October 16 Is Your Last Shot: Mumbai University CAP Admission Deadline Extended
Students eyeing professional courses under the University of Mumbai have got one more window. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has extended the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) admission deadline for 2026-27 to October 16, 2026, giving late applicants a final chance to lock their seats in colleges affiliated with Mumbai University.
The extension was announced on the CET Cell’s directions on October 7, 2026. It covers the seats filled through the CAP in MU-affiliated institutions. If you had missed the earlier rounds or were waiting to complete your application, this is the window you should not let slip.
Which Mumbai University courses come under the new October 16 deadline
The extended deadline applies to professional and management courses admitted through the CET Cell’s Centralised Admission Process for the 2026-27 academic year. These include:
- B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) — through MHT CET CAP
- BMS, BBA and BCA — through MAH BBA/BMS/BBM and BCA CET CAP
- Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE) — through MAH DSE CAP
- MCA and MMS — through MAH MCA and MBA/MMS CET CAP
- M.E (Master of Engineering) — through MHT CET MTech CAP
Seats in these courses are allotted on CET merit through the centralised process. Colleges cannot fill CAP seats on their own, so every applicant must complete the process on the official CET Cell portal before the revised cut-off.
How to apply before October 16
The CAP is fully online. Do not wait till the last evening, because document uploads and payment confirmations sometimes take time.
- Go to the official CET Cell portal mahacet.org and open the CAP section for your course.
- Register with your CET application ID and complete the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your mark sheets, CET scorecard, domicile and category documents if applicable.
- Fill your college and course choices carefully and lock them before the deadline.
- Pay the counselling fee online and download the confirmation receipt.
After the October 16 deadline, the CAP rounds move ahead with seat allotment. Students who complete their process on time will be part of the subsequent allotment and reporting stages.
Missing the October 16 cut-off means sitting out of the centralised process for these courses this year. Colleges do not get to admit CAP seats on their own, so there is no backdoor round after the portal closes.
Why this extension matters for students
Admission season in Maharashtra has been tight this year. Vacant seats have lingered in several rounds, and many students have been waiting on documents or decisions from other counsellings. This extension gives such students a second wind. Students who were tracking MAH CET counselling updates should note that each course has its own CAP schedule on the CET Cell portal, so check your course’s exact timeline rather than assuming a common one.
For regular merit-based undergraduate and postgraduate admissions under MU, the university runs its own schedule through its admission portal and the official mu.ac.in website. The October 16 extension is specific to the CET Cell’s Centralised Admission Process for professional courses.
Also note: Mumbai University result and counselling updates
Students already enrolled in Mumbai University should keep an eye on Mumbai University result notifications published this month, since result declaration and revaluation timelines run in parallel with admissions. Broader admission alerts across Indian colleges are updated here daily.
Documents to keep ready
Before you sit down to fill the CAP application, keep these scanned and ready in the prescribed size and format:
- CET 2026 scorecard and application form
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Graduation mark sheet for PG courses like MCA, MMS and M.E
- Domicile certificate and category or caste certificate, if applicable
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- Aadhaar card or other valid identity proof
Incomplete or wrongly sized uploads are the most common reason applications get stuck. Double-check every file before you submit.
Key dates at a glance
- Extension announced: October 7, 2026
- New CAP admission deadline: October 16, 2026
- Courses covered: B.E, BMS, BBA, BCA, Direct S.E, MCA, MMS, M.E
- Apply on: the official CET Cell portal at mahacet.org
One week is not a lot of time when document verification is involved. Students who are eligible should register today rather than testing their luck on October 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new last date for Mumbai University CAP admission 2026?
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has extended the CAP admission 2026 deadline for courses under the University of Mumbai to October 16, 2026.
Which courses are covered by the October 16 deadline extension?
The extension covers professional and undergraduate courses filled through the CET Cell's Centralised Admission Process, including B.E, BMS, BBA, BCA, Direct Second Year Engineering (DSE), MCA, MMS and M.E.
Where do I apply for Mumbai University CAP admission 2026?
Admissions under the Centralised Admission Process are handled through the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal at mahacet.org. Students should check the official schedule there before applying.
Is this extension also for regular merit-based UG and PG courses?
The extension announced on October 7 applies to the CAP process for CET-based professional courses. Regular merit-based admissions follow the university's own schedule on mu.ac.in.
