The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will conclude the physical institute reporting and online seat acceptance process for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 of B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admissions today, Monday, September 14, 2026, strictly at 05:00 PM. Candidates allotted seats in the first round must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed seat acceptance fee and completing physical document verification at their respective institutes via ph2026.mahacet.org.
Maharashtra B.Pharmacy CAP 2026 Critical Timelines & Round 2 Dates
Aspirants must note the immediate deadlines and the upcoming schedule for CAP Round 2:
- Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
- Official Admissions Portal: ph2026.mahacet.org | cetcell.mahacet.org
- Online Seat Acceptance Deadline (Freeze / Betterment): Today, September 14, 2026 (Up to 03:00 PM)
- Physical College Reporting & Fee Payment Deadline: Today, September 14, 2026 (Strictly by 05:00 PM)
- Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round 2: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form for CAP Round 2: September 17 to September 19, 2026
- Provisional Allotment Result for CAP Round 2: September 22, 2026
- Reporting for CAP Round 2: September 23 to September 26, 2026
Rules on Freeze, Betterment & Forfeiture Consequences
Candidates must ensure they understand the strict regulations governing seat confirmations:
- Mandatory Institute Reporting: Merely accepting a seat online without visiting the college is invalid. Candidates must report in person, submit original academic certificates, pay the institutional admission fee, and obtain the system-generated 'Admission Confirmation Slip' before 5:00 PM today.
- Automatic Disqualification on Preference #1: Candidates allotted their First Preference seat are under mandatory Auto-Freeze. If such candidates fail to complete admission by 5:00 PM today, they forfeit their seat and are permanently barred from subsequent regular CAP rounds.
- Securing Round 1 Seat for Betterment: Candidates allotted Preferences 2 to 300 who opted for 'Betterment' must have paid the Rs. 1,000/- online seat acceptance fee. This safely reserves their Round 1 seat while allowing them to submit fresh choices for higher-ranked colleges in CAP Round 2.
- Non-Reporting Penalty: Candidates who fail to accept their seat online or do not report to the institute will lose their Round 1 allotment, and the seat will be declared vacant for Round 2.
What to Expect in CAP Round 2: Vacancy Matrix & Fresh Option Entry
Candidates moving to Round 2 should plan their options based on the following framework:
- Vacancy Matrix Publication: On September 16, the State CET Cell will publish the category-wise vacant seat matrix showing seats leftover due to non-reporting, cancellations, and new institutional approvals.
- Fresh Option Form Submission: All eligible candidates (unallotted candidates, candidates seeking betterment, and freshly eligible aspirants) must fill and confirm a fresh option form between September 17 and September 19. Choices submitted in Round 1 will not be carried over.
- Seat Upgradation Dynamics: If a candidate is allotted a better seat in Round 2, their Round 1 seat will be cancelled automatically and allotted to another meritorious candidate.
Checklist of Original Documents Required at the College Counter
Candidates reporting today must carry the following original certificates along with three sets of attested photocopies:
- Provisional Allotment Letter generated from the CET Cell portal.
- Online Seat Acceptance Fee Receipt (Rs. 1,000/-).
- MHT CET 2026 Scorecard and Admit Card / NEET 2026 Scorecard.
- SSC (Class 10) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Date of Birth verification).
- HSC (Class 12) 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 (NCL) Certificate valid up to March 31, 2027 (for reserved categories).
- Income Certificate for Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) or EWS Certificate, if applicable.
- Transfer Certificate (TC) / College Leaving Certificate and Migration Certificate.