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Below are the key state portals \u2014 check them regularly for registration dates, merit lists, and counselling schedules.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\"><strong style=\"color:#8bac3e;\">Note:<\/strong> NATA is mandatory for all state CETs. Register immediately when portals open \u2014 no extensions are given. Seat counts are not listed here \u2014 verify from official state portals.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Admission Authority<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Portal<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Current Status<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maharashtra<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MahaCET Cell<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cetcell.mahacet.org<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">Not Yet Live<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gujarat<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ACPC<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/gujacpc.admissions.nic.in\/b-arch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gujacpc.admissions.nic.in<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#3a7d1e;font-weight:700;\">Registration Live<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Karnataka<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/cetonline.karnataka.gov.in\/kea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KCET<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comedk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COMEDK<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">CAP Round Not Started<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>DTE Cell<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dte.mponline.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dte.mponline.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#3a7d1e;font-weight:700;\">Registration Live<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UPTAC<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/uptac.admissions.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uptac.admissions.nic.in<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">Not Yet Live<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>DTE Cell<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/barch.tneaonline.org\/user\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tneaonline.org<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#3a7d1e;font-weight:700;\">Registration Live<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rajasthan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>REAP<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/reap2026.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reap2026.in<\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">Not Yet Live<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><strong>Complete List of Architecture Colleges Across India:<\/strong><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>CoA approved list: <a href=\"https:\/\/ecoa.in\/academic\/public\/Approved-Institution-UG-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ecoa.in\/academic\/public\/Approved-Institution-UG-2026<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#222;border-radius:6px;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:14px;color:#fff;line-height:1.8;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <strong style=\"font-size:16px;\">Maharashtra MahaCET B.Arch Admission<\/strong><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Maharashtra has India&#8217;s largest B.Arch seat pool and the most structured state CET process. The sections below walk through it in detail \u2014 the same broad framework (registration \u2192 merit list \u2192 CAP rounds \u2192 Freeze\/Betterment) applies to all other states above.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   <pee style=\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-top: 25px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->&#8220;><a href=\"#\" class=\"floating-btn\" style=\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding: 10px 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    background: #a8cf45;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    border-radius: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    color:  black;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size: 15px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->&#8220;>Book Your Free Counselling \u2192<\/a><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- PART 2 \u2014 MAHARASHTRA OVERVIEW --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Part 2 \u2014 Maharashtra B.Arch State CET Admissions: Overview<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:200px;font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Programme<\/td>\n<td>B.Arch \u2014 5-Year Full-Time Degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Governing Body<\/td>\n<td>CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Admission via<\/td>\n<td>Centralised Admission Process (CAP) \u2014 cetcell.mahacet.org<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Basis of Merit<\/td>\n<td>NATA 2026 score + Class XII \/ Diploma aggregate %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Entrance Test<\/td>\n<td>NATA 2026 (by CoA). JEE Main Paper 2 also accepted. No separate Maharashtra B.Arch CET.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Application Fee<\/td>\n<td>General \/ Open: \u20b9800 \u00a0|\u00a0 Reserved: \u20b9600 \u00a0|\u00a0 Foreign Nationals: \u20b95,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">Seat Acceptance Fee<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,000 per round \u2014 paid online when a seat is allotted during CAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-weight:700;color:#555;\">CAP Rounds<\/td>\n<td>Typically 3 rounds (Round I, II, III) + institutional-level after CAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Expected Timeline 2026\u201327<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"warn\"><strong style=\"color:#c47a00;\">&#x26a0; Note:<\/strong> 2026\u201327 dates are not yet announced. Last year&#8217;s dates (2025\u201326) are shown below for reference only \u2014 do not treat as confirmed. Monitor <a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cetcell.mahacet.org<\/a> for official updates.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<th>Activity \/ Stage<\/th>\n<th>Last Year \u2014 2025\u201326 (Reference)<\/th>\n<th>2026\u201327 Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Registration Opens<\/td>\n<td>08-07-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Registration Closes<\/td>\n<td>06-08-2025 (5:00 PM)<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Document Verification (e-Scrutiny)<\/td>\n<td>09-07-2025 to 07-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Provisional Merit List<\/td>\n<td>09-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Grievance Window<\/td>\n<td>10-08-2025 to 11-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Final Merit List<\/td>\n<td>13-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>CAP Round I \u2014 Choice Filling<\/td>\n<td>16-08-2025 to 18-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>CAP Round I \u2014 Allotment<\/td>\n<td>20-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>CAP Round II \u2014 Choice Filling<\/td>\n<td>25-08-2025 to 28-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>CAP Round II \u2014 Allotment<\/td>\n<td>30-08-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>CAP Round III (if held)<\/td>\n<td>04-09-2025 to 07-09-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Physical Reporting \/ Admission<\/td>\n<td>22-09-2025<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color:#e07b00;font-weight:700;\">To Be Announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- MERIT FORMULA --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>How Maharashtra Merit Score is Calculated<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;opacity:0.9;margin-bottom:8px;\">MAHARASHTRA B.ARCH MERIT SCORE FORMULA (OFFICIAL MAHACET)<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;\">Merit Score = (NATA Score \u00f7 2) + XII \/ Diploma Aggregate %<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;opacity:0.9;\">Example: NATA = 150, XII = 82% \u00a0\u2192\u00a0 (150 \u00f7 2) + 82 = <strong>157<\/strong> \u00a0(Maximum possible = 200)<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\"><strong style=\"color:#8bac3e;\">Why XII marks matter as much as NATA:<\/strong> A 2% difference in XII marks can shift your state merit rank by 200\u2013300 positions. Both scores are equally critical.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><strong>JEE Main Paper 2 Candidates:<\/strong> Maharashtra accepts JEE Main Paper 2 scores for Maharashtra B.Arch State CET Admissions. Register with your JEE score and the portal will automatically generate your merit rank.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ELIGIBILITY --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width:220px;\">Requirement<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Indian citizen (NRI \/ OCI \/ PIO apply under separate category)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Class XII Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Physics + Mathematics as compulsory subjects AND one of: Chemistry, Biology, Technical Vocational Subject, Computer Science, IT, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Business Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Minimum XII Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>45% aggregate (40% for Reserved \/ EWS \/ PwD candidates of Maharashtra State)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OR: 10+3 Diploma<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subject, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for Reserved \/ EWS \/ PwD candidates)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Entrance Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Valid NATA 2026 score OR JEE Main Paper 2 score accepted by MahaCET portal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Note<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra does NOT conduct a separate B.Arch CET. NATA by Council of Architecture (CoA) is the only entrance test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- CANDIDATURE TYPES --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Candidature Types \u2014 Which Category Are You?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>Type A<\/span><strong>Maharashtra State \u2014 Born &#038; Studied Here<\/strong>Home University Seats: <strong style=\"color:#3a7d1e;\">YES \u2014 eligible<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>Type B<\/span><strong>Maharashtra State \u2014 Parent Domicile<\/strong>Home University Seats: <strong style=\"color:#3a7d1e;\">YES \u2014 eligible<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>Type C<\/span><strong>Central Govt. Employee Parent (posted in MH)<\/strong>Home University Seats: <strong style=\"color:#3a7d1e;\">YES \u2014 eligible<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>Type D<\/span><strong>State Govt. Employee Parent (posted or retired)<\/strong>Home University Seats: <strong style=\"color:#3a7d1e;\">YES \u2014 eligible<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>Type E<\/span><strong>Maharashtra-Karnataka Border (Marathi mother tongue)<\/strong>Outside Home University \u2014 State quota only<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>All India<\/span><strong>All Indian Nationals (outside MH)<\/strong>No Home University benefit \u2014 ~15% AI quota seats<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>Minority<\/span><strong>Linguistic \/ Religious Minority in Maharashtra<\/strong>Separate minority quota seats<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"cat-card\"><span>NRI \/ OCI \/ PIO<\/span><strong>Non-Resident Indians \/ Overseas Citizens<\/strong>Supernumerary seats only<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><strong>Multiple Category Registration:<\/strong> Candidates eligible under multiple types (e.g., Maharashtra Type A and All India) can register separately for each category by paying the applicable fee \u2014 allowing participation in both quota systems simultaneously.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- TYPES OF SEATS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Seats in Maharashtra B.Arch<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width:200px;\">Seat Type<\/th>\n<th>Who It&#8217;s For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Home University (HU)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Candidates who completed 10th &#038; 12th within the university&#8217;s geographic zone. Compete with a smaller, regional pool. Types A, B, C, D eligible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Other Home University (OHU)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra State candidates applying outside their own home university zone. Still compete separately from the local HU pool and AI pool.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State Level \/ General<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Open to all Maharashtra State candidates (Types A\u2013E) across the entire state \u2014 you compete with the full state merit list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>All India (AI)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~15% of seats per college reserved for candidates from any state. No Home University benefit applies here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supernumerary<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Seats above sanctioned intake \u2014 reserved for NRI \/ OCI \/ PIO, J&#038;K migrants, and TFWS candidates. Do not affect regular merit ranking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>TFWS Seats<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5% supernumerary seats per college for Maharashtra candidates with family income below \u20b98 lakh\/year. Only tuition fee is waived \u2014 other charges still apply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- CAP PROCESS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Maharashtra B.Arch State CET Admissions<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">01<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>Register on cetcell.mahacet.org<\/strong>Fill in personal and academic details. Upload your NATA scorecard and required documents. Pay the application fee (\u20b9800 \/ \u20b9600 \/ \u20b95,000 as applicable).<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">02<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>E-Scrutiny (Online Document Verification)<\/strong>All verification is online \u2014 no physical visit needed. Check portal login for status. Correct any errors within the deadline. Missed corrections = rejection.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">03<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>Merit List Declaration<\/strong>Provisional Merit List published based on (NATA \u00f7 2) + XII%. A grievance window opens before the Final Merit List. Check your rank carefully \u2014 raise a grievance immediately if your score appears incorrect.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">04<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>Option Form Filling (Up to 300 choices)<\/strong>During each CAP round, fill your college preferences in order. Up to 300 options allowed. Form reopens between rounds \u2014 you can add or change preferences. Once a seat is accepted, that college is removed from the list.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">05<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>Seat Allotment (CAP Rounds I, II, III)<\/strong>Seats allotted based on merit rank, preferences, category, and availability. Pay \u20b91,000 seat acceptance fee and upload documents to confirm your allotment.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">06<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>Choose: Freeze or Betterment<\/strong>Freeze = stop here and report to college. Betterment = retain current seat and try for an upgrade in the next round.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-num\">07<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"step-body\"><strong>Physical Reporting to Institute<\/strong>Report with all original documents on the specified date. Admission is confirmed only after document verification and fee payment at the college. Missing this date cancels your seat \u2014 no exceptions.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- FREEZE vs BETTERMENT --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Freeze vs Betterment \u2014 Maharashtra CAP<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width:160px;\">Option<\/th>\n<th>What Happens<\/th>\n<th>Seat Safety<\/th>\n<th>Next Round?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Auto Freeze<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>System automatically freezes your seat if allotted to your 1st preference college<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed \u2014 must report<\/td>\n<td>NO \u2014 finalised automatically<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Self Freeze<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You are satisfied with the allotted seat and choose to stop participating<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed \u2014 must report<\/td>\n<td>NO \u2014 you exit willingly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Betterment (Non-Freeze)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Retain current seat as backup AND participate in next round seeking a better college<\/td>\n<td>Retained until next round result<\/td>\n<td>YES \u2014 you continue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <strong>Critical Betterment Rules:<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>If Betterment gives you a better seat \u2192 old seat <strong>CANCELLED<\/strong>, new seat confirmed.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>If NO new seat is allotted in next round \u2192 you <strong>automatically RETAIN<\/strong> your original seat. You will NOT lose it.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>If Betterment gives you a seat you do NOT want \u2192 you must accept it or exit the CAP process entirely.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>Option Form reopens after each round \u2014 modify preferences. Previously allotted college is removed from your list.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li>After Round III (final round) \u2014 only Freeze available. All candidates must accept or exit.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"warn\"><strong style=\"color:#c47a00;\">&#x26a0; Betterment Strategy:<\/strong> Only choose Betterment if you have a clearly better college to upgrade to. In Round I, Betterment is safe \u2014 if no upgrade comes, you keep Round I seat. In Round II Betterment, if a new seat is allotted, you must decide immediately.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- RESERVATION & FEES --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Seat Reservation &#038; Fee Structure \u2014 Maharashtra<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-bottom:24px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Category-wise Reservation<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Reservation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Caste (SC)<\/td>\n<td><strong>13%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>\n<td><strong>7%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>VJ\/DT (NT-A)<\/td>\n<td><strong>3%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>NT-B<\/td>\n<td><strong>2.5%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>NT-C<\/td>\n<td><strong>3.5%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>NT-D<\/td>\n<td><strong>2%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td><strong>19%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>SEBC (Maratha)*<\/td>\n<td><strong>10%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>EWS<\/td>\n<td><strong>10%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>PwD<\/td>\n<td><strong>5% (Horizontal)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Defence<\/td>\n<td><strong>5% (Horizontal)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Female within category<\/td>\n<td><strong>30% (Horizontal)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphan<\/td>\n<td><strong>1%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>TFWS (supernumerary)<\/td>\n<td><strong>5% extra<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee style=\"font-size:12px;color:#888;\">*SEBC subject to current legal verdicts.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Annual Fee Structure<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>College Type<\/th>\n<th>Approx. Annual Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Govt. College (e.g. J.J. College Mumbai)<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b918,000 \u2013 30,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Aided Private (e.g. BNCA Pune)<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b940,000 \u2013 80,000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Unaided Private<\/td>\n<td><strong>\u20b91,00,000 \u2013 2,50,000+<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>NRI Seats<\/td>\n<td><strong>USD $3,000 \u2013 $8,000 \/ yr<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>TFWS (5% supernumerary)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Tuition waived*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee style=\"font-size:12px;color:#888;\">*TFWS: Family income < \u20b98 lakh\/year. Only tuition fee is waived \u2014 development fees and other charges still apply.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   <pee style=\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    margin-top: 25px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->&#8220;><a href=\"#\" class=\"floating-btn\" style=\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    padding: 10px 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    background: #a8cf45;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    border-radius: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    color:  black;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-size: 15px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->&#8220;>Enquiry NOW \u2192<\/a><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Documents Required for Maharashtra B.Arch CAP Registration<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-bottom:24px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f9fdf2;border:1px solid #c5dc8e;border-radius:6px;padding:18px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#8bac3e;\">Mandatory for All Candidates<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>SSC (10th) Marksheet and Passing Certificate<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>HSC (12th) Marksheet and Passing Certificate <em>OR<\/em> Diploma Certificate &#038; Marksheet<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>NATA 2026 Scorecard (upload the best attempt)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>School Leaving Certificate \/ Transfer Certificate<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Passport-size Photographs (recent, white background)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Valid Photo ID \u2014 Aadhaar \/ Passport \/ Voter ID<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Photo with Signature (3.5 cm \u00d7 4.5 cm, without border)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e6;border:1px solid #f5d78e;border-radius:6px;padding:18px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#c47a00;\">Additional (If Applicable)<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Domicile Certificate (for Type A\/B\/C\/D Maharashtra candidates)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Caste Certificate (SC \/ ST \/ OBC \/ NT \/ VJDT) + Caste Validity Certificate<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (OBC \/ NT \/ VJ candidates)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>EWS Certificate + Income Certificate (for EWS or TFWS)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Disability Certificate (PwD candidates)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Defence Certificate (Defence quota)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Orphan Certificate (Orphan quota)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\"><strong style=\"color:#8bac3e;\">Document Prep Tip:<\/strong> Keep all admission documents organised in a dedicated folder with clear file names, ensure files meet portal size requirements, and carry both originals and photocopies during reporting.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- FAQs --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width:280px;\">Question<\/th>\n<th>Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Is there a separate Maharashtra B.Arch CET exam?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No. Maharashtra does NOT conduct a separate B.Arch CET. NATA (by Council of Architecture) is the only entrance test. You register on cetcell.mahacet.org and your NATA score is used directly in the merit formula.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What is the Maharashtra merit formula?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Merit Score = (NATA \u00f7 2) + XII aggregate %. Max = 200. Example: NATA 150, XII 82% \u2192 75 + 82 = 157. Ties broken by XII marks, then NATA score, then date of birth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What is Betterment? Can I lose my seat?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Betterment = you retain current seat AND participate in the next round. If a better seat comes: old seat cancelled, new confirmed. If NO new seat comes: you keep your original seat automatically. You will NOT lose it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Can I apply under multiple categories?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Yes. If you qualify as both Maharashtra Type A and All India, register separately for each (separate fee). This lets you compete in both state quota and All India quota simultaneously.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What is TFWS and who qualifies?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme): 5% supernumerary seats per college for Maharashtra candidates with family income below \u20b98 lakh\/year. Only tuition fee is waived \u2014 development fees and other charges still apply. Income certificate required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Does Maharashtra accept JEE Main Paper 2?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Yes. MahaCET accepts JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) scores. The portal maintains separate merit lists for NATA and JEE P2 candidates and merges them for allotment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What is the CAP round seat acceptance fee?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,000 per round when a seat is allotted. Paid online to confirm your allotment. The application registration fee (\u20b9800\/\u20b9600) is a separate upfront charge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What if I miss the E-Scrutiny \/ document verification deadline?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your registration will be rejected. All corrections must be made within the deadline shown in your login portal. Check your portal daily during this period \u2014 no separate SMS\/email is guaranteed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- IMPORTANT LINKS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2>Maharashtra B.Arch State CET Admission 2025\u201326 \u2014 Important Reference Links<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"warn\"><strong style=\"color:#c47a00;\">Note:<\/strong> 2026\u201327 official documents will be published on <a href=\"https:\/\/cetcell.mahacet.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cetcell.mahacet.org<\/a> when the process begins (expected July 2026). The links below are 2025\u201326 references only \u2014 always use the 2026\u201327 versions when published.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>To make informed decisions, students and parents can refer to past data and documents:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ol><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/arch_info_broucher.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Information Brochure for Admission 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Full admission rules and eligibility (PDF)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/arch_fina_shedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Activity Schedule 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Complete round-wise timeline (PDF)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MH-DTE-B.Arch-2025-26-List-of-Architecture-Colleges-Order-of-Priority-Cut-offs.-All-Caste-1.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>List of B.Arch Colleges in Maharashtra with Cut-offs 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 College-wise data (Excel Sheet) <em>\u2014 link to be updated when 2026\u201327 data is published<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><strong>Cut-offs 2025\u201326 for MH Candidates (3 PDFs):<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/uaEcz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Round 1 Cut-offs<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/Db9An\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Round 2 Cut-offs<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<li>Round 3 \u2014 Not published on website<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arch2025.mahacet.org.in\/arch\/assets\/pdf\/arch_cap1_sdpdf_2025_20250814_081711.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Provisional Seat Matrix 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 College-wise seat availability (PDF)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/List-of-Documents-required-for-CAP-Registration-2025-26-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>List of Documents required for CAP Registration 2025\u201326<\/strong> (PDF) <\/a>\u2014 <em>See our detailed document checklist above or download from the official portal when 2026\u201327 version is live.<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- end .sb --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee style=\"font-size:12px;color:#999;text-align:center;margin-top:30px;\">\u00a9 2026-27 Silica \u2014 Your Design Career Guide. All rights reserved.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SILICA \u00b7 B.Arch Admission Guide 2026\u201327 Maharashtra B.Arch State CET AdmissionsComplete Guide 2026\u201327 MahaCET \u00b7 Gujarat \u00b7 Karnataka \u00b7 Tamil Nadu \u00b7 Rajasthan \u00b7 UPPart 1 \u2014 Maharashtra B.Arch State CET Admissions: Which State, Which Portal?Most states conduct centralised counselling for B.Arch admissions. 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