Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 CAP Round 1 Preference Filling: Deadline November 4, No Official Extension Confirmed

Published 4 Nov 20262 min read

The Maharashtra State CET Cell's CAP Round 1 preference filling for NEET PG 2026 closes on November 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM, according to the official revised schedule (Notice No. 04). No official notification extending the deadline to November 5 has been found in available sources.
Candidates on the final state merit list must log in to medical2026.mahacet.org and lock their college and specialty preferences before the deadline . Choices not locked by the closing time will not be considered for CAP Round 1 seat allocation.
What Candidates Must Do Before the Deadline
- Log in to the candidate portal with registration credentials
- Review the seat matrix — available seats across government, corporation, and private medical colleges, broken down by specialty and category
- Arrange preferences in genuine order of priority — the order directly determines allocation
- Lock choices before November 4, 11:59 PM
- Download and save the choice submission confirmation page
- Once locked, choices cannot be modified during Round 1 .
What the Seat Matrix Shows
The CAP Round 1 seat matrix was released on November 2, listing vacant MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats across Maharashtra medical colleges. Candidates should verify quota-wise fees before finalizing preferences .
What Happens After Preference Locking
November 5, 2026: CAP Round 1 selection list expected, likely after 5 PM
November 6–10, 2026: Physical reporting and joining at allotted colleges, up to 5:30 PM on November 10
Allotted candidates must report in person with original documents and requisite fees. Those who do not wish to participate in further upgrade rounds must fill the Status Retention Form at the college .
Regarding the November 5 Extension Claim
The source article states that "preference filing has been extended to November 5 at noon." This claim could not be verified against any official CET Cell notice or credible news report in available search results. All current sources consistently show November 4, 11:59 PM as the deadline .
Candidates should rely only on official CET Cell notices at medical2026.mahacet.org. Do not assume an extension unless an official notification is issued.





