Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Final Merit List Out: Check Your SML and Cut-offs Today

Mumbai, 5 October 2026, 10:00 IST. Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 final merit list is due today. Aspirants should check rank, category cut-offs, and reporting steps. Track the State CET Cell portal and download the Round 3 PDF once the link activates.

The final merit list confirms your State Merit List (SML) number, category and quota. It applies tie rules and adjusts positions after All India Quota Round 3 joins. Expect shifts from the provisional list. Cross-check personal details, category codes, and remarks before freezing choices.

How to check the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 3 final merit list and find your SML number

Visit the State CET Cell counselling portal, open NEET UG 2026, then Round 3. Click Final Merit List, open the PDF, then search name, NEET roll, or application number. Note your SML, category, quota, and remarks. Save the file and screenshot the row.

Category-wise cut-off highlights and NEET tie-break rules for Round 3

Round 3 cut-offs tighten but vary by category and quota. Read list footnotes for the cut-off date and any withdrawn seats. Inter-se merit follows NEET order: higher Biology, then Chemistry, then fewer incorrect answers. If still tied, follow the counselling notification.

Choice filling, seat acceptance, and reporting deadlines for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026

After the list, revisit choices and lock carefully once the window opens. As per schedule, seat acceptance and reporting are slated between 7 October and 8 October 2026. Missing these dates may cancel allotment. Keep payment ready and watch portal notices for closing times.

Documents and fees required at reporting for Maharashtra MBBS and BDS

Carry NEET scorecard and admit card. Bring Class 10 and 12 marksheets. Keep leaving certificate, domicile or nationality proof, and photo identity. Add caste or EWS certificates with non-creamy layer. Include disability certificate if applicable, recent photographs, and fee instrument. Originals plus two self-attested copies.

Missing name or category mismatch: grievance steps and escalation window

If your name is missing or category appears wrong, raise a grievance immediately. Use CET Cell helpdesk and the grievance link, then upload proofs. Keep the ticket number and acknowledgment. Inform your allotted institute during reporting. File one grievance per issue to prevent delays.

Watch the Round 3 portal today and act within the 7 and 8 October window. Download the final list, verify SML and category, and keep documents ready. All India Quota joins can shift seats, so recheck options before locking. Timely action now protects your admission chance this year.