Step-by-step guide to MHT-CET 2026 CAP counselling for Pune engineering colleges — COEP, PICT, VIT Pune, MIT-WPU, SIT Pune. Covers CAP round dates, document list, choice filling strategy, and cutoffs.
Results declared on mahacet.org / cetcell.mahacet.org. Download your scorecard. Your percentile determines which colleges you can target.
Go to cap.mahacet.org. Create an account with your MHT-CET application number, Aadhaar, and mobile number. Pay the registration fee (₹500 for Open, ₹250 for reserved categories).
Visit the nearest DTE facilitation centre with all original documents + 3 copies. This is mandatory before you can fill choices. Book your DV slot online.
Log in and fill your college preferences. Add 15–25 options. Put dream colleges first, then backups. Lock the form before the deadline — changes are not allowed after locking.
Check your allotment on the CAP portal. Decide to Accept & Freeze, Accept & Float, or Cancel. Pay seat acceptance fee if accepting.
Carry all original documents to your allotted college for final admission. Pay remaining fees. Take admission within the deadline or your seat is cancelled.
⚠️ Dates below are estimates based on 2025 schedule. Official dates will be announced on cetcell.mahacet.org.
Direct admissions at autonomous institutes like COEP, PICT, VIT Pune before central allotment.
First allotment of seats. Fill preferences, submit documents. Accept or cancel allotment.
For students who didn't get preferred college or cancelled Round 1. Re-fill preferences.
Final round. Remaining vacant seats allotted. Institute-level rounds follow.
Tip: Arrange all documents in a folder before your DV appointment. Missing even one document can delay your admission by an entire round.
Use these as a reference for 2026 targets. Expect ±0.5 percentile variation.
| College | Branch | Open (Gen) | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COEP | Computer Engg | 99.8%ile | 99.5%ile | 97%ile |
| COEP | Mechanical | 98.5%ile | 97%ile | 94%ile |
| PICT | Computer Engg | 94%ile | 91%ile | 86%ile |
| VIT Pune | Computer Engg | 91%ile | 88%ile | 82%ile |
| MIT-WPU | CSE (AI/DS) | 86%ile | 82%ile | 76%ile |
| SIT Pune | Computer Engg | 88%ile | 84%ile | 78%ile |
CAP (Centralised Admission Process) is Maharashtra's online seat allotment system for engineering admissions. After MHT-CET results, students register on the CAP portal, fill document verification, then choose colleges in order of preference. Allotment is merit-based — higher MHT-CET percentile = better chances at top colleges like COEP and PICT. There are 3 main CAP rounds; after each round, you can accept, upgrade, or cancel.
Log in to cap.mahacet.org after document verification. Go to 'Option Form'. Add colleges in order of preference (you can add up to 300+ preferences). Put COEP first if your score is 97+ percentile, PICT for 92+, VIT Pune for 88+. Always fill 15–20 options to ensure you get a seat. Confirm and lock the form before the deadline — you cannot edit after locking.
Required documents: MHT-CET 2026 scorecard, 10th and 12th marksheets, domicile certificate, Aadhaar card, caste certificate (if applicable), non-creamy layer certificate (OBC/VJ-NT/SBC), income certificate, and recent photos. Carry originals + 3 self-attested copies of each. Missing documents can lead to rejection of seat.
Yes. After Round 1 allotment, you can: (1) Accept the seat and freeze (confirm final choice), (2) Accept and float (keep the seat and participate in Round 2 for a better college), or (3) Cancel and participate in Round 2 from scratch. If you choose 'float', you automatically participate in Round 2 and may get a better allotment.
COEP MHT-CET 2025 cutoffs: Computer Engineering (Open) 99.8 percentile, Mechanical (Open) 98.5 percentile, Electronics (Open) 99.2 percentile. 2026 expected cutoffs will be similar. For SC/ST categories, cutoffs drop by 10–15 percentile points.
MHT-CET 2026 results are expected in June 2026. CAP Round 1 registration typically starts mid-July 2026. Document verification: July 1–15. Choice filling: July 15–20. Round 1 allotment: July 25. Check cetcell.mahacet.org for official dates.
