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MHT CET Seat Matrix 2026: Live Update
According to the MHT CET Seat Matrix 2026, a total of 2,21,646 engineering seats were available across 387 colleges affiliated to 17 universities in Maharashtra, spanning 111 engineering courses, including management quota seats. Of these, 2,03,293 seats were part of the Centralised Admission Process.
MHT CET 2026 CAP Seat Matrix: Round-wise Breakdown
The four CAP rounds together recorded 1,40,554 admissions. The institutional CAP (ACAP) round added 27,472 admissions, the management quota round accounted for 13,473, and the Jammu and Kashmir plus AICTE quota contributed another 189.
| Admission Round | Students Admitted |
| Round 1 | 31,632 |
| Round 2 | 30,304 |
| Round 3 | 29,929 |
| Round 4 | 48,689 |
| Institutional CAP (ACAP) | 27,472 |
| Management quota | 13,473 |
| J&K and AICTE quota | 189 |
After the completion of all four CAP rounds and the institutional round, 29,042 engineering seats remained vacant across the state. Of these, 26,682 vacancies were reported in the CAP/institute-level seat pool, while 2,360 seats remained vacant under the management quota.
How to Check Seat Matrix in MHT CET?
Candidates and parents wondering how to check seat matrix in MHT CET can visit the official portal, fe2026.mahacet.org, where the CET Cell publishes round-wise vacant seat lists ahead of each counselling round, broken down by college, course, and category.
Why This Matters
Engineering admissions in Maharashtra increased year-on-year in 2026-27, but nearly 29,000 seats still remained vacant after the CAP and institute-level admission process. The figures point to continued differences in seat demand across colleges, courses and admission categories. The CET Cell has closed the engineering admission process for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can refer to the official admission portal for final counselling records and published admission documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many students were admitted to engineering courses in Maharashtra in 2026-27?
A total of 1,81,927 students secured admission, an increase of 15,181 over last year.
Q2. How many engineering seats were available in Maharashtra for 2026-27?
A total of 2,21,646 seats were available across 387 colleges and 111 courses.
Q3. How many engineering seats remained vacant after all rounds concluded?
A total of 29,042 seats remained vacant after the four CAP rounds and the institutional round.
Q4. Where can candidates check the MHT CET 2026 seat matrix?
Candidates can check the seat matrix on the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org.
