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

Candidates who are included in the applicable final merit list will be able to submit their college and course preferences from August 26 to August 29, 2026, until 5:30 PM. The final merit list and seat matrix are scheduled to be published on August 25, while the CAP Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 30.

Key Highlights

• The revised provisional merit list for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 is available on August 23, 2026.
• The revised registered candidate list and the list of candidates whose applications were not accepted are also part of the current update.
• Eligible newly registered candidates can submit grievances against the revised provisional merit list until August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
• The final merit list and seat matrix will be released on August 25, 2026.
• Online choice or preference filling will take place from August 26 to August 29, 2026.
• The choice-filling window will close at 5:30 PM on August 29.
• CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
• Candidates allotted seats must complete physical joining between August 31 and September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
• The schedule is for Maharashtra CAP Round 1 admissions to MBBS and BDS Group A courses.

What Has Been Announced?

The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the CAP Round 1 schedule for undergraduate medical and dental admissions. The revision followed changes in the All India Quota counselling timeline, which affected the schedule of several state counselling processes.

The revised provisional merit list has been prepared after verification of documents submitted by candidates who registered or completed pending document submission during the reopened window. The list is not the final admission list. It is a provisional ranking used to identify candidates who may participate in the subsequent choice-filling and seat-allotment stages.

The current process covers MBBS and BDS admissions through Maharashtra’s Centralised Admission Process. It should not be confused with counselling for All India Quota seats conducted separately by the Medical Counselling Committee.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Important Dates

Who Is Affected by the Revised Merit List?

The update affects candidates who applied for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 admission to MBBS and BDS courses and whose applications were considered during the registration and document-verification process.

It is particularly important for:

• Candidates already included in the earlier provisional merit list.
• Candidates who registered during the reopened registration window.
• Candidates who uploaded documents after the earlier schedule.
• Candidates whose category, domicile, reservation or other application details may have changed after verification.
• Candidates planning to participate in Round 1 choice filling.

Only candidates who satisfy the applicable eligibility requirements and appear in the final merit list will be considered for the choice-filling and seat-allotment stages.

How to Check the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List

1. Open the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling portal.
2. Go to the section for the revised registered candidate list or provisional merit list.
3. Select the relevant list for MBBS and BDS Group A courses.
4. Download the merit-list PDF or use the candidate-login option, depending on the format provided.
5. Search for your name, application number, NEET roll number or state merit number.
6. Check your category, NEET rank, eligibility status and other details carefully.
7. Save a copy of the list or take a screenshot of your candidate status for future reference.

Candidates should also check whether their application appears in the rejected or not-eligible list. A name missing from the merit list does not automatically mean that the candidate has been disqualified without reason; the candidate should examine the status and instructions displayed in the counselling account.

What Details Should Candidates Verify?

After downloading the revised list, candidates should verify the following information:

• Name and application number.
• NEET UG 2026 roll number and All India Rank.
• State merit number.
• Category and sub-category details.
• Domicile or candidature status.
• Reservation claims, wherever applicable.
• Eligibility status for MBBS and BDS courses.
• Document-verification status.
• NRI, OCI, BD or other special candidature details, if applicable.

Grievance Window Against the Revised Merit List

Eligible newly registered candidates and candidates who newly submitted the required documents can raise grievances against the revised provisional merit list on August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Any grievance should be supported by valid documentary evidence. Candidates should clearly identify the incorrect detail and upload the document required to support the correction, wherever the portal permits document submission.

The earlier grievance period for candidates included in the provisional merit list published on August 18 ended on August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates should not assume that the second grievance window automatically reopens the earlier correction period for every applicant.

Final Merit List and Seat Matrix

The final merit list and the CAP Round 1 seat matrix are scheduled for August 25, 2026. The final merit list will determine which candidates can participate in the preference-filling process.

The seat matrix is expected to show the course- and college-wise seats available for Round 1. It may include seats across government, government-aided, municipal corporation, private unaided and other participating institutions covered by the Maharashtra NEET UG admission process.

Seat numbers, reservation categories and the participating-college details should be checked only after the official seat matrix is published. The revised provisional merit list itself does not confirm admission or guarantee a seat.

Choice Filling for Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1

Online choice or preference filling will begin on August 26 and remain open until August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Candidates should complete the process only after reviewing the final merit list and seat matrix.

How the Choice-Filling Process Works

1. Log in to the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling account.
2. Open the CAP Round 1 choice or preference form.
3. Select eligible MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.
4. Arrange the choices in the order in which admission is preferred.
5. Review the complete preference list before submission.
6. Submit or confirm the option form within the prescribed deadline.
7. Keep the submitted preference details and acknowledgement for future reference.

Candidates should not select a college only because it has a lower or higher previous-year cutoff. They should also consider course preference, college location, fee structure, hospital facilities, hostel availability, travel distance and the possibility of receiving a seat in a later counselling round.

Important Choice-Filling Precautions

• Place the most preferred college and course at the top of the list.
• Include a sufficiently broad range of realistic choices.
• Check whether a selected college offers MBBS, BDS or both.
• Review the category-wise seat availability in the seat matrix.
• Do not wait until the last few minutes to submit the preference form.
• Check that the final submission has been completed successfully.
• Do not assume that an earlier preference list will automatically be carried forward unless the authority specifically states so.

How Seat Allotment Will Be Decided

The CAP Round 1 allotment will be based on the candidate’s merit position, applicable category and reservation rules, eligibility, available seats and the preferences submitted during the option-form window.

Submitting a preference does not guarantee allotment. A candidate may receive a seat according to the highest available preference that can be offered at the time of processing, subject to the official rules and seat availability.

The college-wise opening and closing ranks for Round 1 will become available only after the allotment process. Candidates should not treat the state merit number as the same as a college closing rank.

What Happens After CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment?

The CAP Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must follow the instructions displayed in their counselling account and complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed period.

Candidates allotted a seat must generally complete the following steps:

1. Log in and review the allotted college, course and category.
2. Read the seat-acceptance and reporting instructions carefully.
3. Complete any required online confirmation or acceptance process.
4. Pay the applicable fee through the prescribed method, where required.
5. Report physically to the allotted college between August 31 and September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
6. Submit original documents for verification.
7. Pay the prescribed admission fee and obtain a system-generated confirmation or fee receipt.

The college will verify the original documents and complete the admission confirmation process. Candidates should not consider the admission final until the allotted institute verifies the documents and confirms the admission according to the official procedure.

Documents to Keep Ready for College Reporting

Candidates should keep original documents and several photocopies ready before the allotment result. The exact requirements may vary according to candidature type, category and the instructions in the current information brochure.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card.
• NEET UG 2026 result or rank letter.
• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate.
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate.
• Nationality or valid identity proof.
• Maharashtra domicile certificate, where applicable.
• Valid caste certificate, if claiming reservation.
• Caste validity certificate, where applicable.
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable.
• Economically Weaker Section certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
• BD certificate issued by the authorised medical assessment authority, where applicable.
• Migration certificate, transfer certificate or leaving certificate, if required.
• Medical fitness certificate, if required by the admission instructions.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• Printed counselling application and allotment documents.

Candidates should confirm the final document list in the current Maharashtra NEET UG information brochure and the college reporting instructions. Documents submitted for a category or reservation claim must meet the prescribed format and validity requirements.

Fees and Payment Instructions

The current revised schedule confirms the counselling dates but does not by itself specify the complete college-wise tuition-fee structure. Candidates should verify the applicable fee from the official fee notice, allotment instructions and the allotted college.

At the reporting stage, candidates should carry the prescribed payment instrument or complete payment through the method permitted by the authority. The reporting instructions indicate that candidates should carry original documents and the required fee demand draft. Payment by cheque may be permitted on bank holidays subject to replacement by a demand draft on the next working day, as specified in the applicable instructions.

What If a Candidate Misses the Choice-Filling Deadline?

A candidate who does not submit choices by August 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM may not be considered for CAP Round 1 allotment. The consequences of missing the deadline depend on the instructions issued by the State CET Cell and whether a further round or fresh option-form window is announced.

Candidates should not rely on an expected extension. Any change to the schedule will be valid only after it is officially notified.

What If a Candidate Misses College Reporting?

A candidate who receives a seat but fails to complete the required acceptance, fee payment or physical reporting process within the prescribed deadline may lose the allotted seat. The candidate may also become ineligible for participation in a subsequent round, depending on the applicable counselling rules.

Before travelling to the college, candidates should confirm the reporting date, time, documents, fee method and any additional college-specific instructions.

What Candidates Should Do Next

1. Download and check the revised provisional merit-list status on August 23.
2. Verify your merit number, category, eligibility and document status.
3. If you are an eligible newly registered candidate and find an error, submit a grievance by August 24, up to 5:00 PM, with supporting documents.
4. Check the final merit list and seat matrix on August 25.
5. Prepare a preference list before choice filling opens on August 26.
6. Submit and confirm your choices before August 29, 5:30 PM.
7. Check the CAP Round 1 allotment result on August 30.
8. If allotted a seat, complete acceptance, fee payment and physical joining within the notified deadline.
9. Keep checking the official portal because the schedule may change due to directions from the counselling authorities, government agencies or courts.

Difference Between the Merit List, Seat Matrix and Allotment Result

Is the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Released?

The revised merit list is not the college-wise cutoff. The official Round 1 cutoff or closing-rank data will be available only after the seat-allotment process or through the relevant allotment and cutoff documents.

Candidates should use previous-year closing ranks only as a broad reference. The actual 2026 cutoff may change because of candidate preferences, seat availability, category-wise competition and the number of seats offered in the round.

Does This Update Apply to All India Quota Counselling?

No. The revised merit list and choice-filling dates discussed here apply to Maharashtra’s state CAP Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions. All India Quota counselling is conducted through a separate national process and has its own registration, choice-filling, allotment and reporting schedule.

Candidates participating in both processes should track both counselling accounts separately and follow the instructions issued by the responsible authority for each quota.

Useful Links

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

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

National Testing Agency NEET UG Portal: https://neet.nta.nic.in/

Medical Counselling Committee: https://mcc.nic.in/

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 revised merit list released?

The revised provisional merit list for CAP Round 1 was released on August 23, 2026.

When will Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 choice filling begin?

Online choice or preference filling will begin on August 26, 2026.

What is the last date for choice filling?

The choice-filling window will close on August 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

When will the final merit list be released?

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

When will the Maharashtra NEET UG Round 1 seat matrix be released?

The seat matrix is scheduled to be published on August 25, 2026, along with the final merit list.

When will CAP Round 1 seat allotment be announced?

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

Who can submit grievances against the revised provisional merit list?

Eligible newly registered candidates and candidates who newly submitted the required documents can submit grievances on August 24, 2026, until 5:00 PM, subject to the applicable instructions.

Is the revised provisional merit list the final admission list?

No. It is a provisional ranking. The final merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and college reporting must be completed before admission is confirmed.

What documents should I carry after seat allotment?

Candidates should carry original identity, domicile, academic, NEET, category and reservation documents, along with the allotment papers, photographs and the prescribed fee. The final list depends on the candidate’s candidature and the current admission instructions.

What happens if I do not fill choices?

A candidate who does not submit choices within the prescribed window may not be considered for CAP Round 1 seat allotment.

Can the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling schedule change again?

Yes. The schedule remains subject to further directions from the Medical Counselling Committee, the All India Ayush Central Counselling Committee, the central or state government, or the courts. Candidates should rely on the latest official notice before completing any counselling activity.