Maharashtra Engineering ACAP Merit Lists 2026: Urgent Steps to Secure Your B.Tech Seat Before Sept 14

Maharashtra engineering colleges have begun publishing institute-level Against CAP (ACAP) merit lists for First Year B.Tech admissions. The State CET Cell’s schedule shows institutes must complete ACAP activities between September 8 and September 14, 2026, so candidates should check ranks and report without delay to avoid losing seats. Watch institute portals closely this week.

ACAP differs from the Centralised Admission Process (CAP): colleges fill institute quota and post‑CAP vacancies using their own merit lists, displayed on websites and notice boards. The CET Cell has also published an ACAP vacancy list. Several leading institutes have already released lists and timelines, so verification today can save options tomorrow.

Where to find institute ACAP merit lists and ranks

Start with each college’s Admissions or Notifications page. For instance, COEP Technological University has posted its B.Tech spot‑round provisional merit list with a grievance window, while PICT’s portal shows ACAP/Institute Level vacancies and merit updates. Dr. D. Y. Patil Pimpri has published final merit lists for vacant seats. Visit campus notice boards if websites load slowly.

ACAP merit list: tie‑break order and category display

When scores tie, institutes follow state rules: higher Mathematics percentile in MHT‑CET, then Physics, then higher aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the qualifying level; next, higher HSC Mathematics, then HSC Physics, then HSC aggregate. Category‑wise lists typically appear separately for Maharashtra State, All India, Defence, and JK candidates.

Reporting by September 14: documents and payment checklist

The CET Cell’s timeline fixes ACAP completion by September 14, 2026. Carry originals and two sets of copies: MHT‑CET/JEE scorecard, HSC and SSC mark sheets, school leaving certificate, nationality and domicile, photo identity, category certificate with validity and non‑creamy layer, EWS or defence proof if applicable, and fee payment instrument per institute notice.

Name missing or data errors? What to do and scams to avoid

First, email or visit the institute admission cell immediately with scorecards and proofs; many colleges accept short grievance windows. Cross‑check your candidate portal and refresh institute pages through the day. Pay fees only via official college channels; avoid agents or unsolicited links. Use CET Cell helplines for guidance and updates.