Archive · 18 Jul 2026
MHT CET 2026 Lateral Entry Admissions Close Tomorrow
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is closing the registration window for direct second-year (lateral entry) admissions to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes tomorrow, July 19, 2026, at 5 PM.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, mahacet.org.
They can choose between e-scrutiny or physical scrutiny for document verification.
Applications not confirmed through either verification mode will be rejected.
The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is for admissions to various engineering colleges across Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic session.
Important dates include the provisional merit list on July 22, grievance submission from July 23 to July 25, and the final merit list on July 27.
The application fee is ₹1,300 for the general category and ₹1,000 for reserved categories.
Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including passing a three-year Diploma or a BSc degree with minimum marks and having studied Mathematics in Class 12.
Registration for MHT CET 2026 lateral entry admissions closes on July 19, 2026, at 5 PM.
Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, mahacet.org.
Candidates can choose between e-scrutiny and physical scrutiny for document verification.
Applications not confirmed through either verification mode will be rejected.
The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is for admissions to various engineering colleges in Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic session.
- Who
- Eligible candidates for direct second-year (lateral entry) admissions to BE and BTech programmes.
- What
- Closing of registration window for MHT CET CAP 2026 lateral entry admissions.
- When
- July 19, 2026, at 5 PM.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To complete the registration process for lateral entry admissions to BE and BTech programmes.
E-Scrutiny
Physical Scrutiny
Verification Process
E-Scrutiny
Upload scanned copies of original documents online.
Physical Scrutiny
Visit the allotted scrutiny/facilitation centre with original documents.
Convenience
E-Scrutiny
No need to visit a scrutiny centre.
Physical Scrutiny
Requires physical presence at a scrutiny centre.
Discrepancy Handling
E-Scrutiny
Application returned through candidate login for corrections if discrepancies are found.
Physical Scrutiny
Discrepancies handled in person at the scrutiny centre.
- Registration Start Date
- July 7, 2026
- Last Date to Apply
- July 19, 2026 (5 PM)
- Document Verification Period
- July 8 to July 20, 2026 (5 PM)
- Provisional Merit List
- July 22, 2026
- Grievance Submission
- July 23 to July 25, 2026 (5 PM)
- Final Merit List
- July 27, 2026
- Application Fee (General Category)
- ₹1,300
- Application Fee (Reserved Categories)
- ₹1,000