Maharashtra pharmacy admissions 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced the fourth seat allotment list for first-year admissions to the four-year full-time B. Pharmacy degree and six-year full-time Pharm. D. degree courses for the 2026-27 academic year. A total of 5,120 students submitted their college preferences for this round, of whom 3,667 have been offered an opportunity for admission.The announcement follows three rounds of centralised admissions, during which 27,126 students secured places in pharmacy colleges across Maharashtra. Students allotted colleges in the fourth round must complete the admission formalities within the prescribed deadline to confirm their seats.Pharmacy admissions across three roundsAccording to the CET Cell’s press release dated October 21, 2026, a total of 47,192 seats were available across 528 pharmacy colleges in the state. Admissions conducted during the first three rounds accounted for 27,126 students, with the first round recording the highest number of admissions.The round-wise figures show that 16,734 students secured admission in the first round, followed by 7,432 in the second round and 2,960 in the third round. These figures bring the cumulative admissions across the three rounds to 27,126.Fourth allotment list offers admission opportunitiesFor the fourth round, only students who submitted their college preferences within the stipulated period were considered for allotment. Of the 5,120 students who participated by submitting their preferences, 3,667 received an opportunity for admission.The latest allotment also includes 1,087 students who have received an admission opportunity for the first time. The CET Cell has directed students allotted colleges in this round to report to their respective institutions in person, submit the required documents and pay the applicable fees.Admission confirmation deadline and institutional roundStudents allotted seats in the fourth round must report to their respective colleges by October 24, 2026. Admission will be confirmed after the required documents have been submitted and the prescribed fees have been paid.Following the completion of this reporting process, admissions through the institutional round are scheduled to take place from October 25 to October 29, 2026.Candidates seeking admission to B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D. programmes should follow the prescribed schedule and complete the relevant formalities within the specified period. The fourth allotment forms part of Maharashtra’s centralised admission process for pharmacy courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
