MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Registration Begins; Check Eligibility, Documents and How to Apply

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra has opened the Round 1 registration process for Maharashtra NEET MDS (MAH NEET MDS) 2026 counselling. Eligible candidates can register online through the official portal, medical2026.mahacet.org. The counselling process will be conducted for admission to vacant Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in government, government-aided, corporation and private unaided dental colleges across Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic session. As per Notification No. 01 issued by the CET Cell, candidates who have qualified NEET MDS 2026 and whose names appear on the official list are required to complete online registration, document verification and counselling fee payment within the prescribed schedule.

MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Key Details

Candidates are advised to read the MAH NEET MDS 2026 Information Brochure carefully before starting the registration. The brochure explains the seat matrix, reservation policy, category-wise eligibility, and the choice-filling procedure in detail.

Who Is Eligible for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Counselling?

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements specified by the CET Cell. The eligibility criteria include:

• Qualified NEET MDS 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
• Passed Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised dental institution.
• Completed the one-year compulsory rotating internship by the prescribed cutoff date.
• Fulfilled the Maharashtra domicile requirements, wherever applicable.
• Possess a valid registration certificate issued by the Dental Council of India or the concerned State Dental Council.

How to Register for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1?

Eligible candidates can complete the registration process online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website at medical2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the New Registration for MAH NEET MDS 2026 option.
3. Enter the NEET MDS 2026 roll number and other required details.
4. Provide a valid mobile number and email ID.
5. Complete the application form with personal and academic information.
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the counselling registration fee through the available online payment modes.
8. Review the application form carefully and submit it.

Documents Required for MAH NEET MDS Registration

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready before beginning the registration process:

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card
• BDS degree, passing certificate or provisional certificate
• BDS marksheets for all years
• Internship completion certificate
• Dental Council of India or State Dental Council registration certificate
• Maharashtra domicile certificate, if applicable
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Read the MAH NEET MDS 2026 information brochure carefully.
2. Complete Round 1 registration through the official counselling portal.
3. Upload all documents in the prescribed format.
4. Pay the counselling registration fee before the deadline.
5. Verify all personal, academic and NEET MDS details before submitting the form.
6. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
7. Continue checking the official portal for updates on the merit list, choice filling and seat allotment.