3,756 Students Get Admission Offers In Maharashtra Engineering CAP Round 3

A total of 3,756 fresh students have been offered admission in the third round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for Direct Second Year Engineering (BE/BTech) courses in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell announced the third merit list for the three-year full-time degree programme in Engineering and Technology.

Of the 36,803 students considered for the third CAP round, 3,756 students received an opportunity to secure admission for the first time.

According to the CET Cell, 3,790 students were allotted colleges of their preference in the third round and have been placed under the ‘Auto Freeze’ option.

Another 20,127 students opted for betterment, indicating their desire to be considered for a better college in the next round.

For the third round, 70,038 students from the merit list had registered for Direct Second Year BE/BTech admissions.

Of these, 36,803 students filled in their college preferences within the stipulated deadline and were therefore considered for the third CAP round.

Students who have been allotted their preferred college under the Auto Freeze option will have to take admission in the allotted institute.

If they reject the allotted seat, they will not be eligible to participate in the fourth CAP round and will instead have to wait for the subsequent institutional-level admission round.

Students allotted seats in the third round must report to their respective colleges between August 26 and August 28, 2026, by 5 pm, submit the required documents and pay the prescribed fees to confirm their admission.

The provisional vacant seats for the fourth CAP round will be announced on August 29, 2026, following completion of the third-round admission process.

This development is significant for students seeking admission to engineering colleges in Maharashtra, as it provides them with an opportunity to secure a seat in their preferred institution.

The CAP process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent admission process, and the announcement of the third merit list is an important step in this process.

The admission process for Direct Second Year Engineering courses in Maharashtra is highly competitive, with a large number of students vying for a limited number of seats.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell plays a crucial role in overseeing the admission process and ensuring that it is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

The announcement of the third merit list is a significant development for students who are seeking admission to engineering colleges in Maharashtra, and it provides them with an opportunity to secure a seat in their preferred institution.

In conclusion, the third round of the CAP for Direct Second Year Engineering courses in Maharashtra has provided an opportunity for 3,756 fresh students to secure admission, and the process will continue with the announcement of the provisional vacant seats for the fourth CAP round on August 29, 2026.

This is an important development for the education sector in Maharashtra, and it will have a significant impact on the students who are seeking admission to engineering colleges in the state.

The Maharashtra government has also been taking steps to improve the quality of education in the state, and the CAP process is an important part of this effort.

Overall, the announcement of the third merit list is a positive development for students and the education sector in Maharashtra, and it will help to ensure that the admission process is fair and transparent.