Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List Out

Maharashtra DSE 2026 Final Merit List & Seat Matrix Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra, has officially released the final merit list for Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) admission 2026 on July 30, 2026. This merit list determines eligibility for candidates seeking direct admission to the second year of Full-Time Under Graduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) courses for the academic year 2026-27. Alongside the merit list, the provisional category-wise seat matrix for CAP Round I has also been published, enabling qualified candidates to proceed with option form submission.

Short Information

The Maharashtra DSE 2026 final merit list is now accessible on the official portal dse2026.mahacet.org.in. Candidates who completed online registration and document verification between July 7 and July 23, 2026, can log in using their Application ID (starting with DSE26) and Date of Birth to view their rank and category status. Only candidates whose names appear in this final merit list are eligible to participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round I. The next critical step is the online submission and confirmation of the CAP Round I College and Branch Option Form, scheduled from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Provisional allotment results for CAP Round I will be displayed on August 4, 2026. Candidates must regularly monitor the official website for any schedule revisions issued by the CET Cell.

Result / Merit List Details

How to Check Results Online

Follow these steps to access your Maharashtra DSE 2026 final merit list rank and category status:

1. Visit the official website: dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
2. On the homepage, locate and click the link for "DSE BE/B.Tech Final Merit List".
3. Enter your Application ID (starting with DSE26) and Date of Birth in the login fields.
4. Click the "Submit" button to view your name, merit rank, and category-wise status.
5. Download the merit list page or take a screenshot/printout for future reference and counselling proceedings.

Cut-Off Marks, Merit List & Next Steps

The Maharashtra DSE 2026 merit list is prepared exclusively on the basis of the candidate's academic performance (percentage) in the qualifying examination — Diploma in Engineering/Technology, B.Sc. (Mathematics), or D.Voc. Unlike first-year engineering admissions that rely on MHT CET scores, DSE merit ranking does not involve any entrance test score. The CET Cell released the provisional merit list on July 25, 2026, followed by a grievance submission window from July 26 to 28, 2026. After addressing valid grievances, the final merit list was published on July 30, 2026.

Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list must proceed to the next stage: online submission and confirmation of the CAP Round I College and Branch Option Form between July 31 and August 2, 2026. Before filling the option form, candidates should carefully review the provisional category-wise seat matrix for CAP Round I, also released on July 30, 2026, to understand available seats across institutes and branches. Seat allotment is based entirely on the options and preferences submitted by the candidate, merit rank, and category reservation rules.

Provisional allotment for CAP Round I will be displayed on August 4, 2026. Subsequent rounds include display of vacant seats for CAP Round II on August 8, 2026, and provisional allotment for CAP Round II on August 14, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep all original documents ready for physical/document verification at later stages of admission confirmation. Previous years' seat matrices and cutoffs (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26) are available on the official portal for trend reference only and do not guarantee 2026 cutoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the Maharashtra DSE 2026 final merit list released?
The Maharashtra DSE 2026 final merit list for Direct Second Year Engineering admission was released on July 30, 2026, on dse2026.mahacet.org.in.

Q2. How can I check my DSE 2026 final merit list rank?
Log in at dse2026.mahacet.org.in using your Application ID (starting with DSE26) and Date of Birth, then open the final merit list link to view your rank and category status.

Q3. When was the DSE 2026 provisional merit list released?
The DSE 2026 provisional merit list was released on July 25, 2026, and candidates were given until July 28, 2026, to submit grievances against it.

Q4. When will the Seat Matrix for DSE 2026 CAP Round I be available?
The provisional category-wise Seat Matrix for CAP Round I was released on July 30, 2026, along with the final merit list.

Q5. What is the next step after the DSE 2026 final merit list is released?
Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list must submit and confirm their CAP Round I College and Branch Option Form online between July 31 and August 2, 2026.

Q6. On what basis is the DSE 2026 merit list prepared?
Unlike first-year engineering admission, which uses the MHT CET score, the DSE merit list is prepared on the basis of the candidate's academic performance (percentage) in the qualifying Diploma, B.Sc., or D.Voc. examination.

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