The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will publish the official Provisional Merit List for Maharashtra B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 tomorrow, August 27, 2026. Candidates who registered and completed document verification for undergraduate pharmacy admissions across Maharashtra can check their merit status on the official portal at ph2026.mahacet.org.
Maharashtra B.Pharmacy CAP 2026 Official Merit & Admission Calendar
Registered pharmacy aspirants must take note of the revised merit and counselling schedule:
- Conducting Organization: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
- Official Counselling Portal: ph2026.mahacet.org | cetcell.mahacet.org
- Release of Provisional Merit List: August 27, 2026 (Tomorrow Evening)
- Online Grievance Submission Window: August 28 to August 31, 2026 (Up to 05:00 PM)
- Publication of Final Merit List & Seat Matrix: September 3, 2026
- Commencement of CAP Round 1 Web Option Entry: September 5, 2026 onwards
Critical Guidelines: Verification of Details & Grievance Submission
Candidates must carefully review their merit rank and data fields to prevent errors prior to the final allocation:
- Key Data Fields to Verify: Verify candidate name spelling, gender, category/caste, MHT CET 2026 percentile, NEET UG 2026 score, Home University status, and special reservations such as EWS, TFWS, PwD, and Orphan quota.
- Online Grievance Procedure (Aug 28–31): If any discrepancy or rejected document is identified in the provisional merit status, candidates can submit grievances and upload supporting documents through their candidate login. Scrutiny officers will verify and update the status online.
- Understanding Merit Types: The portal will display State General Merit (SGM) rank for Maharashtra state candidates and All India Merit (AIM) rank for candidates applying via NEET UG scores.
- Significance for CAP Round 1: The provisional merit list determines eligibility for the final merit list and seat matrix released on September 3, which establishes the baseline for Round 1 choice filling.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Download Maharashtra B.Pharmacy Merit List
Follow these steps on the official CET Cell portal tomorrow to check your rank:
- Visit the official pharmacy admission portal at ph2026.mahacet.org.
- Click on the link titled "Check Provisional Merit List Status for B.Pharmacy / Pharm.D 2026".
- Enter your Application ID (PH26…) and Date of Birth, then click "Submit".
- View your provisional merit status, state merit number, category rank, and percentile scores.
- Download the merit summary and save a PDF copy for your records.
- If corrections are needed, access the "Grievance Submission" tab on your dashboard starting August 28.
Mandatory Document Checklist for Grievance Redressal (Aug 28–31)
Candidates submitting corrections must keep clear scanned copies of the following certificates ready:
- MHT CET 2026 Pharmacy Scorecard / NEET UG 2026 Scorecard.
- Class 10th (SSC) Passing Certificate and Class 12th (HSC) Marksheet (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics).
- Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate / Nationality Certificate / Birth Certificate.
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to March 31, 2027 (for backward category applicants).
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Eligibility Certificate for 2026-27.
- Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority (for PwD applicants).
- Income Certificate issued by competent revenue authorities (for TFWS scheme applicants).