The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, is set to release the MHT CET Counselling 2026 CAP Round 2 vacant seat list today, August 6, 2026. Candidates participating in the counselling process will be able to check the updated seat matrix on the official counselling portal.

The vacant seat list will help candidates understand the availability of seats across participating institutes and courses before submitting their preferences for the second round of counselling.

CAP Round 2 Choice Filling Starts August 7

Following the publication of the vacant seat list, the CET Cell will open the online option form submission and confirmation window from August 7 to August 9, 2026.

During this period, candidates must log in to their counselling accounts, fill in their preferred colleges and courses, and lock their choices before the deadline.

Seat Allotment Result on August 12

The provisional seat allotment result for CAP Round 2 will be announced on August 12, 2026.

Candidates who receive a seat allotment can check their result online using their login credentials and decide whether to accept the allotted seat.

Seat Acceptance Process

Students allotted a seat in Round 2 must complete the online seat acceptance process between August 13 and August 17, 2026.

Candidates receiving a seat for the first time in CAP Round 2 will be required to pay the prescribed seat acceptance fee through the online portal.

Applicants who are allotted one of their top three preferred choices will have their admission automatically frozen (Auto-Freeze) after accepting the seat. Such candidates will not be eligible to participate in any further counselling rounds.

Institute Reporting

After accepting the allotted seat online, candidates must report to their allotted institute between August 13 and August 17, 2026, carrying all required original documents for admission verification.

Failure to report within the stipulated period may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

How to Check the CAP Round 2 Vacant Seat List

Candidates can access the vacant seat matrix by following these steps:

1. Visit the official MHT CET counselling website.

2. Click on the CAP Round 2 Vacant Seat List link.

3. Log in using the required credentials.

4. View the available seat matrix.

5. Download and save the list for future reference.

CAP Round 1 Completed

The CAP Round 1 seat allotment result was declared on August 2, 2026, while the deadline for accepting allotted seats and reporting to institutes concluded on August 5, 2026.

With Round 2 now underway, candidates are advised to carefully review the vacant seat list and prioritize their choices strategically before submitting the option form.