Overview
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has opened the MHT CET Pharmacy CAP 2026 registration for admission to B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D programmes. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through ph2026.mahacet.org by August 10, 2026. The total number of seats will be notified through the institute-wise and course-wise CAP seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Post Name | B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D Admissions 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | As per the institute-wise CAP seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ph2026.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | Registration ongoing |
| Last Date | August 10, 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should complete registration, upload documents and pay the applicable fee well before the closing date. Separate deadlines may be announced for document verification, grievance submission, merit lists, option entry and seat allotment rounds.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For B.Pharmacy, applicants should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology, from a recognised board.
- Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their category under the applicable Maharashtra admission rules.
- Applicants should possess a valid MHT CET 2026 score or another accepted entrance examination score, where permitted for the relevant candidature category.
- For Pharm.D, candidates should have passed Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics or Biology. Candidates holding an eligible Diploma in Pharmacy may also be considered subject to Pharmacy Council of India norms.
- Maharashtra, All India, minority, NRI, OCI, PIO and other candidates must fulfil the candidature and document requirements applicable to their admission category.
- Final eligibility will be confirmed only after online or physical scrutiny of original documents.
Age Limit
- No specific upper age limit has been mentioned for participation in the pharmacy CAP process.
- Candidates must satisfy any age-related conditions prescribed by the competent authority, university or regulatory body.
- Applicants should check the official information brochure before submitting the form.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable CAP registration and processing fee through the online payment facility.
- The amount may vary for general, reserved, PwD, NRI, OCI and other candidature categories.
- Candidates who have already paid an eligible MHT CET application fee may receive fee treatment as specified in the admission brochure.
- Bank, payment gateway or service charges may apply. The exact amount displayed on the portal should be verified before payment.
- The application fee is generally non-refundable once paid.
Selection Process
- Online registration and document verification: Candidates must enter their personal, academic and entrance examination details, upload the required certificates and complete document scrutiny.
- Merit list and option submission: The authority will publish provisional and final merit lists. Eligible candidates must fill and confirm their preferred institutions and pharmacy courses within the notified schedule.
- CAP seat allotment and admission: Seats will be allotted based on merit, category, preferences, seat availability and applicable reservation rules. Selected candidates must accept the allotment, pay the required fee and report to the allotted institution.
The required documents may include the Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, school leaving certificate, entrance scorecard, nationality proof, domicile certificate, category certificate, caste validity certificate, non-creamy layer certificate, income certificate, disability certificate and recent photographs, wherever applicable.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Pharmacy CAP 2026 portal at ph2026.mahacet.org.
- Open the new candidate registration link and create an account using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Verify the contact details through the OTP or authentication process shown on the portal.
- Log in and enter personal information, communication address, candidature type, category and academic details carefully.
- Add the MHT CET 2026 or other accepted entrance examination details, as applicable.
- Upload clear scanned copies of the photograph, signature, mark sheets, scorecard and supporting certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
- Select the appropriate document verification or scrutiny option, if such a choice is available.
- Review the entire application, particularly the name, category, qualifying examination marks and entrance score, before final submission.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online and retain the transaction receipt.
- Download and print the submitted application form. Candidates should regularly check the portal for verification status, merit lists, choice filling and allotment updates.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the last date for MHT CET Pharmacy CAP 2026 registration?
The last date to complete the online registration is August 10, 2026.
2. Which courses are covered under Pharmacy CAP 2026?
The process covers admissions to B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D programmes offered by participating institutions in Maharashtra.
3. How will candidates receive a pharmacy seat?
Seats will be allotted through CAP rounds based on merit, category, submitted pre
