Latest update: 11 November 2026. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the online preference-filling deadline for Special CAP Round 4 of BAMS, BHMS and BUMS admissions to 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Under revised Notice No. 35 dated 9 November, the Special CAP Round 4 selection list will now be published on 13 November, and candidates allotted a seat must complete physical joining from 14 to 17 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
The revised notice supersedes the earlier timetable in Notice No. 34 dated 7 November. Candidates should follow Notice No. 35 rather than the earlier 11 November allotment date reported in some initial coverage.
Maharashtra AYUSH Special CAP Round 4 2026: Revised Schedule
| Admission activity | Revised date and time |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix publication | 8 November 2026 |
| Online preference filling | Extended up to 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Special CAP Round 4 selection list | 13 November 2026 |
| Physical joining and status-retention form submission | 14 to 17 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
The joining process requires candidates to report with all original documents and the requisite fees. Notice No. 35 specifies payment by DD/Cheque for this round. Candidates should check the portal and the allotment instructions for the institute-specific reporting requirements.
Which Courses Are Covered?
The special round is for Group B AYUSH courses for Maharashtra admissions in academic year 2026–27:
- BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
- BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
- BUMS: Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
This is a Maharashtra State CET Cell counselling update. It does not change the separate MCC All India Quota counselling schedule.
Why Has the Preference-Filling Deadline Been Extended?
In Notice No. 35 dated 9 November 2026, the CET Cell said it had received representations from candidates who were unable to fill their choices because of the unavailability of cyber cafés. The competent authority therefore revised the schedule and extended the preference-filling window to 11 November at 11:59 PM.
The special round was introduced after the three regular CAP rounds because the newly established Government Ayurvedic College, Buldhana, received permission to participate in the admission process. The CET Cell decided to provide candidates an opportunity to seek seats in the new college before the stray vacancy rounds.
Important Instructions for Special CAP Round 4
- Earlier-round preferences are not carried forward. Candidates must submit fresh choices for Special CAP Round 4.
- Choices must be filled through the candidate’s own login. Do not share login credentials with a cyber café operator or another person.
- Candidates who have joined in AIQ (State) and have also been allotted a seat in AIQ (Central) will not be allotted a seat in this special round, even if they submit preferences.
- Joining an allotted Special CAP Round 4 seat is mandatory. Fill choices only for colleges and courses you are prepared to join.
- Check the fee structure of each college before arranging preferences and reporting for admission.
- The schedule may change if directed by MCC, AACCC, the Central or State Government, or a court.
Maharashtra AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Schedule
Notice No. 35 also provides the schedule for the subsequent Group B online stray vacancy rounds.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Stray Vacancy Round 1 seat matrix | 18 November 2026 |
| Preference filling for Stray Round 1 | 18 to 20 November 2026, up to 12 noon |
| Stray Round 1 selection list | 21 November 2026 |
| Physical joining for Stray Round 1 | 21 to 23 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Stray Round 2 selection list | 24 November 2026 |
| Physical joining for Stray Round 2 | 25 to 27 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Stray Round 3 seat matrix | 27 November 2026 |
| Preference filling for Stray Round 3 | 27 to 28 November 2026, up to 12 noon |
| Stray Round 3 selection list | 28 November 2026 |
| Physical joining for Stray Round 3 | 29 to 30 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Admission cut-off date | 30 November 2026 |
The same preference form submitted for Stray Vacancy Round 1 will be used for Stray Vacancy Round 2 if seats remain vacant. For Stray Round 3, the choices submitted during Round 1 will become null and void, so candidates must submit fresh preferences during the specified window.
Who Is Not Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Rounds?
Notice No. 35 states that candidates allotted a seat in State Quota CAP Round 3 or Special CAP Round 4 are not eligible for the stray vacancy rounds. Candidates who have joined up to Round 3 of AIQ, or who have been allotted a seat in AIQ Round 3 (State or Central), are also ineligible under the stated conditions.
Joining an allotted stray-vacancy seat is mandatory. The notice warns that a candidate who fails to join may face penalty and disqualification under the information brochure. Candidates should check the brochure for the full eligibility rules before filling choices.
How to Check the Maharashtra AYUSH CAP Round 4 Allotment
- Open the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CET Cell portal.
- Open the candidate login for NEET UG 2026 Maharashtra counselling.
- Check the Special CAP Round 4 selection list and allotment status after it is published on 13 November.
- If allotted, read the institute reporting instructions and report between 14 and 17 November, before 5:30 PM.
- Carry all original certificates and arrange the requisite fees in the payment mode specified in the notice.
- Complete the status-retention form and other admission formalities as directed by the allotted institute.
Official Notice and Important Links
| Resource | Official link |
|---|---|
| Revised Schedule – Notice No. 35 (9 November 2026) | Download revised Special CAP Round 4 and stray vacancy schedule |
| Earlier Special CAP Round 4 Notice No. 34 | View previous schedule (superseded) |
| Candidate login and counselling portal | Maharashtra CET Cell – NEET UG 2026 |
| State CET Cell | Official Maharashtra CET Cell website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Maharashtra AYUSH Special CAP Round 4 choice filling?
The revised deadline is 11 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, as stated in CET Cell Notice No. 35 dated 9 November.
When will the Maharashtra BAMS, BHMS and BUMS Special CAP Round 4 result be declared?
The revised selection list is scheduled for 13 November 2026.
When do candidates have to report after Special CAP Round 4 allotment?
Physical joining is scheduled from 14 to 17 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM, with original documents, the status-retention form and requisite fees.
Does the revised schedule apply to MBBS and BDS counselling?
No. Notice No. 35 covers Group B AYUSH courses: BAMS, BHMS and BUMS. It does not revise the MBBS/BDS Group A schedule.
Can a candidate allotted a seat in Special CAP Round 4 participate in stray vacancy rounds?
No. The notice states that candidates allotted a State Quota seat in CAP Round 3 or Special CAP Round 4 are not eligible for the stray vacancy rounds. Check the official information brochure for all eligibility restrictions.
For the separate All India Quota process, see our NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026 schedule and registration update.
Last verified: 11 November 2026. Source: Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell, NEET-UG-2026 Notice No. 35 dated 9 November 2026. This revised notice supersedes the earlier Notice No. 34 dated 7 November 2026 for the Special CAP Round 4 and stray vacancy schedule.