MAH NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Final Merit List Released; Choice Filling Open Till August 29
Published 27 Aug 20265 min read19 Views
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has released the Maharashtra NEET UG (MAH NEET UG) 2026 final merit list for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 for MBBS and BDS courses. The merit list is available on the official portal, medical2026.mahacet.org. A total of 35,463 candidates have been included in the final merit list and are eligible to participate in the online choice-filling process for CAP Round 1. Along with the merit list, the CET Cell has also released the CAP Round 1 seat matrix for MBBS and BDS courses. Candidates should review the available seats before submitting their preferences.
MAH NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Final Merit List and Seat Matrix | August 25, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window | August 26 to August 29, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 30, 2026 |
| Reporting at Allotted College | August 31 to September 4, 2026 (up to 4:30 PM) |
Seats on Offer Through Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling
The state counselling will fill a large pool of medical and dental seats across government, corporation, and private institutes. The break-up is as follows.
| Course | Approximate Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 9,000 |
| BDS | 3,526 |
How to Fill Choices for MAH NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1?
Eligible candidates can complete the choice-filling process by following these steps:
- Visit medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Click on the CAP Round 1 choice-filling link on the dashboard.
- Select the preferred colleges and courses in the desired order.
- Review the choices carefully.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
- Download and retain the choice-filling confirmation slip.
Who Is Eligible for Choice Filling?
Only candidates whose names appear on the MAH NEET UG 2026 final merit list are eligible to participate in CAP Round 1 choice filling. Candidates must also have completed the required document verification and paid the applicable registration fee to participate in the process.
What Happens After Choice Filling?
The CET Cell will prepare the CAP Round 1 seat allotment based on the candidates' NEET UG merit, preferences and applicable category criteria. The CAP Round 1 seat allotment result will be released on August 30, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges between August 31 and September 4, 2026, by 4:30 PM. Candidates who fail to report within the stipulated deadline may lose their allotted seats, and the vacant seats will be carried forward to the subsequent counselling round.
MAH NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1: Candidate Checklist
- Check the final merit list on medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Review the CAP Round 1 MBBS and BDS seat matrix.
- Prepare a preferred list of colleges and courses.
- Complete and lock the choices aby 5:30 PM on August 29.
- Download the choice-filling confirmation slip.
- Keep all original documents ready for college reporting after seat allotment.