MAH MCA CET Counselling 2025: Complete Guide to CAP Rounds, Seat Allotment and Admission Process

The MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test) is a state-level exam for admission to MCA programs in Maharashtra. After clearing the exam, candidates must participate in the MAH MCA CET Centralised Admission Process (CAP) process to secure a seat in their preferred college.

This guide covers everything you need to know about MAH MCA CET Counselling 2025, including registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and more.

1. CAP rounds happen online, where students lock college choices.
2. Candidates must confirm their application & verify documents at a facilitation centre in person.
3. Merit lists are released (provisional & final), and grievances (if any) are resolved.
4. For each round, candidates fill & submit a new option form.
5. Colleges are allotted based on CET rank and preferences.
6. Those who don’t get a seat can register for the next round.

i. Candidates must register online through the official CET Cell website.
ii. Upload all necessary documents (scorecard, ID proof, mark sheets, etc.)
iii. Complete document verification either online or at the designated FC (Facilitation Centre)
iv. Complete document verification either online or at the designated FC (Facilitation Centre)

i. A provisional merit list is released based on the CET score and submitted documents
ii. Candidates can raise grievances or corrections (if any) within the specified window

i. Final merit list is published after resolving all grievances.
ii. This list confirms your rank and eligibility for CAP rounds.

i. The CET Cell releases the total number of seats available in each category and college
ii. Use this information to make informed choices during option form filling

i. Fill the online option form with your preferred colleges and course choices
ii. You can rearrange or modify preferences before the final locking date
iii. Submit and lock your choices

i. Seat allotment is done based on your CET rank, category, and preferences
ii. Download your allotment letter
iii. Choose one of the options:
✅ Freeze – Accept the seat and exit further rounds.
🔁 Betterment (Float) – Accept for now but opt for a better seat in the next round.

i. After CAP Round 1, CET Cell publishes the list of vacant/remaining seats
ii. Use this data to decide and update your preferences for the next round

i. Candidates who didn't get a seat or chose "Betterment" can participate in CAP Round 2
ii. Fill or update your college/course preferences based on remaining seat matrix
iii. Lock your final choices before the deadline

i. Seat allotment is released for CAP Round 2 based on revised preferences and rank.
ii. Download your updated allotment letter.
iii. Choose:
✅ Freeze – Confirm and finalize admission.
🔁 Betterment – Still want to try for a better seat in the next round (if applicable).

i. The CET Cell releases the list of seats left vacant after CAP Round 2
ii. This helps candidates plan their preferences for Round 3 accordingly.

i. Candidates still not allotted a seat or opting for betterment can participate in this round
ii. Fill fresh or revised preferences as per updated seat matrix
iii. Lock and submit the option form within the given timeline.

i. Final CAP round seat allotment is published
ii. Download the allotment letter and select either:
✅ Freeze – Accept and finalize admission.
🔁 Betterment – If more CAP rounds are not available, this generally closes your central process.

i. If seats still remain vacant after all CAP rounds, they are filled at the college level
ii. Candidates must apply directly to individual institutes
iii. Admission is done based on merit and availability
iv. Admission is done based on merit and availability.

I. Open Category (General): TBA
II. Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD): As per Maharashtra Govt. norms

I. If satisfied, report to the college within the deadline
II. If not satisfied, participate in further rounds or spot admission

Above are the MAH MCA CET 2025 Cap round important documents list

MAH MCA CET 2025 CANDIDATURE TYPES, ELIGIBILITY & DOCUMENT REQUIRED

✅ Indian Nationals from any state.
📍 No domicile required.

✅ Maharashtra domicile +
✅ Belongs to notified linguistic/religious minority (e.g., Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Christian, etc.)

✅ Candidate must fulfill the NRI definition as per the Act.
🌍 For Non-Resident Indians only.

✅ Foreign National
✅ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
✅ Person of Indian Origin (PIO)

✅ Children of:
•Displaced residents from J&K or Ladakh (since 1990)
•IAS/IPS/IFS officers posted in J&K
•Military/Para-military staff in J&K
•Kashmiri Pandits (non-migrants with domicile)
•J&K police engaged in anti-terror operations