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    How to Build an Option Entry List for MHT CET 2026? Steps to Choose Colleges

    Kanak MukhijaUpdated on 28 Jul 2026, 01:15 PM IST

    How to Build an Option Entry List for MHT CET 2026? The Maharashtra CET Cell has started the Round 1 MHT CET web option entry process on July 28, 2026. Candidates can get the MHT CET Web option entry link through their hall ticket number and password at cetcell.mahacet.org. They need to fill the choices or college and courses and lock their MHT CET web option entry by July 30, 2026. The MHT CET round 1 seat allotment will be declared based on the choices during the web option facility. However, students are advised to fill out their colleges and courses carefully. After the merit list is released, candidates will need to participate in CAP and submit their preferences. Check out the article below to get detailed information about how to build an option entry list for MHT CET 2026.
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    1. MHT CET 2026 Web Option Entry Start Date
    2. Where to Access MHT CET Option Entry Link?
    3. How to Build an Option Entry List for MHT CET 2026?
    4. MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix
    How to Build an Option Entry List for MHT CET 2026? Steps to Choose Colleges
    MHT CET 2026 Option Entry List: How to Choose Colleges & Branches

    MHT CET 2026 Web Option Entry Start Date

    The authority has announced the MHT CET web option date 2026 along with the notification brochure on its respective portal. The official web option dates are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to go through the dates for updated trends and news.

    MHT CET 2026 Date

    Event

    Date

    Provisional Merit List

    July 22, 2026

    Final MHT CET Merit list

    July 27, 2026

    Round 1

    MHT CET CAP Web option entry start date

    July 28 to July 30, 2026

    CAP Seat Allotment

    August 2, 2026

    Round 2

    MHT CET Web option entry start date

    August 7 to 9, 2026

    Seat allotment result date

    August 12, 2026

    Round 3

    MHT CET 2026 Web option entry start date

    August 19 to 21, 2026

    Seat allotment date

    August 24, 2026

    Round 4

    MHT CET 2026 Web option start date

    August 29 to 31, 2026

    Seat allotment

    September 3, 2026

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    Where to Access MHT CET Option Entry Link?

    The Maharashtra CET Cell has activated the MHT CET 2026 web option entry link at cetcell.mahacet.org. We have also updated the MHT CET Web option entry link on this page for easy access. Candidates can click on the above link to fill the MHT CET web option entry.

    How to Build an Option Entry List for MHT CET 2026?

    The Maharashtra CET Cell will allow candidates to select and arrange engineering branches and colleges in the order of their choice. Based on the choices filled during the facility, seat allotment result will be prepared. The seat allotment will be based on merit rank, category, reservation policy, seat availability, order of choices filled by the candidates and many more. Candidates can follow the simple steps to build an option entry list for MHT CET 2026.

    Step 1: Before selecting engineering college, they must decide which branch they actually want to study and which they have interest in. Students choose a well known university and compromise on preferred branch.

    Step 2: While preparing an option list, students are advised to go through the previous year’s cutoffs. This will help them to make good decisions when selecting the desired course and colleges. However, cutoffs may change every year, they get only an idea of admission competition, college demand and chances of getting seats. So, candidates are advised to use previous year cutoffs as a reference.

    Step 3: They are recommended not to select engineering college & branch based on their well known. Before adding a college, please check the placement records, faculty, internship opportunities, infrastructure, location and many more important factors.

    Step 4: Instead of choosing just a few, students make sure to add as much as choices they can. This will improve admission chances and get a seat in engineering college.

    Step 5: The seat allotment is based on the choices filled and orders entered by the candidate in the web option period. So, always arrange options based on where they genuinely want admission.

    Step 6: They are also advised to keep in mind some factors such as location, hostel charge, tuition fee, living expenses and more.

    Step 7: Before filling out the options, they can check the seat matrix carefully. It will help them to understand total seats available in colleges, branch wise seat intake, and category wise seat distribution.

    MHT CET 2026 Seat Matrix

    The MHT CET seat matrix for round 1 is also available online on the main website by the authority. Candidates can chek the seat matrix during the web option period. The authority releases the round wise seat matrix after each round of the counselling process. It will display the course-wise seat availability in the MHT CET 2026 participating institutions. Once released, the same information will be updated here in the form of a table.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is MHT CET 2026 option form filling link out?
    A:

    The MHT CET CAP web option form filling process started on July 28, 2026.

    Q: How many colleges should I add in the option form?
    A:

    There is no fixed limit, but candidates should fill as many suitable options as possible.

    Q: Can I change my options after submission?
    A:

    The option form is then locked and generally no changes can be made, so be sure to check everything carefully before submission.

    Q: What is the biggest mistake during option entry?
    A:

    Candidates can fill out very few choices and arranging colleges without proper research

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    Hello,

    MHT-CET is a computer based test conducted only at allotted exam centers, not from home or personal PCs, Students from outside Maharashtra can appear for the exam at selected centres during application. Non-Maharashtra candidates usually can't claim state quota seats through CAP and often use JEE Main scores instead.

    HEY THERE!!!
    The official website for MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is:

    • https://cetcell.mahacet.org
    • All official information about MHT CET 2025 is available here, including application forms, admit cards, answer keys, results, and counseling information.


    I GOT 72 persentile (GOBCH) in MHTCET and I want to pursue BTech CSE, AI, AI-DS,ai-ml,IT, (anyone) so which college can I get in Pune

    Hey,

    As per the MHT CET syllabus 2024 with weightage PCM and PCB prescribed by the Maharashtra CET Cell, 20 percent weightage is given to the Class 11 topics and the remaining 80 percent to the Class 12  topics of the Maharashtra board.

    For detailed information about weightage chapter wise