MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix Released at fe2026.mahacet.org; Check Last Date for Option Entry

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, has released the Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 seat matrix on the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org. The matrix lists college-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise vacant seats available for Round 1 allotment. Candidates can also access the seat matrix PDF at cetcell.mahacet.org.

The seat matrix covers first-year engineering admissions across more than 370 colleges in Maharashtra. Option entry for CAP Round 1 began on July 28, 2026. Candidates must lock their college and branch preferences before the deadline.

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Key Details

The seat matrix release marks the start of the option entry window. Candidates who feature in the final merit list can now fill their preferences. Each candidate may list up to 300 institute-course choices in order of priority.

Also Check: MAH 5-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 1 Alphabetical Merit List Out at llb5cap26.mahacet.org

MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Important Dates

The CET Cell has fixed a three-day option entry window. Candidates must plan their preferences early to avoid last-day server delays.

Branch-Wise Seat Distribution

The seat matrix confirms a strong intake in newer technology branches. Computer Science Engineering leads the seat count for the year, while Information Technology follows in second place across colleges.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science ranks third in overall seat share. Core branches such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electronics Engineering also remain widely available. Candidates should map their preferences against their merit rank and previous cutoff trends.

How to Download the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix?

The PDF is hosted on the official CAP document portal. Candidates should download and save the file before starting option entry.

• Visit the official portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.
• Click on the CAP Round 1 seat matrix link on the homepage.
• Open the PDF titled “2026 FE Seat Matrix.”
• Use Ctrl + F to search for a specific college or branch code.
• Download and save the PDF for reference during option entry.

Also Check: MAH MHMCT CET CAP 2026 Registration Begins

How to Fill Options for CAP Round 1?

Option entry is the most important step in the counselling process. Only the last saved preference list is used for allotment.

• Log in to the candidate portal at fe2026.mahacet.org using the application ID and password.
• Select “CAP Round 1 Option Form” from the dashboard.
• Choose preferred colleges and branches from the seat matrix list.
• Arrange choices in a strict order of priority.
• Save and lock the option form before July 30, 2026.

Also Check: MAH MBA CET CAP 2026 Final Merit List Out at cetcell.mahacet.org

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the CAP Round 1 seat matrix PDF from the official portal.
2. Shortlist colleges based on merit rank and past cutoff data.
3. Rank up to 300 institute course choices in order of priority.
4. Save and confirm the option form before July 30, 2026.
5. Keep original documents ready for reporting between August 3 and 5.

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