The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the revised provisional merit list for NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 on August 23, 2026. The update applies to candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses through Maharashtra state counselling.
Candidates who find an error in their name, rank, category, eligibility status or other application details can submit a grievance by August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The final merit list and seat matrix are scheduled to be published on August 25, after which online choice filling will begin on August 26, 2026.
Key Highlights
- The revised provisional Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 merit list has been released on August 23.
- The list is part of CAP Round 1 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions.
- Eligible candidates can submit grievances until August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
- The final merit list and CAP Round 1 seat matrix are scheduled for August 25.
- Choice or preference filling will be conducted from August 26 to August 29, up to 5:30 PM.
- CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 30.
- Candidates allotted seats must complete physical joining between August 31 and September 4, up to 5:30 PM.
- The schedule may be revised if required by the State CET Cell or in view of directions from the central counselling authorities, government or courts.
What Has Been Announced?
The State CET Cell has updated the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 counselling schedule after reopening the registration and document submission process for eligible candidates. The revised provisional merit list has been prepared after processing applications, uploaded documents and verification-related updates.
The revised list is provisional, which means candidates still have an opportunity to report discrepancies before the final merit list is prepared. Candidates who registered during the reopened window or submitted the required documents during the revised period may also be included in the updated list.
The merit list determines which registered and eligible candidates can participate in the next stage of Maharashtra counselling. However, appearing in the merit list does not guarantee a seat. Admission will depend on NEET rank, category, eligibility, seat availability, candidate preferences and the applicable reservation and admission rules.
Who Is Affected by the Revised Merit List?
The update is relevant to candidates who:
- Have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Applied for Maharashtra state counselling for MBBS or BDS admission.
- Completed the required registration and fee payment process.
- Uploaded and submitted the required documents.
- Were included in the earlier provisional list but had a correction, grievance or document-related update.
- Registered during the reopened registration window, wherever applicable.
Candidates should search the revised list using their application number, NEET roll number or name, depending on the format provided by the counselling authority. They should also check their individual login because certain application or document-verification remarks may not be fully reflected in the public PDF.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Revised registered candidate list and provisional merit list | August 23, 2026 |
| Grievance submission for newly registered or updated candidates | August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Final merit list | August 25, 2026 |
| Provisional seat matrix for CAP Round 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| Online choice or preference filling | August 26 to August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| CAP Round 1 seat allotment | August 30, 2026 |
| Physical joining at the allotted college | August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
How to Check the Maharashtra NEET UG Revised Merit List 2026
- Open the Maharashtra State CET Cell admission portal.
- Select the NEET UG 2026 or medical admission section.
- Open the notification for the revised provisional merit list or registered candidate list.
- Download the relevant PDF or open the candidate login page, as applicable.
- Search for your name, application number, NEET roll number or state merit rank.
- Check your category, eligibility status and other details carefully.
- Save a copy of the list and retain the acknowledgement or application record for future reference.
If the public list is difficult to search, candidates can use the search function in the PDF reader. They should also log in to the counselling account to check whether any document, category or verification remark has been issued against their application.
What to Do If There Is an Error in the Merit List
Candidates who identify an error should submit a grievance through their counselling login within the notified deadline. A grievance may be relevant if the candidate notices an incorrect category, missing eligibility status, wrong NEET details, an incorrect domicile or reservation entry, or an application status that does not match the documents submitted.
Supporting documents should be uploaded wherever the portal allows or requires them. A grievance without valid documentary support may not be accepted. Candidates should download or save the grievance acknowledgement after submission.
The deadline for the current grievance window is August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Candidates should not wait until the final hour because portal traffic, payment issues or document-upload problems may prevent successful submission.
What Is the Difference Between the Provisional and Final Merit List?
The provisional merit list is prepared before all eligible objections and correction requests are fully disposed of. It allows candidates to identify errors and request corrections.
The final merit list is published after the grievance process. It is used along with the applicable seat matrix and candidate preferences for the seat allocation process. A candidate who is absent from the final eligible list may not be able to participate in choice filling for that counselling round.
When Will Maharashtra NEET UG Choice Filling Begin?
Choice or preference filling for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 is scheduled to begin on August 26, 2026. The window will remain open until August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
Eligible candidates will be required to enter their preferred colleges and courses in order of preference. The choices should be arranged carefully because the seat allotment process considers the order submitted by the candidate along with merit rank, reservation, eligibility and seat availability.
How to Fill Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Choices
- Log in to the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling account using the registered credentials.
- Open the CAP Round 1 choice or preference form.
- Review the available colleges, courses and seat categories.
- Add preferences in the order in which admission is desired.
- Place realistic options along with preferred high-demand choices.
- Review the complete preference order before final submission.
- Submit or confirm the option form as instructed on the portal.
- Save the confirmation page or submitted preference list.
Candidates should not select a college only because of its name. They should also compare course availability, government or private status, fee structure, location, hostel arrangements, bond conditions and category-specific seat availability wherever the information is officially provided.
How Many Choices Should Candidates Fill?
Candidates should generally fill as many relevant preferences as they are willing to accept. A short list containing only a few highly competitive colleges may reduce the possibility of receiving an allotment.
At the same time, candidates should not add a college or course that they would refuse after allotment. Choice filling should represent genuine preference rather than an attempt to fill the form randomly.
How Will Maharashtra NEET UG Seat Allotment Be Done?
CAP Round 1 seat allotment will be conducted after the choice-filling window closes. The allotment is expected to take into account:
- Maharashtra state merit rank.
- NEET UG 2026 performance and rank.
- Category and applicable reservation rules.
- Eligibility and document verification status.
- Course and college preferences entered by the candidate.
- Availability of seats in the relevant category and institute.
- Applicable government admission rules.
The seat allotment result is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Candidates should check their allotment status through their counselling login and carefully read the instructions attached to the allotment result.
What Happens After CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment?
Candidates allotted a seat must follow the acceptance and joining instructions issued with the allotment. Depending on the allotment rules and the candidate’s decision, the next action may include accepting the seat, paying the required fee and reporting to the allotted college.
Physical joining at the allotted college is scheduled from August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Candidates should complete the process within the prescribed period and obtain confirmation of admission from the institute.
Failure to complete the required acceptance, fee payment or reporting process may result in cancellation of the allotment. Candidates should not assume that an allotment is automatically converted into confirmed admission.
Documents to Keep Ready for Maharashtra NEET UG Admission
Candidates should keep original documents and sufficient photocopies ready for reporting. The exact requirements may vary according to the candidate’s category, course and claims made during registration.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard or result document.
- Maharashtra NEET UG counselling application and acknowledgement.
- CAP merit list or allotment letter, where applicable.
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification.
- Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate.
- Transfer certificate or leaving certificate.
- Domicile or Maharashtra candidature documents, wherever required.
- Caste certificate and caste validity certificate, where applicable.
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable.
- Economically Weaker Section certificate, where applicable.
- Persons with Disability certificate, where applicable.
- Medical fitness certificate, if required.
- Valid identity proof.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Any additional document specified in the official counselling instructions.
Candidates should ensure that the names and dates of birth are consistent across documents. If a certificate is pending or subject to a specific undertaking, the candidate should follow the exact instructions issued by the counselling authority rather than relying on informal advice.
Fees and Payment During Admission
The applicable admission fee depends on the type of institution, course, seat category and fee notification for the academic year. Candidates should verify the amount from the official fee information and the allotted institute before making payment.
At the time of physical joining, candidates should carry the required payment method and documents specified by the counselling authority. The current schedule states that candidates must report with original documents and the requisite fee. Where payment by cheque is permitted on a bank holiday, it may be subject to replacement by a demand draft on the next working day.
What Happens If a Candidate Misses the Grievance Deadline?
After the grievance window closes, the authority may proceed with preparation of the final merit list. Corrections requested after the deadline may not be considered unless the authority issues a separate correction opportunity.
Candidates should therefore submit a complete grievance with supporting documents by August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. They should preserve proof of submission and check their login for the final grievance status.
What Happens If a Candidate Misses Choice Filling?
A candidate who does not submit choices within the notified window may not be considered for seat allotment in that round. The authority may or may not provide an extension, so candidates should not depend on a possible deadline revision.
Eligible candidates should complete choice filling before August 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM and save the final confirmation. A partially completed preference list may not be treated as a valid submission if the required confirmation step is not completed.
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Check the revised provisional merit list and personal counselling login today.
- Verify the state rank, category, eligibility status and document remarks.
- Submit a grievance with supporting evidence by August 24, if required.
- Review the final merit list and seat matrix scheduled for August 25.
- Prepare a carefully ordered list of MBBS and BDS preferences before August 26.
- Complete and confirm choice filling by August 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
- Check the CAP Round 1 allotment result on August 30.
- If allotted a seat, complete fee payment, document verification and physical joining within the notified dates.
What Happens Next in Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling?
The immediate sequence is the grievance process, followed by the final merit list and seat matrix. Choice filling will then take place from August 26 to August 29, followed by CAP Round 1 seat allotment on August 30.
Subsequent counselling rounds will depend on vacant seats and the schedule notified by the State CET Cell. Candidates who do not receive a seat in Round 1, or who remain eligible for further participation under the applicable rules, should continue monitoring official notices rather than assuming that Round 1 is the final opportunity.
Useful Links
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Maharashtra: https://dmer.maharashtra.gov.in/
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 revised merit list released?
The revised provisional merit list was scheduled for release on August 23, 2026, for the Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 counselling process.
What is the last date to submit a grievance?
Candidates can submit grievances by August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, according to the revised schedule.
When will the final Maharashtra NEET UG merit list be released?
The final merit list is scheduled to be published on August 25, 2026.
When will choice filling begin?
Online choice or preference filling will begin on August 26, 2026, and continue until August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
When will Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 allotment be declared?
The CAP Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Who can participate in choice filling?
Candidates who are included in the final eligible merit list and meet the counselling requirements can participate in choice filling, subject to the official rules and login status.
Does inclusion in the merit list guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat?
No. Merit-list inclusion only establishes eligibility to participate in the counselling stage. Seat allotment depends on merit, category, preferences, eligibility and available seats.
What should I do if my category is incorrect in the list?
Submit a grievance through the counselling login within the notified deadline and upload valid documents supporting the requested correction.
When do allotted candidates have to report to college?
Physical joining at the allotted college is scheduled from August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
What if the counselling authority changes the schedule?
Candidates should follow the latest notice displayed on the official Maharashtra counselling portal because the schedule may be revised due to administrative, government, court or central counselling-related directions.
