Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, is the conducting authority for the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates can expect the information bulletin to be released in the first week of August 2026. NEET-qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the counselling rounds.
It is expected that around 9000+ seats are available for MBBS admission. The first round of counselling is expected to commence from 13 August 2026 – 22 August 2026. Keep all the required documents ready to participate in the counselling rounds for admission in the medical courses.
Maharashtra NEET UG Admission 2026 Process includes registration, document upload, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission confirmation.
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Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview |
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Counselling Authority |
State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
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Admission Through |
NEET UG 2026 Score |
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Mode of Counselling |
Online |
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Eligible Candidates |
NEET UG 2026 Qualified Candidates |
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Courses Offered |
MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BPT, BOTH, BASLP, BP&O |
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Seat Allotment |
Online PDF |
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Expected MBBS State Quota Seats |
Around 9,000 |
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Expected BDS State Quota Seats |
Around 3,526 |
Candidates are advised to complete every counselling step before the deadline to avoid missing admission.
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Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates |
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Information Bulletin Release |
First Week of August 2026 |
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Round 1 Counselling |
13 August 2026 – 22 August 2026 |
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Last Date to Join (Round 1) |
28 August 2026 |
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Round 2 Counselling |
31 August 2026 – 08 September 2026 |
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Last Date to Join (Round 2) |
14 September 2026 |
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Round 3 Counselling |
16 September 2026 – 26 September 2026 |
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Last Date to Join (Round 3) |
01 October 2026 |
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Stray Vacancy Round |
03 October 2026 – 05 October 2026 |
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Last Date to Join (Stray Round) |
10 October 2026 |
Candidates must meet the required eligibility conditions before applying. Only eligible candidates can take part in the Maharashtra MBBS counselling 2026 process.
Must qualify NEET UG 2026.
Must complete the online registration process.
Must provide correct personal and NEET details.
Must upload all required documents.
Must pay the counselling registration fee.
Must meet the eligibility rules announced by the State CET Cell.
Candidates can complete the registration process by following these simple steps.
Visit the official State CET Cell counselling portal.
Click on the Registration link.
Enter the NEET Roll Number.
Enter the NEET Application Number.
Enter the Date of Birth.
Provide the Mobile Number and Email ID.
Verify the OTP received on the registered mobile number and email.
Log in to complete the application form.
Select the preferred colleges and courses.
Upload all required documents.
Pay the counselling registration fee online.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
After registration, candidates must fill and lock their preferred colleges and courses.
Before the choice filling process begins, the State CET Cell will release the seat matrix. The seat matrix helps candidates know the number of available seats in each college and course.
Candidates should choose their preferences carefully because the choices remain fixed for the later counselling rounds. Good planning during Maharashtra NEET UG choice filling 2026 can improve the chances of getting a preferred college.
The State CET Cell will publish the seat allotment result after each counselling round.
Maharashtra NEET UG seat allotment 2026 result will be released as a PDF on the official counselling portal. Candidates should check the allotment result using their login details.
If a seat is allotted, candidates must report to the assigned institute before the joining deadline. Failure to report within the given time may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard or Result
NEET UG Application Form or Confirmation Page
Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Passing Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Nationality Certificate, Indian Passport, or School Leaving Certificate
Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Validity Certificate (if applicable)
Defence Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
MBBS
BDS
BAMS
BHMS
BUMS
BSMS
BPT
BOTH
BASLP
BP&O
The State CET Cell is expected to offer a large number of seats under the Maharashtra State Quota.
Around 9,000 MBBS seats and 3,526 BDS seats are expected to be available. The final seat matrix will be released before the choice filling process starts.
Candidates should check the official seat matrix before selecting colleges and courses.
