Maharashtra AYUSH special CAP round 4: submit BAMS, BHMS, BUMS preferences by 11:59 pm today
By TUF News Desk · Published 9 November 2026 · 4 min read
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Maharashtra AYUSH aspirants who are still waiting for a seat have a few hours left to act. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has opened a special CAP round 4 for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS admissions, and candidates must submit their online preferences by 11:59 pm tonight, November 9. The allotment list for the special round will be published on November 11.
The round covers Group B courses for the 2026-27 academic year. It follows three completed CAP rounds across 204 medical colleges in the state. According to the CET Cell’s press release dated November 8, a total of 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 vacant, and the special round is the next chance to fill them.
Why a fourth round was needed
The extra round exists because of one new college. The Government Ayurvedic College in Buldhana has received regulatory permission for the first time, and the CET Cell wants candidates to have a chance at the new government college before the stray vacancy round begins. The existing rules do not permit changes during the stray vacancy round that would accommodate this new development, so the Cell decided to run a special round first.
Candidates who sat out the earlier rounds, or who did not get a seat in them, can use this round to put in fresh preferences.
Where the 2,158 vacant seats are
Ayurveda has the largest number of open seats. Maharashtra has 9,303 BAMS seats across 139 colleges, and 8,152 students have taken admission, leaving 1,151 vacancies. The fill rate stands at 87.62 per cent. Government colleges have filled 1,547 of their 1,672 seats, a 92.52 per cent occupancy, while private colleges have filled 6,605 of 7,631 seats, with 1,026 still vacant.
Homoeopathy has the most room left. Across 57 colleges, 3,042 students have secured admission against 4,019 BHMS seats, leaving 977 vacancies and a fill rate of 75.69 per cent. Government colleges have filled 109 of 139 seats, while private institutions have filled 2,933 of 3,880.
Unani medicine has the fewest vacancies. Across eight colleges, 398 students have taken admission against 428 BUMS seats, leaving 30 vacant. The fill rate of 92.99 per cent is the highest of the three courses. Government colleges have filled 152 of their 153 seats, and private colleges have filled 246 of 275.
What to do before 11:59 pm
Candidates should log in to the official CET Cell admission portal and submit their preferences before the deadline. The CET Cell has advised candidates to review their course and college preferences carefully before submitting the online form, since the window closes tonight.
Students weighing a government seat against a private college should compare fees and location before locking in their order. Our guide to choosing a university in India sets out the factors worth checking. Candidates who get a seat on November 11 will need their documents ready for reporting, so running through our admission documents checklist now can save a wasted trip later. Further updates, including the allotment list, will appear on the CET Cell website at mahacet.org.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to submit preferences for Maharashtra AYUSH special CAP round 4?
November 9, 2026, by 11:59 pm. Candidates must submit their online preferences for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses before the deadline.
When will the Maharashtra AYUSH special CAP round 4 allotment list be published?
On November 11, 2026. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will publish the seat allotment list for the special round on that date.
Why has the CET Cell announced a special CAP round 4 for AYUSH admissions?
The newly established Government Ayurvedic College in Buldhana has received regulatory permission for the first time. The special round gives candidates a chance to seek admission there before the stray vacancy round.
How many Maharashtra AYUSH seats are vacant after three CAP rounds?
A total of 2,158 seats are vacant out of 13,750. BAMS has 1,151 vacancies, BHMS has 977, and BUMS has 30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to submit preferences for Maharashtra AYUSH special CAP round 4?
November 9, 2026, by 11:59 pm. Candidates must submit their online preferences for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses before the deadline.
When will the Maharashtra AYUSH special CAP round 4 allotment list be published?
On November 11, 2026. The Maharashtra State CET Cell will publish the seat allotment list for the special round on that date.
Why has the CET Cell announced a special CAP round 4 for AYUSH admissions?
The newly established Government Ayurvedic College in Buldhana has received regulatory permission for the first time. The special round gives candidates a chance to seek admission there before the stray vacancy round.
How many Maharashtra AYUSH seats are vacant after three CAP rounds?
A total of 2,158 seats are vacant out of 13,750. BAMS has 1,151 vacancies, BHMS has 977, and BUMS has 30.
Sources: The Times of India, Maharashtra State CET Cell