The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has opened online registration for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling, also called CAP Round 3, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses on September 22 to September 26, 2026.
Direct Link to Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Registration 2026
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling | Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 (CAP Round 3) |
| Registration Dates | September 22 to September 26, 2026 |
| Registration Closing Time | September 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM |
| Official Website | medical2026.mahacet.org |
| Conducting Authority | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
Important Dates - Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 3 Counselling 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of notification and information brochure | September 22, 2026 |
| Online registration start date | September 22, 2026 |
| Last date of registration/application | September 26, 2026, up to 6:00 PM server time |
| Payment of registration fee (online payment gateway) | September 22 to 26, 2026, up to 8:00 PM server time |
| Uploading of scanned original documents | September 22 to 28, 2026 |
| Publication of registered candidates list | September 29, 2026 |
| Publication of provisional merit list | September 29, 2026 |
| Submission of grievances | September 30 to October 1, 2026 |
| Publication of final merit list | October 5, 2026 |
| Publication of seat matrix (Group A: MBBS/BDS) | October 6, 2026 |
| Online filling of preference/choice form | October 7 to 9, 2026 |
| Declaration of CAP Round 3 selection (allotment) list | October 11, 2026 |
| Physical joining and status retention form submission | October 11 to 14, 2026 |
How to Apply: Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Registration Steps
- Visit the official website: medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Click on "New Registration" under the Important Dates/Home Page section.
- Enter your mobile number, email ID, and set a password, then click "Register."
- Log in and complete the registration form with personal, academic, and NEET UG 2026 details.
- Pay the registration fee through the online payment gateway before September 26, 2026, 8:00 PM.
- Upload colour scanned copies of all required original documents by September 28, 2026.
- Submit the form and retain a printed copy/acknowledgment for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Registration closes strictly at 6:00 PM server time on September 26, 2026 - candidates should not wait until the last moment.
- Document upload is allowed until September 28, 2026, two days after registration closes.
- Grievances regarding the provisional merit list can be raised only between September 30 and October 1, 2026.
- Preference/choice filling opens only after the seat matrix is published on October 6, 2026, and runs October 7-9, 2026.
- Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 must complete physical joining and submit the status retention form with original documents between October 11 and 14, 2026.