Short answer
10% of seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates, and these seats are over and above the course's sanctioned intake. The State CET Cell fills them through CAP. Like the other reservations in the brochure, it applies only to candidates belonging to Maharashtra State; EWS candidates are first considered for EWS seats on merit and, if none is available, for General category seats.
Based on the State CET Cell's Information Brochure for 2026–27 admissions (dated 02.07.2026). The 2027–28 brochure hasn't been published yet — rules can change, so check it when it is.
Who this applies to
Maharashtra State candidates claiming EWS in first-year B.E./B.Tech. CAP
The rule, explained
The rule: as per the Government Resolutions cited in the brochure, 10% of seats are reserved for EWS candidates. These 10% seats are over and above the sanctioned intake for the course and are filled by the CET Cell through CAP as per government policy.
Who can claim it: the brochure says all its reservations apply only to candidates belonging to Maharashtra State, subject to the eligibility criteria set by the respective authorities.
How seats are allotted: in the first stage of allotment, EWS candidates are considered for the seats reserved for them by merit. If an EWS seat isn't available, they are considered for General category seats by merit.
Document: you need the Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section in Proforma V, valid for the admission year, in addition to the documents every candidate gives.
What the official document says
All the reservations given below shall be applicable to candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria specified by respective authorities from time to time.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 18 (opens the official site)
These seats shall be filled by the Competent Authority through CAP as per the policies of the Government declared from time to time. These 10% seats shall be over & above the sanctioned intake for the respective course.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 20 (opens the official site)
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Orphan candidates shall be considered for allotment of seats reserved for them as per their Inter-Se-Merit, and if seat is not available in their reserved category, then they shall be considered for allotment in General Category as per the Inter-Se-Merit.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 82 (opens the official site)
Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section Proforma – V valid for 2026-27
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra · Information Brochure, Academic Year 2026–27, for admissions to Full Time Professional UG and PG Technical Courses (B.E./B.Tech., MBA/MMS and others) dated 02.07.2026, PDF page 99 (opens the official site)