Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Choice Filling Begins: Check Merit List, Dates

Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 19:05 [IST]

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the choice filling process for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1. The final merit list has also been released for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in the state.

A total of 35,463 candidates have been included in the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 final merit list. Eligible candidates can now enter their preferred colleges and courses through the official counselling portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1: Choice Filling

Candidates eligible for the first Centralised Admission Process (CAP) round can submit their preferred choices of colleges and programmes online. The choice-filling window will remain open until August 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

Candidates should carefully arrange their preferences because the choices submitted during the counselling process will be considered for seat allotment.

The Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 final allotment list is scheduled to be released on August 30, 2026.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

Counselling Event	Date
Final Merit List	Released
CAP Round 1 Choice Filling	Up to August 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
CAP Round 1 Final Allotment	August 30, 2026
Reporting to Allotted College	August 31 to September 4, 2026, up to 4:30 PM

Candidates who receive seats in the first round must complete the required admission formalities and report to their allotted institutions within the specified deadline.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List Details

The final merit list contains important candidate information used during the counselling process. Details mentioned in the list include:

NEET All India Rank
NEET gender
NEET roll number
CET Cell online form number
Candidate name
NRI status
Specified reservation
Candidature type
Remarks

Candidates should check the merit list carefully and ensure that their details are correctly displayed.

How to Check Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List?

Candidates can follow these steps to check the final merit list:

1. Visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling website.

2. Open the link for the NEET UG 2026 final merit list.

3. The merit list PDF will appear on the screen.

4. Download the PDF for reference.

5. Use the search option or Ctrl+F to find your name or NEET roll number.

6. Check your rank, candidature details and other information.

7. Save a copy of the merit list for future reference.

What After Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 Choice Filling?

After the choice-filling window closes, the CET Cell will process the preferences and release the CAP Round 1 seat allotment result on August 30, 2026.

Candidates allotted MBBS or BDS seats in the first round will have to follow the instructions issued by the CET Cell and report to their respective colleges between August 31 and September 4, 2026, up to 4:30 PM.

Candidates should regularly check the official counselling portal for seat allotment details, reporting instructions and any changes to the schedule.