The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will open the online option form submission and confirmation window for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 2 of B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admissions tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, 2026. Following the display of the provisional vacant seats matrix today, eligible candidates can log in to the official portal at ph2026.mahacet.org to submit and confirm their preferred colleges and courses for the second round of counseling.
Maharashtra B.Pharmacy CAP Round 2 Official Counselling Calendar
Candidates must take note of the crucial timelines governing the second round of admissions:
- Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
- Official Admissions Portal: ph2026.mahacet.org | cetcell.mahacet.org
- Display of Provisional Vacant Seats Matrix: September 16, 2026
- Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form: September 17 to September 19, 2026
- Declaration of CAP Round 2 Provisional Allotment: September 22, 2026
- Online Seat Acceptance & College Reporting: September 23 to September 26, 2026 (Up to 05:00 PM)
- Display of Vacant Seats for CAP Round 3: September 28, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for CAP Round 2 Participation
The following categories of candidates are entitled to submit fresh choices in Round 2:
- Betterment Candidates: Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 (Preferences 2 to 300) who paid the Rs. 1,000/- seat acceptance fee and opted for 'Betterment' can submit new preferences.
- Unallotted Aspirants: Candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1 due to high cutoff thresholds are automatically eligible.
- Fresh Option Form Mandate: Candidates whose Round 1 allotments were cancelled due to non-fulfillment of eligibility or incorrect claims can participate by filling fresh options.
- Ineligible Candidates: Candidates allotted their first preference in Round 1 who completed Auto-Freeze admission, or candidates who opted for 'Self-Freeze' during Round 1 reporting, cannot participate in Round 2.
Critical Rules Governing CAP Round 2 Option Entry
Aspirants must keep in mind the following procedural regulations while locking choices:
- Mandatory Submission of Fresh Choices: Options submitted during Round 1 will NOT be carried over automatically. Every candidate wishing to participate in Round 2 must log in, create a fresh list of college choices, and confirm them.
- Automatic Cancellation on Upgradation: If a candidate is allotted an upgraded seat in CAP Round 2, their previously retained Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and reallocated. Upgraded candidates must collect their original certificates from their Round 1 college and report to the new institute.
- Seat Protection on Non-Allotment: If a betterment candidate is not allotted any higher-ranked seat in Round 2, their existing Round 1 seat remains intact and securely reserved.
- Mandatory Option Form Confirmation: Merely adding choices to the draft form is insufficient. Candidates must click 'Confirm Option Form' and validate their submission using the registered mobile OTP.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fill CAP Round 2 Option Form
Follow these steps on the official portal between September 17 and September 19:
- Visit the official portal at ph2026.mahacet.org and log in with your Application ID and Password.
- Review the category-wise 'Provisional Vacant Seats Matrix for CAP Round 2' to check available seats in your target colleges.
- Click on the active link titled 'Fill/Edit Option Form for CAP Round 2'.
- Select pharmacy colleges based on preferred university regions, management types (Government, Aided, Unaided), and specialization codes.
- Arrange your chosen college codes in strict descending order of priority.
- Review your entered choices thoroughly, click 'Confirm Option Form', and submit the OTP received on your mobile.
- Download and print the official confirmed option form acknowledgement for future reference.
Checklist of Mandatory Documents for Final College Reporting
Candidates securing admissions in Round 2 must present original certificates and three sets of photocopies:
- Provisional Allotment Letter generated from the State CET Cell portal.
- Online Seat Acceptance Fee Receipt (Rs. 1,000/-).
- MHT CET 2026 Scorecard and Admit Card / NEET 2026 Scorecard.
- Class 10 (SSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Date of Birth proof).
- Class 12 (HSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics).
- Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate and Nationality Certificate / Birth Certificate.
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to March 31, 2027 (for reserved categories).
- Income Certificate for Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) or EWS Certificate, if applicable.
- Original Relieving Letter from Round 1 college (mandatory for upgraded candidates).