Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Round 3 Counselling Registration Opens for MBBS and BDS Seats

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially opened the registration window for the third round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for undergraduate medical and dental courses. This phase of counselling is specifically intended for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes under the 85 percent state quota for the 2026-27 academic session.

Candidates who have successfully qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination and are interested in securing a seat in medical colleges across Maharashtra can now access the application portal. The registration process is being hosted on the official websites, cetcell.mahacet.org and medical2026.mahacet.org, where the detailed information brochure and the complete counselling schedule are also available for review.

Important Deadlines and Registration Procedures

Prospective students must adhere to a strict timeline to ensure their participation in this round of the admission process. The deadline for completing the online registration is September 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Following registration, candidates are required to complete their fee payments, with the portal remaining open for this purpose until 8:00 PM on the same day.

In addition to registration and payment, applicants must upload coloured scanned copies of their original documents. The deadline for uploading these documents is set for 11:00 PM on September 26, 2026. Once the submission phase concludes, the authorities will proceed with the document verification process, which is scheduled to be completed by September 28, 2026. Candidates are advised to consult the official information brochure on the CET Cell website to ensure they meet all necessary requirements and follow the prescribed steps for a successful application.