Last verified July 24, 2026: Maharashtra State CET Cell has opened a new route for MHT-CET 2026 PCM or PCB candidates to apply for BBA, BCA and BMS admission through the 2026-27 Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Eligible candidates must complete course-specific CAP registration by July 26, 2026.
Summary
Candidates who appeared for MHT-CET 2026 in the PCM or PCB group can now use that score while registering for Maharashtra’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) CAP admission. The CET score does not register a candidate automatically: a separate application must be completed on the relevant course admission portal.
What changed?
The CET Cell’s current announcement explicitly adds MHT-CET 2026 PCM and PCB candidates to the applicant pool for BBA, BCA and BMS. The official BCA portal also shows its extended registration and document-verification times. Candidates should choose the correct BCA or BBA/BMS portal from the CET Cell’s official CAP list rather than using the engineering CAP login.
Key highlights
- MHT-CET 2026 PCM or PCB candidates may apply for BBA, BCA and BMS CAP admission.
- The common registration deadline announced by the CET Cell is July 26, 2026.
- The BCA portal specifies a registration closing time of 5:00 PM on July 26.
- BCA document verification and application confirmation are extended to July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- BBA/BMS applicants should use their own course portal and follow the verification schedule displayed there.
Important dates
| Activity | Verified date and time |
|---|---|
| BBA, BCA and BMS CAP registration using MHT-CET score | By July 26, 2026 |
| BCA online registration closes | July 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| BCA document verification and application confirmation close | July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
The main announcement does not state a common verification time for all three courses. BBA/BMS candidates should therefore check the live schedule on their own portal after selecting it from the official CAP page.
Who is affected?
This update is for candidates who took the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 in the PCM or PCB group and want admission to a participating Maharashtra BBA, BCA or BMS programme through CAP. It is also relevant to candidates who started a BCA application but have not yet completed document verification and confirmation.
Required student action
Register on the portal for the course you actually want, enter the requested MHT-CET details, complete the application, and finish the scrutiny or verification step shown for that course. Do not assume that appearing for MHT-CET or completing another CAP application also registers you for BBA, BCA or BMS.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the CET Cell’s official 2026-27 CAP portal list linked below.
- Select the BCA portal or the combined BBA/BMS portal, according to your intended programme.
- Choose the new-registration option and provide the MHT-CET 2026 details requested by the portal.
- Complete personal, academic, category and contact information carefully.
- Upload clear documents according to the checklist displayed in the application.
- Select and complete e-scrutiny or physical scrutiny when the course portal offers those options.
- Submit the application before the displayed deadline and save the acknowledgement.
- Return to the login to check verification status. Correct any error or deficiency within the schedule shown on that portal.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
A candidate who does not submit a valid course CAP registration by July 26 may not be considered through this registration window. For BCA, an application that is not verified and confirmed by July 27 at 5:00 PM may not move forward in the merit and admission process. Candidates should rely on the status shown in their course portal rather than only on a payment or draft-application receipt.
Official sources and application portals
- Maharashtra State CET Cell official announcement
- Official CET Cell CAP 2026-27 portal list
- Official BCA CAP 2026-27 portal and extended schedule
FAQ
Can both PCM and PCB candidates apply?
Yes. The CET Cell announcement specifically says MHT-CET 2026 PCM or PCB candidates are eligible to apply for BBA, BCA and BMS using their MHT-CET score.
Is an MHT-CET score enough to join the merit process?
No. Candidates must also register on the appropriate course CAP portal, submit the application and complete the required verification or confirmation process.
Do BBA, BCA and BMS use one application portal?
No. The official CAP list provides a BCA portal and a separate combined BBA/BMS portal. Use the portal that matches the programme being considered.
