The state Common Entrance Test (CET) unit of Maharashtra is scheduled to release the MHT CET 2026 final merit list today, i.e. July 27, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to BE and BTech courses. Once the list is activated, candidates will be able to check their final Maharashtra and All-India ranks by logging into the centralized admission portal.Besides the final merit list, the CET cell will also release the category-wise casual vacancy seat matrix for the first round of Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The release of the matrix will mark the beginning of the next phase of engineering admissions where candidates will submit their preferred colleges and branches through an online option form.How to Check MHT CET 2026 Final ResultOnce the final merit list link is activated, candidates will be able to access their individual rankings through the official BE/B.Tech admissions portal. Only candidates who successfully complete the online or paper document verification process by the deadline of July 20, 2026 will be included in the final merit list.Candidates can check their final ranking by following the steps below:Step 1: Visit the official BE/B.Tech admission portal fe2026.mahacet.org.Step 2: Click on the link “Check Final MHT CET 2026 Result Card Status”.Step 3: Enter application number and date of birth.Step 4: Submit details to view and download final ranking card.CAP first round admission scheduleAfter the final merit list is released, candidates will enter the CAP first round selection process. The CET unit has announced the upcoming schedule for entry of options, allotment of seats and reporting of institutions.MHT CET 2026 CAP First Round Schedule
Candidates are advised to submit a sufficient number of eligible college and branch preferences during the selection entry window to effectively participate in the allocation process.Ranking and tie-breaking processCET unit prepares separate final merit list for Maharashtra (MS) candidates and All India (AI) candidates. Maharashtra ranking is determined on the basis of MHT CET scores, while all-India ranking is mainly determined on the basis of JEE Main scores.If multiple candidates obtain the same final percentile, the CET unit will follow interdisciplinary merit rules. The tiebreaker is based on math scores first, followed by physics, chemistry and age criteria.MHT CET 2026 Result Ranking Details
Details that candidates should verify before CAP Round 1After the final list is announced, candidates should carefully check their information. Correct mapping of candidate details is very important for seat allotment during counseling process.Candidate Verification Checklist
Candidates who submitted their appeals between July 23 and July 25, 2026 should verify whether the corrections have been updated before filling the CAP First Round Option Form.