Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026: Provisional State Merit List Release and Counselling Schedule

Eligibility details

Courses covered

• MBBS and BDS (Group A) under the 85% state quota.

General eligibility notes

• Candidates must have registered on the CET Cell counselling portal within the registration window and paid the counselling application fee.
• Document verification as required is mandatory.

This provisional list is not the final basis for seat allotment. The Final Merit List will be used for actual seat allotment and counselling.

Important Dates (as listed in the post)

• Online registration window: 06-08-2026 to 15-08-2026 (till 8:00 PM)
• Provisional State Merit List released: 18-08-2026 (expected)
• Objection/grievance submission window: 19-08-2026 to 20-08-2026
• Final Merit List release: 21-08-2026
• Seat matrix release: 21-08-2026
• Online choice filling and locking: 22-08-2026 to 24-08-2026
• CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment result: 25-08-2026

Application/ Registration Fee

State quota seats only

₹1,000 (non-refundable)

Institutional quota seats only

₹5,000

Both state and institutional quota

₹6,000

Additional instructions

• This is a provisional list; the final merit list (21-08-2026) will be used for counselling and seat allotment.
• If your name or details are incorrect or missing, an objection with supporting documents must be submitted within the 19-20 August 2026 window.
• Provisional status does not guarantee a seat; eligibility for proceeding to choice filling is subject to the final list.
• Regularly check the official portal for any date revisions or updates to counselling schedules.