Students still waiting for a seat in Maharashtra’s Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani colleges have one more window opening today. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced a Special Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 4 for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses for the academic year 2026-27, and candidates must submit their online preferences by 11.59 pm tonight, November 9. The seat allotment list for this special round will be published on November 11.
The announcement, made through a CET Cell press release dated November 8, comes after three rounds of counselling across 204 medical colleges in the state. So far, 11,592 students have secured admission against 13,750 available seats, an overall admission rate of 84.30 per cent. That leaves 2,158 seats still vacant, and this special round is the route to fill them.
2,158 seats still vacant after three rounds
The three completed rounds covered Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) and Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS). With 84.30 per cent of seats already taken, the remaining vacancies are spread unevenly across the three courses, and that uneven spread is exactly what makes this round worth watching.
Homoeopathy has the largest number of open seats. Of the 4,019 BHMS seats in the state, 3,042 have been filled, leaving 977 vacant. Ayurveda has fewer openings in proportion: 8,152 of the 9,303 BAMS seats are taken, with 1,151 still open. Unani is nearly full, with 398 of 428 BUMS seats filled and only 30 left.
For students who missed out in the earlier rounds, or who were allotted a college they did not want, this special round is effectively the last structured chance through the state counselling process before the remaining seats move to a stray vacancy round.
Course-wise seats after Round 3
- BAMS: 9,303 seats in 139 Ayurveda colleges; 8,152 filled (87.62 per cent); 1,151 vacant
- BHMS: 4,019 seats in 57 Homoeopathy colleges; 3,042 filled (75.69 per cent); 977 vacant
- BUMS: 428 seats in 8 Unani colleges; 398 filled (92.99 per cent); 30 vacant
- Total: 13,750 seats in 204 colleges; 11,592 filled (84.30 per cent); 2,158 vacant
How to submit preferences for CAP Round 4
Candidates need to act today itself, because the preference window closes at midnight. The process runs on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal, and the steps are straightforward.
- Visit the official Maharashtra State CET Cell website at mahacet.org and open the AYUSH admissions section.
- Log in with your registered credentials and check the list of vacant seats for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS.
- Fill in your college preferences in order, putting your most preferred college first.
- Save and submit the preferences before 11.59 pm on November 9, 2026.
- Check the seat allotment list when it is published on November 11, and report to the allotted college within the deadline the CET Cell announces with the list.
A valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for admission to all three courses. Candidates should also keep their documents ready, including the NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, caste certificate where applicable, and Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, since reporting windows after allotment are usually short.
Who should apply in this round
This round is meant for candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 but have not yet secured a seat, and for those who want to try for a better college than the one allotted earlier. With 977 BHMS seats open, Homoeopathy aspirants have the widest choice, while BAMS aspirants still have more than 1,100 seats to pick from across 139 colleges.
Students should note that this state CAP round is separate from the All India Quota stray vacancy round run by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) at aaccc.gov.in, which covers 15 per cent of seats in government AYUSH colleges and seats in deemed and central universities. The two processes have different portals and different deadlines, so candidates should not mix them up.
The CET Cell has also said the schedule for the online stray vacancy round for any seats that remain after Round 4 will be announced separately. For now, the immediate task is clear: fill preferences today, and watch for the allotment list on November 11.
FAQs
What is the last date to submit preferences for Maharashtra AYUSH CAP Round 4?
November 9, 2026, by 11.59 pm. Candidates must submit their online preferences on the CET Cell portal before the deadline.
When will the CAP Round 4 seat allotment list be released?
The seat allotment list will be published on November 11, 2026.
How many AYUSH seats are vacant in Maharashtra after Round 3?
A total of 2,158 seats are vacant out of 13,750, with 11,592 students already admitted, an admission rate of 84.30 per cent.
Which course has the most vacant seats?
BHMS has the most, with 977 vacant seats, followed by BAMS with 1,151 vacant seats. BUMS has only 30 seats left.
Is NEET UG 2026 required for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS admission?
Yes. A valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for admission to all three AYUSH courses through the Maharashtra CAP.
For candidates who have waited through three rounds, today is the day to act. The preferences go in by midnight, the allotment list lands on November 11, and 2,158 seats are still on the table.
