Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026: State CET Cell, Maharashtra, released the MH NEET 2026 stray vacancy Round 3 seat allotment result on October 25, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must report to the institutes on October 26. Stray vacancy Round 2 seat matrix and choice filling dates were October 24 to 25, 2026. Candidates can check the MH NEET UG counselling date 2026 online. Get detailed information on Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 on this page.
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- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
- Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026
- Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
- Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling
- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration & Choice Filling
- Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Process
- Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Seat Intake
- Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Fee Structure
- Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Participating Institute
- Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
The following table brings the overview of the Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 or the CET CELL NEET UG 2026.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
| NEET 2026 Date |
21-Jun-2026 |
| NEET 2026 Result |
16-Jul-2026 |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Conducting Body |
Maharashtra CET Cell |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling Website |
www.cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Dates |
August 13 to 22, 2026 (Round 1) |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Courses |
MBBS BDS BAMS BUMS BHMS BSMS BPTH B.Oth BASLP B (P&O) |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Seats |
MBBS – 9,000 BDS – 3,526 |
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling: Courses Offered
The following medical and paramedical courses are offered through the Maharashtra NEET Counselling:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOTh)
- Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP)
- Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BP & O)
Commonly asked questions
Eligible candidates willing to participate in the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process will have to fill and lock the choice of seats based on the seat matrix. If a candidate fulfills the cutoff or admission criteria of the institute of their choice, they will be allotted the seats. The factors which are considered for the seat allotment are cutoff and availability of seats.
Yes, The Maharashtra NEET counselling process follows the reservation criteria as per the directives of the Government of India. The Maharashtra NEET counselling also provides reservation for the Maharashtra domicile candidates.
Maharashtra NEET counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. The state counselling authority for Maharashtra conducts the admission process for various medical and paramedical courses offered in the state under the 85 per cent State Quota seats. Candidates who qualify for the NEET exam are eligible to participate in this state counselling.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Maharashtra NEET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Aug ' 26 | Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment |
| 26 Aug ' 26 - 29 Aug ' 26 | Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Choice Filling |
| 23 Aug ' 26 | Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Revised Merit List |
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026
The CET CELL NEET UG 2026 counselling for Maharashtra is conducted for admission to the state quota seats in government/corporation, government-aided, and all the quota seats in private/minority colleges of Maharashtra state. Candidates can see the revised dates for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Round 1 below.
| Events |
Revised Dates |
|---|---|
| Grievance period for candidates in provisional merit list dated August 18 |
August 19 to 20, 2026 till 5 pm |
| Online registration and session application, fee payment |
August 20 to 21, 2026 |
| Uploading and submission of required documents |
August 20 to 21, 2026 |
| Online document verification, revised registered candidate list and provisional merit list |
August 23, 2026 |
| Grievance submission for newly registered candidates |
August 24, 2026 till 5 pm |
| Final merit list, seat matrix |
August 25, 2026 |
| Choice/preference filling |
August 26 to 29, 2026 till 5:30 pm |
| CAP Round 1 seat allotment |
August 30, 2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted college |
August 31 to September 4, 2026 till 5:30 pm |
| Round 2 Seat matrix |
September 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling |
September 8 to 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat allotment |
September 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 Reporting |
September 13 to 18, 2026 |
| Round 3 MH NEET Registration |
September 22 to 26, 2026 |
| Round 3 Provisional Merit List for (Group A) |
September 29, 2026 |
| Round 3 Submission of Grievances |
September 30 to October 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 Combined Final Merit List |
October 5, 2026 |
| Round 3 Maharashtra NEET UG seat matrix |
October 6, 2026 |
| Round 3 Choice Filling |
October 7 to 9, 2026 |
| Round 3 MH NEET UG seat allotment |
October 11, 2026 |
| Physical Joining |
October 11 to 14, 2026 |
MH NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Date 2026
Candidates can check Maharashtra NEET stray vacancy counselling dates below.
| Activity |
Important Dates & Deadlines
|
|---|---|
| Publication of Seat Matrix for Online Stray Vacancy Round - 1 | 16/10/2026 |
| Online Preference/Choice Form Filling Process for Stray Vacancy Round |
17/10/2026 to 18/10/2026 (Up to 11:59 PM)
|
| Declaration of Selection List for Online Stray Vacancy Round - 1 | 19/10/2026 |
| Physical Joining with Original Documents & Fees (DD/Cheque/NEFT/RTGS) at the allotted college |
20/10/2026 to 22/10/2026 (Up to 05:30 PM)
|
| Prescribed last date to resign the seat without penalty |
22/10/2026 (Up to 05:30 PM)
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| Display of Seat Matrix and Online Preference/Choice Form Filling for Stray Vacancy Round |
22/10/2026 to 23/10/2026 (Up to 10:00 AM)
|
| Declaration of Selection List for Online Stray Vacancy Round - 2 | 23/10/2026 |
| Physical Joining with Original Documents & Fees (DD/Cheque/NEFT/RTGS) at the allotted college |
24/10/2026 (Up to 05:30 PM)
|
| Display of Seat Matrix and Online Preference/Choice Form Filling for Stray Vacancy Round |
24/10/2026 to 25/10/2026 (Up to 10:00 AM)
|
| Declaration of Selection List for Online Stray Vacancy Round - 3 | 25/10/2026 |
| Physical Joining with Original Documents & Fees (DD/Cheque/NEFT/RTGS) at the allotted college |
26/10/2026 up to 05:30 PM)
|
| Last date of joining as per Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) | 26/10/2026 |
Commonly asked questions
As per the seat matrix data of last year, the total number of MBBS and BDS seats offered through Maharashtra NEET counselling is 9,000 and 3,256 respectively. The number may undergo change this year and the data will be updated here on this page.
The official website for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling is cetcell.mahacet.org/admissions. Upon landing on this page, candidates will have to click on the section NEET UG under the Under Graduate Courses tab. Therein, they will get the important notifications, documents, registration and login windows.
Yes, candidates belonging to other states apart from Maharashtra are also eligible to participate in the NEET UG counselling. However, while filling the registration form for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling, they must not select the Maharashtra domicile category. Only those belonging to the Maharashtra state should select the state domicile category. Rest of the candidates may select the NRI category or other than Maharashtra state category and provide the documents accordingly.
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to participate in the Maharashtra MBBS Counselling 2026 are advised to check the eligibility criteria stated by the counselling authority. Eligibility criteria for Maharashtra NEET 2026 counselling are as follows:
- Candidates must be citizens of India
- They must secure qualifying marks for NEET 2026
- They must have passed Class 10 or equivalent from an institute located in Maharashtra
- A candidate who has passed Class 10 from an institute outside Maharashtra can apply for Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 provided:
- They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from an institute located in Maharashtra
- They must have a valid domicile certificate from Maharashtra.
NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff
NEET 2025 cutoff was released by National Testing Agency along with result. As compared to last year, the cutoff has decreased. Following table brings the category-wise NEET cutoff 2026 scores and percentiles.
| Category |
NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile |
NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS |
50th |
686-144 |
| OBC, SC, ST |
40th |
143-113 |
| UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
143-127 |
| OBC/SC/St-PwD |
40th |
126-113 |
Also Read: NEET Passing and Qualifying Marks: Know Minimum Marks to Qualify for Counselling
Commonly asked questions
Maharashtra NEET UG counselling is the gateway to admission for a number of medical and paramedical courses. The list of courses offered through Maharashtra NEET counselling is as follows:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOTh)
- Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP)
- Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BP & O)
- BSc Nursing
No, admission to all MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and medical allied courses in Maharashtra will be on the basis of marks obtained in NEET only. DTE Maharashtra, or CET Cell Maharashtra is the conducting authority for the Maharashtra NEET Counselling.
Yes, candidates can apply for BSc Nursing courses on the basis of marks obtained in MHT CET or even on the basis of Class 12 marks. However, the seats being offered via the Maharashtra NEET counselling will be filled on the basis of NEET marks only. DTE Maharashtra conducts BSc Nursing counselling separately.
Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling
The authority has released the list of documents required for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026.
| Sr.No. | Required Certificate/Document List | |
| 1 | NEET UG 2026 Admit Card | |
| 2 | NEET UG 2026 Score Card | |
| 3 | S.S.C. (or equivalent) passing certificate | |
| 4 | H.S.C. (or equivalent) examination mark sheet | |
| 5 | Nationality certificate | |
| 6 | Domicile Certificate | |
| 7 | Medical fitness certificate as per information Brochure Annexure | |
| 8 | Leaving certificate / Transfer certificate | |
| 9 | Caste Certificate (SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC, OBC, SBC) |
|
| 10 | Caste Validity Certificate SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC, OBC, SBC) |
|
| 11 | Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (VJ/DT-NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SEBC, OBC, SBC) |
|
| 12 | Economically Weaker Section Certificate as per Maharashtra State Format only Central Govt. Format not accepted. |
|
| 13 | Orphan Certificate Certificate from Women and Child Welfare Department |
|
| 14 | Person with Benchmark Disability Certificate issued by Authorized Medical Board declared by MCC |
|
| 15 | Defence Certificate as per information Brochure Annexure | |
| 16 | Hilly Area 1. Parents Dongari Certificate 2. Domicile Certificate of the parent stating that he/she is domicile in the village declared as a Hilly area 3. The candidate should pass SSC/HSC (or equivalent) examination from School/Junior College situated in the hilly area of his/her parents' domicile or, if not so, at the most, from a School/Junior College situated in the taluka of his/her parent's domicile. |
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| 17 | Maharashtra-Karnataka Border (MKB) 1. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate from MKB area issued by Karnataka State 2. College/School principal/headmaster certificate regarding candidate mother tongue is Marathi. |
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| 18 | Minority Status 1. School leaving certificate stating that Candidates belongs to Jain / Muslim / Christian Minority/ mentioning mother tongue or 2. Certificate from Religious place that they belong to Jain / Muslim / Christian Minority and 3. Affidavit stating that they belong to Jain / Muslim/Christian Minority. 4. For linguistic minorities: A certificate from the school recording the mother tongue, if the school-leaving certificate does not mention it. 5. Affidavit stating that they belong to Gujarati / Sindhi / Hindi Minority. |
|
| 19 | Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Passport | |
Commonly asked questions
In case a candidate’s Class 12 Board exam result is not declared before the Maharashtra NEET counselling process, then he or she has to carry the Class 12 Board exam admit card or provisional mark sheet to the institute reporting or the document verification process. The final mark sheet will have to be submitted to the institute within the stipulated date.
Students can check list of documents for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling provided below:
· Maharashtra NEET UG counselling seat allotment letter
· NEET 2026 scorecard
· NEET 2026 admit card
· Valid photo identity card
· Domicile Certificate
· Category Certificate
· Past academic records including mark sheets and certificates
Yes, it is mandatory to carry the original documents at the institute reporting process of the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process. Although candidates can carry the photocopies as a backup, but during document verification, they will have to present the original documents.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration & Choice Filling
The MH NEET UG Round 4 counselling registration window is closed. The link was available on the website cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG entrance examination can apply for NEET counselling in Maharashtra. The last date for registration was September 26.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Link 2026
Candidates can find the registration link for MH NEET counselling below.
- Apply here for UP NEET UG counselling 2026
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling
The authority has closed choice filling for Maharashtra NEET stray vacancy round 3. Candidates had to complete the choice filling by October 25, 2026. Candidates can submit their preferences on the website, medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login#. They should submit their preferences for courses and colleges in priority order. Candidates can find the MH NEET UG choice filling link below.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Process
The Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 involves six stages. Detailed procedures for each stage are given below.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Steps to fill the application form for Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 are given below.
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Visit the portal released for Counselling(will be released in the information bulletin)
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Click on the Login/Registration tab
- Click on Registration
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Read the instructions
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Enter the details such as NEET Roll Number, NEET Application Number, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID
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Enter the OTP received on the mobile number and Email
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Click on Create Account
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Click on the Sign-In tab
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Enter the Mobile Number or Email ID and password, and click on the Login tab
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Enter the mandatory information such as personal and academic details, choose a course and colleges
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Upload documents in a file size of not more than 300 KB
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Pay the application fee online, save the application confirmation page, and take multiple printouts.
Candidates will have to fill the Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 application form carefully to participate in the seat allotment process. Remember that applications once submitted cannot be edited/ changed.
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Application Processing Fee
The CET CELL NEET UG 2026 counselling application fee for each category is given in the table below.
| Course |
Application Fee for State Quota Seats (in INR) |
Application Fee for Institute Quota Seats (in INR) |
Application Fee for Both Quota Seats (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS and BUMS |
1,000 |
5,000 |
6,000 |
| BPTH, BOTH, BASLP and B(P&O) |
1,000 |
1,000 |
Candidates must preserve the following documents:
- Receipt of online fee payment
- Copy of filled application form
- Copy of the information brochure
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Provisional Merit List
After the registration and document verification process, the competent authority prepares a provisional merit list. This list includes only those candidates who registered on the online portal and got their documents verified.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
DTE Maharashtra will release the course-wise seat matrix before the choice filling process. Candidates will have to fill in choices based on the course-wise availability of seats.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Process
Candidates who make it to the provisional state merit list are eligible to participate in the counselling of Maharashtra NEET UG 2026. They have to fill in their preferences (course/college) by logging into their registered accounts. One must note that the preference filled once cannot be changed and thus must not be filled in haste. The choices filled during the first round of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 will be considered for the entire counselling process.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Result
After the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling choice filling process, DTE Maharashtra will release the seat allotment results for each round. The result is declared in the form of PDFs. After downloading it, candidates must find their Roll Number or Registration Number to check the seat allotment status. They must report to the allotted institutes to accept the offer, or they can participate in the next rounds by resigning from the offered seats. Failure to report to the allocated institute will result in forfeiture of their candidature.
- MH NEET UG Round 1 Seat Allotment PDF
- Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment PDF
- Maharashtra NEET Round 3 seat allotment list PDF
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Document Verification
Candidates have to report to the allotted institute for verification of the documents. They have to carry the original certificates along with an attested copy for verification to the institute. The schedule for online verification of the documents will be released later. The candidate must be present physically at the centre for verification of the documents.
Commonly asked questions
The registration fee for Maharashtra NEET counselling varies for each quota. For the State Quota students, fee is INR 1,000. For National Quota seats, registration fee is INR 5,000. For International Quota, the registration fee is INR 6,000.
The Maharashtra NEET counselling registration process is completely online. Eligible candidates will have to visit the official website of the state counselling and follow the process given below:
- Click on the tab indicating Registration
- Fill up the form with the mandtory details
- Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email id
- Click on submit
- Registration credentials will be generated and sent to candidates' email id
For choice filling and locking processes, candidates have to login with the registration credentials and complete the other activities for counselling.
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Seat Intake
The authority has released the Maharashtra NEET UG seat matrix 2026 online. Candidates can check the seat matrix to know the total number of seats available online. This will help candidates in filling the choices. Moreover, the MH NEET UG seat matrix is revised after each round of the counselling process. Candidates can check the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 seat matrix below.
| Rounds | Seat Matrix |
|---|---|
| Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Round 3 | |
| Round 2 | |
| Round 1 |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, after the declaration of the Maharashtra NEET counselling seat allotment result, candidates will be given the option to upgrade the seat choice. Based on that, the counselling authorities will upgrade the seats based on the choices entered by candidates, in case the desired seat is vacant after the institute reporting process is concluded.
In general, the Maharashtra NEET Counselling institute reporting process is conducted for three to four days for each round. Candidates will have to check the important dates carefully and report to the institutes within the deadline. In certain cases, the last date of reporting to the institutes is extended. DTE Maharashtra conducts institute reporting separately for courses or candidate categories.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Fee Structure
Commonly asked questions
There are atotal of 61 medical institutes participating in the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling. Out of these 11 colleges are private, 10 colleges are government and the rest are public-private.
The highest tuition fee for the Maharashtra NEET counselling is for MBBS course, which is INR 1,38,000. This is followed by BDS course, which is INR 1,04,000. For other courses like BAMS, BUMS, BASLP, etc., the fee is INR 52,000. The amount may vary this year, and will be updated here in that case.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Participating Institute
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The average tuition fee for BDS in government dental colleges in Maharashtra is around INR 65,000 per annum.
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The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Round 3 date was from September 22 to October 14. The last date to join the allotted seat was October 14, 2026.
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The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 was held from September 7 to 15. The last date to join the allotted course will be September 10. The document verification will be done by September 15.
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Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process is ongoing. The choice filling started on August 26. The seat allotment date was August 30.
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Round 1 - Payment of registration and security fee 21 Oct '26 - 26 Oct '26
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