The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has commenced the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for admission to BSc Nursing courses for the academic year 2026–27. Candidates who have qualified in the MH-NURSING CET 2026 can now register for the CAP process through the designated online admission portal.The admission process will cover BSc Nursing seats in government, government-aided, municipal corporation, private unaided, and other nursing colleges notified by the Maharashtra government. Admissions will be granted strictly on the basis of merit secured in MH-NURSING CET 2026, subject to fulfillment of eligibility requirements and successful document verification.Importantly, appearing for the entrance examination does not automatically register a candidate for counselling. Separate registration with the State Competent Authority is mandatory for participation in the CAP process.
Maharashtra BSc Nursing CAP 2026 : Important dates
Only candidates who have qualified in MH-NURSING CET 2026 are eligible to register for the CAP process in the current phase.Registration must be completed online within the prescribed timeline. Candidates are responsible for checking their eligibility before submitting the application.Here are the important dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Online registration and session application | August 26 to September 2, 2026 |
| Fee payment | August 26 to September 3, 2026 |
| Document upload and submission | August 26 to September 4, 2026 |
| Online document verification | August 26 to September 6, 2026 |
| Registered candidate list | September 6, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | September 6, 2026 |
| Grievance submission | September 7 to 8, 2026 |
| Final merit list | September 11, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 seat matrix | September 11, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 choice filling | September 12 to 14, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 allotment | September 15, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 physical joining | September 16 to 20, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 seat matrix | September 21, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 choice filling | September 21 to 23, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 allotment | September 24, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 physical joining | September 25 to 29, 2026 |
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates related to the Maharashtra BSc Nursing CAP schedule.

