Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List 2026 Out: Check Direct Link
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Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List 2026 Out: Check Direct Link

Published: August 29, 2026   |   Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Admissions 2026-27
Latest update: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the provisional merit status for First Year B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. The provisional merit list was displayed on August 27, 2026.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List 2026 for candidates seeking admission to B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D programmes through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Candidates who completed the CAP application process can now check their provisional merit status through the official Maharashtra pharmacy admission portal. The State CET Cell says eligible candidates who submitted their application forms on or before August 23, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, were considered for the provisional merit list and assigned a merit number.

Check Your Provisional Merit Status

Use your Application ID and date of birth to view your provisional merit status on the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal.

Check Merit Status Official Pharmacy Portal

What Is the Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List?

The provisional merit list is an initial ranking of eligible candidates prepared for the Centralised Admission Process. It allows candidates to check whether the information considered for their merit position is correct before the final merit list is published.

Candidates should carefully verify details such as their name, qualifying marks, category, gender, reservation claims and special reservation claims shown in their provisional merit details.

Who Can Check the Merit Status?

The official portal provides provisional merit status for both Maharashtra State and All India candidates participating in the First Year B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admission process for 2026-27.

Candidates need their Application ID and Date of Birth to access the provisional merit status.

Important Dates

EventDate
Applications considered for provisional merit listAugust 23, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Provisional Merit ListAugust 27, 2026
Grievance submissionAugust 28 to August 31, 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Final Merit ListSeptember 3, 2026
Important: Candidates who find an error in their provisional merit details should submit a grievance within the prescribed window. The official portal states that grievances can be submitted from August 28 to August 31, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

How to Check Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Merit List 2026

  1. Visit the official Maharashtra Pharmacy CAP portal.
  2. Open the provisional merit status link.
  3. Enter your Application ID.
  4. Enter your Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
  5. Submit the details.
  6. Check your provisional merit number and other details.
  7. Save or print the merit details for future admission use.

What If There Is an Error in the Merit Details?

Candidates should not ignore discrepancies in the provisional merit information. The State CET Cell has specifically instructed candidates to verify their name, qualifying marks, category, gender, reservation and special reservation claims.

If a candidate believes that the information or claim considered for the provisional merit position is incorrect, a grievance can be submitted during the designated grievance period.

The official portal also notes that candidates belonging to categories such as SC, ST, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SBC and EWS who submitted relevant certificate receipts during CAP registration may need to upload and verify their original certificates at a scrutiny centre.

What Happens After the Provisional Merit List?

After the grievance window closes, the CET Cell will process eligible corrections and proceed towards the final merit list. According to the official pharmacy admission portal, the Final Merit List is scheduled to be displayed on September 3, 2026.

Candidates should continue checking the official portal for further CAP schedules, option-form instructions, seat-allocation information and other admission notices.

Courses Covered

The current admission process covers first-year undergraduate B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D admissions for the academic year 2026-27 under the Maharashtra State CET Cell's Centralised Admission Process.

Official Download and Source Links

Official Merit Status / Download Source: Use the Maharashtra State CET Cell's official portal to check and save your provisional merit status.

Download / Check Merit Status

Official Admission Portal: Complete B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D CAP information is available on the Maharashtra Pharmacy Admission portal.

Visit Official Portal

News Source: Read the original NDTV report.

Read NDTV Report

Conclusion

The Maharashtra CET Pharmacy Provisional Merit List 2026 is now available for candidates participating in B.Pharmacy and Pharm.D CAP admissions. Candidates should check their provisional merit status carefully and use the grievance window if any information appears incorrect.

With the final merit list scheduled for September 3, candidates should continue monitoring the official Maharashtra CET Cell pharmacy portal for the next stages of the admission process.

Editorial Note: This article is an educational admission update based on the official Maharashtra State CET Cell pharmacy admission portal and the referenced NDTV report. Candidates should rely on the official portal for final schedules, notices, merit status and admission instructions.