COEP Spot Round 2026: B.Tech ACAP Spot Round Dates, Merit List, Vacancy, Registration, Eligibility & Admission Process

COEP F.Y. B.Tech ACAP Spot Round 2026 Official Notification

COEP Technological University has announced the University Level ACAP (SPOT) Round 2026-27 for admission to First Year B.Tech programmes. The Spot Round is being conducted against vacant seats remaining after the CAP Round-IV conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell.

According to the revised notification dated September 8, 2026, COEP Tech will conduct multiple ACAP (SPOT) rounds from September 10 to September 14, 2026 at the COEP Technological University campus in Pune. Seat allotment will be done through direct counselling on the basis of Inter-Se-Merit and availability of seats at the time of counselling.

Candidates participating in the COEP B.Tech Spot Round 2026 must report in person at the specified time according to their merit number. Candidates must also carry the required original documents, photocopies and applicable admission fee in the prescribed form.

COEP Spot Round 2026 – Latest Status

The COEP B.Tech ACAP Spot Round registration deadline was September 8, 2026, up to 1:00 PM. The university subsequently published the provisional and final merit lists and commenced the scheduled counselling rounds.

The official COEP website currently shows vacancy and merit-list updates for the ACAP Spot Round. The university has also notified separate Spot Round schedules for First Year B.Tech, First Year B.Planning, Direct Second Year B.Tech and Working Professional admissions.

For F.Y. B.Tech, the scheduled Spot Round activity is continuing through September 14, subject to seat availability.

What is COEP ACAP Spot Round 2026?

The ACAP Spot Round is a University Level admission process conducted by COEP Technological University for filling vacant seats remaining after the regular CAP rounds.

For F.Y. B.Tech 2026-27, COEP has specified that admissions through the Spot Round will be conducted against vacant seats available after CAP Round-IV.

Unlike a regular online CAP allotment, candidates participating in the COEP Spot Round have to report physically at the university for direct counselling. Seat allotment is carried out according to Inter-Se-Merit and the seats available at that particular moment.

COEP Spot Round 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date/Time
Spot Round Registration Last Date	September 8, 2026, up to 1:00 PM
Vacancy for Spot Round 1	September 8, 2026 by 5:00 PM
Provisional Merit List	September 8, 2026 by 11:00 PM
Grievance Deadline	September 9, 2026 by 11:00 AM
Final Merit List	September 9, 2026 by 10:00 PM
ACAP Spot Round 1	September 10–12, 2026
ACAP Spot Round 2	September 12–13, 2026
ACAP Spot Round 3	September 13, 2026
ACAP Spot Round 4	September 14, 2026
Additional Spot Rounds, if required	September 13–14, 2026
Venue	COEP Technological University, Pune

These dates are based on the revised notification issued by COEP Tech on September 8, 2026. The university has specifically stated that the schedule is subject to changes notified by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

Who Can Participate in COEP Spot Round 2026?

The Spot Round is meant for eligible candidates who are included in the applicable COEP University-level merit list and report for counselling according to the prescribed schedule.

For F.Y. B.Tech, the university’s schedule covers candidates from:

• Maharashtra State candidates through MHT-CET PCM
• All India candidates through JEE Main PCM
• Defence candidates

The candidate must satisfy the applicable admission requirements and must have completed the COEP ACAP Spot Round registration process.

Is COEP Spot Round Different From CAP Round?

Yes. The regular CAP rounds are conducted through the Maharashtra State CET Cell admission process.

The ACAP Spot Round at COEP is a university-level process conducted after CAP-IV to fill vacant seats, if any. Candidates are called for direct counselling at COEP Tech, and allotment is based on Inter-Se-Merit and the vacancy available when the candidate’s turn comes.

COEP Spot Round 2026 Registration Process

Online registration was mandatory for candidates wishing to participate in the ACAP Spot Round.

The registration process specified by COEP was:

1. Visit the COEP ACAP Spot Round registration link.
2. Click on Register.
3. Enter name, email ID and password.
4. Verify the registered email through OTP.
5. Log in using the registered email and password.
6. Select the Spot Round(s) for which the candidate wishes to apply.
7. Candidates who participated in MHT-CET/JEE CAP rounds have their details linked/auto-filled from the CET Cell merit information.
8. Candidates who did not participate in CAP rounds must enter the required information manually.
9. Enter and verify the correct application ID.
10. Upload the required supporting documents.
11. Select the applicable options.
12. Submit and lock the application.
13. Complete the ACAP Spot Round processing fee payment online.

COEP has specifically stated that once the application is locked, it cannot be edited.

What If There Is an Error in the Provisional Merit List?

Candidates were given an opportunity to raise grievances against errors in the provisional merit list.

For F.Y. B.Tech, grievances had to be sent through email to:

fy-btech-spot2026@coeptech.ac.in

Candidates were required to mention their:

• Application ID
• Name
• Mobile number
• Details of the correction required

They also had to attach supporting documents to substantiate the requested correction. The grievance deadline was September 9, 2026, 11:00 AM.

COEP B.Tech Spot Round 2026 Counselling Schedule

The university has divided the Spot Round into multiple rounds and assigned specific reporting times according to the COEP Tech General Merit Number.

ACAP Spot Round 1 – September 10 to 11

For Defence candidates, Round 1 was scheduled on September 10 at 8:00 AM.

For MHT-CET candidates, the schedule on September 10 was:

Merit Number	Reporting Time
1–100	8:30 AM
101–200	11:00 AM
201–400	1:00 PM
401–600	3:00 PM
601–1000	4:30 PM
1001–1500	5:30 PM
1501 onwards	6:30 PM

The continuation for MHT-CET candidates was scheduled on September 11 at 8:30 AM for Merit Number 1 onwards.

For All India candidates based on JEE Main, Round 1 was scheduled as follows:

JEE Merit Number	Date & Time
1–100	September 11, 11:00 AM
101–200	September 11, 1:00 PM
201–400	September 11, 3:00 PM
401–600	September 11, 5:00 PM
601–1000	September 12, 8:30 AM
1001 onwards	September 12, 11:00 AM

ACAP Spot Round 2 – September 12 & 13

For Defence candidates, Round 2 was scheduled on September 12 at 1:30 PM.

For MHT-CET candidates:

• Merit Numbers 1–600: September 12 at 2:00 PM
• Merit Numbers 601–1000: September 12 at 3:00 PM
• Merit Numbers 1001 onwards: September 12 at 5:00 PM
• Merit Numbers 1 onwards, Stage 4: September 13 at 8:00 AM

For JEE Main All India candidates:

• Merit Numbers 1–500: September 13 at 10:00 AM
• Merit Numbers 501 onwards: September 13 at 11:30 AM

ACAP Spot Round 3 – September 13

The third round is scheduled on September 13, 2026.

For Defence candidates, reporting begins at 12:30 PM.

For MHT-CET candidates:

• Merit Numbers 1–1000: 1:00 PM
• Merit Numbers 1001 onwards: 2:00 PM
• Stage 4, Merit Numbers 1 onwards: 3:00 PM

For All India JEE Main candidates, Merit Numbers 1 onwards are scheduled for 4:00 PM.

Additional Spot Rounds on September 13

COEP has stated that if seats remain vacant after Spot Round 3 because of betterment or cancellation, additional multiple Spot Rounds will be conducted on September 13 from 6:00 PM onwards, for Defence, Maharashtra State and All India candidates, subject to the cut-off time notified by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

ACAP Spot Round 4 – September 14

The fourth round is scheduled for September 14, 2026.

For Defence candidates, reporting begins at 8:30 AM.

For MHT-CET candidates:

• Merit Numbers 1–1000: 10:00 AM
• Merit Numbers 1001 onwards: 11:30 AM
• Stage 4, Merit Numbers 1 onwards: 12:30 PM

For All India JEE Main candidates:

• Merit Numbers 1 onwards: 2:00 PM

If seats remain vacant after Round 4 because of betterment or cancellation, additional Spot Rounds are scheduled from 3:00 PM onwards on September 14, subject to the CET Cell cut-off time.

How Are Seats Allotted in COEP Spot Round 2026?

Seat allotment is not based simply on the order in which candidates arrive.

COEP will conduct counselling according to Inter-Se-Merit among candidates appearing in the university’s merit list.

However, the actual seat available to a candidate depends on the vacancy position at that exact moment. Once a seat is allotted, it is removed from the pool of vacant seats displayed in the counselling hall.

Therefore, a candidate with a better merit position has an advantage, but the preferred branch may no longer be available by the time the candidate’s turn arrives.

What Happens If a Candidate Is Absent When Their Name Is Called?

Candidates must remain present in the counselling hall and wait for their turn.

If a candidate is absent when called, the next candidate in merit order may be called immediately, and the absent candidate can lose the opportunity for that particular seat allotment.

This makes physical presence extremely important.

Can a Higher-Ranked Candidate Who Arrives Late Still Get a Seat?

Yes, subject to the rules.

COEP states that if a candidate with a higher merit rank reports late, the candidate may be considered for a seat that is available at that moment. Such a candidate can receive preference over lower-ranked candidates who are present, provided the seat and category requirements permit it.

COEP Spot Round 2026 Processing Fee

The non-refundable admission processing fee specified in the notification is:

Candidate Category	Processing Fee
Open Category	₹1,500
All India/OMS Candidates	₹1,500
Reserved Category	₹1,200

Candidates have to show the payment receipt at the venue.

This processing fee is separate from the applicable university admission fee.

How Should COEP Spot Round Admission Fees Be Paid?

Candidates must bring the applicable COEP University admission fee in the form of a Demand Draft.

The Demand Draft must be drawn in favour of:

“COEP Technological University”

and should be payable at Pune.

Candidates who have already taken admission to COEP through CAP Round I, II, III or IV are required to bring a Demand Draft for the difference amount of fees, wherever applicable.

If the seat is allotted on the basis of JEE Main percentile under the All India quota, the applicable All India/JEE fee structure will apply.

Documents Required for COEP Spot Round 2026

Candidates must bring the required original documents for verification along with one set of photocopies.

Candidates should keep all applicable admission documents ready, including:

• CET/JEE-related documents
• Application/merit details
• Class 10 certificate/marksheet
• Class 12 certificate/marksheet
• Domicile-related documents, wherever applicable
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Caste validity certificate, wherever applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, wherever applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• Defence-related documents, where applicable
• Valid identity proof
• Admission letter/receipt and fee receipt if already admitted elsewhere
• Other documents prescribed by the Maharashtra CET Cell

The university specifically states that original documents must be produced during verification.

What If a Candidate Has Already Taken Admission in Another College?

A candidate who has already taken admission elsewhere must produce the relevant original admission letter/Receipt-cum-Acknowledgement letter and fee receipt.

COEP also provides for an undertaking where the candidate is required to submit original documents within four working days from the date of reporting, as applicable under the notification.

What Happens After a Seat Is Allotted?

After allotment, the candidate must immediately complete the admission formalities.

The candidate has to:

1. Accept the allotted seat.
2. Pay the applicable university admission fee.
3. Submit the required original documents and photocopies.
4. Complete the required admission formalities.
5. Submit the anti-ragging form.
6. Complete the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) requirement online.
7. Obtain the admission confirmation receipt.

COEP states that confirmation of admission is subject to payment of the applicable fees and submission of the required documents and formalities.

Can Candidates Choose Their Preferred Branch in the Spot Round?

Candidates can indicate their preference through the counselling process, but a preferred branch is not guaranteed.

The allotment depends on:

• Candidate’s Inter-Se-Merit
• Category
• Eligibility
• Vacant seats
• Branch availability at the candidate’s turn

Therefore, even a candidate with a good merit position should not assume that a particular branch will definitely be available.

What Does Vacancy Mean in COEP Spot Round?

The vacancy position can change continuously during counselling.

A seat may become available because of:

• Cancellation
• Betterment
• Non-reporting
• Withdrawal
• Other admission-related changes

COEP specifically states that seat allotment is based on the vacancy available at that particular moment.

Therefore, the vacancy shown earlier in the day should not be treated as a guaranteed vacancy when a candidate’s turn arrives.

COEP Spot Round 2026 – Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should remember the following:

Registration is mandatory for participation.

Physical reporting is mandatory according to the schedule.

Merit number matters. Counselling is conducted according to Inter-Se-Merit.

Vacancy can change at any moment. A branch available for one candidate may not remain available for the next.

Carry original documents. Failure to produce required documents can result in loss of the opportunity to participate.

Carry photocopies. COEP requires one set of photocopies of the required documents.

Carry the correct Demand Draft. The university admission fee has to be paid through DD as specified.

Carry proof of processing-fee payment.

Do not arrive after your turn without understanding the risk. An absent candidate may lose the opportunity while the next candidate is called.

COEP Spot Round 2026 for B.Planning

COEP has also released a separate F.Y. B.Planning ACAP (SPOT) Round 2026 notification.

For B.Planning, Spot Round counselling is scheduled from September 12 to September 14, 2026.

The university has specified:

• September 12: Spot Round 1
• September 13: Spot Round 2
• September 14: Spot Round 3

The B.Planning Spot Round includes candidates through MHT-CET and JEE Main Paper 2B, along with Defence candidates.

The B.Planning registration deadline was also September 8, 2026, up to 1:00 PM.

COEP Spot Round 2026 – What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who have already registered should check the COEP website immediately for the latest vacancy position, merit list and reporting schedule.

Since the Spot Round is being conducted through direct counselling, candidates should not assume that merely appearing in the merit list guarantees a seat.

Candidates should:

• Check their COEP merit number.
• Check the reporting date and time.
• Reach the Main Auditorium at COEP Tech before the scheduled reporting time.
• Carry all original documents.
• Carry one set of photocopies.
• Carry the processing-fee payment receipt.
• Carry the required Demand Draft.
• Be prepared for the possibility that preferred branches may fill before their turn.
• Remain present until their counselling turn is completed.

COEP Spot Round 2026 FAQs

What is COEP Spot Round 2026?

COEP Spot Round 2026 is the University Level ACAP admission process conducted by COEP Technological University to fill vacant First Year B.Tech seats remaining after the Maharashtra CET Cell CAP Round-IV. Admission is conducted through direct counselling at the COEP campus.

When is COEP B.Tech Spot Round 2026 being conducted?

The revised COEP notification schedules ACAP Spot Round activities from September 10 to September 14, 2026, with different dates and reporting times for Defence, MHT-CET and JEE Main candidates.

What was the last date to register for COEP Spot Round 2026?

The last date and time for registration was September 8, 2026, up to 1:00 PM.

Can a candidate register for the COEP Spot Round now?

The official notification specified September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM as the registration deadline. Therefore, candidates who did not register by the deadline should not assume that fresh registration is still possible unless COEP subsequently issues an extension or new registration notice.

Is physical presence required for COEP Spot Round?

Yes. COEP’s notification states that candidates must report in person at the Main Auditorium according to their scheduled reporting time.

How are seats allotted in COEP Spot Round?

Seats are allotted through counselling according to Inter-Se-Merit and the vacant seats available at that particular moment.

Does a higher merit rank guarantee the preferred branch?

No. A higher merit rank gives a candidate preference in the counselling order, but the desired branch must still be available when the candidate’s turn arrives.

What happens if I am absent when my merit number is called?

COEP states that the next candidate in merit may be called immediately, and an absent candidate may lose the opportunity for that seat allotment.

What is the COEP Spot Round processing fee?

The non-refundable processing fee is ₹1,500 for Open and All India/OMS candidates and ₹1,200 for Reserved category candidates.

How do I pay the COEP admission fee during Spot Round?

The university requires the applicable admission fee through a Demand Draft in favour of “COEP Technological University”, payable at Pune.

Can students already admitted through CAP participate in the COEP Spot Round?

The COEP notification specifically provides instructions for students already admitted through CAP Rounds I–IV, including bringing the Demand Draft for the applicable difference in fees. Candidates should follow the university’s specific Spot Round instructions applicable to their case.

What documents should I carry for COEP Spot Round counselling?

Candidates should carry all applicable original documents and one set of photocopies. Candidates already admitted elsewhere should additionally carry the relevant admission letter/receipt and fee receipt as specified by COEP.

Can seats become available during the Spot Round?

Yes. COEP states that the vacancy position can change because of betterment or cancellation, and additional Spot Rounds may be conducted if seats remain vacant.

Will there be additional Spot Rounds after Round 3?

COEP has notified additional multiple Spot Rounds if seats remain vacant after Round 3, beginning from September 13 at 6:00 PM, subject to the CET Cell cut-off. Additional rounds are also specified after Round 4 on September 14 from 3:00 PM onwards if required.

Is COEP Spot Round conducted online?

Registration is online, but the actual seat allotment/counselling for the F.Y. B.Tech ACAP Spot Round is conducted through direct in-person counselling at COEP Technological University, Pune.

Can I get admission if I have not participated in MHT-CET/JEE CAP rounds?

COEP’s registration instructions provide for candidates who did not participate in CAP rounds to enter their details manually. However, candidates must satisfy the applicable eligibility requirements and be included in the relevant COEP Spot Round merit process.

What happens after I get a seat in COEP Spot Round?

The candidate must immediately complete the admission formalities, including payment of the applicable university fee, document submission, anti-ragging requirements and ABC-related online formalities. An admission confirmation receipt is then issued.

Can COEP change the Spot Round schedule?

Yes. COEP states that the dates and timings are based on the schedule declared by the Maharashtra CET Cell and may change according to subsequent CET Cell notifications. Candidates are responsible for checking the COEP website for updates.

Final Update

COEP Technological University has officially commenced the F.Y. B.Tech ACAP Spot Round 2026. The university-level counselling is being conducted through multiple rounds from September 10 to September 14, 2026, with seat allotment based on Inter-Se-Merit and the vacancy available at the time of counselling.

As of September 12, 2026, candidates should pay particular attention to their merit number, reporting time and venue, because the Spot Round is being conducted through physical counselling and candidates can lose their opportunity if they are unavailable when called.

COEP has also warned candidates to regularly monitor the official website because the vacancy position and schedule can change based on cancellations, betterment and directions from the Maharashtra CET Cell.