The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List on July 30, 2026 . This list confirms candidate rankings for Direct Second Year Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) admissions. The seat matrix for CAP Round 1 will also be available on the same date via the official portal, dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
Candidates can check their verified state rank, university rank, and category rank. They will need their application ID and date of birth for access. The final merit list signifies that all provisional stage grievances have been resolved.
The CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix details vacant seats. It lists available spots by engineering branch and reservation category for participating institutes. Candidates must review this matrix carefully before selecting their preferred college and course combinations.
Students can choose up to 300 options. Following the option filling and locking period, the State CET Cell will publish the CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment results.
How to Check the Final Merit List
To access the Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List:
- Navigate to the official website: dse2026.mahacet.org.in .
- Locate and click on the "Final Merit List" option on the homepage.
- Enter your application ID, which begins with DSE26.
- Input your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- Click "Submit" to view your state and category merit list.
Key Dates for Maharashtra DSE 2026
The following are the important dates for the Maharashtra DSE 2026 admissions process:
| Activity | Date/Deadline |
| Publication of Final Merit List | July 30, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Seat Matrix (CAP Round 1) | July 30, 2026 |
| Online Option Form Filling & Choice Locking | July 31, 2026 – August 2, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Allotment Result Declaration | August 4, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance & Physical Reporting Window | August 5, 2026 – August 8, 2026 |
