503-WP 13331.2026.doc Kavita S.J. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.13331 OF 2026 Ideal Institute of Physiotherapy & Anr. ...Petitioners Versus Maharashtra University of Health Sciences & Ors., ...Respondents ---------- Mr. Atharva Dandekar a/w Ms. Ashmita Goradia, Mr. Varad i/b Ashmita Goradia Sirsekar for the Petitioners. Mr. Sachindra B. Shetye a/w Mr. Akshay S. Pansare, Mr. Atharva S. Pawar & Mr. Ayush Hasabnis for Respondent No.1. Smt. Vaishali S. Nimbalkar, AGP for Respondent – State. ---------- CORAM : R.I. CHAGLA AND FIRDOSH P. POONIWALLA, JJ. DATE : 6th OCTOBER, 2026. ORDER: 1. This Writ Petition has been moved on the ground of urgency in view of the CAP Rounds having commenced. The Petitioner - College has not been included in the seat matrix issued by Respondent No. 2 - State CET Cell pursuant to the impugned circular dated September 23, 2026. 1/2 KAVITA SUSHIL JADHAV Digitally signed by KAVITA SUSHIL JADHAV Date: 2026.10.06 18:32:00 +0530 503-WP 13331.2026.doc 2. Mr. Shetye, learned Counsel appearing for Respondent No. 1 - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) states that a letter/instruction has been received today from Respondent No.3 - State, wherein a decision is taken to grant conditional admission for the Academic Year 2026–2027 as per the previously sanctioned intake capacity. 3. A copy of the letter bearing today's date is tendered and taken on record and marked 'X' for identification. 4. In view of the decision now taken by Respondent No.3 - State, we direct Respondent No. 2 - State CET Cell to act in conformity with the decision and include the Petitioner - College in the seat matrix, so as to enable the Petitioner - College to participate in the ongoing CAP Rounds for the Academic Year 2026–2027. 5. The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of in these terms. There shall be no orders as to costs. 6. The parties to act upon the authenticated copy of this order. [ FIRDOSH P. POONIWALLA, J. ] [ R.I. CHAGLA, J. ] 2/2