MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 Out; at cetcell.mahacet.org, Check CAP Merit List, Final Merit List Date & Counselling Schedule

MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 – Overview

MHT CET 2026 Merit List — What It Is

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MHT CET CAP 2026 — Important Dates

• CAP Registration & Document Upload: 02 July to 16 July 2026
• Document Verification Deadline: 17 July 2026
• Release of Provisional Merit List: 22 July 2026
• Submission of Grievances Against Provisional Merit List: 23 July to 25 July 2026
• Release of Final Merit List: 27 July 2026
• Display of Provisional Category-wise Seat Matrix (CAP Round 1): 27 July 2026 (Tentative, same day as Final Merit List)
• Online Submission & Confirmation of CAP Round 1 Option Form: 28 July to 30 July 2026
• Provisional CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: 02 August 2026
• Seat Acceptance & Institute Reporting (Round 1): 03 August to 05 August 2026
• CAP Round 2 & Round 3 Schedule: To be announced separately after Round 1 (expected through August 2026)

Note: This schedule has already been revised twice — the provisional merit list date was originally set for 15 July 2026, then moved to 19 July 2026, and finally fixed at 22 July 2026. Candidates should keep checking cetcell.mahacet.org daily for further updates or postponements.

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How to Download MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026

• Visit the official CET Cell website — cetcell.mahacet.org
• Click on the “CAP 2026-27 Admission Portal” link on the homepage
• Look for the tab labelled “Provisional Merit List” under the Engineering/B.E.-B.Tech CAP section
• Two separate options are usually listed: MHT CET-based Merit List and JEE Main-based Merit List — click the one applicable to you
• Login using your Application ID/Registration Number and Date of Birth to see your individual rank, or simply open the common PDF list (no login required for the general PDF)
• Download and save the merit list PDF, and cross-check your name, application number, category, and rank carefully

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What the Merit List Contains

Tie-Breaking Rules (When Two or More Candidates Have the Same Merit Score)

• First criterion: Candidate with the higher percentage in Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics (or Biology, as applicable) at the MHT CET exam is ranked higher
• Second criterion (if still tied): Candidate with the higher marks in Mathematics at the MHT CET exam is preferred
• Third criterion (if still tied): A higher percentage in Mathematics in the 10+2 (or equivalent) qualifying examination is considered
• If a tie still persists after all the above criteria, the CET Cell’s further tie-breaking norms (such as date of birth, in some years older candidates are given preference) as notified apply

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Provisional vs Final Merit List — Key Differences

How to Raise a Grievance Against the Provisional Merit List

• Log in to your candidate account at cetcell.mahacet.org using your Application ID and Date of Birth
• Navigate to the grievance/objection section for the Provisional Merit List
• Clearly state the discrepancy — e.g., wrong percentile shown, category not reflecting correctly, Class 12 marks mismatch
• Upload supporting documents (scorecard, marksheet, category certificate, etc.) as proof for your claim
• Submit the grievance within the window — 23 to 25 July 2026 — as no grievances will be entertained after this deadline
• The CET Cell will review all valid grievances and incorporate corrections before publishing the Final Merit List on 27 July 2026.

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Documents to Keep Ready for CAP Rounds

• MHT CET 2026 Scorecard
• Class 10th and Class 12th Mark Sheets
• Domicile Certificate (Maharashtra)
• Nationality Certificate
• Caste/Category Certificate & Caste Validity Certificate (if applicable)
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates, if applicable)
• Income Certificate (for EWS category candidates)
• Passport-size Photograph and Signature (as per CAP upload specifications)
• Aadhaar Card / other valid photo ID
• Physically-Disabled Certificate (if claiming PWD reservation)

Important: The CET Cell has advised candidates to keep physical folders of all these original documents and self-attested photocopies ready in advance, as they will be cross-checked during physical admission/reporting rounds at the allotted institute.

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What Happens After the Final Merit List — CAP Round 1 Process

• Step 1 — Seat Matrix Display: Provisional category-wise and institute-wise seat availability (seat matrix) for CAP Round 1 will be published soon after the final merit list
• Step 2 — Option Form Filling: Candidates in the final merit list fill and confirm their college/branch preferences in order of choice, from 28 to 30 July 2026
• Step 3 — Provisional Allotment: Seats are allotted on 02 August 2026 based on merit rank, category, candidature type, home university region, and the order of preferences submitted
• Step 4 — Seat Acceptance & Reporting: Candidates allotted a seat must accept it and report to the allotted institute between 03 and 05 August 2026 to confirm admission
• Step 5 — Freeze, Float, or Slide: Candidates can choose to freeze their allotted seat (accept and exit CAP), or continue in subsequent rounds hoping for a better allotment — note that upgrading in a later round automatically cancels the earlier round’s seat
• Most seats in top government, government-aided, and high-demand private colleges (VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, Walchand Sangli, ICT Mumbai, etc.) typically close within Round 1 or Round 2
• CAP will run across multiple rounds (Round 1, 2, 3, and a possible spot round), with vacant seat display, fresh option filling, allotment, and reporting repeating each round until seats are filled

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Important Tips for Candidates

• Appearing in the merit list does not guarantee admission — it only establishes your relative rank; actual seat allotment depends on merit, category, candidature type, seat availability, and your submitted preference order
• Cross-check every field on your provisional list carefully — name spelling, category, percentile, and Class 12 marks — since even a small data error can affect your final rank
• Don’t wait until the last day to raise a grievance — submit it as early as possible within the 23–25 July window in case additional documents are needed
• Rely only on the official CET Cell portal — the authority has specifically warned candidates against downloading merit lists or uploading personal documents on unofficial/third-party websites
• Fill the CAP Round 1 option form with as many realistic college-branch choices as possible, in genuine order of preference, to maximize your allotment chances across rounds
• Choose “accept and upgrade” over freezing your Round 1 seat immediately, unless you are fully satisfied with the allotted college and branch — but remember the earlier seat is auto-cancelled if you upgrade

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MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 — FAQs

Q4. Was the merit list date revised?
Yes. The provisional merit list date was revised twice — originally scheduled for 15 July 2026, then postponed to 19 July 2026, and finally released on 22 July 2026.

Q5. What is the tie-breaking rule if two candidates have the same merit score?
First, a higher combined percentage in the relevant CET subjects is checked. If still tied, higher marks in Mathematics at the CET exam are considered, followed by a higher percentage in Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

Q6. Does appearing in the merit list guarantee an admission seat?
No. The merit list only establishes a candidate’s relative rank. Actual seat allotment in CAP depends on merit rank, category, candidature type, seat availability, and the preferences submitted in the option form.

Q7. What is the minimum qualifying mark for MHT CET?
There is no minimum qualifying mark required to appear in the MHT CET merit list.

Q8. When does CAP Round 1 option form filling begin?
Candidates included in the final merit list can submit and confirm their CAP Round 1 option form from 28 to 30 July 2026 (as per the latest revised schedule).

Q9. When will the CAP Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
The provisional CAP Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on 02 August 2026, with seat acceptance and institute reporting from 03 to 05 August 2026.

Q10. Where should candidates check for the latest MHT CET merit list and CAP updates?
Candidates should track only the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, since the CET Cell has warned against unofficial or third-party sites for merit list downloads and CAP-related updates.