Maharashtra NEET UG Round 1 Reporting 2026: Mandatory Documents, College Joining Steps, & Upgrade Rules

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Maharashtra, has officially opened the physical reporting process for CAP Round 1 medical and dental admissions. Candidates allocated seats under the 85% State Quota for MBBS and BDS courses must physically visit their allocated institutes to complete document verification, pay tuition fees, and secure their medical seats.

Failing to complete the physical joining process within the stipulated window results in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, forwarding the vacancy directly to CAP Round 2.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights

• Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Official Portal: medical2026.mahacet.org / cetcell.mahacet.org

• Conducting Authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

• Offered Courses: MBBS & BDS (Group A)

• Seat Allocation Scope: 85% State Quota in Government, Municipal, Private, and Minority Medical/Dental Colleges

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: List of Mandatory Documents for Physical Verification

Candidates must carry original documents along with at least two sets of self-attested photocopies to the allotted institute:

General & Academic Certificates

1. Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (Downloaded from CET Portal)

2. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

3. NEET UG 2026 Official Scorecard

4. Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Application Form Copy

5. Class 10 (SSC) Passing Certificate & Marksheet

6. Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet & Passing Certificate

7. School / College Leaving Certificate (TC)

8. Nationality Certificate or Valid Indian Passport / Domicile Certificate

9. Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra

10. Medical Fitness Certificate (As per Annexure format in the CET Info Brochure)

Category & Quota Specific Documents

1. Caste Certificate (For SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC candidates)

2. Caste Validity Certificate

3. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Valid up to March 31, 2027, for applicable reserved categories)

4. EWS Eligibility Certificate (Issued by competent authority, if applicable)

5. Minority Status Proof (For Jain, Muslim, Christian, Gujarati, Hindi, or Sindhi minority quotas)

6. Persons with Disability (PwBD) Certificate (From designated medical boards, if applicable)

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Step-by-Step Reporting Procedure

To ensure a smooth physical joining process, follow these sequential steps at the allotted college campus:

1. Download Allotment Credentials: Log in at medical2026.mahacet.org using your CAP Application Number, NEET Roll Number, and All India Rank to download your provisional allotment letter.

2. Prepare Payment Instruments: Ensure you carry a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of the designated college or prepare digital payment methods for the tuition fee amount.

3. On-Site Document Verification: Present original documents to the college scrutiny panel for validation against your NEET registration details.

4. Fee Submission: Deposit the required tuition and college fees to obtain a fee payment receipt.

5. Decision on Status Retention:

• To Freeze/Confirm the Seat: Fill and sign the Status Retention Form at the college. This locks your seat and eliminates you from subsequent CAP rounds.

• To Upgrade in Round 2: Complete document submission, pay the initial admission fee, but leave the Status Retention Form blank. This retains your Round 1 seat while keeping you eligible for a higher preference in CAP Round 2.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Important Counselling & Reporting Schedule

The key official dates for the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 medical and dental (MBBS/BDS) admissions are outlined below:

Crucial Time Limits & Action Items

• Physical Reporting Window: Candidates must visit their allotted medical or dental college between August 31 and September 4, 2026.

• For Seat Confirmation (Freeze): Submit original documents, pay college tuition fees, and complete the Status Retention Form on or before September 4, 2026 (5:30 PM).

• For Seat Upgrade (CAP Round 2): Submit original documents, pay tuition fees, but do not fill the Status Retention Form.

• Automatic Seat Cancellation: If a candidate fails to physically report and complete the required formalities by September 4, 2026 (5:30 PM), the seat will be automatically forfeited and passed into CAP Round 2.