Maharashtra CET Cell Releases Third CAP Lists for B.Architecture and Direct Second Year Pharmacy
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the third allotment list under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for B.Architecture and Direct Second Year Pharmacy courses for the 2026-27 academic session.
The announcement, made on August 26, 2026, marks a significant step forward for hundreds of students seeking professional degree placements across the state. According to the data provided by the CET Cell, the third round processed preferences from 981 B.Architecture applicants and 1,448 Direct Second Year Pharmacy candidates.
Admission Breakdown
The latest round of seat allocations has resulted in the following placements:
- B.Architecture: Out of 981 applicants, 758 students have been offered seats. Among these, 536 students received an allotment corresponding to their top-choice preference, resulting in their status being marked as ‘Auto-frozen.’
- Direct Second Year Pharmacy: A total of 1,208 students were offered seats out of 1,448 applicants. Of these, 941 students secured colleges based on their preferred order, with their admissions similarly marked as ‘Auto-frozen.’
Mandatory Admission Rules
The CET Cell has issued strict guidelines for students whose seats have been “auto-frozen.” These candidates are required to finalize their admission at the allotted institution. Failure to accept these seats will disqualify students from participating in the upcoming fourth round of admissions. Students who choose to decline their current allotment will instead be forced to wait for the final institutional round to seek admission.
Next Steps and Deadlines
Candidates who have been successfully allotted seats must complete the admission process by physically reporting to their respective colleges. This process includes the submission of mandatory documentation and the payment of prescribed tuition fees.
The critical schedule for the coming days is as follows:
| Admission Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Physical Reporting, Document Submission, & Fee Payment | August 27–29, 2026 |
| Declaration of Provisional Vacant Seats (Round 4) | August 30, 2026 |
With the Maharashtra CAP third list now public, students are advised to adhere strictly to the reporting window to avoid the forfeiture of their allotted seats. The CET Cell is expected to release the provisional list of vacant seats for the fourth round on August 30, following the conclusion of the reporting period.
