MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 option forms close on August 22. Candidates must lock choices soon. The provisional seat allotment arrives on August 24. Prevent errors that derail reporting. Use this focused checklist to submit confidently and reduce last‑minute stress.
Watch the portal’s server clock; submissions close strictly as per that time on August 22. Preview the full option list before locking. Then download the receipt and option summary as PDFs. Store backups safely. These files matter for reporting, dispute resolution, and future verification.

Candidates registered for CAP, with documents verified, can fill and lock options. Students without any allotment should participate. Those seeking an upgrade may reorder preferences, as the portal allows. If your category or personal data looks incorrect, raise a grievance before locking.
Login and confirm profile details carefully. Update category, domicile, and quotas only if permitted. Reorder institutes and branches from highest to lowest priority. Use preview to catch duplicates and gaps. Clear cache, use an updated browser, and avoid parallel logins before locking with the one‑time password.
Build a balanced list: ambitious, moderate, and safe options. Prioritize campus preference before branch experiments, if location drives your decision. Avoid repeating near‑identical choices that waste slots. Past cut‑offs vary by category and quota, so balance ambition with certainty.
Keep CET scorecard, CAP application, and option summary ready. Carry Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, school leaving certificate, and nationality or domicile proof. Category, caste validity, non‑creamy layer, or Economically Weaker Section certificates should be current. Bring disability, minority, or defence documents, if applicable.
On August 24, check the portal for allotment status and institute details. Complete self‑verification steps. Accept the seat within the defined window and download the admission letter. Visit the allotted institute during reporting dates with originals and photocopies. Missing deadlines may trigger auto‑cancellation by the system.
Two days decide your seat: lock options by August 22, then track the August 24 allotment. Validate data, keep documents ready, and follow the server time. If something looks wrong, raise it before locking. Act early to avoid traffic spikes and last‑minute upload or OTP issues.