Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra will release the Maharashtra Polytechnic Provisional Merit List 2026 today, 7th July 2026. Once released, candidates can check the merit list on the official website.Only those candidates who have successfully completed the Maharashtra Polytechnic Admission Process 2026 will be included in the Provisional Merit List.Once the list is published, candidates will have an opportunity to raise objections or request corrections from July 8 to 9, 2026. The authority will review the applications 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 | From May 20 to July 6, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | July 7, 2026 |
| Objection/correction window | From July 8 to July 9, 2026 |
| Definitive merit list | July 10, 2026 |
| Fill out option form for round 1 CAP | From July 11 to 13, 2026 |
| Provisional allocation of seats 1st round of the CAP | July 15, 2026 |
| Provisional award 2nd round of the CAP | July 23, 2026 |
| Provisional award of round 3 of the CAP | July 30, 2026 |
| Provisional award of round 4 of the CAP | August 8, 2026 |
How is the DTE Maharashtra Has the merit list of the Polytechnic been prepared?
The merit list is prepared primarily on the basis of a candidate’s class 10 or equivalent examination marks.While preparing the merit list, the authority considers various factors such as:
- Aggregate marks obtained in class 10
- Thematic performance
- Category reservation rules
- Document verification status
- Other eligibility requirements
If two or more candidates get the same marks, DTE Maharashtra will apply the prescribed tie breaker 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 once published:
- Visit DTE Maharashtra Official Admission Portal.
- Search and open the “Polytechnic Merit List 2026” link.
- Click on Merit List PDF.
- Search for your application number or name.
- Download and save the PDF for upcoming admission rounds.
Candidates are advised to carefully check all the details mentioned in the merit list and report any mistake immediately during the correction period.
Details mentioned in merit list
The provisional merit list is expected to include the following information:
- Name of the candidate
- Application ID
- Category
- genre
- district
- Qualification exam notes
- Aggregate percentage
- Degree of merit
- Category classification
- Document verification status
Candidates whose names appear in the final merit list will be eligible to participate in the upcoming rounds of CAP counseling as per the official admission schedule.