MHT CET counselling is conducted in online mode through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Portal. This is a portal which gives seats to eligible candidates based on their MHT CET exam scores, preferences, category, and seat availability in participating colleges.
Table of Contents
MHT CET counselling is conducted in online mode through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Portal. This is a portal which gives seats to eligible candidates based on their MHT CET exam scores, preferences, category, and seat availability in MHT CET participating colleges. The round 2 seat allotment result has been released on Sep 01, 2025.
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level entrance examination which allows you to get admission into engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture courses in Maharashtra. After the MHT CET Results are released, the counselling process starts. This article will help you know the details about the MHT CET counselling process, including every step, document requirements, and critical dates for students planning their admission process.
What are the Steps in MHT CET Counselling 2025?
The MHT CET counselling takes place in different steps, such as Registration & Document Upload, Document Verification, Choice Filling and Locking, Seat Allotment Rounds, and Reporting to the Allotted Institute. The detailed steps are given below
Registration & Document Upload
- You must register on the official CAP portal, i.e. cetcell.mahacet.org, by providing your details and MHT CET credentials.
- After filling out the registration form, scanned copies of the required documents will be submitted on the online platform.
Document Verification
- After uploading documents, verification is done at the Facilitation Centres (FC).
- If you fail to get the verification process done, you will not be able to proceed towards the choice filling process.
Choice Filling and Locking
- Once the document verification is done, you can fill in and lock your preferences for your colleges and courses.
- Keep in mind to lock the choices to avoid last-minute issues.
Seat Allotment Rounds
- The MHT CET Counselling usually takes place in 3 rounds.
- Round 1 is the Initial seat allotment based on your choices and merit list.
- Round 2 is for the candidates who were not allotted seats in round one or who wish to upgrade from the seat allotted in round 1.
- Round 3 is the Mop-up round, which takes place for vacant seats after Rounds 1 & 2 seat allotment.
Reporting to the Allotted Institute
- Once a seat is allotted, you must accept the seat online.
- You must report physically to the allotted institute.
- Then the admission fee should be paid to the institute to confirm your seat.
Note: Failure to report within the deadline leads to seat cancellation.
The MHT CET Counselling schedule 2025 has been released by the authorities. You can check the MHT CET important dates in the table given below
|
Stage / Event |
Dates (2025) |
|
CAP Registration Window Opens |
June 28, 2025 |
|
Last Date to Register & Upload Documents |
July 8, 2025 (till 5 PM) |
|
Document Verification Deadline |
July 9, 2025 (till 5 PM) |
|
Provisional Merit List Release |
July 18 or 19, 2025 |
|
Grievance / Objection Window |
July 20–22, 2025 |
|
Final Merit List Publication |
July 24, 2025 |
|
CAP Round I: Choice Filling & Locking |
July 26–28, 2025) |
|
CAP Round I Seat Allotment Result |
July 31, 2025 |
|
Round I Seat Acceptance & Reporting to the Institute |
August 1–3, 2025 |
|
Publication of Vacant Seats for CAP Round II |
August 4, 2025 |
|
CAP Round II: Choice Submission & Confirmation |
August 5–7, 2025 |
|
Round II Seat Allotment Result |
August 11, 2025 |
|
Round II Acceptance & Reporting to the Institute |
August 12–14, 2025 |
|
Publishing Vacant Seats for CAP Round III |
August 16, 2025 |
|
CAP Round III: Option Form Submission & Confirmation |
August 17–19, 2025 |
|
Round III Seat Allotment Result |
August 22, 2025 |
|
Round III Acceptance & Reporting to the Institute |
August 23–25, 2025 |
|
Vacant Seats Released for CAP Round IV |
August 26, 2025 |
|
CAP Round IV: Option Form Submission & Confirmation |
August 28–30, 2025 |
|
Round IV Seat Allotment Result |
September 1, 2025 |
|
Round IV Acceptance & Reporting |
September 2–4, 2025 |
|
Institute-Level / Non‑CAP Admission & Transfers |
August 25 – September 1, 2025 |
|
Final Deadline for Admission / Cut‑off Date |
September 13, 2025 |
If you get an idea of how the MHT CET counselling process takes place, you can go through the counselling process smoothly. From online MHT CET Application form registration and document verification to seat allotment and reporting, each step plays an important role in the counselling process. If you are prepared for the coming counselling step, you can book the seat of your choice very easily.
POST YOUR COMMENT