Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Dates 2026 (Revised): Check Registration, Choice Filling and Result Schedule

Maharashtra NEET 2026

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Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment

30 Aug '26

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 13:32 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

Maharashtra NEET Counselling Dates 2026: State Common Entrance Test CELL, Maharashtra, has revised MH NEET UG counselling dates. Candidates can check the revised schedule for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 on this page. The authority released the revised provisional merit list for NEET UG 2026 Group A. Candidates have to submit grievances by August 24, 2026. The final merit list will be released on August 25, 2026. Candidates can check the complete schedule for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 on this page. 

Latest Updates

  • Maharashtra NEET seat matrix will be released on August 25.
  • The choice filling and locking process will start on August 26, 2026.
  • Round 1 allotment date is August 30, 2026.

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Table of contents
  • Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
  • Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Registration & Choice Filling Dates
  • Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Revised Dates
  • Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Maharashtra NEET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
30 Aug ' 26

Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment

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DatesPast Exam Dates
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

20 Aug ' 26 - 21 Aug ' 26

Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Registration

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Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Registration & Choice Filling Dates

The Maharashtra NEET Counselling registration 2026 window has been reopened. Check below the dates regarding registration and choice filling for round 1:

Events

Revised Dates

Online registration and session application, fee payment

August 6 to 12, 2026

August 20 to 21, 2026 

Choice/ preference filling

August 26 to 29, 2026 till 5:30 pm

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the dates for Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Counselling?
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The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be held from August 31 to September 8. The last date to join the allotted course will be September 14. The document verification will be done by September 15.

Q:   What are the date assigned for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Round 3?
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The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Round 3 will be conducted from September 16 to 26. The last date to join the allotted seat will be October 1, 2026.

Q:   When will Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Start?
A: 

Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process has being. The choice filling started on August 26. The seat allotment date is August 30.

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Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Revised Dates

The authority has revised the Maharashtra NEET counselling dates 2026 for round 1. Take a look at the revised schedule of Maharashtra CET Cell NEET 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total round of counselling for the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?
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There are a total of three to four rounds of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling. These rouds are known as:

  • First Round Counselling or Round 1 Counselling
  • Second Round Counselling or Round 2 Counselling
  • Third Round Counselling or Mop-up Round Counselling
  • Fourth Round Counselling or Stray Vacancy Round Counselling

The number of rounds of counselling will vary depending on the seat vacacy. 

Q:   What is the deadline for reporting to the allotted college and confirming admission after each round of Maharashtra NEET counselling?
A: 

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. 

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Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read the Frequently Asked Questions regarding Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 dates. 

Q:   How many seats are available for MBBS and BDS courses in Maharashtra through NEET counselling?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will the registration for Maharashtra NEET 2025 counselling begin?
A: 

Registration for Maharashtra NEET counselling 2025 for Round 3 was conducted from October 6 to October 8, 2025. Round 1 began on July 23, 2025. The last date for registration was extended from July 30, 2025, to August 4, 2025, 11.59 PM. The registration fee had to be paid by August 5, 2025, 11.59 PM, and the documents had to be uploaded by the same date. The registration process for Maharashtra NEET counselling 2025 is completely online. Candidates must ensure that they fill up the application form with mandatory details and upload the requisite documents, and pay the application fee to complete the registration process successfully. For the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling, the registration process is conducted only for the first and third rounds. For the second and fourth or subsequent rounds, registered candidates have to submit choices. 

Q:   What is the schedule of Maharashtra NEET counselling for this year?
A: 

The schedule for the Maharashtra NEET 2025 counselling has been announced by the CET Cell Maharashtra. Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025 Round 1 of the MBBS and BDS courses was conducted from August 4 to August 22, 2025. Round 2 was scheduled from September 19 to September 29, 2025. The Group B (AYUSH) and Group C (Medical Allied) courses counselling process for the first two rounds is scheduled from September 1 to October 17, 2025. Round 4 was scheduled from November 11 to November 17, 2025. 

Q:   Which courses are offered through Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?
A: 

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
Q:   When will DTE Maharashtra release the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 seat matrix?
A: 

DTE Maharashtra will release the seat matrix for Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling before each round. For Round 1 counselling of MBBS and BDS courses, the seat matrix was released on August 6, 2025. For Round 2, the seat matrix will be released on September 19, 2025. For the AYUSH and Medical Allied courses, the seat matrices were released on September 10 and September 11, 2025. For Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2, the AYUSH seat matrix will be out on September 27, 2025, followed by the Medical Allied course seat matrix on October 1, 2025. For the Stray Round of MBBS and BDS counselling, the seat matrix was released on November 11, 2025. The course-wise counselling is conducted separately, and hence, the seat matrix for different course groups will be out at different durations of the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025.  

Q:   When will Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling be conducted?
A: 

Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling began on July 23, 2025, with registration process. Round 4, or the Online Stray Vacancy Round was held from November 12 to November 17, 2025. Round 2 and Round 3 were conducted between August and October 2025. 

Q:   Who conducts Maharashtra NEET counselling?
A: 

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. 

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The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Round 3 will be conducted from September 16 to 26. The last date to join the allotted seat will be October 1, 2026.

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The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be held from August 31 to September 8. The last date to join the allotted course will be September 14. The document verification will be done by September 15.

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Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process has being. The choice filling started on August 26. The seat allotment date is August 30.

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