• Updated on 5 Jan, 2026 by Kumari Nandni
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MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 will be conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell in online mode. The MAH MCA CET 2026 Application form is expected to be released at any time soon on the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The expected result date for MAH MCA CET 2026 is in the first week of April. To check the result, candidates need to use their login using their registered ID and Password. After the MAH MCA CET 2026 Results are announced, the authorities will start the counselling process for the seat allotment in the participating colleges based on the scores and preferences of the candidates. The MAH MCA CET 2026 exam will be held on March 30, 2026. The authorities will conduct the MAH MCA CET counselling 2026 as a Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Continue reading to know more about the MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 in detail.
MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 Important Dates
The MAH MCA CET Exam 2026 will be conducted on March 30, 2026. The authorities will release the registration, admit card, result, and counselling dates soon on the official website of MAH MCA CET. Candidates can check this table for the MAH MCA CET 2026 tentative dates.
MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for the MAH MCA CET Exam 2026 must satisfy the MAH MCA CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria. Candidates preparing for the MAH MCA CET 2026 should be Indian nationals and must have completed their graduation from a recognised university or college. Candidates must check out the table below to know more about the MAH MCA CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria in detail:
MAH MCA CET Counselling Process 2026
After the MAH MCA CET 2026 Results are out, candidates need to register themselves for the counselling process. The MAH MCA CET Counselling Process 2026 will be held online on the official website by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. There is a Central Admission Process (CAP) for the counselling process. Candidates who qualified for the MAH MCA CET Exam 2026 must follow the steps below to secure admission:
Registration and Document Upload
Qualified candidates must register themselves for the MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 on the official website using their MAH MCA CET credentials. Upload the required documents like photographs, ID proofs and marksheets, etc. The registration and the upload of the documents should be completed before the deadline.
Document Verification
After the registration process, the documents are verified by the authorities online or at designated facilitation centres. The verification will confirm the candidate's eligibility and academic qualifications.
Provisional and Final Merit List
After the MAH MCA CET Exam 2026, a provisional marksheet will be released first. Candidates can raise grievances if they find any detail wrong or incorrect. Then, if the grievance is correct the a final merit with the correction will be provided based on the MAH MCA CET 2026 scores and eligibility.
Seat Matrix and Option Form
After the release of the final merit list, the seat matrix will be published, showing the available seats in the participating colleges. Candidates can fill out and lock the preferred college in the option form available.
CAP Seat Allotment Rounds
The seats are allotted on the basis of the candidates' rank, preferences, reservation category and availability. Then, candidates accept the allotted seat, pay the required fee and report to the allotted institute.
Check more information about the MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration Process.
Documents Required for MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026
At the time of MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026, candidates need to verify the required documents given below:
- MAH MCA CET 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Graduation mark sheets and degree or provisional certificate
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Category and caste validity certificates (if applicable)
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
- Passport-size photographs
- Receipt of counselling registration fee payment
MAH MCA CET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
After the MAH MCA CET 2026 Results are out, the authorities will release the MAH MCA CET 2026 Cutoff of the participating colleges. After every counselling round authorities will release the round-wise cutoff. Candidates can check the expected MAH MCA CET 2026 Cutoff:
MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 FAQs
What is MAH MCA CET counselling 2026?
MAH MCA CET counselling 2026 is the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) conducted post-results for seat allotment in MCA programmes across Maharashtra.
When does MAH MCA CET counselling 2026 start?
Counselling is likely to start in June–July 2026 with registration, followed by document verification.
How do I register for MAH MCA CET counselling 2026?
Candidates register online on the official CET Cell portal using their CET credentials and upload the required documents.
Can I change my college choice after locking the option form?
No. Once the option form is locked for a CAP round, changes are not permitted for that round.
How are seats allotted in MAH MCA CET counselling 2026?
Seats are allotted based on final merit rank, category, preferences, and seat availability in each CAP round.
How many CAP rounds are there in the MAH MCA CET 2026?
Typically, multiple rounds (Round I, II, III) are conducted to fill available seats and manage vacancies.
What if I don’t accept my allotted seat in the MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026?
The seat may be cancelled, and the candidate might be considered only for further rounds if eligible, and the rules permit.
What is a provisional merit list?
A provisional merit list is the initial ranking of candidates based on CET scores, released before objections and the final list.
Is the merit list published online?
Yes, provisional and final merit lists are published on the official CET Cell website.
Is there a fee for counselling registration?
Yes, a counselling registration/processing fee is usually charged during CAP registration.
Are documents verified online or offline?
Documents can be verified through e-scrutiny or at facilitation centres as per CET Cell guidelines.
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