MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Vacancy List Out; 28,132 Engineering Seats Available Across 385 Institutes

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), has released the provisional vacancy list for MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 3.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), has released the provisional vacancy list for MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 3. The list includes vacant first-year engineering seats across participating institutes in Maharashtra. According to the latest update, 28,132 seats are available across 385 institutes. Candidates participating in CAP Round 3 must submit a fresh option form through the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.

MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 3: Important Highlights

CAP Round 3 is the final round of the regular MHT CET CAP 2026 counselling process.

Who Is Eligible for MHT CET CAP Round 3?

• Candidates who have already registered for MHT CET CAP 2026.
• Candidates who accepted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 and wish to seek a better college or course.
• Candidates who have not received any seat allotment in the previous rounds.
• Fresh registrations are not permitted for CAP Round 3. Eligible candidates must submit a fresh option form.

How to Apply for MHT CET CAP Round 3?

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit fe2026.mahacet.org.
2. Log in using the MHT CET application number and password.
3. Open the CAP Round 3 Option Entry section.
4. Check the provisional vacancy list.
5. Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
6. Save the selected options.
7. Confirm and lock the option form.
8. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Things to Remember While Filling the Option Form

• Candidates should carefully prepare their preference list before submitting the form.
• Select multiple colleges and courses to improve the chances of allotment.
• Prepare choices according to your merit rank and preferences.
• Higher-preference choices are considered before lower-preference choices.
• Do not skip the first preference without careful consideration.
• Check the course or branch codes carefully before confirming the form.
• A wrong course code may result in allotment to an unintended branch.

MHT CET CAP Round 3 Application Fee

The counselling fee varies according to the candidate's category:

• Maharashtra State reserved category and PwD candidates: ₹1,000
• General category and Outside Maharashtra candidates: ₹1,300
• The fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.

Documents Required for Reporting

Candidates allotted seats must carry the original documents along with photocopies while reporting to the allotted institute.

• MHT CET 2026 scorecard and admit card
• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
• School Leaving Certificate
• Maharashtra domicile certificate, if applicable
• Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, if applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photographs
• MHT CET CAP Round 3 seat allotment letter

What Happens After MHT CET CAP Round 3?

CAP Round 3 is the final regular allotment round under the MHT CET CAP counselling process. After the completion of Round 3, institutes may conduct Institute Level Vacancy Rounds to fill remaining vacant seats. Candidates who do not receive a seat in CAP Round 3 can contact the respective institutes directly for information regarding available seats. Candidates must approach the institute within the prescribed admission deadline.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download and check the CAP Round 3 vacancy list from fe2026.mahacet.org.
2. Shortlist colleges and courses according to your merit and preferences.
3. Log in and submit the fresh option form by August 22, 2026.
4. Carefully verify and lock the option form before the deadline.
5. Check the CAP Round 3 allotment result on August 24, 2026.
6. Keep original documents, photocopies and the required admission fee ready.

Complete reporting and admission formalities within the prescribed deadline, including the reporting deadline of August 28, 2026, as applicable.