Maharashtra B.Design CAP 2026: Round-Wise Schedule

Maharashtra State CET Cell has published the 2026-27 Bachelor of Design CAP schedule. For candidates whose applications are already registered and confirmed, the next major action is CAP Round I option entry from July 31 to August 2, 2026, followed by allotment, seat acceptance and institute reporting.

Summary

The official schedule covers four CAP rounds, institute-level options and the separate Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh migrant counselling round. Candidates must use their login for each applicable option, acceptance or grievance step; earlier registration does not replace later round-wise action.

Key highlights

• The provisional merit list is due July 25 and grievances are accepted from July 26 to July 28 at 5:00 PM.
• The final merit list and Round I seat matrix are due July 30.
• Round I option submission runs from July 31 to August 2.
• Round II options run August 9-11; Round III options run August 20-22; Round IV options run August 30-31.
• Seat acceptance and institute reporting have separate deadlines after every allotment.
• Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh migrant counselling is scheduled for August 18-20, followed by institute reporting on August 21-25.

Important dates

Who is affected?

This update is for Maharashtra State, All India and eligible Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh migrant candidates participating in the State CET Cell’s first-year B.Design admission process for 2026-27. Because the initial registration closing date is July 23, the future CAP actions in this article primarily concern candidates whose applications are already registered and confirmed.

Required student action

Check the provisional and final merit-list status, resolve any valid grievance within the notified window, then submit and confirm course and institute options during the applicable CAP round. After allotment, complete seat acceptance and, where required, report to the allotted institute with documents and fees.

How to follow the CAP process

1. Open the official Maharashtra B.Design admission portal.
2. Check the application status and download the acknowledgement or confirmation receipt.
3. Review the provisional merit list on July 25. Raise a supported grievance through the login by July 28 at 5:00 PM if a correction is required.
4. Check the final merit list and Round I seat matrix on July 30.
5. Enter and confirm options between July 31 and August 2. Order choices carefully.
6. After allotment, select the applicable freeze or betterment option, pay the seat-acceptance fee and complete institute reporting within the round deadline.
7. Repeat the option and acceptance steps only for later rounds in which you remain eligible.

What happens if a deadline is missed?

Missing option confirmation can remove the candidate from consideration for that round. Missing the required seat-acceptance fee or institute-reporting deadline can result in the allotted seat not being confirmed. Candidates should follow the status and instructions in their login after every allotment.

Official source

• Maharashtra B.Design 2026-27 official CAP schedule
• Maharashtra B.Design candidate portal

FAQ

Does a registered candidate need to fill options for every round?

Candidates must complete the option-form step in each applicable round in which they want to be considered and remain eligible under the official rules.

Is seat acceptance the same as institute reporting?

No. The schedule lists online seat acceptance and allotted-institute reporting as separate actions with different closing times.