Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List Released for CAP Round 1

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the final merit list for the NEET UG 2026 Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1. Candidates who have successfully registered for the state-level medical and dental counselling process can now access the document through the official portal at cetcell.maharashtra.org or fe2026.mahacet.org.

This merit list serves as a critical reference for students seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses across the state. Upon downloading the PDF, applicants are advised to carefully verify their personal details, including their name, application number, NEET UG rank, and category status, to ensure all information is accurately recorded for the subsequent phases of the admission process.

Next Steps in the Maharashtra NEET Counselling Process

Following the publication of the final merit list, the counselling schedule moves into the crucial phase of preference submission. Candidates are eligible to participate in the choice-filling process starting from August 26, 2026. This window will remain open until 5:30 pm on August 29, 2026, providing students with the opportunity to rank their preferred medical and dental institutions.

Once the choice-filling period concludes, the CET Cell will process the preferences to determine seat allocations. The results for the CAP Round 1 seat allotment are scheduled to be announced on August 30, 2026. These results will be published in a PDF format, allowing candidates to check their allotment status by searching for their specific roll number or registration number within the document.

Reporting and Admission Procedures

Candidates who are successfully allotted a seat in the first round must proceed with the physical reporting process to confirm their admission. The designated window for joining the allotted colleges is set from August 31, 2026, through September 4, 2026, ending at 5:30 pm. During this time, students must report to their assigned institutes to complete the necessary documentation and secure their admission.

For those who may not receive their preferred seat or wish to explore other options, the counselling process allows for participation in subsequent rounds. Candidates who choose not to accept an allotted seat at this stage may participate in later rounds, provided they follow the official procedures for resigning from their currently offered seat. It is essential for all participants to monitor the official CET Cell website regularly for any further updates or changes to the counselling schedule.