Mumbai, August 25, 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 allotment list for admissions to first-year engineering and technology programmes, with 1,16,690 seats offered to candidates across Maharashtra.

The third round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is a crucial stage for students seeking admission to B.E. and B.Tech programmes for the 2026–27 academic year. The allotment covers engineering colleges across the state and brings thousands of candidates closer to securing their undergraduate seats.

MHT CET CAP Round 3 Allotment Released

The State CET Cell has published the CAP Round 3 allotment information on its official admission portal. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can check their individual allotment status by logging in with their application credentials.

The official CAP portal confirms that Round III has been published and provides candidates with instructions on seat acceptance, payment of the seat acceptance fee and reporting to the allotted institute.

It is important to note that the 1,16,690 figure refers to seats offered through the third CAP list, rather than necessarily representing 1,16,690 unique students. The allotment includes candidates across different engineering and technology courses and participating institutions.

What Candidates Allotted a Seat Need to Do

Candidates who have received an allotment in CAP Round 3 should carefully follow the instructions issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

Those who have been allotted a seat other than one of their first six preferences and wish to seek betterment in subsequent rounds are required to accept the allotted seat using the applicable Not Freeze/Betterment option and pay the seat acceptance fee online.

Candidates should therefore avoid ignoring their Round 3 allotment even if they are hoping for a better college or course in a subsequent stage.

MHT CET CAP Round 3: Important Dates

According to the official CAP schedule, candidates allotted seats in Round 3 have a limited period to complete the required admission formalities.

Event	Date
CAP Round 3 allotment	August 2026
Seat acceptance and confirmation	August 25–28, 2026
Reporting to allotted institute	August 25–28, 2026
Admission confirmation	After document verification and fee payment

The official CET Cell portal states that candidates must report to the allotted institute and complete admission confirmation by submitting the required documents and paying the prescribed fee.

How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 3 Allotment

Candidates can check their allotment by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell admission portal.
2. Open the First Year Engineering/Technology CAP 2026 section.
3. Click on the Round 3 allotment link.
4. Log in using the required application credentials.
5. Check the allotted college and course.
6. Download or save the allotment details.
7. Follow the instructions for seat acceptance and fee payment.

Candidates should carefully verify the college name, course, category, seat type and other allotment details before proceeding with admission.

MHT CET 2026 Engineering Admission Portal

What Happens After Seat Allotment?

After receiving an allotment, candidates must decide whether to accept the seat according to the applicable CAP rules.

Those accepting their allotted seat need to complete the online confirmation process and pay the prescribed fee. They must then report to the allotted institute with the required documents within the specified period.

The allotted college will verify the candidate’s documents and update the admission status on the online system. The CET Cell says the institute is required to issue a system-generated confirmation and fee-payment receipt after the admission is confirmed.

Candidates Seeking Betterment Should Check the Rules Carefully

Candidates who are not completely satisfied with their Round 3 allotment but wish to continue seeking a better option should carefully select the appropriate option available in the CAP process.

The CET Cell specifically states that candidates allotted seats other than their first six preferences and seeking betterment in subsequent rounds must claim the allotted seat using the Not Freeze/Betterment option and pay the applicable seat acceptance fee.

Students should therefore read the instructions carefully before confirming their choice, as the option selected can affect their participation in subsequent admission stages.

What Documents Should Candidates Carry?

Candidates reporting to an allotted engineering college should keep the necessary original documents and copies ready. These may include:

• MHT CET 2026 scorecard
• CAP allotment letter
• CET application details
• Class 10 marks card
• Class 12/HSC marks card
• School Leaving/Transfer Certificate, where applicable
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile or nationality documents, wherever required
• Identity proof
• Other documents specified by the CET Cell or allotted institute

Students should check their individual allotment instructions and the college’s admission requirements before reporting.

MHT CET 2026 Engineering Admissions Reach Crucial Stage

The release of the Round 3 allotment list represents another major milestone in Maharashtra’s engineering admission process. With more than 1.16 lakh seat offers reported in the third CAP list, a large number of candidates now have to complete the next stage of admission.

Candidates who have received an allotment should not delay acceptance, fee payment or institute reporting. Students who intend to seek betterment should also ensure that they follow the CAP rules correctly so that they do not inadvertently lose their current allotment.

Key Takeaways

• MHT CET CAP Round 3 allotment has been released.
• The third list has offered 1,16,690 engineering seats.
• The admissions are for the 2026–27 academic year.
• Candidates must check their individual allotment through the official portal.
• Allotted candidates must complete the required acceptance and fee-payment formalities.
• Institute reporting and admission confirmation are scheduled during the August 25–28 window.
• Candidates seeking betterment should select the applicable option according to CET Cell rules.

Candidates are advised to rely on the official Maharashtra State CET Cell website for their individual allotment status, payment instructions, reporting schedule and any subsequent counselling announcements.