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Maharashtra engineering admissions recorded a rise this year as 2,45,526 candidates completed document verification for the 2026-27 CAP process. The CET Cell said confirmed registrations increased by 20,083 compared with last year’s 2,25,443 figure. The provisional merit list will be released on July 22, with four CAP rounds scheduled for BE and B.Tech admissions.

Mumbai: Engineering admissions in Maharashtra have witnessed a significant rise this year, with 2,45,526 candidates successfully completing document verification and confirming their applications for the 2026-27 admission process. These candidates will be eligible to participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds for BE and B.Tech programmes.

20,083 More Than Last Year

According to the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, a total of 2,66,024 students registered for engineering admissions before the extended registration deadline ended on July 19. Of these, 2,45,526 candidates completed the verification and confirmation process by July 20. The number of confirmed registrations is 20,083 higher than last year's figure of 2,25,443, indicating increased interest in engineering courses across the state.

The CET Cell will publish the provisional merit list on July 22. Candidates who find discrepancies in the list can submit grievances through their login portal between July 23 and July 25 until 5 pm. The final merit list will be released on July 27, followed by the commencement of the first CAP round on July 28.