MHT CET Counselling 2025 — Complete Guide: Schedule | Registration | Seat Allotment | Merit List

🗓️ 1. Tentative Counselling Timeline

While official dates are pending, based on credible sources, here’s what to expect:

Stay tuned to cetcell.mahacet.org for official announcements.

📝 2. Eligibility & Registration Process

Who can register? All candidates with a valid MHT CET 2025 or JEE score are eligible.

How to register:

• Sign up on the CAP portal once it opens.
• Pay the non-refundable fee: ₹800 (General), ₹600 (Reserved categories).
• Upload scanned documents: scorecard, 10th/12th marksheets, photo, signature, category/domicile certificates, etc.

🔍 3. Document Verification

This is now e-verification — mostly online, no need to visit centres. Errors? You’ll be able to correct them during the grievance submission window. Once verified, you’ll be included in the provisional merit list.

📜 4. Merit List & Seat Matrix

A provisional merit list will show your rank and status.

After grievances, the final merit list is declared.

Following this, a seat matrix (institute-wise quotas and seats per category) is published for each CAP round.

✅ 5. Choice Filling & Locking

You can select 1–300 options—colleges and branches—ranked by preference.

Double-check and lock your choices within the deadline. Ordering wisely improves your chances—leverage college predictor tools to anticipate cut-offs.

🪑 6. Seat Allotment & Reporting

Seats are allotted based on rank, preferences, and availability. You’ll get options:

• Freeze: Keep allotted seat and exit subsequent rounds.
• Float: Accept current seat, but allow higher preference upgrades.
• Slide: Upgrade branch within the same college.

If allotted a seat, download the allotment letter, pay the confirmation fee, and report to the college by the deadline. Repeat for subsequent rounds if needed. In case seats remain vacant, institute-level rounds proceed.

🎯 7. Special Categories: JEE Main & Lateral Entry

JEE Main qualifiers also participate via a separate merit list and CAP.

Lateral entry: Diploma holders can apply directly for second-year admission following a similar counselling timeline.

🔑 Key Points You Must Know

• Fee: ₹800 (General), ₹600 (Reserved).
• Option limit: Up to 300 choices.
• Seat allotment: Based on rank, reservation category, and preferences.
• Merit precedence: MHT CET rank, followed by JEE, where applicable.
• Float/Freeze/Slide: Choose smartly to maximize chances.
• Institute round: Only if seats remain after CAP rounds.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When does counselling start?

Registration likely in June–July 2025 , shortly after result declaration in June.

Q2. Can I use JEE Main score for MHT CET counselling?

Yes, there's a separate CAP for JEE Main candidates.

Q3. How many preferences can I fill?

Up to 300 choices across institutes and branches.

Q4. What if I miss the document upload deadline?

You will be disqualified—so upload and verify before deadlines.

Q5. Difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide?

Freeze: Accept and finalize seat.
Float: Accept now, but stay in next rounds for better options.
Slide: Upgrade branch within same college.

Q6. What if I don’t get any seat in CAP rounds?

You can try spot or institute-level counselling, or apply under management quota.

Q7. When is the final merit list published?

Typically in July–August 2025, post grievances.

🎓 Ready to Ace MHT CET Counselling and Land Your Top Choice?

Stay alert for official updates at cetcell.mahacet.org.

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