Overview
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the Maharashtra NEET UG Final Merit List 2026 for eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses through state counselling. Applicants can check the merit list online at cetcell.mahacet.org and complete the subsequent choice-filling and seat-allotment formalities. The total number of available seats has not been specified and will depend on the approved course-wise and institution-wise seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Post Name | NEET UG 2026 State Counselling and Final Merit List |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; course-wise seats will apply |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | Final merit list released; exact date not specified |
Candidates should regularly check the counselling portal because choice filling, provisional seat allotment, reporting and subsequent rounds may have separate deadlines. Missing a notified deadline can affect eligibility for admission in the relevant counselling round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English should have been studied as required under the applicable medical admission rules.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the prescribed category-wise qualifying percentile or score.
- Candidates must satisfy Maharashtra state candidature, domicile, institutional quota or other eligibility conditions applicable to the category under which admission is claimed.
- Qualification alone does not guarantee admission. Candidates must also meet document verification and counselling requirements.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026, subject to the final admission rules.
- Any upper-age condition will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG and competent regulatory authority guidelines.
- Date-of-birth proof must match the details entered during NEET UG and Maharashtra counselling registration.
Fees
- Counselling or registration fees must be paid online if prescribed by the CET Cell.
- The exact category-wise fee has not been provided in the available notification details.
- College tuition fees, security deposits and other institutional charges will be payable separately after seat allotment.
- Candidates should use only the official payment gateway and retain the transaction receipt.
Selection Process
- NEET UG Qualification and Merit Preparation: Candidates are considered on the basis of their NEET UG score, category, eligibility status and information verified during state counselling registration.
- Choice Filling and Seat Allotment: Eligible candidates must submit and lock their preferred colleges and courses. Seats are allotted based on merit rank, reservation rules, available seats and submitted preferences.
- Document Verification and Admission: Allotted candidates must report as instructed, produce original documents, pay the applicable fees and complete admission within the prescribed period.
The final merit list indicates a candidate’s position for counselling but does not by itself confirm admission to a particular institution or course.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Open the portal or section dedicated to NEET UG 2026 counselling for health science admissions.
- Select the link for the Final Merit List, state merit list or candidate merit status.
- Download the merit list PDF or use the candidate login, depending on the facility provided on the portal.
- Search the list using the NEET roll number, application number, name or state merit number.
- Carefully verify the category, candidature type, NEET score and merit rank shown against the candidate’s record.
- Save and print the merit-list page for use during choice filling, document verification and college reporting.
- Log in again when the choice-filling window opens, arrange college and course preferences in the desired order, and lock the choices before the deadline.
- Download the seat-allotment result and allotment letter after publication. Follow the reporting, fee-payment or willingness instructions applicable to the allotted round.
- Contact the official counselling help desk immediately if there is a genuine discrepancy in personal, category or merit details.
Candidates should keep their NEET UG scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile proof, identity proof, category certificate, non-creamy layer certificate where applicable, and recent photographs ready for verification.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026?
Candidates can check and download the final merit list from the Maharashtra CET Cell portal at cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Does inclusion in the final merit list guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat?
No. Admission depends on merit rank, category, choice filling, seat availability, allotment and successful document verification.
3. What should I do after checking the merit list?
Verify all listed details, monitor the counselling schedule, complete choice filling within the deadline and d
