MHT CET CAP Round 3 Cutoff 2026 Released; Check AI and Maharashtra State Quota PDFs

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the MHT CET CAP Round 3 cutoff 2026 for first-year engineering admissions. Candidates can check the provisional category-wise cutoff on the official CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org. The State CET Cell has released separate cutoff documents for the MHT CET CAP All India (AI) Quota and Maharashtra State (MH) Quota. The PDFs contain institute-wise, branch-wise and category-wise closing percentiles for engineering admissions. 

MHT CET CAP Round 3 2026 Key Details

What is MHT CET CAP Round 3 Cutoff 2026?

The MHT CET CAP Round 3 cutoff indicates the closing percentile for different engineering colleges, courses and categories during the third round of the Centralised Admission Process.

The allotment is based on factors such as:

• MHT CET merit
• Candidate category
• Choice preferences
• Availability of seats
• Institute and branch preferences

Candidates can use the Round 3 cutoff to compare their MHT CET percentile with the closing percentile of their preferred college and course.

MHT CET CAP Round 3 Cutoff 2026: Download PDFs

The State CET Cell has published separate cutoff documents for the two quota categories:

• MHT CET CAP Round 3 All India Quota Cutoff 2026 PDF
• MHT CET CAP Round 3 Maharashtra State Quota Cutoff 2026 PDF

Candidates should refer to the appropriate PDF based on their admission category and quota.

How to Check MHT CET CAP Round 3 Cutoff 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to check the cutoff:

1. Visit the official CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.
2. Open the MHT CET CAP Round 3 cutoff notification.
3. Select the relevant All India or Maharashtra State quota document.
4. Open the category-wise cutoff PDF.
5. Search for the desired institute code and branch.
6. Check the corresponding closing percentile.
7. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

What Details Are Mentioned in the Cutoff PDF?

The MHT CET CAP Round 3 cutoff PDF contains information such as:

• Institute code
• Institute name
• Engineering branch
• Admission category
• Quota
• Closing percentile of the last allotted candidate
• Candidates should ensure that they refer to the correct quota, category and branch while checking the cutoff.

How to Confirm the MHT CET CAP Round 3 Allotted Seat?

Candidates who have received an allotment must log in to the CAP portal and follow the seat acceptance instructions within the specified deadline. After accepting the allotted seat, candidates must report to the respective institute for admission confirmation. They should complete the required documentation and fee payment as instructed by the institute.

Who Is Eligible for MHT CET CAP Round 3?

CAP Round 3 is applicable to eligible candidates who have completed the required registration and counselling formalities. Candidates who did not select a seat in earlier rounds, as well as eligible candidates who registered during the applicable registration window, may participate subject to the rules of the counselling process. Seat allotment is conducted according to merit, category, candidate preferences and available seats.

What Candidates Should Do

Candidates should download the relevant AI and Maharashtra State cutoff PDFs and compare the closing percentile of their preferred college and branch with their MHT CET percentile. Those who have received an allotment should log in to fe2026.mahacet.org, accept the seat within the prescribed deadline and complete the reporting and admission formalities at the allotted institute. They should also carry the required original documents and copies for verification.