Summary: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has published the 2026-27 Centralised Admission Process schedule for first-year M.E./M.Tech admissions. Candidates can submit a grievance about the provisional merit list until July 31, 2026, 5:00 PM. The final merit list is due August 2, and the CAP Round I option form must be submitted from August 4 to August 6, 2026.
What changed?
The official portal now sets the merit-list correction window and the main Round I preference and allotment dates. Applicants must first check their provisional merit details, use the grievance facility if a verified correction is needed, and then submit and confirm course and institute preferences during the separate option-form window.
Key highlights
- Grievances about the provisional merit list are accepted from July 29 to July 31, ending at 5:00 PM.
- The final merit list is scheduled for August 2, followed by the Round I seat matrix on August 3.
- The CAP Round I option form opens August 4 and closes on August 6, 2026.
- The provisional Round I allotment is scheduled for August 9.
- The institutional-level option form remains available from August 9 to September 7, with institutional admissions scheduled through September 15.
Important dates
| M.E./M.Tech admission activity | Official date or window |
|---|---|
| Submit grievance on provisional merit list | July 29-31, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Final merit list | August 2, 2026 |
| Round I seat matrix | August 3, 2026 |
| Submit and confirm CAP Round I option form | August 4-6, 2026 |
| Provisional CAP Round I allotment | August 9, 2026 |
| Institutional-level option form | August 9-September 7, 2026 |
| Institutional-level admissions | September 9-15, 2026 |
| Last date for full-fee-refund cancellation | September 13, 2026 |
| Admission cutoff | September 15, 2026 |
Who is affected?
The schedule applies to candidates participating in Maharashtra’s 2026-27 first-year postgraduate technical admission process for M.E. and M.Tech courses. It is especially urgent for applicants whose provisional merit entry contains an error and for candidates who intend to compete in CAP Round I.
Required student action
Check the provisional merit details immediately. If a name, category, qualification, score, document status or other relevant entry is incorrect, submit the grievance with supporting evidence by July 31 at 5:00 PM. After the final merit list and seat matrix are released, arrange preferred choices in the correct order and submit and confirm the Round I option form by August 6.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the official M.E./M.Tech important-dates page and compare each portal action with the published timetable.
- Use the official Maharashtra M.E./M.Tech admission portal to log in and review the provisional merit status.
- Check personal details, candidature type, category, qualifying examination or score information and document status.
- If a correction is needed, use the grievance facility before July 31 at 5:00 PM and upload the required supporting document. Save the grievance acknowledgement.
- Review the final merit list on August 2 and the available seat matrix on August 3.
- Prepare a realistic preference order based on course, institute, location and eligibility.
- Enter choices between August 4 and 6, then use the portal’s confirmation or submission control. Save the confirmed option form.
- Check the Round I allotment on August 9 and follow the acceptance and reporting instructions shown in the allotment notice and candidate dashboard.
What happens if a deadline is missed?
Missing the grievance deadline can leave incorrect provisional data unresolved when the final merit list is prepared. Missing the Round I option-form window means the candidate cannot rely on an unconfirmed draft or assume that preferences were submitted. The portal schedule does not promise late entry, so candidates should complete each action early and keep downloadable proof.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Maharashtra M.E./M.Tech grievance window close?
The official schedule gives July 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM as the closing time.
When is the CAP Round I option form?
Candidates can submit and confirm the Round I option form from August 4 to August 6, 2026.
When will Round I allotment be released?
The provisional CAP Round I allotment is scheduled for August 9, 2026.
Official sources
Last verified: July 29, 2026. EntranceAlert.com is an independent education information platform and is not affiliated with the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. Check the official portal and your candidate dashboard before submitting a grievance, preferences, payment or reporting action.
