08/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/24/2026 12:49
Updated On: August 24, 2026 11:30 PM
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MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment: The provisional seat allotment result for MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 for admission into B.E/B.Tech courses has been released today, i.e., August 24, 2026 . Those who want to seek admission to their college of choice and secure a seat in engineering can check their seat allotment on the official website , fe2026.mahacet.org.
| MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment Result Link | Click Here |
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Status Parameters |
Estimated Schedule |
Probability of Availability |
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Date of Official Announcement |
August 24, 2026 |
Confirmed by CET Cell |
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Initial upload period |
4 PM - 6 PM |
35% chance based on server deployment |
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Max Upload Time |
6 PM - 9 PM |
65% chance according to past CAP trends |
Getting a seat on the screen is only the first step in the next admission process.
11 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Candidates facing technical issues during fee payment, seat acceptance, allotment letter download, or document submission can reach out to the State CET Cell helpline:
| Support Channel | Official Details | Support Hours |
| Toll-Free Helpline | 1800-209-0191 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Direct Contact Numbers | 079-69134401 / 079-69134402 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Technical Email Support | [email protected] | 24/7 (Responses during working hours) |
| Official Admission Portals | fe2026.mahacet.org / cetcell.mahacet.org | Active online |
11 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
If a candidate notices errors in category allocation or personal details on their Round 3 allotment order, they must raise an immediate grievance through the CET CELL helpdesk portal before physical reporting.
10 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
After paying the seat acceptance fee, candidates must verify that the online portal generates a official "Seat Acceptance Receipt." Carrying this document to the college during physical reporting is mandatory.
10 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Candidates who do not secure a seat in CAP Round 3 can apply for Institute-Level vacant seats. Unlike management seats, institute-level vacant seat admissions must follow MHT CET merit ranks transparently.
09 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
During Round 3, unfilled category-specific seats (such as ST or VJ/NT) may undergo stage-wise conversion rules as per CET CELL guidelines, releasing unallocated seats to wider candidate pools.
09 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Failing to physically report to your assigned institute before the 5:00 PM deadline results in forfeiture of the allotted seat. The system automatically cancels the allotment and marks the seat vacant for institute-level rounds.
08 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Government Autonomous institutes such as GCOE Karad attract strong applicants for Mechanical and Electrical branches. Round 3 closing percentiles for core streams are anticipated to be around 92.00 to 95.00 for Open candidates.
08 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Unfilled seats remaining after the physical reporting window of Round 3 will be released to colleges for Institute-Level Spot Admissions. Those seats are subsequently filled based on merit without further centralized CAP rounds.
07 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), Nigdi, typically exhibits tight cutoffs for its computer branches. The General Open category cutoff is projected to close near the 98.20 to 98.70 percentile mark.
07 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Once the allotment letter appears, candidates must complete the online self-verification step. This process requires confirming that the personal details, category allocations, and gender specifications on the allotment document match your application.
06 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, remains a top target in regional Maharashtra. Round 3 closing ranks for Computer Science and Electronics are expected to hold firm between 98.20 and 99.10 percentiles.
06 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Candidates relying on SC, ST, OBC, or VJ/NT quotas must ensure their Caste Validity and Non-Creamy Layer certificates match their profile. Missing documentation converts the candidate's seat status to the General category for allotment purposes.
05 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, shows moderate movement in specialization tracks like Data Science and IoT. Open category closing ranks are estimated to range between 97.80 and 98.60 percentiles for Round 3.
05 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
If you secured an upgrade in Round 3 from a previously frozen Round 2 seat, your earlier seat is automatically cancelled by the system. You must collect your original documents from the previous institute and report to the newly assigned college.
04 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, consistently records strong closing ranks for female candidates. Computer Engineering and IT branches are expected to close around the 98.00-98.50 percentile window in Round 3.
04 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Once released, candidates can check their MHT CET Round 3 allotment through the candidate login. Application ID and date of birth may be required for accessing allotment details.
04 10 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Candidates are expecting the MHT CET CAP Round 3 seat allotment link after 4 PM today. The exact activation time should be confirmed through the official counselling website.
04 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Candidates allocated a seat must complete online self-verification and clear seat acceptance fees fe2026.mahacet.org. Portal access for these actions closes strictly within the designated 3-day post-result window, August 25 to 28, 2026.
03 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, has seen steady demand for specialization branches. AI-DS and Computer Engineering streams in Round 3 are expected to close within the 97.50 to 98.50 percentile range.
03 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Following Round 2 reporting, over 28,000 vacant seats were carried into Round 3 across participating engineering colleges. A large majority of these openings are located in core engineering branches and private non-autonomous institutes.
02 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Andheri, maintains top-tier cutoff levels for Computer Engineering. Closing merit ranks for Round 3 in the general Home University pool are projected to settle around the top 1,000 state rank limit.
02 17 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
The official MHT CET CAP website is expected to activate the Round 3 allotment link at fe2026.mahacet.org. Candidates should rely on the State CET Cell website for result updates.
02 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
01 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) often sees tight movements between Round 2 and Round 3. Open category merit ranks for CSE and AI-DS are expected to stabilize near the 99.50-99.60 percentile range in this final main phase.
01 19 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
The MHT CET CAP Round 3 allotment result is awaited by engineering aspirants. Candidates should keep their application details ready to check the allotment once the link becomes active.
01 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
With Round 3 marking the end of standard centralized seat distribution, choosing "Not-Freeze" carries higher risks. Candidates rejecting an allotment must rely on non-guaranteed spot admissions or institutional-level vacant seat rounds conducted directly by colleges.
12 51 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 seat allotment is scheduled for August 24. Candidates are waiting for the provisional allotment result, with the official schedule confirming today's release.
12 30 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, traditionally reports minimal seat churn into Round 3 for IT and Computer Science. Closing percentiles for general open categories are anticipated to remain tight, holding above the 99.70 percentile limit.
12 00 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
For candidates receiving an allocation for the first time during Round 3, remitting the Rs.1,000 seat acceptance fee online via the candidate console is mandatory. Skipping this online remittance automatically voids the provisional seat assignment.
11 30 AM IST - 24 Aug'26
Computer Science and Engineering at COEP Technological University remains Maharashtra's most competitive target. Historic intake patterns indicate that Round 3 state merit closing percentiles for COEP CS usually hover around the 99.65 to 99.80 mark for general candidates.
11 00 AM IST - 24 Aug'26
Candidates allotted their first-preference college and course in MHT CET CAP Round 3 should note that the seat will be automatically frozen. Such candidates will not be eligible for further upgrades in subsequent CAP rounds and must complete the prescribed seat acceptance, fee payment, and institute reporting formalities within the given deadline.
10 45 AM IST - 24 Aug'26
Server activity fe2026.mahacet.org is picking up significantly as candidates await the release of the Round 3 provisional seat allotment. Admission authorities routinely finish internal seat reconciliation before flipping the server toggle, making late afternoon or evening hours the prime window for allocation results.