The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the revised schedule for CAP Round 1 for the academic year 2026-27. It covers BAMS/BHMS/BUMS (Group B) and BPTH/BOTH/BASLP/B P&O/BNYS (Group C) courses admitted through NEET UG 2026.
About the Notice
The schedule comes in Notice No. 17 dated September 21, 2026, in continuation of Notice No. 16 dated September 14, 2026. The CET Cell has made some changes to the Group B schedule. It has also announced the Group C schedule, which had not been declared after registration.
Maharashtra CAP Round 1 Schedule 2026: BAMS/BHMS/BUMS (Group B)
| Sr. No. | Activity | Date & Time |
| 1 | Publication of registered candidate list | September 21, 2026 (after 8:00 PM) |
| 2 | Publication of provisional merit list | September 21, 2026 (after 8:00 PM) |
| 3 | Submission of grievances, if any | September 22 to September 23, 2026 (up to 12 noon) |
| 4 | Publication of final merit list | September 24, 2026 |
| 5 | Publication of seat matrix | September 24, 2026 |
| 6 | Online choice/preference filling | September 24 to September 26, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| 7 | Declaration of CAP Round 1 | September 27, 2026 |
| 8 | Physical joining at allotted college with original documents and fees by DD | September 28 to October 1, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
Important Points for Candidates
- Grievances: Candidates must submit supporting document proof for any correction. No changes will be entertained without supporting documents.
- Joining: Candidates must report to the allotted college in person with all original documents and the required fees by Demand Draft (DD).
- Cheque payment: A cheque is allowed on bank holidays but must be replaced by a DD on the next working day. If the DD is not submitted, the admission may be cancelled.
- Subject to change: The schedule may change as per directions of MCC, AACCC, the Central Government, the State Government or the Hon’ble Court.
- Language: If the Marathi and English versions differ, the English version is final and binding.
Candidates should keep checking the official CET Cell website, www.mahacet.org, for updates.
Related: For alternate fee payment options during the bank strike, see the CET Cell’s separate advisory on CAP admission fee payment.
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