The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the revised schedule for Maharashtra BAMS, BHMS and BUMS CAP Round 1 2026 (Group B) and for BPTH, BOTH, BASLP, B P&O and BNYS courses (Group C). The schedule was published as Notice No. 17 for NEET UG 2026, dated 21 September 2026, for the academic year 2026-27.
The notice follows Notice No. 16 dated 14 September 2026, which covered registration for these courses. The CET Cell says the schedule for Group C had not been announced after registration, and that there are some changes in the Group B schedule.
Which Courses Are Covered?
| Group | Courses |
| Group B | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS |
| Group C | BPTH, BOTH, BASLP, B P&O, BNYS |
Group B (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) CAP Round 1 Schedule 2026
| Activity | Date and time |
| Publication of registered candidate list | 21 September 2026, after 8:00 PM |
| Publication of provisional merit list | 21 September 2026, after 8:00 PM |
| Submission of grievances | 22 September to 23 September 2026, up to 12 noon |
| Publication of final merit list | 24 September 2026 |
| Publication of seat matrix | 24 September 2026 |
| Online choice/preference filling | 24 September to 26 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Declaration of CAP Round 1 result | 27 September 2026 |
| Physical joining at the allotted college | 28 September to 1 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
Group C (BPTH/BOTH/BASLP/B P&O/BNYS) CAP Round 1 Schedule 2026
| Activity | Date and time |
| Publication of registered candidate list | 23 September 2026 |
| Publication of provisional merit list | 23 September 2026 |
| Submission of grievances | 23 September to 24 September 2026, up to 10:00 PM |
| Publication of final merit list | 27 September 2026 |
| Publication of seat matrix | 27 September 2026 |
| Online choice/preference filling | 27 September to 29 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Declaration of CAP Round 1 result | 30 September 2026 |
| Physical joining at the allotted college | 1 October to 5 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
Grievances: Supporting Documents Are Compulsory
Candidates who want a correction in the provisional merit list can submit grievances during the window given for their group. The notice says candidates must submit the necessary supporting document proof for any correction, and no changes will be entertained without supporting documents. Group B candidates have until 12 noon on 23 September, and Group C candidates have until 10:00 PM on 24 September.
Joining the Allotted College: Documents and Fees
After the CAP Round 1 result, candidates must report physically at the allotted college with all original documents and the requisite fees by demand draft (DD). Payment by cheque is allowed on bank holidays, but the cheque must be replaced by a DD on the next working day. If a candidate fails to submit the DD on the next working day, the admission may be cancelled.
Schedule Subject to Change
The CET Cell has said the schedule may change as per directions of authorities such as MCC, AACCC, the Central Government, the State Government or the Hon’ble Court. Candidates should check the official website, www.mahacet.org, regularly for updates.
Key Points at a Glance
- Group B merit list comes first: provisional list on 21 September, final list on 24 September.
- Group B choice filling runs from 24 to 26 September, and the CAP Round 1 result is due on 27 September.
- Group C moves on a slower timeline, with the result due on 30 September.
- Group B joining closes on 1 October and Group C joining closes on 5 October, both at 5:30 PM.
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