Overview
- The CET Cell reported that 41,758 candidates were allotted seats in the first CAP round for direct second‑year BE/BTech and 8,324 used the auto‑freeze option to lock their first‑preference college.
- Round 2 for engineering is active: the provisional vacant‑seat list was published Aug. 6 and candidates can submit and lock option forms through Aug. 9 ahead of a provisional allotment on Aug. 12.
- Five‑year LLB applicants completed online preference entry on Aug. 5–7 and await the first CAP allotment due on Aug. 12, with reporting and verification scheduled for Aug. 13–18 and extra institutional/third‑round registration open through Aug. 31.
- MBBS and BDS registration opened Aug. 6 and runs to Aug. 12 with document scrutiny from Aug. 7–14, a provisional merit list on Aug. 15 and the first CAP allotment set for Aug. 23, followed by reporting from Aug. 24–28; NEET‑UG qualification and separate state‑quota registration apply where relevant.
- The CET Cell has warned of strict document checks and legal action for false reservation papers, and it reminds candidates that fee payment, timely reporting and the auto‑freeze rule determine whether they remain eligible for later CAP rounds or are locked into an allotted seat.