MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Registration Closing Today (24 August): Check Full Schedule, Step by Step Process & More

The State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra, will close MAH NEET MDS 2026 CAP Round 1 registration today, August 24, at 8 PM. The registration fee and security deposit can be paid until 10 PM, while the deadline for uploading and submitting the required documents is 11:59 PM today. Eligible candidates can register through the official MAH NEET MDS 2026 portal. College choice filling will be conducted separately from August 30 to September 1, 2026, so it should not be described as part of today’s registration process.

This counselling process is the sole route for securing state-quota MDS seats in Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic session, impacting thousands of aspiring dental postgraduates. The online registration, document upload, verification, and counselling fee payment are all conducted through the official website, streamlining the application process for eligible candidates.

MAH NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Schedule Overview

The MAH NEET MDS 2026 CAP Round 1 process will include registration, document verification, merit-list publication, choice filling, seat allotment and college joining.

MAH NEET MDS 2026 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to participate in MAH NEET MDS 2026 counselling:

• NEET MDS: Must qualify NEET MDS 2026 conducted by NBEMS.
• BDS Degree: Must hold a BDS degree from a recognised dental college.
• Internship: Must complete the one-year compulsory internship by the prescribed cut-off date.
• State Eligibility: Must meet Maharashtra domicile or other applicable eligibility norms.
• Registration: Must hold valid DCI or State Dental Council registration.

How to Register for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling

The registration process for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling is entirely online. Candidates must follow a structured approach to ensure their application is complete and correctly submitted. The official portal, medical2026.mahacet.org, is the only platform for this process.

1. Go to the official website, medical2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the ‘New Registration’ link available on the homepage.
3. Enter your NEET MDS 2026 roll number and other required personal details to create your login credentials.
4. Complete the application form with all pertinent academic and personal information.
5. Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents as specified by the CET Cell.
6. Proceed to pay the prescribed counselling registration fee online.
7. Review all entered details and uploaded documents carefully before final submission.
8. Print the confirmation page for future reference.

MAH NEET MDS 2026: Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready in the prescribed format for registration and verification:

• NEET MDS: 2026 scorecard and admit card
• BDS Documents: Degree certificate and all mark sheets
• Internship: Internship completion certificate
• Registration: Valid DCI or State Dental Council certificate
• Domicile: Maharashtra domicile certificate, if applicable
• Category Certificates: Caste, non-creamy layer or EWS certificate, if applicable
• ID Proof: Aadhaar card
• Photo: Recent passport-size photograph and signature

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