Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 3 Schedule Out, Check Fees

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses. Various entrance exams are conducted by CET Cell for admission to professional programs in Maharashtra, India. Applicants who qualify National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate exam can apply for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BUMS seats in Maharashtra medical and dental colleges. The counselling is conducted in multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Round. Registration for Maharashtra NEET counselling has started on 6th August 2026. Candidates can register online, select their preferred colleges and wait for seat allotment result. This counselling process usually begins after NEET UG 2026 results are declared. Students should regularly check official notifications, follow all deadlines and keep required documents for a smooth admission process. Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates for Round 3 have been released, including key schedules for registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting. Aspirants can participate in Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling online through official portal.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3: Latest Update

• Registration: 22nd to 26th September 2026, up to 6 PM

• Document Upload: 26th September 2026, up to 11 PM

• Online Document Verification: 22nd to 28th September 2026

• Provisional Merit List: 29th September 2026

• Objection Window: 30th September to 1st October 2026

• Final Merit List: 5th October 2026

• Round 3 Seat Matrix: 6th October 2026

• Choice Filling: 7th to 9th October 2026

• Round 3 Allotment Result: 11 October 2026

• Physical Joining: 11 to 14 October 2026

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Highlights

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Important Dates 2026

Schedule of NEET UG Counselling 2026 for state of Maharashtra comprises entire admissions process of MBBS and BDS courses right from beginning of process such as registration, document verification, seat allocation and college reporting till end. All candidates need to make sure that they follow counselling schedule and fulfill all formalities in time.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Important Dates 

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must pass NEET UG Exam 2026 to participate in Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 and register online on official website. They should meet Maharashtra domicile or state eligibility criteria, submit required documents and pay counselling fee to complete registration and choice filling. The eligibility requirements for counselling process are mentioned below.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Process

• Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
• Open NEET UG admission portal.
• Register using required details.
• Complete application form.
• Upload documents.
• Pay counselling fee.
• Submit application.
• Participate in choice filling when window opens.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Required Documents

Students must submit essential documents for Maharashtra Counselling for NEET UG 2026. These documents ensure smooth verification and timely completion of registration and seat allotment. The following list provides all mandatory documents needed for Maharashtra NEET Counselling.

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Result

• Class 10 Mark Sheet

• Class 12 Passing Certificate

• Maharashtra State Domicile Proof

• National Identity Proof 

• Passport

• Birth Certificate

• Community Certificate

• Certificate for OBC candidates

• Income Certificate for EWS category students

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Fee

Applicants are required to pay registration fee for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling based on their category and quota online. The category-wise registration fees are mentioned below for students' convenience.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List

Maharashtra state merit list for NEET UG 2026 has been published on official website. NEET UG merit list 2026 has been announced by State CET Cell, Maharashtra for those applicants who successfully filled application form for Maharashtra state counselling. Qualified candidates can participate in Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling. Students may follow these steps to find and download merit list.

• Visit the official website of Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026.

• Click on "Admission Portal" link.

• Select "NEET UG" link under medical education section.

• Open Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026.

• Download State merit list PDF.

• Verify details mentioned in merit list.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Seat Quota Details

NEET UG 2026 counselling seat quota details help students know how medical seats are distributed across state in Maharashtra. Admission under all quotas is based on NEET UG 2026 scores and eligibility criteria. NEET UG counselling 2026 Maharashtra allows applicants to choose appropriate counselling process and make better decisions by understanding applicable seat quota details.

Maharashtra NEET UG Seat Allotment 2026

Maharashtra NEET UG Seat Allotment Process 2026 for medical and dental aspirants is a crucial stage of counselling process. It allocates colleges based on NEET rank, filled choices and available seats.

• Seat allotment is based on NEET UG rank and merit list.

• Locked choices filled by students are given priority.

• Category, reservation rules and State Quota are considered.

• Allotment is conducted in multiple rounds.

• Results are released after every counselling round.

• Students must report to college they are allotted.

• Admission is finalized once documents are verified and fees are paid.

• Unsatisfied students have option for upgradation in next round.

MBBS Seats in Maharashtra 2026

MBBS seats in Maharashtra are allotted based on NEET 2026 scores. Maharashtra State CET Cell has been publish NMC-approved MBBS seat matrix for 2026 for candidates who have qualified NEET.

Private BDS Seats in Maharashtra 2026

Several private dental colleges in Maharashtra are offering BDS seats in 2026. The following list includes colleges' name and their seat capacity to help applicants make informed decisions during counselling.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Rounds Details

NEET UG Counselling in Maharashtra is managed in multiple rounds by Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates can participate in counselling rounds that are declared after counselling process. The following table provides round-wise details including eligibility, conducting body and key information for each counselling round.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 College Reporting Process

Candidates are advised to report to their allotted college during Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling. They should carry all original documents and provisional allotment letter, complete fee payment and undergo document verification to confirm their admission. Meeting reporting deadlines and completing all formalities for joining are essential to secure their allotted seat.

• Report to allotted college.

• Carry all original documents with a provisional allotment letter.

• Pay required fees.

• Complete document verification.

• Admission is confirmed after verification and fee payment.

• Follow all reporting deadlines and formalities for joining.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Admission Fee Structure

An admission fee is necessary for every student who participates in Maharashtra state NEET UG counselling 2026. It includes details of enrollment fees for government and private medical and dental colleges and hostel charges.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix

NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix provides information about MBBS and BDS seats available in government, private, government-aided and other participating medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra. The seat matrix shows number of seats per college, course, category and Quota. Knowing where to apply will enable students to typically make 'Informed decisions' about type of college they want to go to. Maharashtra State CET Cell has been publish seat matrix and applicants should review it on official site. Each round contains following copies of seats like 1st round, 2nd round, Mop-up round and Stray Vacancy Round. Government Colleges typically have limited seats with lower fees than Private Colleges that have more seats at higher fees.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Cutoff

Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 of MBBS & BDS Cutoff offers students an estimated range of cutoffs that can assist them in understanding trends of entering into an institution. Officially, the cutoffs are known only after counselling process is completed then cutoffs mentioned earlier are just estimates and are based on historical data, available seats and competition level. Prospective students can use these cutoffs to assess their chances of admission and choose colleges accordingly.

List of Top Private Medical Colleges in Maharashtra

Applicants can use following table to help find a list of Maharashtra’s best colleges for MBBS, including addresses, number of MBBS seats available and founding year.

List of Top Deemed Colleges in Maharashtra

Medical aspirants can identify reputed institutions offering MBBS programs from list of top Deemed Colleges in Maharashtra. These colleges are known for quality education, excellent infrastructure and clinical exposure. Students can evaluate colleges by seats and location to make better choices during counselling.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 AIQ vs State Quota

Maharashtra NEET UG counselling is conducted by separate authorities for AIQ 15% and State Quota 85%. Admission through AIQ and Maharashtra state counselling follows separate eligibility and seat-allocation rules. Candidates should check latest MCC and Maharashtra CET Cell notifications to determine which quota and seat categories they are eligible for. The difference between AIQ and State Quota is explained below for students’ convenience.

Common Mistakes to Avoid During Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling

Common mistakes during Maharashtra NEET UG counselling can create unnecessary difficulties for students and may affect their chances of securing admission. Candidates should avoid below is a list of errors during counselling.

• Missing application deadlines for counselling.

• Eligibility and domicile conditions are not validated.

• Filling choices without proper research.

• Forgetting to lock choices on time.

• Ignoring official notices and updates.

• Not keeping documents ready for verification.

• Skipping reporting after seat allotment.

• Relying on unofficial or misleading sources.