Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the Final Merit List for Group B courses under NEET UG 2026 counselling. The list is for admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses for the academic year 2026-27.
The final merit list has been published as part of the CAP Round 1 counselling process. Candidates who registered for Maharashtra AYUSH counselling can now check their NEET UG All India Rank, category, candidature details and merit position in the final list. The official CET Cell schedule had fixed September 24, 2026 as the date for publication of the Group B Final Merit List.
Maharashtra AYUSH Final Merit List 2026: Group B
The Final Merit List covers the following undergraduate AYUSH courses:
| Group | Courses |
|---|---|
| Group B | BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
| Group B | BHMS – Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
| Group B | BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery |
Candidates included in the final merit list will be considered for the subsequent CAP Round 1 choice/preference filling and seat allotment process, subject to eligibility and seat availability.
Details Mentioned in the Final Merit List
Candidates can check important admission-related details in the published merit list, including:
- NEET UG 2026 All India Rank
- NEET UG roll number
- CET Cell online application/form number
- Candidate name
- Gender
- Category
- NRI status
- Specified reservation details
- Candidature type, such as State/OMS
- Final merit position
A separate List of Not Qualified Candidates has also been released by the CET Cell. Reports based on the released lists indicate that more than 33,000 candidates are included in the final Group B merit list, while a separate list contains 137 candidates who were not qualified.
Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule
With the Final Merit List now released, candidates should follow the remaining Group B CAP Round 1 schedule.
| Counselling Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Final Merit List – Group B | 24 September 2026 |
| Seat Matrix – Group B | 24 September 2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling | 24 to 26 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Declaration of CAP Round 1 Result | 27 September 2026 |
| Physical Joining at Allotted College | 28 September to 1 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
The revised schedule issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell confirms these dates for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS Group B admissions.
Choice Filling Begins for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS
Candidates included in the eligible merit list can participate in the online choice/preference filling process from September 24 to September 26, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Candidates should carefully arrange their preferred:
- Course
- College
- Quota
- Other applicable preferences
The choices submitted during this period will be considered for the CAP Round 1 seat allotment process.
Maharashtra AYUSH CAP Round 1 Result
CAP Round 1 selection/result for Group B is scheduled to be declared on September 27, 2026.
Candidates who receive an allotment will then have to complete physical joining at the allotted college between September 28 and October 1, 2026, up to 5:30 PM, along with the required original documents and applicable fees.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates should first check their name and details in the Final Merit List. If included and eligible for CAP Round 1, they should proceed with choice/preference filling within the prescribed deadline.
Candidates should also check the Group B seat matrix released by the CET Cell before submitting their preferences.
It is important to note that merit-list inclusion itself does not constitute seat allotment. The actual seat will be allotted through the CAP process based on the applicable merit, eligibility, available seats and choices/preferences submitted by the candidate.
Download Maharashtra AYUSH Group B Final Merit List 2026
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