Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 round 3 result out: 11,340 candidates allotted seats; report by October 14

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell released the provisional seat allotment result for Round 3 of Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS programmes on October 11, 2026. This round is part of the centralized online admission system for medical and dental courses in the state.

A total of 11,340 candidates have been allotted seats in this round, with 8,811 candidates securing admission to MBBS courses and 2,529 candidates to BDS programmes. Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete their admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment, by October 14, 2026.

Round 3 Allotment and Reporting Process

The provisional seat allotment result for Round 3 was published on October 11, 2026, following the submission of fresh college preferences by candidates between October 7 and 9, 2026. previous choices from Rounds 1 and 2 did not carry forward for this round. The vacancy matrix, detailing the remaining seats, was released on October 6, 2026, prior to the choice filling period.

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 are required to report to their respective colleges for document verification, fee payment, and admission formalities. This process must be completed between October 11 and 14, 2026, by 5:30 PM. Admission will remain provisional until the institutes verify original documents and confirm the candidate’s eligibility. Candidates must also fill out a status retention form at their allotted colleges within the specified deadline and carry original documents along with photocopies for verification.

Key Dates and Eligibility Criteria

The Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 commenced with online registration on August 6, 2026. The NEET UG 2026 Examination was held on June 21, 2026, with results declared on July 16, 2026. The academic session for NEET UG 2026 began on September 15, 2026.

Eligibility criteria for candidates include being at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026. General category candidates are required to have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects in Class 12, while reserved category candidates need at least 40% aggregate marks in PCB subjects. The state quota seats account for 85% under Maharashtra state counselling, with the remaining 15% being All India Quota (AIQ) seats managed through MCC counselling.

Further reading

• AIIMS Bhubaneswar NEET UG 2026 cutoff: General category closing rank 726 in Round 3
• NEET UG 2026: Report to allotted college by deadline for mop-up round
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) cutoff: previous closing ranks and marks Next step
• KCET: Apply for SJM College of Pharmacy B.Pharm, D.Pharma, Pharm.D by 2026 admissions
• Common University Entrance Test application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG): complete exam guide

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