Overview
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is expected to publish the Maharashtra GNM Merit List 2026 for candidates seeking admission to the General Nursing and Midwifery programme. This is an admission process rather than a recruitment drive, so there are no government job posts; the total number of available GNM seats will be confirmed through the official seat matrix.
Candidates included in the merit list will be considered for counselling, document verification and seat allotment, subject to their rank, category, preferences and seat availability.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Post Name | General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Admission 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; total admission seats to be notified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
The detailed admission schedule has not been specified. Candidates should regularly check the CET Cell portal because merit-list objections and counselling choices may be accepted only within a limited period.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA, 2026 |
| Last Date | TBA, 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed for GNM admission in Maharashtra. The final requirements may vary depending on the admission brochure, reservation rules and applicable nursing education regulations.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should ordinarily have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- English should have been studied as a subject in the qualifying examination.
- Applicants may be required to obtain at least 40% aggregate marks, with relaxation available to reserved categories where permitted.
- Preference or additional conditions may apply to candidates from the Science stream or those who studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Candidates awaiting their Class 12 results must produce the required pass certificate and mark sheet by the prescribed verification deadline.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year.
- The upper age limit is ordinarily 35 years for GNM admission, subject to the applicable admission rules.
- Category-based relaxation, if available, will be governed by Maharashtra government and nursing education regulations.
- Applicants should verify the date-of-birth cut-off in the official 2026 information brochure.
Fees
- The online application or examination fee for the 2026 cycle is to be announced.
- Candidates may have to pay a separate counselling, seat-acceptance or admission fee.
- Course fees will vary across government, aided and private nursing institutions.
- Fee payments should be made only through the authorised online payment facility, and candidates should retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- Merit list preparation: The CET Cell will prepare the merit list using the notified entrance examination score or approved qualifying criteria. Candidate category and applicable reservation provisions may also be considered.
- Counselling and document verification: Shortlisted applicants must register for counselling, submit their preferences and produce original educational, identity, domicile and category documents.
- Seat allotment and admission: Seats will be allotted on the basis of merit rank, choices submitted, reservation category and availability. Candidates must accept the allotment and report to the designated institution within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Open the nursing admission section and select the relevant GNM Admission 2026 link.
- Complete new candidate registration using an active email address and mobile number. Applicants who have already registered should sign in with their application credentials.
- Enter personal, academic, domicile and category details exactly as recorded on the supporting certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 documents, identity proof and reservation certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online, submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
- To check the merit list, open the merit-list or candidate-status link and enter the application number, roll number or other requested credentials.
- Verify the displayed name, rank, category and marks. If an error is found, submit an objection through the designated process before the closing date.
- After publication of the final merit list, complete counselling registration and submit college preferences in the correct order of priority.
Candidates should not treat inclusion in the merit list as automatic confirmation of admission. A seat is secured only after allotment, document verification, fee payment and institutional reporting are completed.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the Maharashtra GNM Merit List 2026?
Candidates can check their merit status through the nursing admission section of cetcell.mahacet.org once the relevant link is activated.
2. Is the GNM merit list the final admission confirmation?
No. The merit list determines eligibility for subsequent counselling. Final admission depends on rank, document verification, preference submission, seat availability and fee payment.
3. What should I do if my details are incorrect in the merit list?
Use the official grievance or objection facility within the announced period and upload supporting documents. Requests submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
