Overview
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released the Maharashtra AYUSH Admissions 2026 CAP Round 1 selection list for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS programmes under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ). Candidates allotted seats must check their allotment status and complete the prescribed reporting and joining process by October 1, 2026. The total number of available seats has not been specified and will vary by course, category and participating institution.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS Courses |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; allotment covers 15% AIQ seats |
| Application Mode | Online counselling followed by physical reporting |
| Official Website | mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date to be notified |
| Result Date | CAP Round 1 selection list released; exact release date not specified |
| Last Date for Joining | October 1, 2026 |
Candidates should carefully verify the reporting schedule printed on the selection list or allotment letter. Failure to report within the stipulated period may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Biotechnology must have been studied as core subjects, along with English, as prescribed under AYUSH admission rules.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the applicable minimum qualifying percentile.
- Candidates must satisfy the course-specific eligibility requirements for BAMS, BHMS or BUMS admission.
- For BUMS admission, additional language or subject requirements may apply under the relevant regulatory norms.
- Domicile, nationality, reservation and category conditions must be fulfilled wherever applicable.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
- The applicable upper-age condition, if any, will be governed by NEET UG and AYUSH admission regulations.
- Candidates must submit valid proof of date of birth during document verification.
Fees
- The counselling or registration fee is not specified in the available admission information.
- Selected candidates must pay the applicable admission, tuition and institutional fees within the prescribed timeline.
- Fee amounts may differ according to the course, institution, category and seat type.
- Candidates should rely only on the official portal and allotted college for payment instructions.
Selection Process
- NEET UG Merit: Candidates are considered on the basis of their NEET UG 2026 score, rank and qualifying status.
- CAP Counselling and Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted according to merit, category, reservation rules, course preferences, college choices and seat availability under the 15% AIQ allocation.
- Document Verification and Admission: Selected candidates must report to the allotted institution, submit original documents, pay the required fees and confirm admission before the deadline.
Selection in the CAP Round 1 list is provisional until all eligibility conditions and original documents are verified by the admission authorities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website at mahacet.org.
- Open the admission or counselling section relating to AYUSH Courses 2026.
- Select the link for the CAP Round 1 selection list covering BAMS, BHMS and BUMS admissions.
- Download the selection list PDF and search using the candidate’s name, application number, NEET roll number or merit number.
- Check the allotted course, college, quota, category and reporting instructions carefully.
- Log in to the candidate portal, if required, and download the provisional allotment letter.
- Arrange the NEET UG scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, photographs, category certificate, domicile documents and other applicable records.
- Report to the allotted college within the notified period and no later than October 1, 2026.
- Complete document verification and pay the admission fee through the authorised mode. Candidates should retain the payment receipt and admission confirmation for future reference.
Candidates who do not wish to accept the allotted seat should review the official rules concerning seat upgradation, retention, cancellation and participation in subsequent CAP rounds before taking any action.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Maharashtra AYUSH CAP Round 1 selection list for 2026 available?
Yes. The CAP Round 1 selection list has been released for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS seats under the 15% AIQ allocation.
2. What is the last date to join the allotted AYUSH college?
Selected candidates must complete the prescribed reporting and joining formalities by October 1, 2026.
3. Is a NEET UG score required for Maharashtra AYUSH admission?
Yes. Admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS programmes is based on NEET UG qualification, merit, preferences, reservation rules and seat availability.
