Short answer
Of the seats available to Maharashtra candidates under CAP, 19% are reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and 10% for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC). These reservations apply only to candidates belonging to Maharashtra State, and you must claim your category when you submit the CAP application form. The brochure says the SEBC reservation policy is subject to the High Court's decision in related writ petitions.
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 OBC or SEBC in first-year B.E./B.Tech. CAP
The rule, explained
The full reserved share is 60% of the seats for Maharashtra candidates under CAP: SC 13%, ST 7%, VJ/DT (NT-A) 3%, NT-B 2.5%, NT-C 3.5%, NT-D 2%, OBC 19% and SEBC 10%.
How seats are allotted: reserved category candidates are first considered for General category seats on their merit. If a General seat isn't available at their merit, they are considered for seats in their own reserved category.
Documents for OBC and SEBC: a caste certificate, a caste validity certificate and a non-creamy layer certificate (valid up to 31 March 2027, as the 2026–27 brochure requires).
What the official document says
The percentage of reservation is the percentages of the seats available for Maharashtra candidates, coming under the CAP. Reserved class candidates shall claim the category to which they belong to at the time of submission of application form for CAP.
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)
In case of SEBC Candidates reservation policy will be subject to the decision of Hon’ble High Court in related Writ Petitions.
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 19 (opens the official site)
Reserved Class category candidates shall be considered for allotment in General Category seat by virtue of their Inter-Se-Meritor in their respective Category of reservation, if general Category seats are not available at their 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)
Non creamy layer certificate @ valid upto 31st March 2027.
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 98 (opens the official site)