Maharashtra BAMS/BHMS/BUMS Provisional Merit List 2026 Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the provisional merit list for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses (Group B) of NEET-UG-2026. The list is dated 21 September 2026 and runs to 775 pages, covering 32,670 candidates, ranked by NEET All India Rank.

This follows the registered candidate list issued the same day; the merit list arranges the same 32,670 candidates in rank order for Group B counselling.

Maharashtra BAMS/BHMS/BUMS Group B Merit List: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Issued by	Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell
List name	Provisional Merit List for BAMS/BHMS/BUMS courses (Group B), NEET-UG-2026
Date of list	21 September 2026
Total candidates	32,670
Total pages	775
Sorted by	NEET All India Rank
Candidature types	State and OMS (Out of Maharashtra State)

Merit List Topper

The candidate at rank 1 of the Maharashtra Group B provisional merit list is Mayur Ganesh Aghao, with a NEET All India Rank of 217, listed under category NT(D)-1, candidature type State.

What Details Does the Merit List Contain?

For each candidate, the list shows:

• Merit serial number
• NEET All India Rank
• NEET roll number
• CET Cell online form number
• Candidate name
• Gender
• Category, with a category-wise rank shown alongside (such as OBC-1, SEBC-3, SC-4, NT(D)-1)
• NRI status
• Specified reservation, where applicable
• Candidature type (State or OMS)
• Remark, where applicable

Maharashtra BAMS/BHMS/BUMS Provisional Merit List 2026 PDF

Candidates Marked “Not Eligible”

As in the registered candidate list, a number of entries carry a remark flagging an issue with documents or claims. The most common remarks in the merit list are:

Remark	Approx. occurrences
Invalid CVC (Caste Validity Certificate)	511
Invalid NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)	421
Invalid Domicile	369
Invalid EWS	233
Invalid CVC and NCL (combined)	24
Invalid Court (related matter)	1

Candidates with these remarks are marked “Not Eligible” for the corresponding benefit and appear lower in the merit order, largely by NEET rank rather than reservation status.

Important Notes From the Disclaimer

• The Provisional Merit List is based on the information provided by the candidate in the registration form and e-verification of uploaded documents.
• Admission will take place only after verification of original certificates at the admitting college.
• The benefit of reservation is available only after successful verification of the requisite documents.
• NRI status is subject to approval from the Association of Registrar Authorities (ARA); PWD status is subject to eligibility confirmation by the Medical Board.

What Should Candidates Do?

• Search the merit list for your NEET roll number or CET Cell online form number to confirm your merit rank and category rank.
• If your entry carries a remark such as “Invalid NCL,” “Invalid Domicile,” “Invalid CVC” or “Invalid EWS,” check the reason and, if grievances are open, submit the required supporting documents.
• Watch the official CET Cell website (mahacet.org) for the final merit list, seat matrix and choice-filling schedule for Group B.