The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) cell has released the first round of seat allotment results for NEET UG 2026 counselling. A total of 8,129 MBBS and 2,517 BDS seats have been allotted to candidates across various government and private medical colleges in the state. Students who have secured seats must complete their admission formalities and join their allotted institutes by September 4, 5:30 pm.
Understanding Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling
The NEET UG counselling process in Maharashtra is conducted by the CET cell to allocate medical and dental seats to candidates based on their NEET scores and preferences. This process involves multiple rounds where students are allotted seats in MBBS and BDS courses offered by government and private colleges. The counselling ensures a fair and transparent distribution of seats among eligible candidates.
After the provisional seat allotment, candidates must report to their allotted colleges for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission. Failure to report within the deadline results in cancellation of the allotted seat, making it available for subsequent rounds or other candidates.
Key Facts from Round 1 Seat Allotment
- 8,129 MBBS seats and 2,517 BDS seats have been allotted in the first round.
- Out of these, 8,065 students received MBBS seats, while 2,444 candidates were allotted BDS seats.
- There remain 64 vacant seats reserved for Persons With Disability (PwD) and Orphan categories.
- An additional 73 seats under PwD, Orphan, and IQ categories are still unfilled.
- Allotted candidates must verify their original documents at the allotted college as per NEET UG 2026 guidelines.
- The provisional selection list is subject to confirmation after document verification and fee submission.
- Deadline to join the allotted institute is September 4, 5:30 pm.
Why Timely Admission Matters for Candidates
Joining the allotted college within the specified deadline is crucial for candidates to secure their medical or dental seats. Missing the deadline leads to cancellation of the seat, which can affect a candidate’s chances of admission in subsequent rounds. It also impacts the overall seat availability for other aspirants.
The document verification process ensures that candidates meet eligibility criteria and have submitted authentic documents. This step is essential to maintain the integrity of the admission process. Candidates should prepare all required documents in advance to avoid delays during verification.
For those who do not get a seat in this round or whose seats are cancelled, further counselling rounds will provide additional opportunities. However, seats reserved for PwD, Orphan, and IQ categories remaining vacant indicate the need for focused outreach to eligible candidates from these groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can candidates check their Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 round 1 seat allotment results?
A: Candidates can download their round 1 seat allotment results from the official Maharashtra CET cell portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.
Q: What is the last date to join the allotted medical or dental college?
A: Candidates must report to their allotted colleges and complete admission formalities by September 4, 5:30 pm, to confirm their seats.
Q: What happens if a candidate fails to join the allotted college by the deadline?
A: Failure to join the allotted college within the deadline will lead to cancellation of the seat, and the candidate will lose the admission opportunity for that round.
