Guide to Institute-Level Admissions After Centralized Counselling

The centralized counselling for KCET and MHT CET has concluded. For students still seeking a seat, the focus now shifts to institute-level admissions. Find out what a spot round is and the crucial steps you need to take before September 13, 2025.

For thousands of engineering aspirants who participated in the MHT CET and KCET counselling rounds, the past few days have been a whirlwind of deadlines. With the final deadlines for physical reporting for MHT CET CAP Round 4 and KCET Round 2 now concluded, the primary centralized admission phase has officially come to an end.

For students who successfully secured and confirmed their seats, a new chapter begins. However, for those who did not get an allotment or chose to surrender their seats, the journey is not over yet. The focus now shifts from state-level centralized processes to individual institute-level admissions, which are conducted by colleges themselves to fill any remaining vacant seats. This guide will walk you through the crucial next steps.

MHT CET: The Path to Institute-Level Admissions

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has concluded all its official counselling rounds. Any seats that remain vacant at the end of the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) rounds are surrendered back to the respective colleges. These institutions are then authorized to conduct their own admission process, often referred to as institute-level or spot rounds.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Check Vacant Seats: Colleges will display the list of vacant seats on their official websites. Keep a close watch on the websites of your preferred colleges. You should look for specific notifications regarding "Institute-Level Admissions."
• Direct Application: The application process for these seats is managed by the colleges. Students must apply directly to the colleges they are interested in. Many institutions will have a dedicated section on their website for this purpose.
• Merit List: Colleges will prepare their own merit lists based on the applications they receive. The basis for these merit lists will typically be a student's MHT CET 2025 or JEE Main scores, along with their academic records.
• Final Cutoff Date: It is crucial to remember that all engineering admissions for the 2025-26 academic year must be completed by September 13, 2025. This means you must act with a sense of urgency.

KCET: Your Next Steps After Round 2

Similar to MHT CET, the KCET centralized counselling for the main rounds has concluded. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has made it clear that after Round 2, there will be no further choices to exercise. While there may be a possibility of a "second extended round" to fill any remaining seats, the primary course of action for students is to look for admissions at the institute level.

The process for KCET aspirants is similar:

• Visit College Websites: Students should actively check the official websites of engineering colleges in Karnataka for announcements regarding vacant seats.
• Direct Application: Be prepared to apply directly to the colleges. The application forms and deadlines will be announced on their respective websites.
• Be Ready with Documents: When applying for these seats, you will need to have all your original documents, including your KCET 2025 rank card, ready for immediate verification.

General Advice for Aspirants

The post-counselling period can be stressful, but with a proactive approach, you can still secure an excellent seat. We advise all aspirants to be persistent, check multiple college websites daily, and be prepared to visit colleges for physical applications or verifications.

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