Maharashtra Arogya Mandal’s Sumati Bhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya

Maharashtra Arogya Mandal’s Sumati Bhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, located in Hadapsar, Pune, is a premier institution for Ayurvedic education in India. It was established on August 1, 1990, the college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and fellowship courses, and is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. It features a well-equipped 250-bed hospital, the Ayurved Rugnalaya – Sane Guruji Arogya Kendra, which serves as a teaching hospital. Founded by the visionary Late Dr. Dadasaheb alias S. T. Gujar, the institute is a part of Maharashtra Arogya Mandal. Dr. Gujar was a pioneer in promoting indigenous medicine and social activism, focusing on health and education for rural and tribal communities in Maharashtra. The college is actively involved in research, including projects like Sickle Cell Anemia in Nandurbar, and conducts various workshops and seminars to enhance learning. Under the leadership of Secretary Honorable Anil S. Gujar, the institute aims to cultivate exceptional Ayurvedic practitioners who can make significant contributions to this ancient field. Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya is among the first institutions to offer Ayurvedic education in Pune, playing a vital role in the advancement of Ayurvedic medicine.

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State conducts BAMS/BHMS/BUMS Courses counseling For Maharashtra Arogya Mandal’s Sumati Bhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune

The Commissioner of the State CET Cell, Mumbai, will oversee the admission process for all Health Science courses in Maharashtra. Eligible candidates (NEET UG qualified) will be invited to submit online applications for admission to Government, Corporation, Private, and Minority Colleges. The online application form will be available on the official website www.mahacet.org. There will be four or more rounds of candidate selection, depending on the availability of vacant seats in subsequent rounds. The selection process will be based on merit and the preferences submitted by the candidates. Candidates must submit fresh preferences separately for each round, including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Online Stray Vacancy Round.

Online Document Upload Process and Required Documents List

Candidates must upload all relevant documents on the same website using their username and password, either during the online application or before the document verification process.

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS FOR BAMS/BHMS/BUMS State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State

85% of the seats under the State quota will be allocated to candidates from the State and filled based on the NEET UG 2024 merit list, with reservations as per constitutional and specific rules, including for female candidates. 15% of the Institutional quota for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses in unaided private and minority colleges will be filled on an All India basis, including eligible NRI, OCI, and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates. These seats will be filled through the Competent Authority via online CAP rounds (refer Annexure-S, Annexure-DD, Annexure-EE, and Annexure-GG). For other courses (excluding MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS) in private and minority colleges, the 15% Institutional quota will also be filled on an All India basis, including NRI, OCI, and OMS candidates. These seats will be filled by the respective institutions through direct applications from eligible candidates.

EWS reservation: The 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) will apply to available seats for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses only if the central government or the respective councils increase the current number of seats. For all other courses, the 10% EWS reservation will be applied to the existing available seats (refer to Annexure-T for details).

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: Candidates belonging to DT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC, and OBC (including SBC) categories must provide a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate, which should be valid until at least 31st March 2025, during physical document verification and admission. Failure to present this certificate at the time of document verification will result in the candidate being considered under the open (general) category. It is important to note that submitting the NCL Certificate after document verification will not restore the candidate's claim to their reserved category.

Creamy Layer: Candidates belonging to the 'Creamy Layer' within the categories DT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SEBC, and OBC (including SBC) should note that they are not eligible for reservation benefits. To claim reservation under these categories, candidates must provide a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, as required by government resolutions. This certificate, in the prescribed format, should clearly indicate its validity up to or beyond 31st March 2025, and must be submitted during the physical document verification process.

A candidate from the Backward Class category, belonging exclusively to Maharashtra State, is eligible to claim a seat under the reserved category. However, any requests to change the category from Open to Reserved after the release of the provisional merit list will be directly rejected.

Inter-se for vacant constitutional reserve seats: Seats that remain vacant from the reserved categories—SC, ST, DT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC, and OBC (including SBC)—will be filled by candidates from the respective reservation groups in the following order of priority.

GROUP - I

(i) Scheduled Castes and Schedule Caste converted to Buddhism (S.C.)
(ii) Scheduled Tribes including those living out-side specified area (S.T.)

GROUP - II

(i) Vimukta Jati (DT(A))
(ii) Nomadic Tribes (NT(B))

GROUP - III
(i) Nomadic Tribes (NT(C))
(ii) Nomadic Tribes(NT(D))
(iii) Other Backward Classes (OBC) including SBC

If there are still vacant seats after the initial round, these seats will be filled based on inter-se merit from the combined group of reserved category candidates. If vacancies persist even after that, the remaining seats will be filled by candidates from the common state merit list, following inter-se merit.

RESERVATION FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES:
30% of the seats under the Competent Authority's purview are reserved for female candidates across all courses. This reservation applies to all categories, including SC, ST, DT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC, OBC, EWS, Common, HA, MKB, and DEF, and will be implemented concurrently. Female candidates will first be allotted seats from the female quota. Once the female quota seats are exhausted, they will be considered for general seats based on merit. If there are not enough eligible female candidates, the remaining seats will be offered to male candidates of the respective category.

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Quota:
Five percent (5%) of the total annual sanctioned intake is reserved for candidates with specified benchmark disabilities, as listed in the schedule of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (see Annexure – D). Constitutional reservations will be applied concurrently within the PWD quota seats.

MHTCET (Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test) Seat Matrix for the A.Y 2024-25

MHTCET (Maharashtra Health and Technical Common Entrance Test) Result for the A.Y 2024-25

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State conducts BAMS PG Courses counseling For Maharashtra Arogya Mandal’s Sumati Bhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State (State CET Cell) conducts entrance exams and manages admissions for various professional courses like AYUSH including engineering, medical, law, pharmacy, and management. It oversees the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for government, aided, and private unaided institutes, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection. The CET Cell also publishes notifications, guidelines, and admission rules while implementing government regulations for fair and standardized admissions across Maharashtra.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must be Indian nationals with valid proof and hold a BAMS degree from a recognized Maharashtra college (except Out of State category) with a One-Year Rotatory Internship as per NCISM, Ministry of AYUSH. Those domiciled in Maharashtra but with a BAMS degree from outside the state must submit a Domicile Certificate, while 15% AIQ BAMS candidates from outside Maharashtra need a certificate from their college dean. AIA-PGET 2024 minimum marks: 50th percentile (General), 40th (Reserved), 45th (PwD-General). Candidates must submit Permanent Registration of M.C.I.M, and AIQ candidates must provide registration proof or a fee receipt. Minority quota is for Maharashtra minority candidates, who must claim it in the original application with required documents.

Distribution of Seats for Postgraduate Ayurved Courses MD (Ayu)/MS(Ayu)/ P.G DIPLOMA (AYU.) Courses

ONLINE PREFERENCE FILLING AND SELECTION PROCESS:

The Online Preference Filling and Selection Process involves separate preference form filling for Round-1, Round-2, Round-3, and the Online Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates can edit their preferences multiple times before clicking the submit button, but once submitted, changes cannot be made. The preferences filled for each round will be considered only for that specific round. However, preferences submitted for the Online Stray Vacancy Round will be used for any subsequent Stray Vacancy Round(s), if conducted.

CAP Round-1 Process:

If the candidate joins his/her Round-1 seat and wants to upgrade his/her allotted seat, then he/she shall NOT fill the Status Retention Form and will have to fill fresh choice(s) for Round-2.

If a candidate joins and is satisfied with the seat allotted in Round-1 and is not willing for upgradation in Round-2, he/she can fill the Status Retention Form.
Such a candidate will not be considered for any of the further round(s) during the admission for the academic year.
However, such a candidate can resign from the allotted seat before the prescribed/stipulated date and will be eligible for Round-2.

If the candidate is selected in Round-1 of counseling and does not report at the allotted institute, such a candidate will be eligible for Round-2. No new registration is required. Such a candidate may participate again in Round-2 after logging in with their earlier Registration details and filling fresh preference(s). His/her selection of Round-1 stands cancelled. The seat allotted to such a candidate who does not join will be presumed vacant as of the last date of joining and from the next date will be considered for Round-2 allotment.

CAP Round-2 Process:

Available Seats for Round-2: Seats not allotted during Round-1. Seats vacant due to non-joining/cancellation by candidate(s) allotted in Round-1. Seats available due to upgradation of candidate(s) who were allotted during Round-1 and joined the seat.

Following types of Candidates are eligible for seat allotment in Round-2: Registered candidates who did not fill choices in Round-1. Registered candidates who participated in Round-1 but did not get any seat allotted. Registered candidates whose seat allotted in Round-1 got cancelled during document verification due to invalid/wrong claims. Such candidates are eligible for selection with corrected claims. Candidates who reported/joined at the allotted institute during the joining period of Round-1 and did not fill the Status Retention Form. Candidates who did not join the allotted seat during Round-1. Candidates who joined and resigned up to the prescribed last date of joining Round-1.

Important Points: Candidates will have to fill fresh choices for Round-2. Round-1 choices will be considered null & void. Candidates not interested in Round-2 should avoid filling preferences. Otherwise, their Round-1 seat will remain allotted. Allotment of seats in Round-2 will be based on merit and preferences filled by candidates. Candidates upgraded in Round-2 will lose their Round-1 seat, which will be made available for further allotment. Candidates not upgraded in Round-2 will retain their Round-1 seat. Candidates allotted a seat in Round-2 who do not join will forfeit their security deposit and will be eligible for Round-3 only after fresh registration and security deposit payment. Candidates who join their Round-2 seat and wish to upgrade must NOT fill the Status Retention Form and must fill fresh choices for Round-3. Candidates satisfied with their Round-2 seat can fill the Status Retention Form to avoid further rounds.

Following types of Candidates are not eligible for seat allotment in Round-2: Candidates who joined their Round-1 seat and filled the Status Retention Form. Candidates who have not filled fresh preferences for Round-2. Candidates allotted a seat in Round-2 who do not join will not be eligible for further rounds unless they re-register and pay the security deposit. Candidates who do not join the selected seat during Round-2 will be eligible for further rounds only after re-registration with a non-refundable registration fee and security deposit.

CAP Round-3 Process:

Available Seats for Round-3: Seats not allotted during Round-2. Seats vacant due to non-joining/cancellation by candidate(s) allotted in Round-2.

Following types of Candidates are eligible for seat allotment in Round-3: Registered candidates who did not fill preferences in Round-1 and Round-2. Registered candidates who participated in Round-1 and Round-2 but did not get any seat allotted. Candidates who joined the seat in Round-1/Round-2 and did not fill the Status Retention Form. Candidates who have registered in Round-3. Candidates will have to fill fresh preferences for Round-3. All previous preferences will be considered null & void.

Candidates not eligible for Round-3: Candidates who joined a seat in Round-1/Round-2 of State Quota and filled the Status Retention Form. Candidates allotted a seat in Round-3 of All India Quota (AACCC) or Round-2 of All India Quota seats of State CET Cell. Candidates allotted a seat in Round-3 must join the allotted college/seat; they will not be eligible for subsequent rounds of State Counseling Process.

Subsequent Round(s): After Round-3, subsequent Online Stray Vacancy Round(s) will be conducted if seats remain vacant.

Online CAP Stray Vacancy Round Process:

Available Seats for Online CAP Stray Vacancy Round(s): Seats not allotted during Round-3. Seats vacant due to non-joining of candidate(s) allotted in Round-3.

Eligible Candidates: Candidates who have registered and filled online preference form previously but have not been allotted a seat till Round-3.

Not Eligible Candidates: Candidates who joined a seat in Round-1, Round-2, and/or were allotted a seat in Round-3. Candidates who joined a seat in Round-1, Round-2, and/or Round-3 of All India Quota seats of AACCC and Round-2 of All India Quota seats of State CET Cell.

Note: No new registration will be done for this round. Candidates will have to fill fresh preferences for CAP Online Stray Vacancy Round(s). Round-3 choices will be considered null & void. Seat allotment will be done online by running software. Seats remaining vacant after Online CAP Stray Vacancy Round will be filled by Subsequent Online CAP Stray Vacancy Round(s).

Reservation Quota

List of Original Documents Required for Verification / Admission (Two sets of Self attested photocopies)