MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 Out

MHT CET Merit List 2026: Provisional List Released for CAP Admissions

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 on July 22, 2026, for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026-27. Candidates who registered for BE/BTech and Pharmacy admissions can now check their percentile scores, overall merit ranks, and category-wise ranks on the official portals.

Short Information

The MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 is a critical milestone in the Maharashtra engineering and pharmacy admission cycle. Published by the State CET Cell, this list includes candidates who successfully completed CAP registration and document verification between July 2 and July 19, 2026. The provisional list allows applicants to verify their details — name, category, domicile, percentile, and rank — before the final merit list is published on July 27, 2026. A dedicated grievance window from July 23 to 25, 2026, enables candidates to report discrepancies in category, marks, or personal information. Only the final merit list will be used for subsequent CAP option filling and seat allotment rounds.

How to Check Results Online

Follow these steps to access your individual merit list entry:

1. Visit the official CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org or the Engineering-specific CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.
2. Locate and click the link labelled "MHT CET CAP 2026-27 Provisional Merit List".
3. Log in using your Application Number/ID and Date of Birth (some portals may prompt for your registered password instead).
4. Your dashboard will display the MHT CET percentile, overall state merit rank, category, and category-wise rank.
5. Download or save the page/PDF for reference during the choice-filling stage.

Note: The general merit list PDF can be downloaded without login, but individual rank and percentile details require authentication.

Cut-Off Marks & Merit List

The MHT CET 2026 merit rank is determined primarily by the candidate's percentile score in the entrance exam, combined with category and domicile status. In cases of tied percentiles, tie-breaking rules apply — typically favouring higher marks in Mathematics (for PCM group) or Biology (for PCB group) in the Class 12 qualifying examination. The complete official tie-breaking sequence is detailed in the Information Brochure available on the CET Cell website.

The provisional merit list contains the following details for each candidate:

• Candidate's name and application number
• Category and sub-category (General, OBC, SC, ST, NT, VJ, EWS, etc.)
• MHT CET 2026 percentile score
• Overall state merit rank
• Category-wise rank
• Qualifying exam (Class 12) marks used for ranking

Candidates not listed in the provisional merit list likely have incomplete document verification and should contact the CET Cell helpline immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2026 released?
The provisional merit list was released on July 22, 2026, after two prior postponements (from July 15 to July 19, then to July 22).

Q2. What credentials are required to check my individual rank?
You need your Application Number/ID and Date of Birth (or registered password, as prompted by the portal).

Q3. Is the provisional merit list final for seat allotment?
No. The provisional list is for verification only. The Final Merit List, releasing on July 27, 2026, will be used for CAP choice filling and seat allotment.

Q4. What is the last date to raise an objection on the merit list?
The grievance window is open from July 23 to July 25, 2026. No objections will be entertained after this period.

Q5. Is there any fee to view or download the merit list?
No fee is charged for accessing the provisional or final merit list; this is not an application or payment step.