Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: MBBS, BDS CAP Round 2 Preference Deadline Extended to Sep 11

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the deadline for online choice/preference form filling for MBBS and BDS CAP Round 2 counselling for NEET UG 2026. Candidates now have until 11:59 PM on September 11, 2026, to submit their preferences on the official website, medical2026.mahacet.org. This extension comes as the state aims to fill remaining vacant seats after CAP Round 1, aligning with the updated counselling timeline released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi.

The second round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the academic year 2026-27, announced via Notice No. 13 dated September 5, 2026, is crucial for candidates seeking admission to Health Science Courses. The provisional seat allotment list for CAP Round 2 is scheduled for publication on September 12, 2026, with physical joining at allotted colleges set to begin from September 13, 2026.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 2: Key Dates

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has outlined a detailed schedule for the second round of counselling, ensuring a streamlined admission process for MBBS and BDS courses. This schedule was issued in consideration of the revised counselling timeline provided by the MCC, New Delhi.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Timeline in Maharashtra

The counselling process for NEET UG 2026 admissions in Maharashtra commenced with online registrations on August 6, 2026. The initial registration window closed on August 12, 2026, followed by the release of the provisional merit list on August 18, 2026. A revised merit list, incorporating newly registered candidates, was published on August 23, 2026, leading to the final merit list on August 25, 2026. The results for NEET Round 1 were declared on August 30, 2026, paving the way for the current CAP Round 2.

How to Fill NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 2 Preferences

Candidates eligible for CAP Round 2 must submit their choices and preferences online through the official portal. This process is critical for securing admission to the remaining MBBS and BDS seats. The choice filling window, which opened on September 8, 2026, after 3:30 PM, is now extended until September 11, 2026.

1. Go to the official website, medical2026.mahacet.org.
2. Log in using your registered credentials.
3. Navigate to the ‘Choice/Preference Form Filling for CAP Round 2’ section.
4. Select your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses.
5. Review your choices carefully before submitting.
6. Save and lock your preferences before the deadline of 11:59 PM on September 11, 2026.

What Happens After CAP Round 2 Preference Filling?

Following the closure of the preference filling window, the Maharashtra State CET Cell will publish the CAP Round 2 Selection List on September 12, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats in this round must then proceed with physical joining at their respective colleges between September 13 and September 18, 2026, with September 14, 2026, being an exception. The academic session for the newly admitted students is set to commence on September 15, 2026, marking the beginning of their medical and dental education journey.

Written by Simran

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