MHT CET Merit List 2026 Released: Check Your Rank Now

If you have been refreshing the CET Cell website every hour, you can finally stop. The MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list is out, and it is your first real look at where you stand in the race for a BE, BTech or integrated engineering seat in Maharashtra.

Think of this list as a rough draft, not the final answer. It gives you a rank, but there is still time to fix things if something looks off. So grab your login details and let's walk through what this means for you.

What Exactly Got Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has put up the provisional merit list for candidates applying to BE, BTech and integrated Master of Engineering and Technology programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. This list is part of the Centralised Admission Process, or CAP, which decides how engineering seats get allotted across the state.

The list includes candidates who completed their registration and document verification successfully. If you did both, your name should appear along with your provisional rank.

Spot a Mistake? You Have Until July 25

Here is the part you should not skip. The CET Cell has opened a grievance window from July 23 to July 25, 2026. During these three days, you can raise objections if you notice any errors in your name, category, merit rank, or other document details.

Mistakes happen more often than you would think. A typo in your name or a wrong category tag can shift your rank and affect your seat chances. So take five minutes today, check every detail carefully, and file a correction request if needed. Waiting till the last day is risky, since portals tend to slow down when everyone logs in at once.

Final List Arrives on July 27

Once the CET Cell reviews all the objections, it will publish the final merit list on July 27, 2026. This final version is the one that actually matters for seat allotment. Colleges across Maharashtra will use this list to admit students under the CAP rounds.

So the provisional list is your practice round, and the final list is the real match.

How to Download Your Merit List

Getting your hands on the list takes just a few steps:

• Go to the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Click on the Provisional Merit List 2026-27 link.
• Pick the merit list that matches your category or admission stream.
• Search using your name or application number.
• Download the file and keep a copy for later.

Save this document somewhere you will not lose it. You will need it multiple times during counselling, and hunting for it later is not fun.

What Comes After the Final List

Once the final merit list is out, the counselling process moves into its next stages. This includes option filling, where you choose your preferred colleges and courses, followed by seat allotment and finally admission at the college you get matched with.

Keep an eye on the official CAP portal for updates on dates and schedules, since these stages tend to move quickly once they begin. Missing a deadline here can cost you a seat, so mark your calendar and check the portal often over the next few weeks.

This is a big step in your engineering admission journey, and a little attention to detail now can save you a lot of stress later.