Maharashtra AYUSH Admission 2026: Special CAP Round 4 schedule announced for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS

BAMS, BHMS, BUMS Admission 2026: Maharashtra announces special CAP Round 4, check important dates

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced a Special Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 4 for admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates seeking admission to Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani programmes must submit their online preferences for the special round by November 9, 2026, at 11.59 pm. The seat allotment list for Special CAP Round 4 will be published on November 11, 2026.The revised admission announcement follows the completion of three CAP rounds across 204 medical colleges in Maharashtra. According to the CET Cell’s press release dated November 8, 2026, a total of 11,592 students have secured admission against 13,750 available seats, taking the overall admission rate to 84.30%. As many as 2,158 seats remain vacant across the three courses. The special round has been introduced before the stray vacancy round, following approval for a newly established government Ayurvedic college in Buldhana.

Maharashtra AYUSH admission 2026: Special CAP Round 4 schedule

The CET Cell has released the schedule for Special CAP Round 4 for Group B courses. Candidates must complete the online preference-filling process within the prescribed deadline.Candidates should carefully review their course and college preferences before submitting the online form.

Why has the CET Cell announced Special CAP Round 4?

According to the revised press release, three CAP rounds for Group B courses had already been completed under the admission schedule for AY 2026-27. However, the newly established Government Ayurvedic College (GAC), Buldhana, has received regulatory permission for the first time.The competent authority, following approval from the state government, decided that candidates should receive an opportunity to secure admission to the newly approved government college before the stray vacancy round. The existing rules do not permit changes during the stray vacancy round that would accommodate this new development.Therefore, the CET Cell decided to conduct Special CAP Round 4 before proceeding with the stray vacancy admissions.

BAMS admissions reach 87.62%

Maharashtra has recorded 8,152 admissions against 9,303 BAMS seats across 139 Ayurvedic colleges. The admission rate stands at 87.62%, with 1,151 seats remaining vacant.Government colleges recorded 1,547 admissions against 1,672 seats, representing 92.52% occupancy. Private colleges reported 6,605 admissions against 7,631 seats, with 1,026 vacancies.

BHMS admissions stand at 75.69%

Across 57 Homoeopathy colleges, 3,042 students secured admission against 4,019 BHMS seats. The admission percentage stands at 75.69%, leaving 977 vacant seats.Government colleges recorded 109 admissions against 139 seats, while private institutions reported 2,933 admissions against 3,880 seats.

BUMS records 92.99% admissions

BUMS recorded the highest admission percentage among the three courses. Across eight Unani colleges, 398 students secured admission against 428 seats, representing 92.99% occupancy.Government colleges filled 152 of their 153 seats, while private colleges recorded 246 admissions against 275 seats.

Course-wise admission status after CAP Round 3

Where to check the Special CAP Round 4 schedule

Candidates can access the latest admission notifications, preference-filling instructions and seat allotment updates through the official Maharashtra State CET Cell website, https://www.mahacet.org. The Special CAP Round 4 allotment list is scheduled for November 11, 2026.