MAH MCA CET 2026 CAP registration opened on 4 July 2026 — and you have until 14 July 2026 (5:00 PM) to complete it. The State CET Cell has released the official Admission Notice (No. TED 1226/C.R. 07/CAP/MCA/Admission Notice No: 1/2026/1607, dated 03-07-2026) for First Year MCA admissions to Government, Aided, University Managed, and Unaided Private institutes across Maharashtra.
This guide breaks the entire notice into plain language — who can apply, fees, the full schedule, and the difference between e-Scrutiny and Physical Scrutiny.
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Who Can Apply — Eligibility
Maharashtra State, All India, and J&K/Ladakh Migrant Candidates:
- Citizen of India
- Any graduation degree (B.E./B.Tech., B.Sc., B.Com., B.A., BCA, B.Voc., etc.), preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam (45% for Reserved Category, EWS, and PWD candidates from Maharashtra State)
- Non-zero score in MAH-MCA-CET 2026 — candidates who didn't appear or scored zero are not eligible
NRI / OCI / PIO / Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries / Foreign National Candidates:
- Any graduation degree (preferably with Mathematics), minimum 50% marks
- Any other eligibility criteria declared by competent authority
Application Fees
| Candidate Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| General — Maharashtra State / Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) / J&K–Ladakh Migrants | ₹1,500/- |
| Reserved Category (SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS, SEBC*) & PWD — Maharashtra State only | ₹1,300/- |
| Orphan and Transgender (Other) | ₹1,300/- |
Important: Candidates who already registered for MAH-MCA-CET 2026 pay no additional registration fee. NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National candidates pay fees as separately prescribed. All fees are non-refundable — only online payment is accepted.
(SEBC reservation is subject to the Hon'ble High Court's decision in related Writ Petitions.)
Full CAP Schedule — Key Dates
| Activity | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration & document upload | 04-07-2026 | 14-07-2026, 5:00 PM |
| Document verification & confirmation (e-Scrutiny / Physical Scrutiny) | 05-07-2026 | 15-07-2026, 5:00 PM |
| Provisional merit list displayed | — | 17-07-2026 |
| Grievance submission window | 18-07-2026 | 20-07-2026, 5:00 PM |
| Final merit list displayed | — | 22-07-2026 |
These dates are provisional. Always check www.mahacet.org for the latest schedule. Dates for option form filling and CAP seat allotment will be announced after the final merit list.
e-Scrutiny vs Physical Scrutiny — Which Should You Choose?
This year the CET Cell offers two document verification modes. You must select one when filling the online form — you cannot switch later.
E-Scrutiny (Online Verification)
- Upload scanned copies of your original documents from any device, from anywhere in Maharashtra
- No travel to a Facilitation Centre
- If documents are error-free: confirmation and receipt-cum-acknowledgement appear directly in your login
- If an error is found: your application is reverted back with details — you correct and resubmit
Best for: Candidates whose documents are complete and clean — no missing details, no pending certificates.
Physical Scrutiny (In-Person at Facilitation Centre)
- Visit your selected Facilitation Centre (FC) in person during your allotted time slot with original documents
- FC staff verify your documents and issue the receipt-cum-acknowledgement on the spot
- Verification centres are open all 7 days including Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Best for: Candidates who want in-person guidance, have doubts about their documents, or have pending certificates (e.g., Caste Validity receipt) they want to present physically.
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What Happens at Each Stage
| Stage | Dates | What to Do | Watch Out For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration & Upload | 04–14 July (by 5:00 PM) | Register on mahacet.org, fill the online application, and upload all required documents | Don't wait for the last day — server load spikes near deadlines |
| Document Verification | 05–15 July (by 5:00 PM) | E-Scrutiny: correct and resubmit if flagged. Physical Scrutiny: visit your selected FC with original documents | Unconfirmed application = rejected — you won't appear in any merit list |
| Provisional Merit List | 17 July | Check your entry on mahacet.org — rank, name spelling, category, marks, percentile | Errors here must be raised as grievances; you cannot correct them later |
| Grievance Window | 18–20 July (by 5:00 PM) | Raise grievance through your login and upload supporting documents. Physical Scrutiny candidates must visit their FC | Track acceptance/rejection status inside your login |
| Final Merit List | 22 July | Verify your final rank and category — this list is used for CAP seat allotment | Option form dates will be announced by the CET Cell after this |
Critical Points — Don't Miss These
Application confirmation is mandatory. An unconfirmed application = rejection. You will not appear in the merit list for any admission round.
Category certificates must be valid:
- SC, VJ/DT-NT(A)/(B)/(C)/(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC candidates → Caste Validity Certificate required
- ST candidates → Tribe Validity Certificate required
- All Backward Class candidates (except SC/ST) → Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31 March 2027
- Without originals or valid receipts at verification → treated as GENERAL category for CAP
- Reserved category candidates without certificates at verification must also pay a fee difference of ₹200/- online
EWS candidates must produce the Eligibility Certificate in the prescribed format (Proforma-V of the Information Brochure).
J&K / Ladakh Migrant candidates: Applications after the deadline are summarily rejected — no exceptions, no correspondence. After confirmation, approach SIMSREE, B-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020 directly for admissions under this quota.
Certificate submission deadline: If you submitted only a receipt (not the original) for Caste/Tribe Validity, Non-Creamy Layer, or EWS Certificate during registration, you must get the original verified and submit it to your admitted institute before the final reporting date of the 4th CAP round. Missing this deadline cancels admission — you move to the Open category for later institute-level rounds (if eligible).
Institutional Quota seats (vacant after all CAP rounds) also require mandatory registration and document verification through the same Scrutiny process.
NRI/OCI/PIO/CIWGC/Foreign National candidates must apply through fn.mahacet.org. OCI candidates are governed by SC order WP(C) No. 891/2021.
Graduation in CGPA / Grade Points? You'll need a Conversion Certificate to convert your CGPA to percentage before uploading during registration. Download the format below, fill it in, and get it signed by yourself (self-declaration):
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Helpline & Support
- Helpline: 7669861010 / 18004106363 — Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- In-portal messaging/ticketing — available inside your CAP candidate login on mahacet.org
- Facilitation Centres — open all 7 days including Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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