MAH B.Ed CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List Released; Check Rank and Merit Status
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra, has released the Maharashtra Bachelor of Education Common Entrance Test (MAH B.Ed CET) 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 final merit list.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra, has released the Maharashtra Bachelor of Education Common Entrance Test (MAH B.Ed CET) 2026 Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 final merit list. This list was published on August 11, 2026, on the official CAP portal at bedcap26.mahacet.org. Candidates who registered for CAP Round 1 can now check their state merit number and rank status. The final list comes after the alphabetical merit list that was released on August 4, 2026. The period for raising grievances regarding category, percentile, or eligibility was closed on August 6, 2026. The final list is the ranked version that will be used for seat allocation in Round 1.
Merit Lists Released by Category
The CET Cell has issued seven separate final merit lists for CAP Round 1. Each list covers a specific candidate category under the two-year B.Ed. program.
| List | Candidate Category |
|---|---|
| MS General | Maharashtra State general candidates |
| MS ELCT | Maharashtra State linguistic and religious minority candidates |
| OMS General | Outside Maharashtra State general candidates |
| OMS ELCT | Outside Maharashtra State minority candidates |
| Ex-Servicemen General | Ex-servicemen general category |
| Ex-Servicemen ELCT | Ex-servicemen minority category |
| Not Considered | Candidates rejected due to documents or eligibility |
Candidates whose names appear in the Not Considered list will not be part of the Round 1 seat allotment. They must review the reason mentioned against their application number.
MAH B.Ed CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Alphabetical merit list | August 4, 2026 |
| Grievance window closes | August 6, 2026 |
| Final merit list release | August 11, 2026 |
| Option form filling | August 2026 (as per schedule) |
| Round 1 seat allotment | August 2026 (as per schedule) |
How to Check the MAH B.Ed CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List?
The final merit list is a category-wise PDF available on the CAP portal. To check your position, you will need your application number and CET percentile.
- Visit the official CAP portal at bedcap26.mahacet.org.
- Click on the notification for the Round 1 final merit list.
- Choose the merit list PDF that matches your category.
- Search for your application number in the PDF.
- Check your state merit number, percentile, and category.
- Download and save the file for future use.
What Happens After the Final Merit List?
Candidates who are listed in the final merit list must now fill the college option form. This form lets you list your preferred B.Ed colleges in the order of your choice. The CET Cell will use these choices, along with your rank, to allocate a seat. Seats will be allocated based on your merit, category, and the order of your preferences. Once a seat is allocated, you must accept it within the given timeframe. You must then report to the assigned college with all your original documents.
Who Is Not Considered and Why?
The Not Considered list includes application numbers that were rejected, along with the reason for rejection. Common reasons include invalid category proof, incomplete documents, or not meeting eligibility criteria. If you believe the rejection was incorrect, you should contact the CET Cell helpdesk as soon as possible.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit bedcap26.mahacet.org and download your category merit list.
- Check your merit number, percentile, and category details.
- Log in and complete the college option form on time.
- Have your original documents and category certificates ready.
- Check the portal daily for the Round 1 seat allotment result.