Overview
The MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 2 cutoff and merit list have been released by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell for candidates participating in the Centralised Admission Process. The cutoff indicates the course-wise and institute-wise closing ranks used for the second round of seat allotment. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive, so the number of posts is not applicable; available seats vary by institution, course and category.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Post Name | MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 2 Cutoff and Merit List |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seats vary by participating institute and course |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
The detailed admission schedule must be verified from the course-specific CAP portal. Dates not provided in the notification remain tentative or to be announced.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| CAP Round 2 Cutoff Release | 2026; exact date not specified |
Candidates should regularly monitor the official portal because seat acceptance, document verification and institute reporting are generally permitted only within a limited period after allotment.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- The required subjects depend on the programme. Engineering applicants generally need Physics and Mathematics with an approved third subject, while Pharmacy and other professional courses may have different subject combinations.
- Applicants must meet the prescribed marks, category and domicile requirements under the applicable Maharashtra admission rules.
- A valid score in MHT CET 2026, JEE Main or another accepted entrance examination may be required, depending on the course and candidature type.
- Participation in CAP requires successful registration, document verification and inclusion in the final merit list.
Age Limit
- No specific age limit is mentioned in the available cutoff notification.
- Candidates must satisfy any course-specific age requirement prescribed by the competent authority or regulatory body.
- Eligibility will be determined with reference to the official CAP information brochure.
Fees
- The notification does not specify a separate fee for downloading the Round 2 cutoff or merit list.
- CAP registration, seat-acceptance and institutional admission fees may apply according to the candidate’s category and allotted programme.
- Candidates should pay fees only through the authorised portal or directly to the allotted institution and retain the receipt.
Selection Process
- Entrance score and merit preparation: Eligible candidates are ranked using their accepted entrance examination score, category, candidature type and applicable reservation rules.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on merit rank, preferences submitted by candidates, category, seat availability and institutional cutoff.
- Seat acceptance and reporting: Allotted candidates must accept the seat, complete required online formalities and report to the institute with original documents within the notified deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Open the admission portal for the relevant academic year and select the applicable course, such as Engineering, Pharmacy or another professional programme.
- Click the link for CAP 2026, then locate the Round 2 cutoff, provisional allotment or merit-list section.
- Download the institute-wise and course-wise cutoff PDF. Use the search function to locate the college name, course code, category and closing rank.
- Log in using the application ID and password to check the individual Round 2 seat-allotment status.
- Review the allotted institute, programme, category and seat type carefully before choosing the available acceptance or participation option.
- Pay the applicable seat-acceptance fee through the authorised payment gateway, if required.
- Download the allotment letter and report to the allotted institute with Class 10 and 12 certificates, scorecard, domicile or nationality proof, category documents and other required records.
- Keep copies of the cutoff PDF, payment receipt, allotment letter and admission confirmation for future reference.
Candidates who do not receive a seat in Round 2 should check whether they remain eligible for subsequent CAP rounds. Those seeking an upgrade must follow the option rules displayed in their login rather than cancelling an existing allotment without verification.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 2 cutoff?
Candidates can download the cutoff or merit-list PDF from cetcell.mahacet.org through the relevant course admission portal.
2. What details are included in the Round 2 cutoff PDF?
The PDF generally contains institute names, course codes, categories, seat types and opening or closing merit ranks used in the allotment round.
3. Does meeting the Round 2 cutoff guarantee admission?
No. Admission depends on seat availability, submitted preferences, document verification, fee payment and compl
