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MHT CET CAP Round 2 Option Entry Begins

MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry starts, candidates can submit choices till August 9

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 07 August 2026 at 10:26 am
MHT CET CAP Round 2 Option Entry Begins

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has commenced the option entry process for MHT CET CAP Round 2 counselling. Eligible candidates can now log in to the official counselling portal, fe2026.mahacet.org, to submit and lock their preferred colleges and courses for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes for the 2026–27 academic session.

The option entry window will remain open until August 9, 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully arrange their preferences before the deadline, as no changes will be allowed after the choices are confirmed.

Ahead of the choice-filling process, the CET Cell released the provisional vacant seat matrix for Round 2 on August 6, 2026. The list allows candidates to assess the availability of seats across participating colleges and branches before submitting their preferences.

The Round 2 option entry follows the completion of the first counselling round. The Round 1 seat allotment result was declared on August 2, while candidates were required to accept their allotted seats and report to the institutes by August 5.

To fill the MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry, candidates need to visit the official counselling portal, log in using their application ID and password, select their preferred colleges and courses, review the entered preferences carefully, and confirm their choices.

During the Round 2 option entry process, candidates can add, edit, delete, or reorder their college and course preferences based on the updated vacant seat list. Candidates who participated in Round 1 have the opportunity to modify their earlier preferences, while those who completed registration and document verification for Round 2 can submit their choices for the first time.

The Round 2 seat allotment will be prepared based on factors such as the candidate's merit rank, revised preferences, reservation category, and availability of seats. Candidates are also advised to check the branch-wise and college-wise vacant seat matrix before finalising their options.

The CET Cell has directed strict document verification and warned of legal action against false reservation documents. After the option entry window closes on August 9, the CET Cell will process the submitted preferences and prepare the allotment list. The MHT CET CAP Round 2 provisional seat allotment result will be announced on August 12, 2026, on the official counselling portal.

The MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry is a crucial step for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to carefully review the vacant seat matrix and submit their preferences before the deadline.

The MHT CET CAP counselling process is being conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in various colleges and institutions in Maharashtra. The process involves multiple rounds of counselling, with each round providing an opportunity for candidates to submit their preferences and secure admission to their preferred colleges and courses.

In conclusion, the MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry has begun, and candidates can submit their choices till August 9. Candidates are advised to carefully review the vacant seat matrix and submit their preferences before the deadline. The MHT CET CAP Round 2 provisional seat allotment result will be announced on August 12, 2026.

The MHT CET CAP counselling process is an important step for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in Maharashtra. Candidates who secure admission through this process will have the opportunity to pursue their higher education in some of the top colleges and institutions in the state.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is responsible for conducting the MHT CET exam and counselling process. The cell ensures that the admission process is fair and transparent, and that candidates are allotted seats based on their merit and preferences.

Overall, the MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry is an important milestone in the admission process for undergraduate engineering programmes in Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to carefully review the vacant seat matrix and submit their preferences before the deadline to secure admission to their preferred colleges and courses.

The MHT CET CAP counselling process is expected to conclude soon, with the final round of counselling scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. Candidates who secure admission through this process will have the opportunity to pursue their higher education in some of the top colleges and institutions in the state.

In the end, the MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry is a crucial step for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in Maharashtra. Candidates are advised to carefully review the vacant seat matrix and submit their preferences before the deadline to secure admission to their preferred colleges and courses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry

The last date for MHT CET CAP Round 2 option entry is August 9, 2026

When will the MHT CET CAP Round 2 seat allotment result be announced

The MHT CET CAP Round 2 provisional seat allotment result will be announced on August 12, 2026

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