MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 Round 3 Option Form Filling Begins; Vacant Seat List Released

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, is set to begin the MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 Round 3 option form filling process.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, is set to begin the MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 Round 3 option form filling process. Candidates interested in participating in the third round can complete the process through the official website at mba2026.mahacet.org.in. Round 3 seat allotment will be conducted against the vacant seats available after the previous rounds. Candidates must submit their college and course preferences within the notified schedule.

MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 Round 3: Process Overview

The Round 3 counselling process will involve the following stages:

• Publication of the Round 3 vacancy list.
• Filling of college and course preferences.
• Saving and locking of the option form.
• Declaration of the Round 3 seat allotment result.
• Seat acceptance and payment of the applicable fee.
• Reporting to the allotted institute as per the prescribed schedule. 

Key Dates for MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 Round 3

Source: mba2026.mahacet.org.in

Who Can Participate in MAH MBA CET CAP Round 3?

The following candidates can participate in Round 3:

• Candidates who did not secure a college of their choice in Round 2.
• Candidates eligible for the vacant seats listed for Round 3.
• Fresh applicants who could not participate in the earlier rounds, subject to the eligibility conditions specified by CET Cell.
• Candidates with an existing allotment who wish to participate in Round 3 for a better college or course.
• Candidates with an existing allotment must confirm their participation in Round 3 within the prescribed deadline.

MAH MBA CET CAP Round 3 Seat Acceptance Fee

Candidates who receive a seat allotment must pay a ₹1,000 seat acceptance fee to confirm the allotment. The fee must be paid through the payment options available on the official CAP portal.

Betterment Option in Round 3

Candidates can opt for betterment while participating in Round 3. The allotted seat will remain provisional if the candidate opts for betterment. The candidate can seek an improved allotment in the subsequent round. If no better option is allotted, the previously allotted seat will remain available to the candidate, subject to the applicable CAP rules.

How to Fill the MAH MBA CET CAP Round 3 Option Form?

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit mba2026.mahacet.org.in.
2. Log in using the required MAH CET credentials.
3. Check the published Round 3 vacancy list.
4. Select preferred colleges and MBA/MMS courses.
5. Arrange the choices according to priority.
6. Save the selected preferences.
7. Review the option form carefully.
8. Lock the choices before the deadline.
9. Download or print the locked option form for future reference.

What Should Candidates Do Next?

1. Log in to the official Maharashtra CET portal at mba2026.mahacet.org.in.
2. Check the Round 3 vacancy list carefully.
3. Prepare and submit college and course preferences according to priority.
4. Save and lock the option form before the deadline.
5. Check the Round 3 seat allotment result on the scheduled date.
6. Pay the ₹1,000 seat acceptance fee, if allotted a seat.
7. Complete the required reporting and admission formalities at the allotted institute.