Overview
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is expected to publish the MAH GNM CAP Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 for candidates seeking admission to the General Nursing and Midwifery programme. The matrix will display institute-wise, category-wise and quota-wise vacant seats available for the second round of the Centralised Admission Process; the aggregate number of seats has not been specified in the available notification.
Candidates registered for GNM counselling should check the seat matrix before submitting or revising their option form. The availability shown in the matrix may change after allotment, reporting, cancellation or seat conversion.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Post Name | GNM Admission Seats under CAP Round 2 |
| Total Vacancies | To be confirmed through the Round 2 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Not applicable/TBA, subject to the admission schedule |
| Result Date | CAP Round 2 allotment date TBA |
Applicants should rely on the final counselling timetable displayed on the official portal. Separate deadlines may apply for registration, document verification, option submission, seat acceptance and reporting to the allotted institute.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- The applicant should generally have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- English should have been studied as a subject in the qualifying examination, in line with the applicable GNM admission rules.
- Candidates must satisfy the minimum marks, subject combination and category requirements prescribed in the official information brochure.
- Eligible ANM, vocational healthcare or other recognised streams may be considered where permitted under the prevailing nursing education regulations.
- Applicants must complete registration and document verification to participate in the CAP allotment process.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 17 years as of the cut-off date specified for the admission year.
- The upper age limit, where applicable, will be governed by the official GNM admission brochure and nursing council norms.
- Relaxation or exemptions for reserved categories, ANM candidates or other eligible groups will apply only as stated in the official rules.
Fees
- Registration, counselling and seat-acceptance fees have not been specified in the available notification.
- Candidates should verify the applicable fee through their login before making payment.
- Online payments should be made only through the payment facility provided on the official admission portal.
- Applicants should download and retain the transaction receipt for admission and reporting purposes.
Selection Process
- Merit and eligibility verification: Candidates are considered on the basis of the notified admission criteria, merit position and successful verification of documents.
- Option form and seat allotment: Seats are allotted after considering the candidate's preferences, merit, category, quota and availability displayed for CAP Round 2.
- Seat acceptance and institute reporting: Selected candidates must accept the allotment, pay the prescribed fee and report to the allotted institute within the deadline.
The publication of a vacancy in the seat matrix does not guarantee admission. Final allotment depends on eligibility, merit order, reservation rules and the choices submitted by each candidate.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Open the admission portal and select the relevant GNM Admission 2026 section.
- Click on the link titled “CAP Round 2 Seat Matrix,” “Vacancy Position” or a similar notification.
- Download the PDF or open the online institute-wise seat list.
- Search by institute name, institute code, district, category, quota and course to identify available seats.
- Sign in using the registered application number and password if candidate login is required.
- Open the Round 2 option form and arrange preferred institutes carefully. Candidates should place choices in genuine order of preference rather than only following the number of vacancies.
- Review all options before locking or submitting the form. Save a copy of the confirmed option form for reference.
- Check the Round 2 allotment result on the announced date and complete seat acceptance, fee payment and institute reporting within the prescribed period.
- Carry original certificates, application documents, allotment letter, payment receipt and identity proof while reporting for admission.
Important Links
Candidates are advised to confirm that any downloaded notice carries the correct admission year, CAP round and issuing authority before acting on it.
FAQs
1. What is the MAH GNM CAP Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026?
It is the institute-wise and category-wise list of GNM seats available for allotment during the second CAP round.
2. Where can candidates check the Round 2 seat status?
The seat matrix can be checked through the GNM admission section of cetcell.mahacet.org once it is released.
3. Is a fresh application required for CAP Round 2?
Usually, candidates already registered and verified for counselling can participate by submitting the Round 2 option form. Any fresh-registration provision will be mentioned in the official schedule.
