Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List Released: Check MBBS, BDS Counselling Dates and Next Steps
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has published the merit-list information for candidates participating in Round 3 of NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions. Candidates registered for the third Centralised Admission Process can check their merit position through the Maharashtra medical admission portal before the next seat-matrix and choice-filling stages begin.
The counselling authority currently lists a Combined Provisional Merit List for registered MBBS and BDS candidates under Group A. Candidates should check their personal details, NEET information and merit position carefully because the merit list determines eligibility for subsequent Round 3 preference filling and seat allocation.
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Registration | September 22–26, 2026 |
| Round 3 Merit List | September 29, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Matrix | October 6, 2026 |
| Online Choice Filling | October 7–9, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | October 11, 2026 |
| Physical Joining | October 11–14, 2026 |
How to Check Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Merit List
- Visit the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 medical admission portal.
- Open the MBBS/BDS Group A notifications section.
- Select the combined provisional merit-list notification.
- Open the merit-list PDF or candidate information.
- Search using your name, NEET details or application information.
- Check your state merit position and category carefully.
- Keep a copy for Round 3 choice filling.
1,931 Seats Were Vacant After Round 2
Round 3 is important because a substantial number of seats remained vacant after Maharashtra completed its second counselling round. Of 11,196 MBBS and BDS state-quota seats available during Round 2, 9,265 admissions were reported, leaving 1,931 seats vacant.
| Course | Round 2 Seats | Admissions | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 8,579 | 7,630 | 949 |
| BDS | 2,617 | 1,635 | 982 |
| Total | 11,196 | 9,265 | 1,931 |
Round 3 Seat Matrix Coming October 6
The next major counselling document will be the Round 3 seat matrix, scheduled for October 6. Candidates should use this matrix rather than older Round 2 vacancy figures while preparing their final college preferences.
The matrix will indicate seats available across participating government, corporation, private, minority and other eligible medical and dental institutions according to the applicable counselling structure.
Choice Filling From October 7
Online preference filling is scheduled from October 7 to October 9. Candidates should arrange MBBS and BDS colleges in genuine order of preference rather than attempting to predict the allotment algorithm.
- Check the latest Round 3 seat matrix first.
- Review college type and applicable fees.
- Confirm category and quota eligibility.
- Include realistic as well as preferred options.
- Arrange colleges strictly in preferred order.
- Complete and lock choices within the deadline.
Round 3 Allotment Result on October 11
The Maharashtra CET Cell is scheduled to announce the Round 3 selection list on October 11. Allotment will depend on the candidate's NEET UG merit, state merit position, reservation status, preferences and available seats.
Candidates receiving seats will have to complete the prescribed joining and document-verification process by October 14. A merit-list position alone does not guarantee admission; final admission is confirmed only after successful allotment and completion of reporting formalities.
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