The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is scheduled to publish the revised provisional merit list for NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 on August 23, 2026. The update is for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under Maharashtra’s state counselling process for the 2026-27 academic year.

The revised registered candidate list and a list of eligible or rejected applications are also expected as part of the update. Candidates should check their application number, NEET rank, category, eligibility status and other details immediately after the list is made available. Newly registered candidates or applicants whose documents were verified during the reopened window may submit grievances by August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Key Highlights

• The revised provisional merit list is scheduled for August 23, 2026.
• The list applies to MBBS and BDS admissions under Group A of Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1.
• A revised registered candidate list will also be published.
• Eligible newly registered candidates can raise grievances until August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
• The final merit list and seat matrix are scheduled for August 25, 2026.
• Choice filling is scheduled from August 26 to August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
• CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
• Candidates allotted seats must complete physical joining at the allotted college within the notified reporting period.

What Has Been Announced?

The State CET Cell has revised the CAP Round 1 schedule for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions. The schedule revision followed changes in the All India Quota counselling timeline conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee.

The revised process provides an additional opportunity for certain candidates who registered or submitted documents during the reopened window. After online document verification, the authority will publish the revised registered candidate list and revised provisional merit list. The merit list is not an allotment result. It only indicates the candidate’s position and eligibility for the next counselling stages.

Who Is Affected by the Revised Merit List?

The update is relevant to candidates who:

• Registered for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP counselling for MBBS or BDS courses.
• Were included in the earlier provisional merit list.
• Registered or completed the required application steps during the reopened registration window.
• Uploaded or resubmitted documents for online verification.
• Claimed Maharashtra State, All India, category, reservation or other applicable candidature status.

Candidates should remember that inclusion in the merit list does not guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat. Admission will depend on eligibility, merit rank, category, seat availability, preferences submitted and the applicable allotment rules.

Important Dates for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1

The State CET Cell may modify the schedule if required. Candidates should therefore rely on the latest notice displayed on the official counselling portal before taking any time-sensitive action.

How to Check the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List

1. Open the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling portal.
2. Look for the notification or download section related to MBBS and BDS CAP Round 1.
3. Select the revised provisional merit list for Group A.
4. Download the merit list PDF or open the candidate-status page, depending on the format provided by the authority.
5. Search for your name, application number or merit number in the PDF if a downloadable list is published.
6. Check the details shown against your counselling application and uploaded documents.
7. Save a copy of the list and take a screenshot or printout for future reference.

If the authority provides separate lists for Maharashtra State candidates, All India candidates, rejected applications or newly registered candidates, applicants should check the list applicable to their candidature.

Details Candidates Should Verify

After checking the revised merit list, candidates should carefully verify:

• Name and application number
• NEET UG 2026 All India Rank or score details shown by the authority
• State merit number
• Category and sub-category
• Gender, if relevant to the application record
• Domicile or candidature status
• Eligibility status
• Document verification status
• Reservation or special quota claims
• Any rejection remark or deficiency noted against the application

A candidate whose name is absent from the revised list should first check the registered candidate list and rejected or ineligible list. The reason may be an incomplete application, unpaid fee, missing document, unsuccessful verification or an issue with the candidature claim.

How to Raise a Grievance Against the Merit List

Eligible newly registered candidates who find an error in the revised provisional merit list may submit a grievance through the process specified by the State CET Cell. The grievance window is scheduled to close on August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

1. Log in to the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling account.
2. Open the grievance or correction section, if enabled.
3. Select the specific detail that requires correction.
4. Enter a clear explanation of the error.
5. Upload supporting documents wherever required.
6. Submit the grievance before the deadline.
7. Download or save the acknowledgement for future reference.

Common issues may include an incorrect category, missing candidature status, incorrect document-verification status or an error in the candidate’s basic details. Candidates should submit documentary proof with the grievance. A grievance without supporting evidence may not be accepted.

The revised schedule indicates that the grievance opportunity on August 24 is intended for eligible newly registered candidates or candidates who newly submitted documents during the reopened process. Candidates who already received the earlier grievance window should not assume that they automatically receive a second opportunity.

What Happens After the Revised Provisional Merit List?

The next major stage is the publication of the final merit list and seat matrix on August 25, 2026. The final merit list will be prepared after considering valid grievances and verification records.

The seat matrix will show the available MBBS and BDS seats for CAP Round 1, including the participating colleges and applicable categories or seat types. Candidates should study the seat matrix before filling their preferences because the availability of seats can vary by college, course, category and quota.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling Dates

Online choice or preference filling for CAP Round 1 is scheduled from August 26 to August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Only candidates eligible to participate in the applicable counselling stage should fill the option form.

While entering preferences, candidates should:

• Place colleges and courses in genuine order of preference.
• Review the seat matrix before selecting choices.
• Consider MBBS and BDS options separately according to career plans.
• Check college location, course availability and applicable category seats.
• Use the complete choice-filling window to review and modify preferences.
• Confirm or lock the preference form before the deadline, where required.
• Save the final confirmation page or acknowledgement.

Candidates should not fill choices based only on informal cutoff predictions. Previous-year closing ranks can provide context, but the actual allotment will depend on the current year’s merit, preferences and available seats.

When Will Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Be Released?

The Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 30, 2026. The allotment result will indicate whether a candidate has been assigned an MBBS or BDS seat based on merit, preferences, category and seat availability.

Candidates allotted a seat should read the allotment instructions carefully. They may need to complete seat acceptance, self-verification, fee payment and physical reporting within the prescribed period. The allotment letter and candidate login instructions will determine the exact action required for each candidate.

Physical Joining and Admission Confirmation

Candidates allotted seats in CAP Round 1 are scheduled to complete physical joining at the allotted college from August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

At the time of reporting, candidates should carry original documents and several photocopies. The college may verify the documents, collect the applicable admission fee and confirm the admission through the counselling system.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

The exact document list depends on the candidate’s candidature and category. Applicants should follow the latest Maharashtra NEET UG information brochure and the instructions shown in their candidate login. Commonly required documents may include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 result or scorecard
• Class 10 certificate or marksheet for date of birth
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
• Valid identity proof
• Maharashtra domicile or other applicable candidature proof
• Caste certificate and validity certificate, where applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
• Economically Weaker Section certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate, where applicable
• Nationality certificate, if required
• Medical fitness certificate, if required
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Application confirmation and fee payment receipt
• Seat allotment letter, once issued

Documents should be valid for the relevant admission year and should match the details entered in the counselling application. Candidates should not submit altered, expired or inconsistent certificates.

What If a Candidate’s Name Is Not in the Revised Merit List?

Candidates should not immediately assume that their application has been cancelled. They should check the following in order:

1. Confirm that the correct list or candidate category has been opened.
2. Check the revised registered candidate list.
3. Check the rejected or ineligible candidate list.
4. Review the candidate login for document or payment-related notices.
5. Check whether a grievance option is available.
6. Submit a correction request with supporting proof before the notified deadline, if permitted.

If no correction window is available, the candidate should use the official counselling helpline or email mentioned on the portal. Candidates should retain screenshots, payment receipts and document-upload acknowledgements while seeking assistance.

What Happens If the Grievance Deadline Is Missed?

After the grievance window closes, the authority is scheduled to prepare the final merit list. A candidate who fails to raise a valid objection within the permitted period may have limited scope to correct the record before the final list or allotment stage.

For this reason, candidates should not wait until the final hours. Technical problems, incorrect document formats or payment-related issues can delay submission. Any grievance should be filed well before 5:00 PM on August 24, 2026, wherever the candidate is eligible to use that window.

What Candidates Should Do Today

1. Log in to the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling portal.
2. Check whether the revised provisional merit list has been uploaded.
3. Download the relevant PDF or view the merit status using the candidate login.
4. Verify your name, application number, merit number, category and eligibility details.
5. Check the registered candidate and rejected candidate lists if your name is not found.
6. Prepare supporting documents if a correction or grievance is required.
7. Track the August 24 grievance deadline and the August 25 final merit list.
8. Review the seat matrix before choice filling begins on August 26.

Is the Revised Merit List the Final Admission List?

No. The revised merit list is provisional and is used to correct or update the candidate pool before the final merit list is prepared. It does not confirm a college or course.

Admission will be decided later through the CAP seat-allotment process. Candidates must participate in choice filling and complete the required acceptance and reporting formalities after allotment.

Has the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Been Released?

The revised merit list is not the same as the cutoff list. The actual opening and closing ranks for CAP Round 1 will be known only after the seat allotment process and publication of relevant allotment or cutoff data.

Candidates should avoid treating unofficial predictions as the final cutoff. The effective cutoff can differ across government, aided, municipal, private and minority institutions, as well as across categories and seat types.

Useful Links

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling Portal: https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 revised merit list be released?

The revised provisional merit list for CAP Round 1 is scheduled for August 23, 2026.

Which courses are covered by the revised merit list?

The update covers MBBS and BDS admissions under Group A of Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 for the 2026-27 academic year.

What is the last date to raise a grievance?

Eligible newly registered candidates can submit grievances until August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, subject to the conditions specified by the State CET Cell.

When will the final merit list be published?

The final merit list is scheduled to be published on August 25, 2026.

When will Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 choice filling begin?

Choice or preference filling is scheduled from August 26 to August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

When will CAP Round 1 seat allotment be announced?

CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 30, 2026.

Does inclusion in the merit list guarantee an MBBS seat?

No. The merit list only confirms participation or ranking for the counselling process. Seat allotment depends on merit, preferences, category, eligibility and available seats.

What should I do if my name is missing from the list?

Check the registered candidate list, rejected or ineligible list and your candidate login. If a grievance option is available, submit the correction request with supporting documents before the deadline.

Where can candidates check the seat matrix?

The CAP Round 1 seat matrix is scheduled to be published on August 25, 2026, through the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling system.

When do allotted candidates have to report to college?

Physical joining is scheduled from August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM, subject to the final instructions issued with the allotment result.