Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the centralized admission process conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Maharashtra, for admissions into 85% State Quota seats in Government/Corporation Medical & Dental Colleges, and 85% State Quota plus 15% Institutional Quota seats in Private Unaided Medical and Dental Colleges across Maharashtra. Governed by medical2026.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org, this official live tracker delivers real-time updates on CAP Rounds, selection lists, seat matrices, cutoff ranks, and reporting schedules.
Latest status — verified on September 11, 2026: CAP Round 2 online preference form filling concluded on September 10, 2026. The State CET Cell is scheduled to declare the CAP Round 2 Selection List on September 12, 2026. Physical joining and document submission at allotted colleges will take place from September 13 to September 18, 2026.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Quick Facts Overview
Review the essential statutory details, conducting authority rules, and seat allocation quotas for Maharashtra undergraduate medical admissions:
| Parameter | Official Detail / Status |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra |
| Official Medical Admission Portal | medical2026.mahacet.org |
| Main CET Cell Portal | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, BOTH, BASLP, P&O |
| Seat Quotas | 85% State Quota (Govt), 85% State Quota (Pvt – Closed to Outside Candidates), 15% Institutional Quota (Open All India) |
| Counselling Procedure | Centralized Admission Process (CAP Rounds 1, 2, 3, and Online Stray Vacancy) |
| Current Lifecycle Stage | CAP Round 2 Selection List Awaited on September 12, 2026 |
| Last Verified Date | September 11, 2026 |
Source: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Official Circulars and Notification Log (Chronological Tracker)
The chronological log below details all official circulars released by the State CET Cell with exact gazetted dates:
| Release Date | Official Notification Subject | Status / Exact Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 – 28, 2026 | CAP Round 1 Online Preference Form Filling (Group A – MBBS/BDS) | Completed (Closed on August 28, 2026, 11:59 PM) |
| August 30, 2026 | CAP Round 1 Selection List Result Declaration | Completed; College-wise allotments published. |
| August 31 – September 05, 2026 | CAP Round 1 Physical Joining & Status Retention Submission | Completed; Joined candidates submitted Demand Drafts. |
| September 07, 2026 | CAP Round 2 Vacant Seat Matrix Publication | Completed on medical2026.mahacet.org. |
| September 08 – 10, 2026 | CAP Round 2 Online Preference Form Filling | Completed (Closed on September 10, 2026, 11:59 PM) |
| September 12, 2026 | Declaration of CAP Round 2 Selection List | Scheduled for September 12, 2026 |
| September 13 – 18, 2026 | Physical Joining of Colleges for CAP Round 2 | Scheduled September 13 to September 18, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
Source: State CET Cell Maharashtra Medical Admissions Circulars
Master Schedule: Exact Round-by-Round Maharashtra CAP Timeline
The centralized CAP timeline for Maharashtra MBBS and BDS admissions is organized below:
| Counselling Activity | CAP Round 1 (Exact Dates) | CAP Round 2 (Official Schedule) | CAP Round 3 / Stray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Publication | August 23, 2026 (Completed) | September 07, 2026 (Completed) | To be announced |
| Online Preference Form Filling | August 24 – August 28, 2026 (Completed) | September 08 – September 10, 2026 (Completed) | To be announced |
| Declaration of Selection List | August 30, 2026 (Completed) | September 12, 2026 (Upcoming) | To be announced |
| Physical College Reporting & Fee Deposition | August 31 – September 05, 2026 (Completed) | September 13 – September 18, 2026 (Upcoming) | To be announced |
| Commencement of Academic Session | September 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | To be announced |
Source: State CET Cell Maharashtra Information Brochure
Maharashtra State Quota Rules and 15% Institutional Quota
- 85% State Quota in Government and Private Medical Colleges (Closed State): Only candidates possessing Maharashtra State Domicile (or fulfilling specific Type A to E domicile categories) and having passed SSC and HSC from institutions within Maharashtra are eligible. Outside candidates cannot apply for 85% private college seats.
- 15% Institutional / NRI Quota in Private Colleges (Open State): Candidates from all states across India (including Non-Maharashtra domicile) are eligible to apply exclusively for the 15% Institutional/Management Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges by paying the applicable institutional registration fees.
Government Service Bond Policy & Penalty Terms
- Mandatory Rural Service Bond: 1 Year of compulsory service in rural/public health facilities across Maharashtra upon completion of MBBS and internship.
- Bond Default Penalty: ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs) penalty for failing to serve the rural posting or defaulting on the bond condition.
- Seat Resignation Penalty: A penalty of ₹10,00,000 plus reimbursement of government expenditure is levied if a candidate resigns an allotted Government MBBS seat after the prescribed cutoff date.
Step-by-Step Maharashtra CAP Counselling Process
- Online Registration: Log in to medical2026.mahacet.org and submit your NEET application details and personal information.
- Document Upload & Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable registration fee (₹1,000 for State Quota / ₹5,000 for Institutional Quota / ₹6,000 for Both) and upload scanned original documents.
- State Merit List (SML): Verify your State Merit Rank upon release of the SML PDF.
- Online Preference Form (Choice Filling): Enter your college preferences in order of priority. Choices can be reshuffled before final locking.
- Selection List & Allotment: Check the CAP Round 2 Selection List PDF on September 12, 2026.
- Physical Reporting with Status Retention: Report to the allotted college between September 13 and September 18, 2026, with original certificates and fee Demand Drafts. If satisfied with the allotment, submit the Status Retention Form; if seeking upgradation in subsequent rounds, do not submit the retention form.
Mandatory Document Checklist for Physical Reporting
- NEET UG Admit Card & Scorecard
- State CET Cell Online Application Form & Payment Receipt
- Provisional Selection Letter (Allotment Letter)
- Nationality Certificate / Valid Indian Passport / School Leaving Certificate specifying Nationality
- Maharashtra Domicile Certificate issued by a Competent Authority
- SSC (Class 10) Passing Certificate & Marksheet
- HSC (Class 12) Passing Certificate & Marksheet
- Medical Fitness Certificate (Annexure-H format)
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate (CVC), and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (valid up to March 31, 2027) for VJ, NT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC, SBC
- EWS Certificate issued on Maharashtra State Proforma (if applicable)
- College Tuition & Hostel Fee Demand Drafts
What This Means for Students: Practical Next Steps
- CAP-2 Selection List: Check your seat allotment on medical2026.mahacet.org on September 12, 2026. Prepare DDs for joining between September 13 and September 18.
- College Prediction: Evaluate expected closing SML ranks using our All India College Predictor Hub.
- Personalized Mentorship: Access detailed cutoffs and institutional quota guidance via our Medical Admissions Hub or Book a Free Admission Counselling Session with our senior counsellors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When will the Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 selection list be released?
Answer: The CAP Round 2 Selection List for MBBS and BDS courses will be officially declared on September 12, 2026, on medical2026.mahacet.org.
Q2: What are the physical joining dates for Maharashtra CAP Round 2?
Answer: Candidates allotted seats in CAP Round 2 must physically report to their respective colleges between September 13 and September 18, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
Q3: Can outside-state candidates get private medical seats in Maharashtra?
Answer: Outside-state candidates can only apply for 15% Institutional / Management Quota seats in private colleges. The 85% State Quota seats in private colleges are strictly reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates.
Q4: What is the Status Retention Form in Maharashtra NEET counselling?
Answer: The Status Retention Form confirms that a candidate is fully satisfied with their allotted seat and will not participate in subsequent CAP rounds for upgradation.
Q5: What is the bond penalty for government medical colleges in Maharashtra?
Answer: Candidates must complete 1 year of mandatory rural service. The default penalty for failing to serve the rural bond is ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs).
Q6: Are Caste Validity Certificates (CVC) mandatory at the time of admission in Maharashtra?
Answer: Yes, reserved category candidates must produce the original Caste Validity Certificate (CVC) at the time of physical reporting; otherwise, their category allotment is cancelled.
Q7: What are the registration fees for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?
Answer: The registration fee is ₹1,000 for State Quota, ₹5,000 for Institutional Quota, and ₹6,000 for candidates applying under both State and Institutional Quotas.
Q8: When does the academic session commence for Maharashtra medical colleges?
Answer: The academic session for First Year MBBS/BDS courses in Maharashtra begins on September 15, 2026.
Sources Checked and Editorial Verification
- Maharashtra NEET UG Medical Admissions Portal (medical2026.mahacet.org)
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (cetcell.mahacet.org)
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Official Website
Update Policy: This live tracker is revised immediately whenever State CET Cell Maharashtra publishes a new notification, seat matrix, selection list, or schedule revision.