Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 is currently taking place, and candidates have a final opportunity to accept admission in BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS (Group B) courses for the academic year 2025-26. The online preference form filling process for CAP Round 3 has started on 21st October 2025 and will end on 23rd October 2025 (11:59 PM, server time).
Round 3 is a significant round for those candidates who have either not been allotted a seat yet or those candidates who would like to upgrade their prior allotment. All eligible candidates can select their preference of college and course in a revised college seat matrix and with choice filling.
Candidates need to timely submit their choices to be considered in the Round 3 selection process. All candidates must evaluate the seat matrix and develop their preference as they see fit.
We will be guiding you through the important steps, deadlines, and tips to complete your Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 choice filling process smoothly.
Contents
- 1 Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Schedule
- 2 Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Process
- 3 Key Points of Online Preference Filling Process
- 4 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.1 Q. What is the Round 3 Choice Filling process in Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025?
- 4.2 Q. Where can I fill for the preference form for Round 3?
- 4.3 Q. Who can participate in Round 3 Choice Filling?
- 4.4 Q. Do I have to register again since I registered in previous rounds?
- 4.5 Q. Am I allowed to modify my preferences after they have been submitted?
- 4.6 Q. What is the maximum number of preferences I can complete in the online form?
- 4.7 Q. What does the suffix S and N mean in the college codes?
- 4.8 Q. Who can fill preferences for Institutional quota seats with suffix ‘N’?
Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Schedule
The online preference form filling for CAP Round 3 of Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 has already started. Candidates must complete all activities within the specified deadlines to ensure their choices are considered for seat allotment in BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS (Group B) courses. The complete schedule for Round 3 choice filling and subsequent activities is given below:
| Sr. No. | Activity | Dates & Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Filling of Preference Form for CAP Round 3 | 21/10/2025 – 23/10/2025 (up to 11:59 PM, server time) |
| 2 | Declaration of CAP Round 3 Selection List | 25/10/2025 |
| 3 | Physical Joining and Filling of Status Retention Form with Original Documents & Requisite Fees (by DD/Cheque) | 26/10/2025 – 30/10/2025 (up to 5:30 PM) |
Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Process
Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025 Round 3 for admission to BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS (Group B) courses will be conducted entirely online through the official portal www.mahacet.org. There is no offline preference form process. Eligible candidates who have completed online or physical document verification can participate in Round 3 by filling the online preference form.
The seat allocation is done centrally based on the candidate’s NEET UG 2025 merit and the preferences exercised in the online form. Each round of counselling Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Online Stray Vacancy Round requires separate preference form submission, which will be used only for that respective round.
Key Points of Online Preference Filling Process
- Separate Preference Form for Each Round:
Candidates must fill fresh preferences for each round. Multiple submissions are allowed before clicking the submit button. Once submitted, the preferences cannot be changed.
- Seat Allocation based on Merit and Preferences:
- Seats will be apportioned solely in accordance with NEET UG 2025 merit and preferences chosen by the individual candidate.
- Seats will be allocated to special quota (PWD, Defence, Hilly Area, Women, Orphan) followed by general and reserved seats.
- College Codes and Quota Suffix:
- Any combination of college and course will have a four digit code with the letters:
- S – State quota (Government/Government-aided/Corporation colleges & 85% in Private/Minority colleges)
- N – Institutional Quota (15% in Private/Minority colleges)
- Students must also select least 1 preference and may select as many as they wish.
- Eligibility for Suffix ‘N’ (Institutional Quota):
- Candidates who applied for Institutional quota by paying the requisite fee (Rs. 5,000/-) can give preferences for seats with suffix ‘N’.
- NRI candidates or wards of NRI can only choose ‘N’ seats.
- Other eligible candidates can opt for both State (S) and Institutional (N) quotas by paying the corresponding fees.
- OMS (Other than Maharashtra State) candidates can apply for Institutional quota only.
- Order of Preferences:
- Candidates must enter their most preferred course and college as Preference 1, then in succession for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. Multiple courses/colleges can be left blank indicating that the candidate is not interested in that seat.
- Irrevocability of Choices:
The preferences submitted for the seat allocation process round are irrevocable for that round. These preferences will be utilized to determine seat allocation in Round 3 or any subsequently conducted Online Stray Vacancy Round.
- Seat Allocation Logic:
- Allocations for general category seats will be as per merit. Candidates in reserve categories may be offered a general category or reserve category seat allocation according to reserve earmark rules and procedures stated herein.
- Seats designated for special categories will be allotted first. Other candidates will be offered general category seats after the special category are allotted.
- Publication of Allotment:
- The Round 3 allotment listing will be published on the CET Cell website (www.mahacet.org) as linked to their preferences and ranking.
- To finalize the admission seat properly, all allotments will also require the successful candidate to report in person to that college, with their documents and fees in the required format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the Round 3 Choice Filling process in Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2025?
A. The process of Round 3 Choice Filling is where the eligible candidates fill the online preference forms for seat allotment for BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS (Group B) courses. The seat allotment will be made based on the merit of the candidates in NEET UG 2025 and preference submitted during Round 3.
Q. Where can I fill for the preference form for Round 3?
A. Candidates can fill the preference form online on the official website of CET Cell www.mahacet.org, there is no offline option of submitting preference form.
Q. Who can participate in Round 3 Choice Filling?
A. Candidates can participate in Round 3, if they have already registered in the previous rounds and want to change their preferences. They can also choose to participate if they have cancelled or did not join their allocated seat in the CAP Round 2. However, Candidates who have allotted seats in round 3 of the AIQ are not eligible to participate in the CAP Round 3 process.
Q. Do I have to register again since I registered in previous rounds?
A. Candidates have already registered in previous rounds do not have to register again for Round 3, however, they will have to fill a new set of fresh preferences for Round 3 according to the new seat matrix.
Q. Am I allowed to modify my preferences after they have been submitted?
A. After clicking the submit button, you will be unable to modify your preferences. Candidates can enter as many sets of preferences as they want prior to submission, but only the last set of submitted preferences will be used for seat allotment.
Q. What is the maximum number of preferences I can complete in the online form?
A. It is necessary for candidates to complete a minimum of one preference; however, candidates can complete as many preferences as they would like. Completing all preferences is not required, but generally speaking, it is in the best interest of candidates to provide as many preferences as possible to ensure they are able to obtain a college or course preference.
Q. What does the suffix S and N mean in the college codes?
A. The suffix “S” in a college code means State quota seat. This would refer to all seats in a Government, Government-aided, and Corporation college, as well as 85% seats in Private or Minority college. The suffix “N” means Institution quota seat and would typically refer to 15% of seat in a Private or Minority college. Candidates should select suffixes based on their eligibility and the quota to which they have applied for.
Q. Who can fill preferences for Institutional quota seats with suffix ‘N’?
A. Candidates who have applied for the Institutional quota by paying the requisite fee of Rs. 5,000, NRI candidates or wards of NRI, and OMS (Other than Maharashtra State) candidates can fill preferences for Institutional quota seats. Non-NRI Maharashtra candidates who are eligible for the State quota can also opt for Institutional quota seats if they pay the corresponding fee.
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