The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the provisional vacancy list for the third round of engineering admissions, known as CAP Round III. This list details available seats across various engineering programs for the 2026 academic year. Candidates can access the complete seat vacancy PDF on the official MHT CET website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
CAP Round III Admissions Schedule
Admissions for CAP Round III are now open. Candidates can submit their applications and preferences starting August 20, 2026 . The deadline for online submission and confirmation of option forms is August 22, 2026 .
The provisional allotment for CAP Round III will be announced on August 24, 2026 . Following the allotment, students who accept their seats must complete the admission process. This includes reporting to their allotted institute and submitting necessary documents and fees. The window for accepting allotted seats and reporting for admission is from August 25 to August 28, 2026 .
Key Dates and Actions
| Activity | Date |
| Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form (CAP Round-III) | August 20, 2026 - August 22, 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment (CAP Round-III) | August 24, 2026 |
| Acceptance of Allotted Seat & Reporting to Institute | August 25, 2026 - August 28, 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-IV | August 29, 2026 |
Understanding Seat Acceptance
Candidates allotted a seat in Round III have several options regarding acceptance. Those receiving their first allotment must self-verify and pay the seat acceptance fee. Candidates who received one of their first six preferences will have their seats auto-frozen; they must pay the fee and cannot participate in further rounds.
Students offered choices outside their top six can choose to freeze the allotment or opt for betterment. Freezing requires paying the seat acceptance fee and forfeits future round participation. Choosing betterment, while still accepting the current seat, allows for consideration in subsequent rounds. All candidates accepting a seat must pay the acceptance fee online.
Reporting and Admission Confirmation
Upon accepting a seat, candidates must report to their assigned institute. The institute will verify documents and confirm the admission online. Failure to report or complete the process within the stipulated dates will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat. Institutes must upload admission details immediately after verification.
A total of 28,132 seats are available for CAP Round III. Candidates are advised to carefully review the vacancy list before selecting their preferences for this round.
Steps for Option Form Submission
To complete the online submission for CAP Round III, candidates should:
- Visit the official MHT CET Counselling portal.
- Navigate to the B.E/B.Tech admission section.
- Log in using their credentials.
- Enter all required details and select their preferred courses and colleges.
- Save changes and submit the option form.
