State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
— Medical Education and Drugs Department
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Overview
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Government of Maharashtra, has officially released the Revised Final Merit List for registered candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026 academic session. This list serves as the foundation for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) concerning 85% state-quota seats across government, government-aided, municipal, and private unaided medical and dental colleges in the state.
CAP Round 1 Important Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CAP Round 1 Choice Filling | Until 2026-08-29, 5:30 PM |
| CAP Round 1 Final Seat Allotment | 2026-08-30 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-04 |
Instructions to Access and Verify Merit Status
Candidates are advised to follow these steps to verify their details within the published merit list:
- Visit the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Navigate to the 'UG Medical Admissions' or 'NEET UG 2026' section.
- Locate and download the PDF titled 'Revised Final Merit List (Group A)'.
- Open the document and use the search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to input your NEET Roll Number, CET Cell Form Number, or your full name.
- Verify your Serial Number, NEET All India Rank, and Category-wise remarks.
- Save the PDF for future reference during the college reporting stage.
Important Notes on Candidature
Please note that seat allotment is contingent upon the successful verification of original documents. Specifically:
- NRI Candidature: Approval is subject to validation by the Admission Regulating Authority (ARA).
- PWD Candidates: Eligibility is subject to confirmation by the designated Medical Board.
- Reservation Claims: Benefits for constitutional reservations are granted only upon the successful verification of all supporting documents.
Candidates must participate in the CAP Round 1 choice filling process via the official portal before the deadline.
