Maharashtra B.Pharma and Pharm.D Final Merit List 2026

Maharashtra B.Pharmacy & Pharm.D Admissions 2026: Final Merit List Overview

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, will publish the MAH B.Pharma and Pharm.D Final Merit List 2026 on September 3, 2026. This final ranking is the definitive merit position utilized for college allocations during the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1. It applies to candidates seeking admission into the four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharmacy) and six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programs across state-affiliated institutions.

Candidates who submitted correction requests during the provisional merit list grievance window (August 28 to August 31, 2026) can now verify their adjusted state-level ranks, category status, and eligibility conditions on the official CAP admission portal.

Key Counselling & Admission Dates 2026

Following the declaration of the final merit ranks, candidates must strictly adhere to the schedule provided by the State CET Cell for seat allotment and option entry:

How to Download the MAH B.Pharma Final Merit Status

Candidates can retrieve their rank card and overall merit position by following these steps on the official State CET Cell admission portal:

1. Go to the dedicated pharmacy admission portal at ph2026.mahacet.org.
2. Locate the "Downloads" or "Important Links" section on the homepage and select the "Final Merit Status" link.
3. Provide your unique Application ID (e.g., PH26100xxx) and verified Date of Birth.
4. Click "Submit" to render your complete merit profile on the screen.
5. Review the rankings, including your Maharashtra State (MS) Rank, All India (AI) Rank, and specific Category Rank.
6. Download the digital document and keep a hard copy printed out for the mandatory document verification and reporting stage.

Details to Verify on the Merit Status Card

It is vital to check all listed personal and academic indicators to avoid seat cancellation during college admission:

• Candidate Full Name: Spelled exactly as registered.
• Candidacy Type: Maharashtra State (MS) Type A/B/C/D/E or All India (AI) seat eligibility.
• Category Status: Correct representation of reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, VJ/DT-NT, EWS, SBC).
• Academic Percentiles: Score matching the MAH-PH-CET scorecard.
• Grievance Resolution: Verification of corrections requested during the grievance period.

Post-Merit List Steps: Seat Matrix & Option Entry

The allocation of seats does not happen automatically after the final merit list publication. Candidates must participate in the choices entry phase:

• Review the Seat Matrix (September 4, 2026): Analyze the exact number of vacant seats available across your preferred pharmacy institutions, categorized by quota.
• Option Form Entry (September 5 to 7, 2026): Log in to fill out college and branch options. It is recommended to enter multiple institutional choices in decreasing order of preference to maximize seat-allocation chances.