The merit list and the separate List of Not Qualified Candidates have been published as part of the Maharashtra AYUSH NEET UG 2026 admission process. Both lists are dated September 24, 2026. Candidates who registered for the Maharashtra AYUSH counselling process can now check their details, including their NEET All India Rank, category and candidature status.

According to the latest update, more than 33,000 candidates have been included in the final merit list for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses, while a separate list contains 137 candidates who have been declared not qualified for these courses.

Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Final Merit List: Key Highlights

The release of the final merit list marks an important stage in the Maharashtra AYUSH admission process. Candidates included in the list will be considered for the subsequent counselling and seat-allotment activities, subject to the applicable eligibility and document-verification requirements.

The merit list contains important candidate-specific information that will be used during the subsequent stages of admission. (Edufever)

Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Merit List Released for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS

The Maharashtra CET Cell has published the final merit list for candidates who registered for admission to Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic and Unani medical courses through the state counselling process.

The list includes candidates who completed the prescribed registration process and whose candidature was considered on the basis of the information and documents submitted during registration and the applicable verification process.

The final list provides candidates with their NEET All India Rank, NEET roll number, CET Cell application form number, name, gender, category and candidature details. It also indicates relevant reservation and NRI-related information wherever applicable. (Edufever)

What Details Are Mentioned in the Maharashtra AYUSH Merit List?

Candidates should carefully check the information displayed against their names in the final merit list. The list contains several details that are important for the subsequent counselling process.

The major details include:

• Candidate name

• NEET UG 2026 roll number

• NEET All India Rank

• CET Cell online application/form number

• Gender

• Category

• NRI status, wherever applicable

• Specified reservation details

• Candidature type

• State or Outside Maharashtra (OMS) status

The information should be checked carefully because discrepancies in candidate details or category information can affect the admission process and subsequent document verification. (Edufever)

Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Not Qualified Candidates List

Along with the final merit list, the Maharashtra CET Cell has also published a List of Not Qualified Candidates.

A total of 137 candidates have been included in the separate list. Candidates who do not find their names in the final merit list should therefore check the not-qualified list as well.

Candidates should verify the reason or eligibility status applicable to their candidature and review the admission requirements before proceeding with any further counselling activity. (Edufever)

How to Check Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Final Merit List

Candidates can check their names and ranks in the Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 final merit list online.

Steps to Download Maharashtra AYUSH Final Merit List 2026

Step 1: Visit the Maharashtra CET Cell's official admission portal.

Step 2: Open the section related to NEET UG 2026 AYUSH/Group B admissions.

Step 3: Locate the link for the Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Final Merit List.

Step 4: Download the merit-list PDF.

Step 5: Open the PDF and use the Ctrl+F search function on a computer or the search facility available in the PDF viewer.

Step 6: Enter your name, NEET roll number or CET Cell application form number.

Step 7: Check your NEET All India Rank, category and candidature status.

Candidates who do not find their details in the final merit list should also check the separately published Not Qualified Candidates List. (Edufever)

What After Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Final Merit List?

The release of the final merit list does not by itself confirm admission to a particular college or course. Candidates included in the list must participate in the subsequent counselling activities as prescribed by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

The next stages generally involve activities such as seat matrix publication, option or preference submission, seat allotment, acceptance of the allotted seat, document verification and reporting to the allotted institute, according to the schedule announced by the counselling authority.

Candidates should therefore regularly monitor the Maharashtra AYUSH admission portal for the first selection list/seat allotment result and subsequent admission instructions.

The latest counselling schedule indicated that the first selection merit list would follow the release of the final merit list. Candidates should rely on the latest schedule displayed by the CET Cell while completing each stage of the admission process. (Shiksha)

Document Verification Important for Maharashtra AYUSH Admission 2026

Candidates should remember that inclusion in the merit list does not mean that all admission requirements have been finally completed.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has clarified that admission is subject to verification of original certificates and documents at the concerned admitting college. Reservation benefits are also subject to successful verification of the relevant category documents. (Edufever)

Students should therefore keep their original documents and sufficient photocopies ready. Depending on the candidate's category and candidature, these may include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card

• NEET UG 2026 result/scorecard

• CET Cell application form

• Maharashtra AYUSH merit-list details

• Class 10 certificate

• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate

• Date-of-birth proof

• Domicile certificate, wherever applicable

• Category certificate

• Category validity certificate, wherever applicable

• EWS certificate, wherever applicable

• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, wherever applicable

• Medical fitness certificate, if required

• NRI-related documents, wherever applicable

• PwD-related documents, wherever applicable

• Passport-size photographs

• Other documents specified in the admission brochure

Candidates should check the applicable document requirements before reporting to the allotted institution.

Reservation and Category Details in the Merit List

The Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 merit list contains category-related information for candidates, including categories such as OPEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, SEBC, NT and DT-VJ, among others.

However, merely displaying a category in the merit list does not necessarily mean that the candidate has received the final benefit of the applicable reservation. Reservation benefits remain subject to verification and acceptance of the required documents.

Candidates should therefore make sure that their certificates are valid and available in the prescribed format at the time of admission. (Edufever)

NRI and PwD Candidates: Important Information

Special-category candidates may have additional requirements during the admission process.

According to the published admission information, NRI candidates are required to obtain the applicable approval from the Association of Resident Indians (ARA), while candidates claiming PwD status are subject to the prescribed eligibility clearance through the relevant medical assessment process.

Such candidates should ensure that all required approvals and certificates are available before the seat-allotment and admission stages. (Edufever)

Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Admission: Courses Covered

The current final merit list covers three major undergraduate AYUSH medical programmes:

BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

BAMS is an undergraduate programme focused on Ayurveda and related systems of healthcare. Admission to BAMS seats under the Maharashtra state counselling process is based on the prescribed eligibility requirements and NEET UG 2026 merit.

BHMS – Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery

BHMS is an undergraduate homoeopathy programme. Candidates seeking admission through Maharashtra AYUSH counselling must meet the applicable eligibility requirements and participate in the counselling process based on their NEET UG performance.

BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery

BUMS is an undergraduate programme in Unani medicine. Eligible NEET UG candidates can participate in the Maharashtra AYUSH admission process for available BUMS seats.

Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Merit List: What Candidates Should Check

After downloading the merit list, candidates should not simply check whether their names are present. They should carefully verify every important field.

Candidates are advised to check:

1. Name: Ensure that the name matches the information submitted during registration and the NEET record.

2. NEET Rank: Check the All India NEET Rank displayed against the candidature.

3. Category: Verify whether the correct category has been recorded.

4. Candidature Type: Check whether the candidate has been listed under the appropriate state/OMS or other applicable candidature category.

5. Reservation Status: Candidates claiming reservation should ensure that the relevant information has been reflected correctly.

6. Application Number: Verify the CET Cell application/form number for future reference.

7. NRI/PwD Status: Candidates belonging to these categories should carefully verify the corresponding details.

Keeping a copy of the merit-list PDF and the candidate's relevant registration details is advisable for future counselling activities.

Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment

The final merit list establishes the candidate's position for the next phase of the state counselling process. The actual college and course allotment will depend on the applicable counselling rules, available seats, candidate merit, category, choices/preferences and other admission conditions.

Candidates should therefore avoid assuming that inclusion in the merit list automatically guarantees a BAMS, BHMS or BUMS seat.

Once the choice-filling or preference-submission window opens, candidates should carefully review the available colleges and courses and submit their preferences within the prescribed deadline.

After seat allotment, candidates who receive a seat will have to follow the instructions issued by the CET Cell regarding acceptance, document verification, fee payment and reporting.

Final Merit List Is an Important Step, But Admission Is Not Yet Complete

The release of the Maharashtra AYUSH NEET 2026 final merit list brings candidates closer to the actual seat-allotment stage. With more than 33,000 candidates included in the merit list, the next stages of counselling will determine the allocation of available BAMS, BHMS and BUMS seats