The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will publish the official Final Merit List and the category-wise Seat Matrix for Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 tomorrow, August 23, 2026. Registered candidates who applied for First Year B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D programmes can access their final state-level merit rank on the official admissions portal at ph2026.mahacet.org.
Maharashtra B.Pharmacy CAP 2026 Official Admission Schedule
Pharmacy aspirants must note the official dates for the upcoming Centralised Admission Process:
- Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
- Official Admission Portal: ph2026.mahacet.org
- Release of Final Merit List (MS & All India): August 23, 2026 (Tomorrow)
- Display of Available Seat Matrix for CAP Round 1: August 23, 2026
- CAP Round 1 Web Option Entry (Choice Filling): August 24 to August 26, 2026
- Display of CAP Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment: August 28, 2026
- Online Seat Acceptance & Institute Reporting: August 29 to August 31, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)
Understanding the Final Merit List & Seat Matrix
The final merit status locks all candidate credentials following the resolution of provisional grievances:
- State General Merit Rank (SGM): Determines seat allocation priority for Maharashtra State candidature seats across Home University (HU), Other than Home University (OHU), and State-Level quotas.
- All India Merit Rank (AIM): Determines allocation for the 15% All India Quota seats in unaided private pharmacy institutes based on MHT CET 2026 (PCB/PCM) or NEET UG 2026 percentiles.
- Category-Wise Seat Matrix: Highlights the exact distribution of seats across General, SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, EWS, PwD, and Orphan reservation categories in government and private colleges.
- Eligibility for CAP Option Form: Only candidates whose names appear on the Final Merit List are eligible to fill and confirm web options starting August 24.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Download Final Merit List PDF
Follow these steps on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal tomorrow to check your final rank:
- Visit the official pharmacy admission website at ph2026.mahacet.org.
- Click on the link titled "Final Merit List for First Year B.Pharmacy / Pharm.D Admissions 2026-27".
- Open the merit list PDF or select "Candidate Login" using your Application ID (PH26…) and Password.
- Verify your Final Merit Number, Category Rank, Domicile Status, and Percentile Score.
- Download and save your personalized Final Merit Status Card for submission during college reporting.
Key Preparation Tips for CAP Round 1 Choice Filling (August 24–26)
Before the option form submission window opens on Monday, candidates should prepare their preferences strategically:
- Analyse Previous Year Cutoffs: Compare your Final Merit Rank against the opening and closing ranks of top government and private pharmacy colleges from previous CAP rounds.
- Review College Choice Codes: Identify the unique 9-digit choice codes corresponding to your preferred pharmacy colleges and specific branches.
- Prioritise Choice Preferences: List high-priority colleges first; if a seat from preference number 1 is allotted in Round 1, it will be auto-frozen, and the candidate must accept the seat.