Overview
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will publish the Maharashtra Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) CAP Round 4 Seat Allotment Result 2026 through its online admission portal. The allotment is intended for eligible diploma, B.Sc. and D.Voc candidates seeking direct admission to the second year of undergraduate engineering and technology programmes. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, no fixed number of posts applies, while the total available seats will be shown in the official institute-wise seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Post Name | Direct Second Year Engineering Admission 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | Institute-wise seats; final Round 4 matrix to be published online |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | dse2026.mahacet.org.in |
Important Dates
The detailed CAP schedule should be checked regularly, as reporting and seat-acceptance windows are generally limited.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Not applicable; admission is merit-based |
| Result Date | 2026, exact date TBA |
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 4 must complete the prescribed acceptance and institute-reporting process within the deadline displayed on the portal. Failure to report or confirm admission on time may lead to cancellation of the allotment.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants should satisfy the Maharashtra DSE admission rules notified for the 2026-27 academic session. The usual qualifying requirements include:
- A diploma in an appropriate branch of Engineering or Technology from an institution recognised by the relevant authority.
- Candidates should generally have at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination; the relaxation applicable to reserved-category and eligible Maharashtra candidates will be governed by the official brochure.
- Candidates holding a recognised B.Sc. degree may be considered if they have studied Mathematics at the Class 12 level and meet the prescribed marks requirement.
- Eligible D.Voc candidates may apply for admission to the appropriate engineering or technology branch, subject to equivalence and seat rules.
- Applicants must fulfil Maharashtra candidature, category, document and institutional eligibility conditions, wherever applicable.
Age Limit
- No standard upper age limit is generally prescribed for Maharashtra DSE CAP admission.
- Candidates must nevertheless satisfy all academic, nationality, domicile and candidature requirements given in the 2026 information brochure.
- Any revised age-related condition published by the admission authority will take precedence.
Fees
- Online registration or processing fee: TBA.
- Seat-acceptance fee: As specified in the CAP Round 4 instructions.
- Institute tuition and other charges: Vary according to the college, course, category and fee-regulation rules.
- Reserved-category candidates must submit valid certificates to claim any applicable fee concession.
Selection Process
- Registration and document verification: Candidates must complete online registration, upload the required documents and obtain verification or confirmation of their application.
- Merit list and option submission: Eligible applicants are placed in the DSE merit list and must submit and confirm their preferred colleges and courses for the relevant CAP round.
- Seat allotment and reporting: Round 4 seats are allotted based on merit, category, available seats and confirmed preferences. Selected candidates must accept the allotment and report to the allotted institute as instructed.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra DSE admission portal at dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
- Select the candidate registration or login option and enter the required personal, academic and contact details.
- Upload clear copies of the qualifying examination marksheet, nationality proof, domicile or candidature documents, category certificate and other applicable records.
- Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable, and submit the form before the closing date.
- Check the provisional merit status and raise a grievance within the notified period if any detail is incorrect.
- Log in during the option-form window, select preferred institutes and courses, and confirm the choices before the deadline.
- To check the CAP Round 4 result, open the allotment-result link and sign in using the application ID and password or other requested credentials.
- Download the allotment letter, verify the allotted institute and branch, and follow the seat-acceptance instructions.
- Report to the allotted college with original documents, photocopies, fee-payment proof and the allotment letter within the specified schedule.
Candidates should preserve downloaded forms, payment receipts and admission acknowledgements until the entire admission process is completed.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the Maharashtra DSE CAP Round 4 result 2026?
The allotment result can be checked through dse2026.mahacet.org.in using the candidate login credentials.
2. Is there a separate entrance examination for DSE admission?
Normally, DSE admission is based on qualifying-examination merit and CAP preferences rather than a separate entrance test.
3. What should I do after receiving a Round 4 allotment?
Download the allotment letter, complete seat acceptance, pay the required fee and report to the allotted institute with original documents before the deadline.
