MH GNM CAP Round 2 seat matrix releasing September 21: fill choices by September 22

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is set to release the seat matrix for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 2 for the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course on September 21, 2026. This publication will be available on the official portal, medical2026.mahacet.org, for candidates seeking admission to the GNM course under the Public Health Department for the academic year 2026–27.

Following the release of the seat matrix, candidates will have a two-day window to fill their online choices and preferences for GNM CAP Round 2, from September 21 to September 22, 2026, until 5:30 PM. The MH GNM CAP Counselling Schedule 2026 outlines the complete admission process, which is based on merit obtained in MH-NURSING CET 2026.

GNM CAP Round 2 Counselling Schedule

The declaration of GNM CAP Round 2 results is scheduled for September 23, 2026. After that, candidates allotted seats in this round must complete their physical joining at the respective colleges from September 24 to September 28, 2026, until 5:30 PM. It is mandatory for candidates to carry all original documents and the required fees in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) during physical joining.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, issued Notice No. 01 on August 29, 2026, detailing the MH-NURSING 2026 (GNM course) counselling schedule. This schedule mandates separate registration for the CAP process, even for candidates who have appeared for MH-NURSING CET 2026. The counselling timeline is subject to change based on directions from the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the State Government, or the Hon’ble Court.

Comparison with Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Counselling

The GNM CAP counselling process follows a similar structure to the Maharashtra NEET UG CAP rounds for MBBS/BDS admissions. For Maharashtra NEET UG, the CAP Round 2 seat matrix was expected on September 7, 2026, with choice filling from September 8 to 10, 2026. The last date for choice filling for NEET UG CAP Round 2 was September 12, 2026, and the selection list was also scheduled for September 12, 2026.

Physical joining for Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 was conducted from September 13 to 18, 2026, and the academic session began on September 15, 2026. The Final Merit List and Category-Wise Seat Matrix for Group A (MBBS/BDS) for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 were published on August 25, 2026, preceding CAP Round 1 online choice filling from August 26 to August 29, 2026. The Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 seat allotment result was declared on August 30, 2026, with physical reporting at allotted institutes from August 31 to September 4, 2026.

Admission Structure and Fees in Maharashtra

Maharashtra operates a ‘closed state’ model for its 85% State Quota seats, which requires candidates to hold a Maharashtra domicile. The remaining 15% constitutes the Institutional/NRI quota, applicable to private unaided medical and dental colleges, and is open to candidates irrespective of their domicile status. Admission chances in Maharashtra CAP Round 1 depend on a candidate’s State Merit List (SML) rank within their category, rather than their overall NEET All India Rank.

Tuition fees for government medical colleges in Maharashtra typically range from approximately ₹78,000 to ₹1,38,000 per year. For private state-quota MBBS/BDS seats, the costs can vary between about ₹7.36 lakh and ₹15 lakh per year. These figures provide context for the financial commitments involved in medical and nursing education within the state.

Further reading

• JEECUP 2026 Round 7 Choice Filling Underway; Seat Allotment on September 3: How to Fill Choices
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 round 1 provisional seat matrix released: change options by 22 September
• Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Released; Choice Filling Ends Today (9th September)
• MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 3 Option Entry Starts: Check How to Fill Choices, Seat Vacancy Trends, and Critical Rules
• MP PNST 2026 counselling round 2 seat allotment result out: report to colleges by 22 September

Written by Nishit Kumar

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