
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released Notice No. 05 for MH BSc Nursing 2026 counselling for the academic year 2026–27. The qualifying percentile has been revised to zero across all categories. Newly eligible candidates who have not registered previously can complete online registration from November 3 to November 6, 2026. The notice also includes the Institutional Level Round 2 admission schedule, with the final admission cut-off date set for November 15, 2026. Candidates can check the revised eligibility criteria, registration dates, and official notification at mahacet.org.
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the admission process for B.Sc. Nursing courses across participating government, private unaided and minority colleges in the state.
The CET Cell has released Notice No. 05 regarding fresh online registration for newly eligible candidates and the Institutional Level Round 2 admission schedule for the academic year 2026–27. The notice was issued under Reference No. MED-1026/C.R.No.07/New Registration/CAP 3 & Inst. Level Round/2604 on November 2, 2026, following an Indian Nursing Council letter dated October 30, 2026.
Candidates who have become eligible under the revised qualifying criteria and have not registered previously can complete fresh registration within the announced dates. Candidates can also read about the MH CET BSc Nursing counselling process for information about the broader admission process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Course | B.Sc. Nursing |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Notice Number | Notice No. 05 |
| Notice Date | November 2, 2026 |
| Revised Qualifying Percentile | Zero percentile across listed categories |
| Fresh Registration Dates | November 3 to 6, 2026 |
| Institutional Level Round | Round 2 |
| Final Admission Cut-off | November 15, 2026 |
| Admission Portal | MH BSc Nursing 2026 Portal |
The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the qualifying percentile for B.Sc. Nursing admission for the academic year 2026–27. As stated in Notice No. 05, the qualifying requirement has been reduced to zero percentile across all listed categories.
The revised qualifying criteria are given below:
| Category | Revised Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | Zero percentile |
| General PwD | Zero percentile |
| SC / ST / OBC | Zero percentile |
| PwD | Zero percentile |
Candidates who have become eligible under the revised criteria and have not registered previously can use the fresh registration facility. Candidates who have already registered cannot register again through this facility.
Fresh online registration for newly eligible candidates begins on November 3, 2026. Candidates must complete registration, fee payment and document uploading within their respective deadlines.
The complete registration schedule is provided below:
| Event / Activity | Dates / Timelines |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Session Apply | November 3 to November 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Registration Fee Payment | November 3 to November 7, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Document Uploading on Portal | November 3 to November 7, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Combined Registered Candidate List and Merit List | November 7, 2026 |
Important: Previously registered candidates cannot register again under this fresh registration facility. Candidates can also refer to the NEET UG counselling registration process to understand the general stages involved in medical counselling.
The Maharashtra CET Cell has also announced the Institutional Level Round 2 schedule for B.Sc. Nursing admissions across government, private unaided and minority colleges.
Eligible candidates must submit their application forms directly to their respective colleges in the prescribed format. The important dates and activities are given below.
| Activity | Dates / Timelines |
|---|---|
| Seat Matrix and Provisional Eligible List | November 7, 2026 |
| Application Submission at Respective Colleges | November 8 to November 10, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| General Merit List and Selection List 1 | November 10, 2026, by 6:30 PM |
| Physical Joining for Selection List 1 | November 11 to November 12, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Selection List 2 Publication | November 12, 2026, by 6:30 PM |
| Physical Joining for Selection List 2 | November 13 to November 14, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Residual Vacancy Publication | November 14, 2026, by 6:30 PM |
| Reporting for Residual Vacancy | November 15, 2026, up to 2:00 PM |
| Filling of Residual Vacancy | November 15, 2026, from 3:00 PM onwards |
| Reporting of Admitted Candidates in Feedback Module | November 15, 2026 |
| Final Admission Cut-off Date | November 15, 2026 |
Candidates can also read about NEET UG Round 2 counselling dates and the revised Round 2 seat allotment process for additional information about counselling schedules and allotment stages.
Date clarification: The official notice appears to contain a typographical error in the year mentioned for the first physical joining date. The schedule is presented as November 11 to 12, 2026, in line with the academic year and the surrounding dates. Candidates can confirm the reporting instructions through the official notice and their respective colleges.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has released Notice No. 05 covering the revised qualifying criteria, fresh registration for newly eligible candidates and the Institutional Level Round 2 admission schedule.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF to check the complete registration timeline, qualifying percentile, college-level admission schedule and important instructions.
Download MH BSc Nursing Counselling 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can also visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website or the MH BSc Nursing admission portal for further updates.
Newly eligible candidates who have not registered previously can complete the online registration process through the official Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing admission portal.
The steps to complete registration are as follows:
Visit the official MH BSc Nursing 2026 admission portal.
Open the B.Sc. Nursing 2026 registration section.
Complete the online registration and session application.
Enter the required personal and academic details.
Pay the applicable registration fee through the online payment gateway.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Review the application details and submit the form.
Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates must complete registration by November 6, fee payment by November 7 at 5:00 PM, and document uploading by November 7 at 11:59 PM.
Candidates participating in fresh registration and Institutional Level Round 2 must follow the instructions issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
Candidates holding a seat as of October 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM, are not eligible for Institutional Level Round 2.
Candidates admitted through Institutional Level Round 1 are not eligible for Round 2.
Candidates who have already registered cannot register again through the fresh registration facility.
Application forms must be submitted directly to the concerned colleges in the prescribed format.
Application forms will not be accepted at the CET Cell office, either in person or through email.
Candidates must check the college fee structure before submitting their applications.
Candidates must submit original documents and the requisite fees to the respective college upon admission.
Candidates must complete document uploading and final submission within the specified timeline.
Candidates can also read the NEET UG counselling schedule and process for information about the stages involved in medical counselling.
Candidates can refer to these PW resources for additional information about medical counselling, registration and admission procedures:
Check the NEET UG Round 3 registration schedule for details about registration and payment.
Read about the NEET UG special stray round counselling schedule for updates on additional counselling rounds.
Check the NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round schedule extension for revised vacancy-round deadlines.
Candidates can also review the new MCC counselling rules for information about reporting and document verification.
Read the NEET Counselling 2026 process for an overview of counselling rounds and seat allotment.
