MHT CET CAP Round 3 2026: First 6 Preferences Auto-Frozen

The MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 option form filling has started. Candidates can submit and confirm their choices from August 20 to August 22, 2026, through the online counselling portal.

A new rule applies to this round: the first six preferences entered by candidates will be auto-frozen if allotted. Candidates must therefore carefully arrange their top six college and branch choices before confirming the option form.

MHT CET CAP Round 3 2026: Key Details

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First Six Preferences to Be Auto-Frozen

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has introduced an important rule for CAP Round 3. The first six preferences entered in the option form will be auto-frozen if a candidate is allotted a seat according to those preferences.

Candidates should therefore avoid placing a college or branch in their top six unless they are willing to accept the allotment.

This makes the order of preferences particularly important in Round 3.

Who Can Participate in MHT CET CAP Round 3?

Eligible candidates participating in the Maharashtra engineering CAP process can fill the Round 3 option form.

Candidates should check the available seats before finalising their choices. The allotment will consider factors such as:

• MHT CET merit
• Candidate category
• Seat availability
• Preference order
• Applicable admission rules

How to Fill MHT CET CAP Round 3 Option Form

Candidates can complete the option form through the candidate login.

• Visit the official MHT CET CAP portal.
• Log in using the registered credentials.
• Open the CAP Round 3 Option Form.
• Check the provisional vacancy details.
• Select preferred colleges and branches.
• Arrange choices in the required order.
• Carefully review the first six preferences.
• Submit and confirm the option form before August 22.

Candidates should save the confirmation or acknowledgement after submitting the form.

What Candidates Should Remember

• The option form window closes on August 22, 2026.
• The first six preferences are subject to auto-freezing.
• Candidates should place only genuine preferred choices among the top six.
• The Round 3 provisional seat allotment will be announced on August 24.
• Candidates should check the allotment status through their candidate login.

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