Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check 1,931 Vacancies

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 3 seat matrix for MBBS and BDS admissions. The vacancy document was published on October 6, 2026, ahead of the Round 3 preference-filling window scheduled from October 7 to October 9. Candidates can check the college-wise vacancy position through the official Maharashtra NEET UG admission portal. The Round 3 matrix covers MBBS and BDS seats across government, government-aided, corporation, private and minority medical and dental colleges. After Round 2, 9,265 candidates had secured admission against 11,196 state-quota seats, leaving 1,931 seats vacant for the subsequent counselling process. This represented an overall fill rate of 82.75%. Candidates participating in Round 3 must submit fresh college and course preferences, as the choices entered during Round 2 are treated as null and void. The preference window will remain open until 11:59 PM on October 9, 2026.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 2026: Key Dates

The dates are specified in the Maharashtra CET Cell's official Notice No. 18 for CAP Round 3 MBBS/BDS admissions.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026

The CET Cell's Round 3 document provides the provisional vacancy position for MBBS and BDS courses. It includes government, government-aided, corporation, private and minority medical and dental colleges. The matrix provides a detailed breakdown of available seats by category and applicable seat type. Candidates should use this latest Round 3 document rather than relying on the vacancy figures published for earlier counselling rounds.

1,931 Seats Vacant After Round 2

The Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process had 11,196 state-quota MBBS and BDS seats available during Round 2. Of these, 9,265 candidates secured admission. This left 1,931 seats vacant, meaning 82.75% of the available seats had been filled after Round 2. The vacancies moved forward for the subsequent counselling process.

The vacancy position includes seats from both MBBS and BDS admissions.

How to Check Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026?

Candidates can download the official vacancy document from the Maharashtra NEET UG admission portal.

1. Visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 admission portal.
2. Open the MBBS/BDS admission section.
3. Look for the Provisional Seat Matrix for MBBS/BDS Courses – Round 3 notification.
4. Open the seat-matrix PDF.
5. Check the college-wise vacancy position.
6. Review the applicable category and seat type before preparing preferences.

The CET Cell published the Round 3 matrix on October 6, 2026.

What Does the Round 3 Seat Matrix Show?

The matrix provides college-wise information for MBBS and BDS seats available for the Round 3 process. Candidates can review vacancies across different types of participating institutions, including government, government-aided, corporation, private and minority colleges. The document also provides category and seat-type details that candidates should consider while preparing their preferences. The seat position remains subject to change based on information received from institutions, MUHS, regulatory authorities, government orders or court directions, as stated in the official matrix.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling 2026

Online preference filling for CAP Round 3 begins on October 7, 2026 and will continue until 11:59 PM on October 9, 2026. Candidates must submit fresh choices for Round 3. Preferences entered during Round 2 will not carry forward because the CET Cell has declared those choices null and void for the new round. Candidates should therefore review the latest seat matrix before arranging their college and course preferences.

Who Can Participate in Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3?

Participation depends on the candidate's status in the earlier CAP rounds.

• Candidates who were already registered and are holding a seat or were not allotted a seat in CAP Rounds 1 and 2 cannot register again.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 2 but cancelled the seat or did not join it can participate in Round 3 by unlocking their application, submitting the form again and completing the required payment process.
• Candidates should also check their eligibility and ensure that all required documents have been uploaded in the prescribed format.

Important Rule for Round 3 Allotment

Round 3 has an important seat-retention rule. The CET Cell has stated that candidates allotted a seat in CAP Round 3 are required to join the allotted seat. Such candidates will not be considered for subsequent counselling rounds, irrespective of whether they join or do not join the Round 3 seat. Candidates should therefore fill their preferences carefully and include colleges and courses they are genuinely prepared to accept.

AIQ Round 3 Candidates Must Check Their Status

Candidates who have a joined status in AIQ Round 3 will not be considered for Maharashtra CAP Round 3 or subsequent state counselling rounds. The CET Cell will remove such candidates from the state selection list even if they have submitted preferences. This makes it important for candidates participating in both AIQ and state counselling to monitor their allotment and joining status.

Physical Joining After Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3

The Round 3 selection list is scheduled for October 11, 2026. Candidates allotted seats must report to the respective college with the required original documents and applicable fees. Physical joining is scheduled from October 11 to October 14, 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Candidates should keep their original certificates and other admission documents ready before the selection list is released.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

Candidates should ensure that the documents required for admission are available in the prescribed format. Depending on the candidate's category and circumstances, these may include:

1. NEET UG 2026 documents
2. Academic certificates and mark sheets
3. Maharashtra CAP application documents
4. Category certificate, where applicable
5. Caste Validity Certificate, where applicable
6. Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
7. Valid EWS certificate, where applicable
8. PwD eligibility certificate, where applicable
9. Original documents required by the allotted college
10. Applicable admission fee

The CET Cell has specifically instructed reservation-category candidates to keep the required caste, caste-validity and NCL documents ready where applicable. EWS candidates must use the prescribed Maharashtra State Government format for the 2026-27 academic year.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 2026: Candidate Action Plan

1. Candidates should first download and review the latest Round 3 seat matrix before filling preferences. 
2. They should then prepare a realistic list of colleges based on their NEET merit position, category and available seats. 
3. Since Round 2 preferences will not carry forward, all eligible candidates participating in Round 3 must submit fresh choices. 
4. Candidates should complete and lock their preferences before 11:59 PM on October 9 and monitor the selection list on October 11.
5. Those receiving a Round 3 allotment should be prepared to report to the allotted college within the prescribed joining window, as the Round 3 allotment has consequences for participation in later rounds.

Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026: Key Takeaway

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the Round 3 MBBS/BDS seat matrix on October 6, 2026, with fresh preference filling scheduled from October 7 to October 9. After Round 2, 1,931 seats remained vacant out of 11,196 state-quota seats. Candidates should use the latest Round 3 vacancy document to prepare their preferences and remember that fresh choices are mandatory for this round.