MH BSc Nursing 2026 Counselling: Fresh Registration Window Opens for Newly Eligible Candidates
Published 3 Nov 20266 min read
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has opened a new online registration window for B.Sc. Nursing admission 2026-27, exclusively for candidates who have become newly eligible under revised criteria. The registration-cum-Institutional Level Round-2 counselling process runs from November 3 to November 6, 2026, with fee payment and document upload closing on November 7.
Candidates who have already registered during earlier counselling rounds are not required to register again and are not permitted to do so. This window is strictly for fresh applicants who meet the revised eligibility criteria but had not previously registered .
Who Can Register for MH BSc Nursing Institutional Level Round 2?
The registration window is open only to:
Newly eligible candidates who satisfy the revised criteria notified after the Indian Nursing Council's relaxation of qualifying percentiles .
Candidates who have not previously registered for MH BSc Nursing counselling 2026.
Candidates without a seat in hand. The State CET Cell has explicitly stated that candidates who currently hold a nursing seat are not eligible for Institutional Level Round 2, and their names will not appear in the eligible candidate list .
Important: If you registered during CAP Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, or any earlier fresh-registration window, do not attempt to register again. The system will not accept duplicate registration.
MH BSc Nursing 2026 Institutional Round 2 Schedule
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Session Application | November 3 – November 6, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Payment of Registration Fees (online gateway, B.Sc. Nursing only) | November 3 – November 7, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Uploading and submitting colour-scanned original documents | November 3 – November 7, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Publication of Combined Registered Candidate List and Combined Merit List | November 7, 2026 |
Source: State CET Cell schedule
What Are the Revised Eligibility Criteria?
The "revised criteria" referenced in the official schedule stem from an Indian Nursing Council communication dated October 16, 2026, which relaxed the qualifying percentile thresholds for B.Sc. Nursing admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. The revised thresholds are :
| Category | Revised Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 40th percentile |
| General PwD | 35th percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC & PwD | 30th percentile |
Candidates who were previously ineligible under the older percentile cut-offs but now fall within these revised bands are the intended beneficiaries of this registration window.
Note: The source article provided does not specify the revised percentile numbers. The figures above are sourced from reporting on the INC letter dated 16 October 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to verify the same against the official CET Cell notification before applying.
How to Register for MH BSc Nursing 2026 Counselling
- Visit the official portal — cetcell.mahacet.org (the State CET Cell's official website).
- Locate the B.Sc. Nursing 2026-27 admission link on the homepage or the admission portal section.
- Complete online registration and select the session application for B.Sc. Nursing.
- Pay the registration fee through the online payment gateway by November 7, 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Upload colour-scanned copies of all original requisite documents by November 7, 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Submit the application and take a printout for your records.
Documents Required
The official schedule mandates upload of colour-scanned copies of all original requisite documents. While the source does not provide an exhaustive checklist, candidates typically require :
- MH-Nursing-CET 2026 scorecard / admit card
- SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) marksheets and certificates
- Domicile certificate (for Maharashtra quota)
- Category certificate (if claiming reservation)
- EWS certificate (if applicable, in Maharashtra Government format)
- Nationality proof (Aadhaar, passport, or school leaving certificate)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
- Any other document specified in the official information brochure
Candidates must verify the exact document list from the official CET Cell brochure or notification before uploading.
What Happens After November 7?
The State CET Cell will publish the Combined Registered Candidate List and Combined Merit List on November 7, 2026. Only candidates whose names appear in this list will be eligible for the subsequent Institutional Level Round-2 seat allotment process .
Candidates should monitor cetcell.mahacet.org for the merit list, seat matrix, and further instructions regarding institutional-level choice filling and allotment.
Institutional Level Round 2 vs CAP Round 3: Key Difference
| CAP Round 3 | Institutional Level Round 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | State CET Cell (centralised) | Individual institutes (under CET Cell oversight) |
| Candidate pool | All registered CAP candidates | Freshly eligible candidates only; no seat-in-hand candidates |
| Purpose | Centralised allotment across colleges | Institutional-level admission for remaining/vacant seats |
| Registration | Earlier window (closed) | November 3–6, 2026 (this window) |
This distinction matters: if you already participated in CAP Round 3 and accepted a seat, you are not eligible for this institutional round. If you were ineligible earlier and have now become eligible under the revised criteria, this is your entry point .
Official Website
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra: cetcell.mahacet.org
Candidates should rely only on the official portal for registration, fee payment, document upload, and merit list publication. Third-party websites may not reflect real-time updates.
Critical Note: This is the final fresh-registration window ahead of the 31 October 2026 cut-off date for B.Sc. Nursing admissions for AY 2026-27 . Missing this window means missing admission for the current academic year.
