MHT CET 2026 Provisional Merit List Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list for candidates seeking admission to BE, BTech, and integrated engineering programs under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates can check their provisional ranks, personal details, and other admission-related information on the official CAP admission portal.

If you notice any irregularities in the merit list, you can submit objections online during the grievance window. After reviewing genuine concerns, the CET Cell will publish the final merit list, which will be used for seat allotment through CAP counselling.

The recruitment-like admission process here is for undergraduate engineering admissions, and the merit list is released online. The provisional merit list is available from July 23, 2026, and the grievance window remains open from July 23 to July 25, 2026. The final merit list is scheduled for July 27, 2026. Candidates can view and download the merit list online, and the selection outcome for seat allotment will follow the CAP counselling process after the final merit list is released.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification does not provide a category-wise or total number of vacancies for BE, BTech, and integrated engineering admissions. Instead, it focuses on the release of the provisional and final merit lists for the 2026-27 academic session under CAP.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The notification states that the provisional merit list is for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering and technology courses, including BE, BTech, and integrated Master of Engineering and Technology. However, it does not specify detailed educational qualification requirements (such as qualifying examinations or subject-wise eligibility) in the provided text.

Age Limit

The provided notification does not mention any age limit or age relaxation criteria for candidates.

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee for checking the merit list or for submitting grievances/objections.

How to Apply

1. Open the official CAP admission portal for MHT CET at cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. On the homepage, find and click the link for “Provisional Merit List 2026-27”.
3. Select the relevant merit list based on your category or admission stream.
4. Search for your name or application number in the merit list.
5. Download and save the merit list PDF for future reference.
6. If you find discrepancies, submit your objection online within the grievance window (from July 23 to July 25, 2026).

Salary & Pay Scale

Not applicable. This notification is about merit list release and CAP admission counselling, not employment or salary.

Selection Process

The merit list is prepared based on candidates who have completed the registration and document verification process. The provisional merit list is published first, followed by a grievance redressal period for objections submitted online. After resolving genuine grievances, the final merit list is released on July 27, 2026. The final merit list is then used for the seat allotment process under CAP counselling.

Candidates who are eligible and can access the official portal should check the provisional merit list and ensure any objections are raised within the stated grievance window, as the final merit list will be published on July 27, 2026.