The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will close the online choice filling and preference locking window for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 of B.Sc Nursing admissions tomorrow, Monday, September 14, 2026, at 05:30 PM. Candidates listed on the Final State Merit List who have not yet submitted or locked their preferred nursing college codes must log in to the portal at medical2026.mahacet.org before the deadline expires.
Maharashtra B.Sc Nursing CAP Round 1 Concluding Timeline
Candidates must carefully record the upcoming admission schedule announced by the State CET Cell:
- Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
- Official Admission Portal: medical2026.mahacet.org | cetcell.mahacet.org
- Online Choice Filling Deadline: Tomorrow, September 14, 2026 (Strictly by 05:30 PM)
- Declaration of CAP Round 1 Selection List (Seat Allotment): Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Physical College Reporting & Document Verification: September 16 to September 20, 2026 (Up to 05:30 PM)
- Publication of Vacancy Matrix for CAP Round 2: September 22, 2026
Critical Choice Locking & Preference Filling Rules
Candidates must ensure strict compliance with the following counselling instructions before the 5:30 PM cut-off:
- Mandatory Preference Locking: Merely selecting colleges on the dashboard is insufficient. Candidates must thoroughly review their college sequence, click 'Lock Preferences', and validate submission using the OTP sent to their registered mobile number. Unlocked draft options will not be evaluated for seat allotment.
- Broad College Selection Strategy: There is no cap on the number of choices. To maximize the probability of securing a seat in Round 1, applicants are strongly advised to fill at least 30 to 50 college codes across government, municipal corporation, and private unaided nursing institutes.
- Auto-Freeze on Preference #1: If a candidate is allotted their First Preference college on September 15, the allocation is automatically frozen by the system. The candidate is obligated to take admission at the allotted institute. Failure to report results in complete forfeiture of the seat and disqualification from subsequent CAP rounds.
- Betterment vs Status Retention: Candidates allotted choices 2 to 300 who wish to seek an upgrade in Round 2 should opt for 'Betterment' during seat acceptance. If satisfied with the Round 1 allotment, they can submit a 'Status Retention Form' during physical reporting to freeze the seat permanently.
Step-by-Step Guide to Lock Preferences on Portal
Follow these instructions to finalize your preference form before tomorrow evening:
- Visit the official portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Log in with your Application ID / Mobile Number and Password.
- Navigate to the 'Fill/Edit Preferences' section on your candidate dashboard.
- Review the order of colleges and adjust priority using drag-and-drop or rank numbering.
- Ensure that your most preferred government and top private colleges are placed at the top.
- Click 'Confirm & Lock Preferences' and enter the OTP received on your mobile.
- Download and print the final locked choice sheet for your personal records.
Mandatory Documents Required for Institute Reporting (September 16–20)
Candidates allotted seats in the selection list on September 15 must report with the following original certificates and two sets of self-attested photocopies:
- Provisional Allotment Letter generated from the State CET Cell portal.
- MH B.Sc Nursing CET 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard.
- Class 10 (SSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Date of Birth proof).
- Class 12 (HSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English).
- Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate and Nationality Certificate / Passport.
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to March 31, 2027 (for reserved category candidates).
- EWS Eligibility Certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable.
- Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-H) issued by a registered medical practitioner.
- College Leaving / Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate.