Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Check Allotment Status, September 4 Reporting Deadline

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), has released the Final Merit List for NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 (Group A – MBBS/BDS) on medical2026.mahacet.org. A revised version of the list, dated August 28, 2026, is now available. CAP Round 1 seat allotment results were declared on August 30, 2026, and candidates who received a seat must complete physical reporting at their allotted institute between August 31 and September 4, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM). Candidates should check their State Merit List (SML) rank, not their NEET All India Rank (AIR), to gauge their standing within their category for state-quota seats.

Maharashtra NEET Final Merit List 2026

The Maharashtra NEET UG Final Merit List ranks candidates who registered for the state's medical counselling process, based on their NEET UG 2026 score. It governs admission to 85% state-quota MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seats across government, government-aided, municipal, and private unaided medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

The CET Cell first put out a provisional merit list on August 18, followed by a revised provisional list on August 23 to include candidates who had registered during an extended window. The final merit list for CAP Round 1 followed on August 25, alongside the seat matrix showing vacant MBBS/BDS seats across participating colleges. A further revised final list (Group A) was published on August 28.

How to Check Your SML Rank

1. Visit the official portal: medical2026.mahacet.org (also linked via cetcell.mahacet.org).

2. Log in using your application ID and password, or locate the published merit list PDF.

3. Use Ctrl+F to search the PDF by your NEET UG roll number or name.

4. Note your State Merit List (SML) rank — this is what matters for state counselling, not your NEET AIR.

5. Filter by your reservation category (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, SEBC, etc.) to see how many candidates in your category rank ahead of you.

6. Cross-check your name, category, and score details for accuracy — any discrepancy should be reported to the CET Cell through official grievance channels promptly, as corrections may not be possible once seat allotment rounds begin.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1: Key Dates

 Note: The schedule remains subject to change based on directions from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), AACCC, central or state government, or courts. Candidates should keep checking the official portal for the latest updates.

How to Check Your Seat Allotment Status

• Log in to medical2026.mahacet.org with your registration number/application ID and password (or date of birth, as applicable).

• Download your CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment letter, if allotted.

• Cross-verify the allotted college, course, and category against the seat matrix.

• As per state counselling norms, candidates retain flexibility in CAP Round 1 to accept, decline, or seek an upgrade on their allotted seat.

Documents Required for Physical Reporting (August 31 – September 4)

Candidates allotted a seat must report in person to their allotted institute with original documents, including:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard

• HSC and SSC mark sheets

• Domicile certificate

• Nationality certificate

• Caste, caste validity, and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificates, where applicable

• Demand drafts for admission fees, as specified by the institute

What Happens After September 4?

Institute reporting for CAP Round 1-allotted candidates closes on September 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Candidates who do not report within this window risk forfeiting their allotted seat. Following this, the CET Cell is expected to announce the schedule for subsequent CAP rounds for candidates who remain unallotted or wish to participate in further rounds, based on seat vacancies. Candidates should track the official portal for updates on later rounds.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Official Website

Candidates can access the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process through the official admission portal:

medical2026.mahacet.org

The Maharashtra CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org, can also be used to access official counselling notifications and admission-related information.

Candidates should rely on the official CET Cell portal for the latest information about CAP Round 1 allotment, reporting, document verification and subsequent counselling rounds.

What Should Candidates Do After Maharashtra NEET CAP Round 1 Allotment?

Candidates should take action according to their allotment status.

If a seat is allotted

Candidates should:

1. Check the allotted college and course.

2. Read the admission instructions carefully.

3. Complete the required admission formalities.

4. Report physically to the allotted institute within the prescribed period.

5. Complete document verification.

6. Follow the institute's instructions regarding admission confirmation and fees.

If no seat is allotted

Candidates should monitor the official counselling portal for subsequent CAP rounds and further instructions.

Candidates should also keep their documents ready and review available choices before the next preference-filling window, if applicable.