Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1 Schedule Revised; Check MBBS, BDS Dates Here

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has released a revised schedule for Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 for undergraduate medical and dental admissions. Candidates seeking admission into MBBS and BDS courses across Maharashtra government and private institutions can now access the updated timeline on the official portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.

The decision to revise the state CAP Round 1 schedule comes following the Medical Counselling Committee’s (MCC) extension of the All India Quota (AIQ) NEET UG counselling deadlines. To maintain alignment with the central admission authority and ensure candidates face no scheduling conflicts, the State CET Cell has adjusted timelines across all major milestones, including online registration, document verification, merit list publication, preference filling, and college reporting.

Overview of Schedule Changes

As per the revised notifications issued by the CET Cell, the registration window was reopened and extended to allow additional candidates to apply for state quota seats. Candidates who missed the previous deadlines were given extra time to complete online registration, upload required original documents, and pay the mandatory application fees.

The CET Cell highlighted that candidates must strictly adhere to the revised cutoff times, as server logs will determine eligibility. Registrations are considered valid only after successful payment verification and complete submission of required documents.

Key Dates for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 1

Step-by-step Process for Preference Filling and Seat Allotment

1. Review the Seat Matrix: Following the release of the final merit list on August 25, candidates should carefully examine the official seat matrix to check college-wise and category-wise seat availability.

2. Online Choice Filling: From August 26 to August 29, candidates must log into their accounts on the CET Cell portal to enter and lock their choices of preferred medical and dental colleges.

3. Seat Allotment Results: The selection list for CAP Round 1 will be declared on August 30. Results will be based on NEET UG 2026 rank, state reservation rules, and submitted preferences.

4. Physical Reporting: Allotted candidates must physically report to their designated medical or dental colleges between August 31 and September 4. They must submit original documents and complete fee payment requirements to secure their admission.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Document Verification: Candidates must upload clear, colored scans of all required certificates. Failure to upload required certificates by the deadline will result in the loss of reserved category benefits, moving the candidate into the Open category for seat allocation.

• Grievance Redressal: Candidates listed in the provisional merit list must submit any corrections regarding category, marks, or personal details within the designated grievance windows with supporting documentary proof. Requests submitted after the deadlines will not be entertained.

• Fee Payment Procedures: During physical reporting at the allotted college, payment through Demand Draft (DD) or bank cheque is accepted as per state guidelines. If a cheque is deposited on a bank holiday, it must be replaced with a DD on the very next working day to avoid automatic cancellation of admission.

• NRI Quota Candidates: Non-Resident Indian (NRI) applicants must verify their eligibility through the designated Foreign Candidate Portal. Once cleared, NRI candidates follow the same preference-filling and reporting timeline as domestic candidates.

Candidates are advised to regularly track the official portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) for additional updates or technical notices regarding MBBS and BDS admissions.