The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has revised the schedule for NEET UG 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 for MBBS and BDS courses. The first-round seat allotment result, earlier scheduled for August 25, 2026, will now be declared on August 30, 2026.
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The schedule change applies to Group A courses, comprising MBBS and BDS admissions for the academic year 2026-27. The revision follows changes in the All India Quota counselling schedule issued by the Medical Counselling Committee.
Candidates who have registered for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling should follow the revised dates carefully. The preference-filling process will also continue for a longer period before the CAP Round 1 allotment is published.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Revised CAP Round 1 Schedule
| Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and session application | August 20, 2026, 8:00 PM to August 21, 2026, 8:00 PM |
| Uploading and submission of required documents | August 20, 2026, 8:00 PM to August 21, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Online document verification and revised provisional merit list | August 23, 2026 |
| Grievance submission for newly registered candidates | August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Final merit list and seat matrix | August 25, 2026 |
| Online preference filling | August 26 to 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| CAP Round 1 seat allotment result | August 30, 2026 |
| Physical joining at the allotted institute | August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
What Students Should Do Next
- Review the revised counselling schedule and keep track of all deadlines.
- Complete any pending registration, fee payment or document-upload activity within the applicable time window.
- Check the final merit list and seat matrix before submitting college and course preferences.
- Submit and confirm preferences before the deadline on August 29, 2026.
- After allotment, verify the seat details and complete physical joining at the allotted college between August 31 and September 4, 2026.
Candidates should note that the allotment date is based on the revised schedule currently issued for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1. The counselling authority has stated that schedules may change further due to unavoidable circumstances. Students should rely on their candidate login and official counselling notices for any subsequent update.
Useful Links
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling Portal: https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login
Maharashtra State CET Cell: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
Medical Counselling Committee: https://mcc.nic.in/
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 allotment result be released?
The revised CAP Round 1 seat allotment result for MBBS and BDS courses is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
What was the earlier allotment result date?
The allotment result was earlier scheduled to be declared on August 25, 2026.
When can candidates fill their preferences?
Eligible candidates can submit and confirm their preferences from August 26 to August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
When will candidates report to the allotted college?
Candidates allotted seats in CAP Round 1 must complete physical joining at the allotted institute from August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
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