MAH DSE CAP 2026 Registration Begins at dse2026.mahacet.org.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra has opened the Direct Second Year Engineering Common Admission Process (MAH DSE CAP) 2026 registration on the official portal at dse2026.mahacet.org.in. Registration is open for lateral entry admission to the second year of BTech and BE programmes across Maharashtra. Diploma holders and eligible BSc graduates can apply online until July 19, 2026.

The CAP is conducted by the CET Cell on behalf of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra. Seats in government, aided, and unaided private engineering colleges are filled through this process. Admission is granted strictly on merit prepared from qualifying examination marks.

MAH DSE CAP 2026 Key Details

The registration window opened on July 7, 2026. Candidates must complete the form, upload documents, and pay the fee before the deadline. Document verification runs alongside the registration window through e-scrutiny or physical mode.

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MAH DSE CAP 2026 Important Dates

The CET Cell has published the schedule up to the final merit list stage. CAP round dates will be announced separately after the merit list is released.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must have passed a Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering from a recognised board. BSc graduates with approved subject combinations are also eligible. A minimum aggregate of 50 percent in the qualifying examination is required.

The merit list is prepared strictly on the final year Diploma or BSc aggregate percentage. There is no separate entrance test for lateral entry admission through this CAP.

How to Register for MAH DSE CAP 2026?

Registration is fully online through the DSE 2026 portal. Candidates must have their academic mark sheets, category certificates, and identity documents ready before starting.

• Visit the official portal at dse2026.mahacet.org.in.
• Click on the New Registration link on the home page.
• Fill in personal, academic, and category details in the online form.
• Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the form and download the acknowledgement receipt.

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How Will Document Verification Work?

The CET Cell has offered two verification modes this year. Candidates may pick the one that suits them at the time of registration.

In E-Scrutiny mode, scanned copies are uploaded and verified online by assigned officers. In Physical mode, applicants visit the nearest Facilitation Centre with original documents. Both modes carry the same weight for merit list preparation.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit dse2026.mahacet.org.in and create a new account.
2. Keep your Diploma or BSc mark sheets, photograph, signature, and category certificate scanned in advance.
3. Complete the application form and pay the fee before July 19, 2026 at 5 PM.
4. Select E-Scrutiny or Physical verification and complete it by July 20, 2026.
5. Track the provisional merit list on July 22 and raise grievances by July 25 if needed.
6. Check the final merit list on July 27, 2026 and prepare for the CAP rounds.

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