CAP Round 2 Allotment List 2026: Check MHT CET Seat Allotment Result
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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially announced the provisional seat allotment result for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 2. Candidates who participated in the MHT CET 2026 counselling for engineering, technology, and pharmacy courses across Maharashtra can now access their allotment status online through the candidate login portal.
CAP Round 2 plays a pivotal role in the engineering admission lifecycle. It provides candidates with an opportunity to secure fresh allotments or upgrade their previously secured seats from CAP Round 1. Whether you are confirming your seat via Freeze, opting for Betterment, or preparing for physical institute reporting, understanding the post-allotment procedures is essential to ensure your admission remains secure.
This exhaustive guide covers key schedule dates, step-by-step checking procedures, seat acceptance mechanisms, necessary document checklists, and guidelines for physical reporting at allotted institutes.
MHT CET CAP Round 2 Schedule 2026: Important Dates
Candidates must carefully adhere to the official schedule released by the State CET Cell. Missing any deadline during the seat acceptance or physical reporting windows will result in automatic seat forfeiture.
Event / Activity | Official Date | Operating Hours / Details |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round 2 | August 6, 2026 | Published on official portal |
Online Option Form Submission & Confirmation | August 7 to August 9, 2026 | Candidate portal submission |
Declaration of CAP Round 2 Provisional Allotment | August 12, 2026 | Evening release via candidate login |
Online Seat Acceptance & Seat Acceptance Fee Payment | August 13 to August 17, 2026 | Portal active from 10:00 AM |
Physical Institute Reporting & Admission Confirmation | August 13 to August 17, 2026 | Up to 5:00 PM at allotted college |
Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round 3 | August 18, 2026 | Category-wise vacancy matrix release |
Online Option Entry for CAP Round 3 | August 19 to August 21, 2026 | Choice filling for Round 3 candidates |
CAP Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | August 24, 2026 | Evening release via candidate login |
Key Details of CAP Round 2 Allotment List 2026
The release of the CAP Round 2 Allotment List marks a major milestone for thousands of engineering aspirants across Maharashtra. Allotments are determined based on multiple critical factors:
MHT CET / JEE Main Percentile: Merit ranks established by the CET Cell.
Option Form Order of Preference: The exact sequential priority of college-branch combinations entered by candidates between August 7 and August 9, 2026.
Category and Sub-Category Reservations: SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, EWS, PwD, Defense, TFWS, and Female quota reservations.
Seat Matrix Availability: Unfilled seats remaining after CAP Round 1 along with seats vacated due to non-reporting or non-acceptance.
Candidates receiving an allotment for the first time in Round 2, as well as those who secured a higher preference than their Round 1 allotment, must execute their seat acceptance decisions within the stipulated five-day window.
How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Online
The State CET Cell publishes allotment results through candidate profiles to ensure data privacy and individual security. Follow these steps to access your scorecard and allotment letter:
Visit the Official Portal: Go to fe2026.mahacet.org on a desktop or mobile browser.
Access Candidate Login: Click on the Registered Candidate Login tab located on the homepage menu bar.
Enter Credentials:
Input your Application ID (e.g., EN26XXXXXX).
Enter your registered Password or Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
Submit & Navigate: Click on Submit to open your dashboard.
View Allotment Status: Click on the link titled Check CAP Round 2 Provisional Allotment Status.
Review Details: The allotment screen will display your merit status, allotted institute name, branch code, preference number allotted, seat type, and allotment status.
Download Provisional Allotment Letter: Save a PDF copy and take multiple hard prints of the provisional allotment letter for institutional verification.
Understanding Post-Allotment Options: Auto-Freeze, Freeze, and Betterment
After checking your result, you must choose how to proceed based on the rules defined by the State CET Cell:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CAP Round 2 Allotment Status │
└──────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────┘
│
┌─────────────────────┼─────────────────────┐
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Preference 1-3 │ │ Preference >3 │ │ Preference >3 │
│ (Auto-Freeze) │ │ (Self-Freeze) │ │ (Betterment) │
└────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
Mandatory Admission Mandatory Admission Eligible for Round 3
at College at College (Retains Round 2)
1. Auto-Freeze Rule
If you are allotted a seat corresponding to your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd preference in CAP Round 2, the system will automatically freeze the seat.
Action Required: Pay the seat acceptance fee online (if not paid in Round 1) and report physically to the allotted college by August 17, 2026.
Implication: Such candidates are ineligible to participate in CAP Round 3. Failure to report will result in the loss of the allotted seat.
2. Self-Freeze Option
If you receive an allotment lower than your top 3 preferences but are satisfied with the college and branch:
Action Required: Log in to your profile, select the Freeze option, accept the declaration, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report to the institute.
Implication: Your admission is confirmed at this college, and you opt out of subsequent counselling rounds.
3. Betterment (Not Freeze / Float) Option
If you receive an allotment lower than your top 3 preferences and wish to try for a higher preference in CAP Round 3 while retaining your current seat:
Action Required: Select the Not Freeze / Betterment option on the portal and pay the seat acceptance fee (₹1,000) if you are receiving an allotment for the first time.
Implication: Your Round 2 seat is held safely in reserve. If you secure a higher preference in CAP Round 3, your Round 2 seat is automatically canceled and transferred. If you do not get an upgrade in Round 3, your Round 2 seat remains intact.
Step-by-Step Seat Acceptance and Online Fee Payment Process
Candidates receiving a seat for the first time in CAP Round 2 must complete the online seat acceptance process between August 13 and August 17, 2026:
Log in to Candidate Dashboard: Access fe2026.mahacet.org using your Application ID and Password.
Data Verification: Verify personal details including category, gender, PwD status, home university, and HSC/MHT CET marks displayed on the seat acceptance screen.
Self-Verification Confirmation: Confirm that the claims made in your application match your original certificates. If you notice any error, submit a grievance online via your candidate dashboard.
Choose Seat Status: Select Freeze or Not Freeze (Betterment) based on your preference.
Pay Seat Acceptance Fee:
Fee Amount: ₹1,000 (non-refundable processing fee).
Payment Mode: Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Note: Candidates who paid the seat acceptance fee during CAP Round 1 do not need to pay it again.
Download Receipt: Print the Seat Acceptance Confirmation Slip along with the fee payment receipt.
Physical Reporting & Document Verification at Allotted Institutes
Candidates who opt for Freeze (or receive Auto-Freeze) must report physically to their allotted college between August 13 and August 17, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) to finalize admission.
Steps at the Allotted Institute:
Document Submission: Present original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.
Institute Fee Payment: Pay the balance tuition and development fees via Demand Draft (DD), online transfer, or net banking as specified by the institute.
System Confirmation: The institute will verify your original documents and generate an Admission Confirmation Receipt from the State CET Cell portal.
Retention of Receipt: Ensure you receive a stamped and signed admission confirmation receipt before leaving the institute counter.
Important Warning: If a candidate fails to report physically with original documents and fee payment receipts by August 17, 2026, their allotment will be automatically canceled. The seat will be marked vacant for CAP Round 3.
Document Checklist for Physical Reporting
Ensure you carry original copies along with self-attested sets of the following certificates during physical reporting:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Mandatory Admission Document Checklist │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. MHT CET 2026 Scorecard & Hall Ticket │
│ 2. CAP Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment Letter │
│ 3. Seat Acceptance Fee Confirmation Slip │
│ 4. Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet & Passing Certificate │
│ 5. Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet & Passing Certificate │
│ 6. School / College Leaving Certificate (LC / TC) │
│ 7. Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate │
│ 8. Caste Certificate & Caste Validity (If Applicable) │
│ 9. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Valid up to March 2027) │
│ 10. Income Certificate (For EWS / TFWS Candidates) │
│ 11. Aadhaar Card Copy & Passport-Size Photographs │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Note on Missing Certificates: If original certificates like Leaving Certificates or Caste Validity are delayed due to board verification backlogs, candidates must submit an official undertaking letter signed by their school principal or competent authority, granting provisional admission subject to submission within the prescribed extension window.
What Happens Next? CAP Round 3 Schedule & Vacancies
For candidates who do not receive a seat in CAP Round 2, or those who selected the Betterment option, the admission process continues into CAP Round 3:
Display of Vacant Seats for CAP Round 3: August 18, 2026. The CET Cell will publish a detailed category-wise seat matrix showing remaining seats across all institutes.
Option Entry for Round 3: August 19 to August 21, 2026. Candidates can re-order, add, or drop preferences based on updated cut-offs and vacancy positions.
CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment Result: August 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I access the CAP Round 2 Allotment List 2026 online?
You can access the official CAP Round 2 Allotment List 2026 by logging in to the State CET Cell portal at fe2026.mahacet.org using your Application ID and Password or Date of Birth.
Can I switch from "Not Freeze" (Betterment) to "Freeze" after Round 2 allotment?
Once you select the "Not Freeze" (Betterment) option and pay the seat acceptance fee on the portal, you cannot manually alter that choice to "Freeze" for the current round. However, if you secure a higher preference in CAP Round 3, that newly allotted seat will be processed according to standard option rules.
What happens if I am allotted a seat in my top 3 preferences in CAP Round 2?
If you are allotted a seat corresponding to your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd preference in CAP Round 2, the system automatically applies the Auto-Freeze rule. You must pay the seat acceptance fee and report to the allotted institute by August 17, 2026. You will not be eligible to participate in CAP Round 3.
What should I do if my original certificates are held up by my board or university?
If your original certificates are delayed due to board processes, you can submit a formal undertaking letter signed by an authorized school/college authority. This allows provisional admission subject to submitting the original documents before the final institutional cutoff date.
Official Links and Resources
Stay informed and complete your seat acceptance procedures using the verified portals below:
Official MHT CET Engineering Admissions Portal: fe2026.mahacet.org
State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra: mahacet.org
Government of Maharashtra Higher & Technical Education: hted.maharashtra.gov.in
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