Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted for MBBS and BDS admission in participating medical and dental colleges of Maharashtra. The process is handled through the State CET Cell and includes registration, document upload, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and college reporting.
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Counselling Name | Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Authority | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Courses | MBBS / BDS |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG 2026 |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Medical Admission Portal | NEET UG Medical Portal |
| Mode | Online registration and counselling |
| Main Steps | Registration, upload, merit list, choice filling, allotment and reporting |
| Event |
Expected Timeline |
| NEET UG Result | After NTA declaration |
| Registration Start | After CET Cell notice |
| Document Upload | During application window |
| Merit List | After application scrutiny |
| Choice Filling | Before each allotment round |
| Round 1 Allotment | As per official schedule |
| Round 2 Allotment | As per official schedule |
| Mop-up / Further Round | If vacancies remain |
| Requirement |
Details |
| NEET Qualification | Candidate must qualify NEET UG 2026 |
| Academic Eligibility | 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English |
| Minimum Age | 17 years by the applicable cutoff date |
| Domicile / Category | Applicable as per Maharashtra state rules and seat type |
| Valid Documents | Required for merit and category claim |
| Step |
Process |
| 1 | Visit the Maharashtra CET Cell medical admission portal |
| 2 | Register using NEET and candidate details |
| 3 | Fill the online application form |
| 4 | Upload required documents and images |
| 5 | Pay application or processing fee online |
| 6 | Submit the application and save printout |
| 7 | Participate in choice filling after merit publication |
| Document |
Purpose |
| NEET UG Admit Card | Exam proof |
| NEET UG Scorecard | Rank and qualification proof |
| Class 10 Certificate | Age proof |
| Class 12 Marksheet | Academic eligibility proof |
| Domicile Certificate | State eligibility where applicable |
| Caste / Category Certificate | Reservation claim |
| ID Proof | Identity verification |
| Photographs | Application and admission use |
| Allotment Letter | Required after seat allotment |
| Matrix Part |
Meaning |
| College Name | Participating government or private college |
| Course | MBBS or BDS |
| Category | UR, reserved category or other notified type |
| Seat Count | Available seats in that category |
| Quota | Government, private or institutional level as applicable |
| Stage |
What to Do |
| Before Filling | Shortlist colleges by rank, budget and category |
| During Filling | Enter colleges in actual preference order |
| Choice Locking | Confirm and lock final options before deadline |
| Allotment | Download allotment result from official portal |
| Reporting | Report to allotted college with original documents |
| Round |
Purpose |
| Round 1 | Initial allotment |
| Round 2 | Upgradation and vacant seats |
| Mop-up Round | Remaining seat filling |
| Institutional / Stray Round | As per official vacancy rules |
| Support |
Guidance |
| College Shortlisting | Rank and budget based planning |
| Choice Strategy | Better preference order support |
| Document Help | Checklist and readiness support |
| Round Planning | Guidance for Round 1, Round 2 and further rounds |
Who conducts Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling?
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling is conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
What is the official website for Maharashtra counselling?
Students should check cetcell.mahacet.org and the medical admission portal for official updates.
What documents are important for Maharashtra MBBS counselling?
NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 documents, domicile if applicable, category certificate, ID proof and allotment letter are important.
