The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra will release the provisional Maharashtra Polytechnic Merit List 2026 today, July 7, 2026. Once published, candidates will be able to check the merit list on the official website.Only candidates who have successfully completed the Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 admission process will be included in the provisional merit list.After the list is released, candidates will get an opportunity to raise objections or request corrections from July 8 to July 9, 2026. The authority will review the requests before preparing the final merit list, which is scheduled to be published on July 10, 2026.
DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026: Important dates
Here’s a look at the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | May 20 to July 6, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | July 7, 2026 |
| Objection/correction window | July 8 to July 9, 2026 |
| Final merit list | July 10, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 option form filling | July 11 to July 13, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment | July 15, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 provisional allotment | July 23, 2026 |
| CAP Round 3 provisional allotment | July 30, 2026 |
| CAP Round 4 provisional allotment | August 8, 2026 |
How is the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic merit list prepared?
The merit list is prepared mainly on the basis of a candidate’s Class 10 or equivalent examination marks.While preparing the merit list, the authority considers several factors, including:
- Aggregate marks obtained in Class 10
- Subject-wise performance
- Category reservation rules
- Document verification status
- Other eligibility requirements
If two or more candidates receive the same marks, DTE Maharashtra will apply the prescribed tie-breaking rules to determine their ranks.
How to download the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic merit list 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check the provisional merit list after it is released:
- Visit the official DTE Maharashtra admission portal.
- Find and open the ‘Polytechnic Merit List 2026’ link.
- Click on the merit list PDF.
- Search for your application number or name.
- Download and save the PDF for future admission rounds.
Candidates are advised to carefully check all the details mentioned in the merit list and immediately report any errors during the correction window.
Details mentioned in the merit list
The provisional merit list is expected to include the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Application ID
- Category
- Gender
- District
- Qualifying examination marks
- Aggregate percentage
- Merit rank
- Category rank
- Document verification status
Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list will be eligible to participate in the upcoming CAP counselling rounds as per the official admission schedule.
