MH CET BSc Nursing CAP 2026 Registration Begins: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially commenced the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) registration for admission to B.Sc. Nursing courses across government, government-aided, and un-aided private nursing institutes in Maharashtra. Candidates who successfully cleared the entrance test can complete their online portal registration, upload essential verification documents, and submit their non-refundable processing fee.
Submitting the registration form on time is mandatory to secure a place on the provisional merit list, which allows candidates to participate in subsequent seat allotment rounds and option form filling.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has started the MH CET B.Sc Nursing CAP 2026 Registration on its official website, mahacet.org.The official notice outlines the complete Centralised Admission Process (CAP) schedule, eligibility requirements, mandatory document uploads, and fee details for first-year B.Sc Nursing admissions across government and private institutions in Maharashtra. Candidates who qualified for the entrance exam can download the PDF to complete their registration within the prescribed deadline.
Click the button below to download the official notice:
The key highlights of the Maharashtra B.Sc. Nursing Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 are summarised in the table below:
| MH CET BSc Nursing CAP 2026 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam / Admission Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Course Offered | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) |
| Counselling Mode | Centralised Admission Process (CAP) - Online |
| Conducting Authority | Competent Authority, State CET Cell |
| Registration Status | Open |
| Official Portal | medical2026.mahacet.org / cetcell.mahacet.org |
Candidates must complete all online counselling activities strictly according to the schedule published by the CET Cell. The expected timeline for CAP Round 1 is outlined below:
| MH CET BSc Nursing CAP 2026 Registration Important Dates | |
| Activity | Date |
| Online Registration and Session Application | 26 August 2026 to 02 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Payment of Registration Fees through Online Payment Gateway | 26 August 2026 to 03 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Uploading and submitting of colored scanned copy of all Original Requisite Documents | 26 August 2026 to 04 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Document Verification through Online mode | 26 August 2026 to 06 September 2026 |
| Publication of Registered Candidate List | 06 September 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | 06 September 2026 |
| Submission of Grievances (if any) | 07 September 2026 to 08 September 2026 (up to 08:00 PM) |
| Publication of Final Merit List | 11 September 2026 |
| Publication of Seat Matrix for CAP Round-1 | 11 September 2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling Process for CAP Round-1 | 12 September 2026 to 14 September 2026 (up to 05:30 PM) |
| Declaration of CAP Round-1 | 15 September 2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted College for CAP Round-1 | 16 September 2026 to 20 September 2026 (up to 05:30 PM) |
| Publication of Seat Matrix for CAP Round-2 | 21 September 2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling Process for CAP Round-2 | 21 September 2026 to 23 September 2026 (up to 05:30 PM) |
| Declaration of CAP Round-2 | 24 September 2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted College for CAP Round-2 | 25 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 (up to 05:30 PM) |
The registration portal is live on the State CET Cell website. Candidates should access the official medical portal to fill out their application, upload certificates, and submit fees:
Applicants can complete the online CAP registration by following these steps:
Visit Official Portal: Navigate to cetcell.mahacet.org and select the B.Sc. Nursing CAP Portal link.
New Candidate Registration: Click on "New Registration" and enter your CET Application Number, Roll Number, and registered mobile details.
Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, academic qualifications (SSC & HSC marks), category details, and communication address.
Upload Scanned Documents: Upload all required certificates, photographs, and signatures strictly within the specified size limits.
Pay Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable online CAP registration fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Submit & Print: Review all entered details carefully, submit the form, and download the registration confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates registering for the CAP rounds must pay a non-refundable processing fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI:
General / Open Category: ₹1,000 (approx. as specified in CAP notification)
Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / VJ-NT / SBC / EWS): ₹800 (approx. as specified in CAP notification)
To participate in the CAP seat allotment process, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Nationality & Domicile: Must be an Indian citizen. Domicile of Maharashtra candidates are eligible for State Quota seats (Institutional Quota permits NRI/OCI applicants as per norms).
Age Limit: The applicant must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026 (born on or before December 31, 2009).
Educational Qualification: Must have passed HSC (Class 12) or equivalent examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: General/EWS category candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined. Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate marks.
Entrance Test Qualification: Must possess a valid non-zero positive score in the MH BSc Nursing CET examination.
Candidates must upload clear, scanned copies of the original documents during online registration. The mandatory document list includes:
MH BSc Nursing CET Admit Card & Scorecard
SSC (Class 10) Passing Certificate and Marksheet (for proof of age)
HSC (Class 12) Statement of Marks and Passing Certificate
Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate issued by Maharashtra status
Nationality Certificate (Passport / School Leaving Certificate / Domicile)
Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
EWS Eligibility Certificate issued by competent Maharashtra authority (if applicable)
Disability Certificate issued by an authorised medical board (for PwD candidates)
Recent passport-sized photograph and candidate's digital signature
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