MHT CET 2025: Round 3 Vacancy List Out Today, Over 21,000 Seats Available
The MHT CET 2025 counselling process enters its next phase today as the list of vacant seats for CAP Round 3 is set to be released. This is a crucial opportunity for over 21,000 engineering aspirants who have yet to secure a seat. This article details the full schedule for the upcoming round, including dates for option form submission, allotment, and reporting.

The Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, is set to release the list of vacant seats for MHT CET CAP Round 3 today, August 15, 2025. This marks a pivotal moment for thousands of engineering aspirants who are still in the race for a seat in a top engineering college across the state. With over 21,000 engineering seats still available after the first two rounds of counselling, this third round offers a significant opportunity for many students to get their desired engineering course.
As per official data, a total of 64,841 students have already secured B.E. and B.Tech admissions in the first two rounds of the MHT CET 2025 counselling process. While this is a substantial number, the remaining vacant seats highlight the importance of the upcoming rounds for every engineering aspirant. For more regular updates and news on engineering admissions, follow Only Education News.
A Detailed Look at CAP Round 3: Your Next Steps
The release of the vacant seats list is just the beginning. The MHT CETCAP Round 3 schedule is structured to ensure a smooth and efficient admission process. All students who are participating in this round must be aware of the key dates to avoid missing out on their engineering career opportunity.
- Display of Provisional Vacant Seats: Today, August 15, 2025, the provisional list of vacant seats for CAP Round 3 will be published on the official website, fe2025.mahacet.org. Candidates should carefully go through this list to identify colleges and branches with available seats.
- Online Option Form Submission: The window for submitting the online option form for CAP Round 3 will be from August 16 to August 18, 2025. This is where students can select and prioritize their desired engineering colleges and engineering courses based on their preferences and the newly released vacancy list.
- Provisional Allotment Result: The seat allotment result for CAP Round 3 will be released on August 21, 2025. This will show which engineering seat has been provisionally allotted to each student.
What Happens After the Allotment?
Once the allotment results are out, the next steps are crucial for confirming your admission. Allotted students must complete these formalities to secure their seat.
- Online Seat Acceptance: Between August 22 and August 25, 2025, students must accept their allotted seat online and pay the seat acceptance fee. For those who get an allotment for the first time in this round, accepting the seat is mandatory to remain in the counselling process.
- Physical Reporting: After the online acceptance, a mandatory physical reporting to the allotted engineering college is required from August 22 to August 25, 2025. During this visit, a student must submit all the required documents and pay the remaining fees to finalize their admission.
It is important for all engineering aspirants to keep their documents ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
Conclusion
With over 21,000 engineering seats still up for grabs, MHT CET CAP Round 3 is a golden opportunity for many. The release of the vacant seats list today sets the stage for the next phase of the admission process. By following the schedule and acting promptly, students can significantly increase their chances of securing their dream engineering seat and a successful engineering career.