Overview
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the MHT CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List 2026 on August 27, 2026 for candidates seeking admission to B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D programmes. This is an admission merit list rather than a recruitment notification, so no posts or vacancies are involved; registered candidates can check their merit status at ph2026.mahacet.org and submit grievances within the prescribed window.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Post Name | B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D Admission Seats |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seat availability varies by institute and category |
| Application Mode | Online through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) |
| Official Website | ph2026.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | August 27, 2026 |
| Grievance Submission | As per the CAP schedule available on the official portal |
| Final Merit List | To be announced |
Candidates should note that the August 27 publication is a provisional merit list, not the final seat allotment result. Any discrepancy relating to marks, category, candidature type, personal information or document verification should be reported during the official grievance period.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For B.Pharmacy admission, candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology, subject to applicable admission rules.
- Applicants must possess a valid qualifying score in the entrance examination accepted for the relevant Maharashtra or All India candidature category.
- Pharm.D applicants should satisfy the prescribed academic requirements, which may include Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry plus Mathematics or Biology, or another approved pharmacy qualification where permitted.
- Candidates must meet Maharashtra state candidature, domicile, nationality and category conditions, wherever applicable.
- Admission remains subject to successful verification of original educational, identity, category and domicile documents.
Age Limit
- No specific upper age limit is mentioned in the available merit-list information.
- Candidates must comply with age-related requirements, if any, prescribed by the competent authority and the relevant regulatory body.
- Eligibility will be determined under the rules applicable to the 2026-27 admission session.
Fees
- The merit-list notice does not specify a separate fee for downloading or viewing the result.
- CAP registration, counselling and seat-acceptance fees may vary by candidature type and category.
- Candidates should pay fees only through the payment facility provided on the official admission portal and retain the receipt.
Selection Process
- Entrance and eligibility assessment: Candidates are considered on the basis of the accepted entrance score, qualifying examination details and applicable candidature rules.
- Merit preparation and grievances: The authority publishes a provisional merit list after document scrutiny. Candidates can raise grievances and submit supporting documents within the notified period.
- Final merit and seat allotment: After resolving grievances, a final merit list is issued. Eligible candidates then participate in CAP option entry, seat allotment, acceptance and institute reporting.
Inclusion in the provisional list does not guarantee admission. Seat allocation will depend on the candidate’s final merit rank, preferences, category, reservation rules and availability at participating institutions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official pharmacy admission portal at ph2026.mahacet.org.
- Open the candidate login section and enter the registered application ID and password. New applications, if permitted, must be completed only during the notified CAP registration period.
- Complete the online form with personal, academic, entrance-score, category and candidature details.
- Upload clear copies of the required photograph, signature, marksheets, entrance scorecard, domicile certificate and category documents, where applicable.
- Pay the prescribed application or counselling fee online and save the confirmation page.
- To check the result, select the Provisional Merit List 2026 link and search using the application number, merit number or candidate name.
- Download the merit-list page or candidate status for reference. Verify the displayed name, marks, category, candidature type and merit rank carefully.
- If an error is found, use the grievance facility within the specified period and upload documentary proof. Candidates should monitor the portal for grievance decisions, the final merit list and CAP allotment schedule.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the MHT CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List 2026 released?
The provisional merit list for B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admissions was released on August 27, 2026.
2. Is the provisional merit list the final admission result?
No. It allows candidates to verify their details and submit grievances. The final merit list and CAP seat allotment will be published separately.
3. What should candidates do after checking the merit list?
Candidates should verify all entries, raise a grievance if necessary, and regularly check the portal for the final merit list, option-entry dates and seat-allotment instructions.
