Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix Released; Choice Filling Closes November 4
Published 3 Nov 20264 min read
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the NEET PG 2026 CAP Round 1 seat matrix for MD, MS, and PG Diploma admissions. Candidates participating in the state counselling process must complete choice filling and locking by November 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
The seat matrix is available on the official CET Cell portal: cetcell.mahacet.org
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix: What It Covers
The CAP Round 1 seat matrix lists available seats across:
- Government medical colleges
- Corporation medical colleges
- Private unaided medical colleges
- Minority medical colleges
Seats are broken down by postgraduate specialisation and category. The matrix includes open, reserved, and in-service quota distributions. Specialisations covered include Radio-Diagnosis, General Medicine, and General Surgery, among others .
Candidates should review the college-wise and category-wise breakdown carefully before arranging their preferences. The seat matrix indicates availability only—it does not confirm any individual candidate's allotment.
How to Check and Download the CAP Round 1 Seat Matrix
Follow these steps to access the seat matrix PDF:
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
- Navigate to the postgraduate medical admissions section and select NEET-PGM 2026
- Under "Notifications & Merit Lists," locate the CAP Round 1 seat matrix link
- Download the PDF and review college, course, and category entries
Candidates are advised to save a copy of the PDF for reference during choice filling .
Choice Filling and Locking: Deadline and Process
The choice-filling and locking window for CAP Round 1 closes on November 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The process opened on November 2, 2026, following the release of the seat matrix and final merit list .
Candidates must:
- Log in to the counselling portal
- Arrange college and course preferences in order of priority
- Lock choices before the deadline
Choices not locked by the deadline will not be considered for CAP Round 1 seat allotment. The CET Cell has not announced an extension.
Merit List Also Released: Verify Your Eligibility
Along with the seat matrix, the CET Cell has published the merit list for NEET PG 2026 Maharashtra state quota candidates. Candidates should check the list to confirm their qualifying status and State Merit Rank (SMR). The merit list includes details such as NEET PG All India Rank, category, and quota eligibility .
Only candidates who appear in the merit list and complete choice filling within the deadline will be considered for seat allotment.
What Happens After Choice Locking
According to the revised CAP Round 1 schedule, the seat allotment result is expected on November 5, 2026 . Candidates allotted seats will then need to complete physical reporting and document verification at their allotted colleges. Reports indicate the reporting window may run from November 6 to November 10, 2026 .
These dates are based on available schedule information. Candidates should confirm final dates on the official CET Cell portal.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix and choice filling begin | November 2, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking deadline | November 4, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| CAP Round 1 seat allotment result (expected) | November 5, 2026 |
| Physical reporting and document verification (reported) | November 6–10, 2026 |
Note: Seat allotment and reporting dates are based on available schedule information. Verify with official CET Cell notifications.
