The Maharashtra State CET Cell, under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), will release the Provisional State Merit List for NEET UG 2026 counselling on August 18, 2026. The list covers candidates registered for admission to first-year MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota. It is available on the official CET Cell portal, cetcell.mahacet.org.
Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Released by | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, under DMER |
| List type | Provisional State Merit List (Rank List) for NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses covered | MBBS and BDS (Group A) under the 85% state quota |
| Release date | August 18, 2026 (expected) |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration window | August 6 - August 15, 2026 (till 8:00 PM) |
| Provisional State Merit List released | August 18, 2026 (expected) |
| Objection/grievance submission window | August 19 - August 20, 2026 |
| Final Merit List release | August 21, 2026 |
| Seat matrix (MBBS/BDS) release | August 21, 2026 |
| Online choice filling and locking | August 22 - August 24, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment result | August 25, 2026 |
What the Merit List Covers
The Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List is prepared only for candidates who:
- Registered on the CET Cell counselling portal within the registration window
- Successfully paid the counselling application fee
- Completed document upload and verification as required
The list currently applies to MBBS and BDS (Group A) courses. Counselling schedules for Group B courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS) and Group C courses (BNYS, BPTh, BOT, BASLP, B(P&O)) are typically announced separately by the CET Cell in later phases; an official 2026 schedule for these groups was not available in the source material at the time of writing.
The exact number of MBBS and BDS seats and the list of participating colleges will be published with the seat matrix on August 21, 2026.
Application/ Registration Fee
| Category | 2025 Fee (for reference only - confirm current fee on portal) |
|---|---|
| State quota seats only | ₹1,000 (non-refundable) |
| Institutional quota seats only | ₹5,000 |
| Both state and institutional quota | ₹6,000 |
How to Download the Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026
- Visit the official CET Cell website: cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Go to the Medical/NEET UG 2026 admission section for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Look for the link titled "Provisional State Merit List" or "NEET UG 2026 Rank List."
- Click the PDF link - the merit list will open in a new tab.
- Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) and search your NEET roll number, CET Cell application/form number, or name.
- Check your listed details - NEET AIR, category, category rank, and NRI/special reservation status, where applicable.
- Download and save the PDF for reference during choice filling and counselling.
Important Instructions
- This is a provisional list - it is not the final basis for seat allotment. Only the Final Merit List (August 21, 2026) will be used for choice filling and seat allotment.
- If your name is missing or details are incorrect, raise an objection with supporting documents strictly within the August 19- 20, 2026 window. The CET Cell has indicated that no changes will be entertained without supporting documents.
- Being on the provisional list does not guarantee a seat - it only confirms eligibility to proceed to choice filling, subject to the final list.
- Keep checking the official portal regularly, as counselling authorities can revise dates at short notice, as already happened once with the registration deadline this year.