The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the seat matrix and final merit list for NEET UG 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1, giving MBBS and BDS aspirants their first clear picture of available state quota seats for the 2026-27 academic year on 25 August 2026. Candidates can now check their state merit rank and the vacant seats across government, government-aided, municipal, and private colleges before locking in their college and course preferences.
Direct Link to Check Maharashtra NEET Seat Matrix 2026
Maharashtra NEET Seat Matrix 2026 - Quick Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell |
| Counselling round | NEET UG 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 |
| Seat matrix & final merit list release date | August 25, 2026 |
| Courses covered | MBBS and BDS (Group A) |
| Colleges covered | Government, government-aided, municipal, and private unaided medical/dental colleges |
| Official portal | medical2026.mahacet.org |
| Reason for revised schedule | CAP calendar revised on August 19, 2026, after MCC extended the All India Quota (AIQ) Round 1 counselling schedule |
Important Dates - Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 (2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Final merit list & seat matrix released | August 25, 2026 |
| Online choice filling window | August 26 to August 29, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 30, 2026 |
| Physical reporting at allotted college | August 31 to September 4, 2026 |
What the Seat Matrix Covers
The Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 seat matrix lists vacant MBBS and BDS seats, college by college, across the following types of institutions:
- Government medical and dental colleges
- Government-aided colleges
- Municipal corporation-run medical colleges
- Private unaided (self-financed) medical and dental colleges
How to Check the Seat Matrix and Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal: medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Log in using your application ID and password.
- Locate the link for the "Final Merit List (Group A)" and "CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix for MBBS/BDS."
- Download the seat matrix PDF and use Ctrl+F to search for specific colleges or your NEET roll number/merit rank in the merit list PDF.
- Review available seats against your category and rank before finalising choices.
- Log in again during the choice filling window (August 26-29, 2026) to arrange and submit your preferences.
Important Instructions
- Choices once submitted and locked determine eligibility for provisional seat allotment in Round 1 - review them carefully before final submission.
- Register as many valid preferences as possible to maximise allotment chances, as advised by the CET Cell.
- Do not wait until the last hour on August 29 to submit choices, since server load typically increases close to the deadline.
- Failure to report within the reporting window (August 31-September 4) without valid reason can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat and may affect participation in later rounds.
- Seat numbers in the matrix can change between rounds due to new seats being added, court orders, or institutional changes - always refer to the latest official PDF rather than earlier versions.