MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 4: Choice Filling Begins; Check Key Details

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, has announced the commencement of Round 4 of the MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for engineering admissions.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, has announced the commencement of Round 4 of the MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for engineering admissions. Candidates must complete their choice-filling registration by September 1, 2026 through the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org. The provisional seat allotment result for Round 4 will be released on September 3, 2026. The CET Cell has also published the Round 4 vacancy list on its official website. Candidates should check the available seats before finalising their preferred colleges and branches. 

MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 4 Important Dates

What is MHT CET CAP Round 4?

The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) consists of multiple counselling and seat allotment rounds for admissions to engineering courses in Maharashtra. MHT CET CAP Round 4 is the fourth allotment cycle of the 2026 admission process. Seats that remain vacant after the previous rounds are made available in this round. Candidates who were admitted in earlier rounds may also participate in Round 4 for upgradation, subject to the applicable CAP rules. Round 4 is an important stage of the counselling process as it is among the final allotment rounds for engineering admissions. The institutional-level admission process for remaining vacant seats may also follow.

How to Fill MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 4 Option Form?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their choice filling:

1. Visit the official website at fe2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the Candidate Login tab.
3. Enter the Application Number and Password.
4. Open the CAP Round 4 Option Form.
5. Search for the preferred institutes.
6. Select the desired colleges and branches.
7. Arrange the choices according to preference.
8. Save and confirm the option form.
9. Take a printout of the submission confirmation page for future reference.

Tips for MHT CET CAP Round 4 Choice Filling

1. Candidates should carefully plan their preferences before locking the option form.
2. Place the most preferred college and branch at the top.
3. Include a combination of dream, safe, and backup choices.
4. Do not restrict your options to colleges in only one district or city.
5. Check the previous round cut-offs before finalising preferences.
6. Review the complete list of colleges and branches before submitting the option form.
7. Double-check the order of preferences before confirming the choices.

Who Can Apply for MHT CET CAP Round 4?

Candidates who have already registered for the MHT CET CAP 2026 process are eligible to participate in Round 4, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions. Fresh applications for CAP registration will not be entertained at this stage. Candidates who did not secure admission in the previous rounds can participate in Round 4. Candidates who were admitted in earlier rounds may also be eligible to participate for upgradation, as per the CAP rules.

Documents Required for Choice Filling

Candidates should keep the following details and documents ready:

1. MHT CET 2026 Application Number and Password
2. MHT CET 2026 Scorecard and Merit Rank
3. List of preferred institutes and branches
4. Latest Round 4 Vacancy List
5. Allotment status from previous rounds, if applicable

What After MHT CET CAP Round 4 Allotment?

After the Round 4 seat allotment is released, candidates who receive a seat must complete the required admission formalities.

1. Log in to the admission portal and check the allotted seat.
2. Confirm the allotted seat as per the applicable CAP procedure.
3. Pay the required admission fee.
4. Complete the required physical reporting formalities at the allotted college.
5. Submit the required documents for verification.
6. Candidates should complete all the prescribed formalities within the specified deadlines. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to fe2026.mahacet.org and complete the choice-filling process.
2. Check the latest MHT CET CAP Round 4 vacancy list.
3. Prepare a list of colleges and branches based on their merit rank and category.
4. Enter the choices and arrange them in the preferred order.
5. Verify and confirm the option form.
6. Take a printout of the choice submission confirmation page.
7. Check the Round 4 provisional allotment result on September 3, 2026.