The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell will release the provisional vacant seats list for MHT CET CAP Round 3 on August 19, 2026 . This list details available spots in colleges for the final counseling round. Candidates can begin selecting and locking their preferred institutes starting August 20, 2026 , on the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org.
MHT CET CAP Round 3 Schedule Update
The release of the provisional vacant seats list was originally planned for August 18 but was postponed by the CET Cell. The provisional seat allotment result for Round 3 is now scheduled for August 24, 2026 . This extension adds one day to the overall counseling timeline.
The deadline for candidates to accept their Round 2 seats and report to their assigned colleges for admission formalities was August 18, 2026 , according to the revised schedule.
How to Access the Vacant Seats List
To download the provisional vacant seats list for MHT CET CAP Round 3:
- Visit the official MHT CET website: fe2026.mahacet.org .
- On the homepage, locate and click the link labeled "Provisional Vacancy Position for Round III" on the left side.
- The list will appear on the screen. Download and save it for your reference.
Key Dates for MHT CET CAP Round 3
| Activity | Date |
| Provisional Vacant Seat Release | August 19, 2026 |
| College and Course Selection | August 20 to August 22, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment Release | August 24, 2026 |
Details in the Provisional Allotment List
The provisional allotment list will specify the vacant seats for each college participating in Round 3. Information provided for each college will include:
- Type of college
- Number of vacant seats
- Choice Code
- Course Name
- Minority Seats information
- Category Institute seats
MHT CET CAP Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Compulsory subjects are Physics and Mathematics. Required qualifying marks in the examination are necessary. Appearing for the MHT CET exam with a non-zero score is mandatory for counseling eligibility.
All India Quota (AIQ) candidates can apply using their JEE Main scores.