Change summary: New CAP Round 2 seat-matrix publication date announced: 7 September 2026.
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, issued Notice No. 13 dated 5 September 2026 setting out the CAP Round 2 timetable for MBBS/BDS (Group A) admissions for Academic Year 2026–27. The notice states that Round 2 is being conducted to fill seats remaining vacant after CAP Round 1.
What is confirmed
The CAP Round 2 seat matrix is scheduled to be published on 7 September 2026. The supplied notice does not specify a publication time.
CAP Round 2 timetable in the notice
| Activity | Scheduled date or period |
|---|---|
| Publication of seat matrix | 7 September 2026 |
| Online choice/preference form filling | 8–10 September 2026, up to 11:59 pm on the final day |
| Declaration of selection list | 12 September 2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted college | 13–18 September 2026, excluding 14 September 2026 |
| Commencement of academic session | 15 September 2026 |
Who is affected
This schedule applies to candidates participating in Maharashtra CAP Round 2 for MBBS/BDS (Group A) courses for Academic Year 2026–27.
What candidates should do
- Check the CAP Round 2 seat matrix once it is published.
- Review available seats and complete the online preference form within the stated choice-filling period.
- Check the selection list on the announced date.
- If allotted a seat, report physically to the allotted college during the stated joining period with original documents and the requisite fee demand draft.
Joining and fee instruction stated in the notice
The notice requires candidates joining an allotted college to bring all original documents and the requisite fee demand draft (DD). It permits payment by cheque on bank holidays, but says that the cheque must be replaced with a DD on the next working day; otherwise, admission may be cancelled.
Important note
The CET Cell states that the timetable may change on the directions of MCC, AACCC, the Central Government, the State Government, or a court. Candidates should monitor the Maharashtra State CET Cell official website for notices, updates, and further admission instructions.
Notice-heading clarification: although the document header includes “NEET-UG-2025,” the schedule itself expressly identifies the admissions as being for Academic Year 2026–27. This update follows the academic-year reference in the schedule.