Overview
The Maharashtra BAMS, BHMS and BUMS Provisional Merit List 2026 is expected to be released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate AYUSH courses. The list will indicate candidates’ provisional merit position for the 2026 counselling process based on NEET-UG performance, eligibility and verified application details. This is an admission exercise rather than a recruitment drive, and the total number of available seats has not yet been specified.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Post Name | BAMS, BHMS and BUMS Admissions 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; course-wise seat matrix to be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | medical2026.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
The detailed admission schedule should be checked on the official portal. Candidates should not rely on unofficial dates, as the CET Cell may revise the counselling timeline.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET-UG 2026 date to be announced |
| Result Date | Provisional merit list date: TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- The qualifying examination should generally include Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as prescribed subjects.
- Applicants must qualify NEET-UG 2026 and meet the applicable percentile or score requirement for their category.
- Maharashtra state candidature, domicile and institutional eligibility requirements will apply wherever prescribed.
- Category, reservation and minority claims must be supported by valid certificates in the format and within the validity period specified by the competent authority.
- Candidates should consult the 2026 information brochure for course-specific marks, domicile rules and document requirements.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition or relaxation will be governed by the prevailing NEET-UG and Maharashtra AYUSH admission rules.
- Date of birth entered during registration must match the Class 10 certificate or other accepted proof.
Fees
- Online registration or counselling fee: To be announced in the 2026 admission brochure.
- Candidates may also have to pay a refundable security deposit or seat-acceptance fee, if prescribed.
- College tuition, development, hostel and other institutional charges will vary by course, college type and category.
- Payments should be made only through the options available on the official admission portal.
Selection Process
- NEET-UG qualification and registration: Candidates must obtain a valid NEET-UG 2026 score and complete Maharashtra AYUSH counselling registration within the notified period.
- Document verification and merit preparation: The CET Cell will verify submitted information and prepare the provisional merit list using NEET rank, category, candidature type and applicable admission rules.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Eligible candidates will submit college and course preferences. Seats will be allotted on the basis of merit, reservation, choices and availability, followed by reporting and fee payment.
The provisional merit list does not by itself guarantee admission. Final selection remains subject to document verification, choice submission, seat availability and compliance with reporting instructions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra medical admission portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Open the link for BAMS/BHMS/BUMS Admissions 2026 or the AYUSH undergraduate counselling section.
- Complete new candidate registration using the required NEET application details, mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, academic, domicile, category and NEET-UG information carefully. Details should match the supporting certificates.
- Upload clear scanned copies of the photograph, signature, mark sheets, NEET scorecard, domicile certificate and category documents, where applicable.
- Pay the prescribed online fee and download the application confirmation page for future reference.
- After the provisional merit list is published, log in to check the merit number and application status. Report any permitted discrepancy through the designated grievance or correction facility before the deadline.
- Candidates included in the eligible list should complete choice filling, lock their preferences and download the allotment result when released.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Maharashtra AYUSH provisional merit list the final admission list?
No. It records the provisional merit status of applicants. Admission is finalized only after choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and reporting.
2. Which courses are covered by the merit list?
The notification concerns admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS undergraduate programmes offered through the Maharashtra counselling process.
3. What should candidates do if their details are incorrect?
Candidates should use the official grievance or correction facility within the notified period and submit supporting documents. Corrections requested after the deadline may not be accepted.
