per CET Cell norms.

11 00 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Seat Acceptance Fee Details and Mode of Payment

To confirm a seat or opt for betterment, candidates must pay the non-refundable seat acceptance fee online through the candidate portal using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI before August 17, 2026. Candidates who paid the seat acceptance fee in CAP Round 1 do not need to pay it again for Round 2 betterment.

10 00 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Auto-Freeze Rule for Preference 1 Allotments

Candidates who are allotted their First Preference (Preference 1) choice code in CAP Round 2 will have their seat automatically frozen by the system. Such candidates cannot participate in subsequent CAP rounds and must report to the allotted institute to secure admission.

09 00 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Self-Freeze vs Not Freeze Options Explained

Candidates allotted a seat other than their first preference in Round 2 have two primary options during seat acceptance:

• Self-Freeze: Candidates satisfied with the seat can freeze it online, pay the seat acceptance fee, and complete institute admission.

• Not Freeze (Betterment): Candidates who wish to participate in CAP Round 3 for a higher preference can select "Not Freeze" to claim the current seat while seeking betterment.

08 00 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Understanding the Seat Legend Symbols in Provisional Lists

When downloading the college-wise Provisional Allotment List, candidates will encounter specific symbols next to candidate names:

• Green Color: Indicates Betterment in Choice Code.

• Blue Color: Indicates Betterment in Seat Type.

• Red Color: Indicates No Change in previous status.

• ^ Gray Color: Indicates Admitted to Institute.

• & Black Color: Indicates Newly Allotted seat in CAP Round 2.

07 00 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Key Dates for CAP Round 2 Seat Acceptance and Reporting

According to the official schedule issued by the State CET Cell, candidates who receive an allotment in Round 2 must complete the seat acceptance process and report to the allotted institute between August 13, 2026, and August 17, 2026.

06 30 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Official Website Login Links to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their credentials handy ahead of tomorrow's announcement. The seat allotment results and institute-wise provisional allotment lists will be hosted on the following official portals:

• cetcell.mahacet.org

• fe2026.mahacet.org

06 00 AM IST - 11 Aug'26

Countdown Begins for MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment Result

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is set to release the CAP Round 2 provisional seat allotment result tomorrow, August 12, 2026. Candidates who submitted and confirmed their fresh option forms between August 7 and August 9, 2026, can view their allotment status by logging into fe2026.mahacet.org using their Application ID and password.