Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Round 2 Choice Filling Process Commences

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has officially opened the choice filling window for the second round of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process. Eligible candidates can now log in to the official portal to select their preferred colleges and courses for MBBS and BDS admissions across the state.

This phase of the counselling process is critical for students seeking admission to medical and dental programs in Maharashtra. The authorities have set a strict deadline for the submission of these preferences, requiring all participants to complete their online choice filling by September 10, 2026. It is essential for candidates to finalize their selections within this timeframe to be considered for the upcoming seat allocation.

Seat Allotment and Reporting Schedule

Following the conclusion of the choice filling period, the State CET Cell will process the data to determine seat assignments. The official result for the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 round 2 seat allotment is scheduled to be released on September 12, 2026. Candidates will be able to view their allotment status by logging into the official counselling websites, cetcell.mahacet.org or medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login.

Once the allotment results are published, students who are successfully assigned a seat must proceed with the reporting process. The designated window for reporting to the allocated college is between September 13 and September 18, 2026. During this time, candidates are required to present all necessary original documents to confirm their admission. Failure to report within this specified period may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

Steps to Complete Choice Filling

To participate in the round 2 process, candidates must visit the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org and navigate to the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 section. After logging in using their registered application number and password, students can view the available list of colleges and courses. The process requires candidates to carefully select and arrange their preferences before locking their choices. It is strongly recommended that students download the confirmation page after successfully locking their options for their personal records.