Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Eligibility, Seat Allotment & Fees

The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a centralized, online admission system conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. Through this process, eligible medical students can secure admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses at various colleges throughout the state. Maharashtra NEET counselling registration has started on 6 August 2026. Students must register online, fill in their choice of colleges, and wait for the seat allotment result. The counselling has multiple rounds like Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy Round. The below information includes all essential details about Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026, including Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 dates and the complete Counselling 2026 Schedule.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Timeline

• 06 August 2026: Online Registration Begins

• 06-13 August 2026: Fee Payment and Document Upload

• 07-14 August 2026: Online Document Verification

• 15 August 2026: Provisional State Merit List Released

• 16-17 August 2026: Grievance Submission

• 18 August 2026: Final State Merit List Published

• 19-22 August 2026: CAP Round 1 Choice Filling and Preference Locking

• 23 August 2026: CAP Round 1 Selection List

• 24-28 August 2026: Physical Joining at Allotted College for CAP Round 1

• 07 September 2026: CAP Round 2 Seat Matrix Publication

• 08-10 September 2026: CAP Round 2 Online Choice/Preference Filling, up to 11:59 PM

• 12 September 2026: CAP Round 2 Selection List

• 13-18 September 2026: Physical Joining at Allotted College for CAP Round 2, excluding 14 September

• 15 September 2026: Commencement of Academic Session

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Latest Update 

• CAP Round 3 Registration: 22 to 26 September 2026

• Fee Payment: 22 to 26 September 2026

• Document Upload: 22 to 26 September 2026

• Document Verification: 22 to 28 September 2026

• Provisional Merit List: 29 September 2026

• Final Merit List: 5 October 2026

• Choice Filling: 11 October 2026

Quick Summary

• Online Registration: August 6–12, 2026

• Fee Payment: August 6–13, 2026

• Document Upload: August 6–13, 2026

• Document Verification: August 7–14, 2026

• Provisional Merit List: August 15, 2026

• Grievance Submission: August 16–17, 2026

• Final Merit List: August 18, 2026

• CAP Round 1 Choice Filling & Preference Locking: August 19–22, 2026

• CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: August 23, 2026

• CAP Round 1 Reporting: August 24–28, 2026

• CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: 12 September 2026

• CAP Round 3 Registration: 22- 26 September 2026

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Highlights

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To participate in Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026, candidates must qualify for NEET UG 2026 and register online on the official website. They must be residents of Maharashtra or meet state eligibility criteria, submit all required documents and pay the counselling fee to complete the registration and choice-filling process. The table below highlights the key eligibility criteria that students need to meet.

Qualifying Percentile: NEET Cutoff Marks 2026

Category	Qualifying Percentile	NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Score
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	715–213
OBC	40th Percentile	212–177
SC	40th Percentile	212–177
ST	40th Percentile	212–177
UR/EWS – PwBD	45th Percentile	212–194
OBC – PwBD	40th Percentile	193–177
SC – PwBD	40th Percentile	193–177
ST – PwBD	40th Percentile	191–178

MBBS Government College NEET Cut Off for 2026 

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates

Note: Stay updated for the Maharashtra State Counselling NEET UG 2026 Date and allotment list by checking the official website.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Procedure 2026

• Online Registration: Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and complete Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration.

• Fee Payment: Pay registration and security fees online.

• Document Upload: Upload scanned documents.

• Choice Filling & Locking: Select colleges and lock your choices.

• Seat Allotment: Based on NEET UG rank and preferences.

• Result & Reporting: Download the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Result and report to the allotted college.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Fees

• Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (non-refundable)

• Security Deposit: These are the security deposits for the government medical colleges, private dental and medical colleges: 

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Round 1:

• Choice filling and locking

• Result announcement: Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Allotment Result

• Reporting to colleges

Round 2:

• Fresh registration and choice filling

• Allotment and reporting

Mop-Up Round: Registration and seat allotment

Stray Vacancy Round: Final vacant seats filled directly by colleges based on merit

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Documents Required

The following documents are required from the candidate: 

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard.

• Class 10 & 12 Certificates.

• Domicile (if needed)

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)

• Photos.

• Allotment Letter.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Reservation Policy

Note: Stay connected to cetcell.mahacet.org for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Allotment List, results, schedule updates, and all official notifications regarding Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions?

Ques 1: Who conducts the counselling?
Ans: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts the counselling for NEET UG in the state.

Ques 2: How many rounds are there in the counselling?
Ans: There are four rounds, such as Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.

Ques 3: How can I register for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?
Ans: The candidate can register online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

Ques 4: Is there any reservation for Maharashtra candidates?
Ans: There are vertical and horizontal reservations for categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Women, Defence and Orphans.