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MHT CET 2026 CAP Seat Matrix and merit list: Live Update
Currently, the MHT CET 2026 CAP Seat Matrix and merit list are prepared purely on MHT CET percentile scores. The newly formed committee will study whether, and how, Class 12 (HSC) marks should be blended with CET percentile scores while preparing the merit list, and will recommend the exact weightage ratio between the two.
Who's on the Committee
| Name of Member | Designation |
| Vice-Chancellor, Mumbai University & Chairperson, MahaSARC | Chairperson |
| Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere | Member |
| Vice-Chancellor, COEP Technological University, Pune | Member |
| Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Pune | Member |
| Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Mumbai | Member Secretary |
Is MHT CET Merit List 2026 Released?
To be clear, this proposal does not affect the current admission cycle. Is MHT CET Merit List 2026 released a question worth asking?
Yes, the MHT CET provisional merit list 2026 and later the MHT CET final merit list 2026 were both already released and used earlier this year, following the standard percentile-only method, since MHT CET 2026 counselling has already concluded across four CAP rounds.
If implemented, this change would apply to a future admission cycle, not the one already completed. The committee will also recommend the right timing for such a shift, ensuring students get adequate time to prepare for both Class 12 boards and MHT CET under any revised structure. The MHT CET Seat Matrix 2026 and its preparation logic, based purely on percentile, will not be affected retroactively.
How to Check Merit Lists When Released
Once any future MHT CET merit list 2026 PDF download or equivalent list for a later cycle is released, candidates can check it on the official CET Cell portal by logging in with their application ID and verifying their percentile, category, and rank details.
This move follows growing scrutiny of Maharashtra's CET admission process this year, including reports of colleges flouting admission norms. A shift toward including board marks could reshape how the MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix and future seat matrices are populated, affecting how students prepare for both their boards and CET exams simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Has Maharashtra decided to include Class 12 marks in MHT CET merit lists?
No, a five-member panel has been formed to study the proposal and submit recommendations within 15 days.
Q2. Does this change affect the MHT CET 2026 admission cycle already completed?
No, this year's merit list was prepared using the standard percentile-only method. Any change would apply to a future cycle.
Q3. Who heads the committee examining this proposal?
The Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University, who also chairs MahaSARC, heads the five-member committee.
Q4. What will the committee recommend?
The committee will recommend the appropriate weightage ratio between Class 12 marks and MHT CET percentile scores, and the right time to implement any change.
