Overview
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will publish the provisional B.Pharmacy CAP Round 2 vacant seat list on October 1, 2026. The matrix will show institute-wise, course-wise and category-wise seats available after completion of the first counselling round. The total number of vacant seats has not yet been announced and will be confirmed through the official Round 2 seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Post Name | B.Pharmacy CAP Round 2 Admission Seats 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced on October 1, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online choice filling and confirmation |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Candidates participating in the second round should carefully read the seat matrix before submitting preferences. The figures may include seats left unallotted in Round 1, seats created due to cancellations and seats becoming available through upward movement or betterment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | October 2, 2026 — Round 2 choice filling begins |
| Last Date | October 4, 2026 — last date to submit and confirm choices |
| Exam Date | Not applicable; admission is based on the applicable entrance examination and CAP merit |
| Result Date | CAP Round 2 provisional allotment date: TBA |
Candidates should note that the October 2 to October 4 window is for Round 2 option-form submission, not necessarily a fresh registration period. The allotment schedule, acceptance deadline and institute-reporting dates will be displayed separately.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Candidates should have studied the required combination of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, as prescribed for B.Pharmacy admission.
- A valid score in the applicable entrance examination, such as MHT CET 2026 or another accepted examination, is required as per the admission brochure.
- Candidates must be registered for the Centralized Admission Process and included in the relevant merit list.
- Category, domicile, disability and other reservation claims must be supported by valid documents in the prescribed format.
Age Limit
- No separate upper age limit for Round 2 participation has been specified in the available schedule.
- Candidates must satisfy all admission, nationality and candidature requirements stated in the B.Pharmacy CAP information brochure.
- Eligibility will be verified during online scrutiny and institute-level reporting.
Fees
- No separate fee has been announced specifically for viewing the vacant seat list.
- Candidates may be required to pay a seat-acceptance fee or institute admission fee after allotment, wherever applicable.
- Registration or processing fees already paid during CAP enrolment will be governed by the admission rules.
Selection Process
- Merit and eligibility verification: Candidates must have a valid CAP merit position and verified application details. Eligibility is determined using qualifying examination records, entrance scores and applicable reservation rules.
- Online option submission: Eligible candidates must select and confirm their preferred institutes and B.Pharmacy courses between October 2 and October 4, 2026. Choices should be arranged in genuine order of preference.
- Seat allotment and reporting: The system will allot seats using merit rank, submitted preferences, category, seat availability and CAP rules. Selected candidates must accept the allotment and report as instructed within the notified deadline.
Candidates allotted their first preference in Round 1 or those who froze an earlier allotment should check their current participation status before entering Round 2. Those seeking betterment must comply with the applicable seat-acceptance and reporting rules; failure to complete a required step may affect the earlier allotment or further participation.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal and open the B.Pharmacy/Pharm.D CAP 2026 admission section.
- Select the link for the CAP Round 2 provisional vacant seat matrix on or after October 1, 2026.
- Review the matrix using the institute code, course name, sanctioned intake, category, seat type, gender allocation and remaining-seat columns.
- Log in to the candidate account using the registered application ID and password.
- Open the Round 2 option form between October 2 and October 4, 2026.
- Add preferred colleges and courses, then arrange them from highest to lowest priority. Candidates should not place an unwanted course above a preferred option.
- Save, verify and formally confirm the option form before the deadline. A merely saved but unconfirmed form may not be considered.
- Download or print the confirmed option form for reference and monitor the portal for the Round 2 allotment result.
- If allotted a seat, complete acceptance, document verification and institute reporting within the published schedule.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the Maharashtra B.Pharmacy CAP Round 2 vacant seat list be released?
The provisional vacant seat matrix is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.
2. What are the Round 2 choice filling dates?
Candidates can submit and confirm their institute and course preferences from October 2 to October 4, 2026.
3. Has the CAP Round 2 allotment date been announced?
No. The provisional Round 2 allotment result date is TBA and will be published with the detailed counselling schedule.
