Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026 CAP Registration Begins: Check Round 1 Dates and Documents

Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 16:07 [IST]

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has started the registration process for Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission to postgraduate dental courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Eligible candidates seeking admission to MDS programmes in Maharashtra can complete the online registration through the designated counselling portal.

Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026 CAP Registration Begins

Candidates must complete registration, pay the applicable registration fee and security deposit, and upload the required documents within the prescribed deadlines. The counselling authority has clarified that candidates will be considered registered only after successful payment of the applicable fee.

Maharashtra NEET MDS CAP 2026 Round 1 Schedule

Candidates can check the complete Round 1 counselling schedule below:

Counselling Activity	Date and Time
Online Registration	August 20-24, 2026, till 8 PM
Registration Fee & Security Deposit Payment	August 20-24, 2026, till 10 PM
Document Upload and Submission	August 20-24, 2026, till 11:59 PM
Online Document Verification	August 25, 2026
Registered Candidate List	August 26, 2026
Provisional Merit List	August 26, 2026
Grievance Submission	August 27, 2026, till 11:59 PM
Final Merit List	August 29, 2026
Seat Matrix	August 29, 2026
Choice/Preference Filling	August 30-September 1, 2026, till 5:30 PM
CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment	September 2, 2026
Physical Joining	September 3-7, 2026, till 5:30 PM

Candidates should carefully follow the deadlines because applications, payments and document submissions may not be accepted after the specified time.

Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026 Registration

The online registration window is open from August 20 to August 24, 2026, until 8 PM. Candidates must provide the required personal, academic, NEET MDS and other details while completing the application.

After filling in the application, candidates must pay the prescribed registration fee and security deposit by 10 PM on August 24. The fee payment is an important part of the registration process.

Candidates should ensure that the transaction is successfully completed and retain the payment receipt for future reference.

Document Submission Deadline

Candidates must upload and submit the required documents by 11:59 PM on August 24, 2026. Online document verification is scheduled to take place on August 25.

Applicants should ensure that the uploaded documents are clear, valid and consistent with the information provided in their application form. Any discrepancy or missing document could affect the verification process.

The registered candidate list and provisional merit list are scheduled to be published on August 26.

Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026 Merit List

After document verification, the provisional merit list will be released on August 26. Candidates who find any discrepancy in the provisional merit list can submit their grievances within the prescribed period.

The grievance submission deadline is August 27, 2026, until 11:59 PM. Following consideration of grievances, the authority will publish the final merit list on August 29, 2026.

The seat matrix will also be released on August 29, allowing candidates to review the available seats before exercising their preferences.

Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

Candidates included in the counselling process will be required to submit their preferred colleges and courses during the choice-filling window.

The choice/preference filling facility will remain open from August 30 to September 1, 2026, until 5:30 PM. Candidates should arrange their preferences carefully based on their NEET MDS rank, eligibility and preferred institutions.

The CAP Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must follow the instructions issued by the counselling authority and complete the admission process within the specified timeline.

Physical Joining at Allotted College

Candidates allotted seats in CAP Round 1 will have to complete physical joining at their allotted college from September 3 to September 7, 2026, until 5:30 PM.

Candidates should report to the allotted institution with the required original documents and copies, as specified by the authorities. Failure to complete the joining process within the prescribed deadline may affect the candidate's admission.

Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026: Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for registration and verification, as applicable:

NEET MDS 2026 admit card
NEET MDS 2026 scorecard or result
MBBS degree certificate
Internship completion certificate
Maharashtra registration certificate, wherever applicable
Valid photo identity proof
Class 10 and 12 certificates
Category certificate, if applicable
Domicile or relevant eligibility certificate, wherever applicable
Disability certificate, if applicable
Other documents prescribed by the counselling authority

Candidates should check the official counselling notification for the complete and category-specific list of documents.

Maharashtra NEET MDS CAP 2026: Key Points

The Maharashtra NEET MDS 2026 CAP registration process provides eligible candidates an opportunity to participate in postgraduate dental admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Registration closes on August 24 at 8 PM, while fee payment and document submission have separate deadlines.

Candidates should complete all formalities well before the final deadline, carefully verify their documents and monitor the provisional and final merit lists. After choice filling, the Round 1 seat allotment will be announced on September 2, followed by physical joining from September 3 to September 7, 2026.