Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Released: Check MBBS & BDS Seats, Vacancies and Choice Filling Dates

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has announced the NEET UG Round 2 seat matrix for MBBS and BDS admissions. The seat matrix reveals the number of seats after the end of the NEET UG Round 1 of counselling. Those candidates who are eligible for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 can go through the seat matrix on a college-wise and category-wise basis before they fill their choices in the round counselling. The choice-filling process for Round 2 started on September 8 and will go till September 10, 2026. The allotment Maharashtra NEET UG result for Round 2 will be announced on September 12, 2026.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 2026: Key Highlights

These Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 vacant seats give candidates another chance to get admission into MBBS and BDS courses. According to Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix details, there are 2,857 seats vacant at 93 medical and dental colleges – government and private medical and dental colleges. There are 625 MBBS vacant seats in government medical colleges and 838 seats in private medical colleges. In addition to that, the vacant BDS seats in government dental colleges are 121 and in private dental colleges are 1,273. Private colleges are offering more vacant seats than government colleges. Candidates must see the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix and choose the colleges considering their NEET UG rank and category.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling procedure is scheduled to take place from 8th September 2026 to 10th September 2026. It is advised that candidates fill the choices before the deadline for choice filling procedure. Candidates should not wait till the last date as technical glitches and heavy traffic on the website may pose some problems. Before preparing a list of preferences, students must first look at the Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 seat matrix 2026. Students should choose institutions and programs based on their true interest in joining them.

How to Check Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026

The following are some steps to view the Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix:

• Students who have taken part in the NEET UG counselling must visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login 

• Find the seat matrix link for round 2 on the window that opens.

• Click on the MBBS or BDS seat matrix.

• Download the PDF and seat details.

• See the number of vacancies per college/per category.

• Use this data while selecting preferences.

What Should Candidates Check Before Choice Filling?

The candidates must be very careful about the availability of the MBBS & BDS seats in the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 process. The candidates must be aware of their NEET UG ranking, category, and availability of colleges before locking their preferences. The candidates can also see whether the college is government or private. Other aspects like fee structure, location, course preference, and previous admission trends might also help in making an effective decision. Candidates looking for BDS admission will have more opportunities as compared to MBBS admissions, as there are more BDS seats that are vacant.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2: What Next?

After the choice-filling process, the Maharashtra CET Cell will analyse the choices that the candidates have entered. The Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 seat allocation result 2026 will be released on September 12, 2026. It will be necessary for those candidates who secure a seat to go through the instructions for admission and join their allotted college within the specified time period. The seat matrix in Round 2 will be useful for those students who were not able to secure a seat in Round 1.