MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026 Released; Check College-wise, Branch-wise Seat Availability at fe2026.mahacet.org

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026 for admission to BE/BTech and Integrated Engineering programmes. Candidates participating in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) can now check the college-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise seat availability on the official counselling portal before filling their web options. The seat matrix will help candidates make informed choices while selecting institutes and courses during the CAP Round 1 option entry process.

The CAP Round 1 option form submission has also started and will remain open till July 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review the available seats and prepare their preference list based on their merit rank, category, and previous years' cut-offs.

MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026: Key Highlights

What Does the MHT CET Seat Matrix Include?

The CAP Round 1 seat matrix provides detailed information regarding:

• Institute-wise seat availability
• Branch-wise seat distribution
• Category-wise reservation seats
• Total intake for each participating engineering college
• Seats available under Maharashtra State and All India quotas

Candidates should thoroughly analyse the seat matrix before locking their preferences, as the seat allotment will depend on their merit rank, reservation category, and the choices filled during counselling. 

How to Check the MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix?

1. Visit the official website
2. Click on the BE/BTech CAP 2026 admission link
3. Open the CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix PDF
4. Search for the preferred institute or course using the search function
5. Review the available seats and download the PDF for future reference

What Happens Next?

Following the release of the seat matrix, candidates must complete the CAP Round 1 option entry by selecting and arranging their preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. After the choice-filling window closes, the CET Cell will process the preferences based on candidate's merit ranks and announce the CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment result, scheduled for August 2, 2026.