Maharashtra BAMS, BHMS, BUMS provisional merit list 2026 out today; choice filling from September 23

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is releasing the Maharashtra BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS Provisional Merit List 2026 today, September 20, 2026. This provisional list, based on NEET rank, is for candidates who successfully registered for admission to AYUSH courses for the 2026-27 academic year. It will be published on the official website, medical2026.mahacet.org, likely in the evening.

This release marks a significant step in the centralised admission process, covering a range of AYUSH courses including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, BOTH, BASLP, BP&O, and BNYS. Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 were eligible to apply, with online registration for CAP Round 1 concluding on September 18, 2026, and document verification continuing until September 19, 2026.

Accessing and Verifying the Provisional Merit List

Candidates can download the provisional merit list online from medical2026.mahacet.org once it is published. They are advised to use CTRL+F to search for their names or roll numbers within the PDF document. Upon accessing the list, candidates should immediately verify their name, application details, NEET 2026 details, category, and merit number.

If any information is found to be incorrect or missing, candidates must follow the specific procedure outlined by the CET Cell for corrections or objections. This process must be completed before any stipulated deadline to ensure their eligibility for subsequent admission rounds. Candidates should also retain clear copies of essential documents, including their NEET scorecard, application form, educational certificates, domicile documents, and applicable category or reservation certificates.

Key Dates for CAP Round 1 and Subsequent Steps

The publication of the provisional merit list today precedes several crucial dates in the Maharashtra AYUSH CAP Round 1 schedule. The online choice-filling process for candidates on the provisional merit list is set to commence on September 23, 2026, and will continue until September 25, 2026, until 11:59 PM. The Seat Matrix for CAP Round-1 for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and allied courses will also be published on September 23, 2026.

Following the choice-filling period, the final state merit list is scheduled for release on September 24, 2026. The first selection list for CAP Round-1 (Group B & C) will be declared on September 27, 2026. Selected candidates will then need to complete physical joining and status retention at their allotted colleges from September 28, 2026, to October 01, 2026, until 05:30 PM. Dates for CAP Round 2 and Round 3 will be announced by the CET Cell after the conclusion of CAP-1 joining.

Further reading

• Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List Released at medical2026.mahacet.org; CAP Round 1 Choice Filling Begins
• MDU M.Ed 2026 provisional merit list released on 19 September
• VJTI BTech Spot Round 2026: Provisional Merit List Out, Round 1 Reporting Today at 9:30 AM
• VJTI Mumbai B.Tech Spot Round 2026 Provisional Merit List Out Today at vjti.ac.in
• AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins Today, Open Till 13 September: Check Full Schedule

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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