Overview
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is scheduled to release the Maharashtra PGD Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 on September 21, 2026. The matrix will provide course-wise, institute-wise and category-wise details of seats available for the second round of postgraduate dental admission; the final number of vacant seats will be confirmed in the published matrix.
Candidates registered for the counselling process should review the vacancy position carefully before submitting or updating their Round 2 preferences. This is an admission process and does not involve recruitment posts.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Maharashtra PGD Round 2 Admission 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | To be specified in the Round 2 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online choice filling and seat allotment |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 21, 2026 — scheduled seat matrix release/choice process commencement |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Not applicable for Round 2; allotment is based on the qualifying entrance score and counselling rules |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must note that the detailed Round 2 schedule, including the choice-filling deadline, allotment date and reporting period, will be confirmed through the official counselling notice. Applicants should not wait until the final hours to lock their choices.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a recognised BDS degree or the relevant qualifying dental qualification prescribed for postgraduate dental admission.
- Applicants must have completed, or be due to complete, the compulsory rotating internship within the cut-off date specified by the competent authority.
- A valid qualifying score in the applicable national-level postgraduate dental entrance examination is required.
- The candidate must have completed registration for the Maharashtra PGD counselling process and should satisfy the applicable nationality, domicile, institutional and category conditions.
- Eligibility will remain subject to document verification and the provisions of the official 2026 admission brochure.
Age Limit
- No separate age limit has been announced specifically for Round 2 choice filling.
- Candidates must fulfil any age-related or registration conditions prescribed in the admission brochure and by the relevant regulatory authorities.
- Merely appearing in the seat matrix or preference portal does not establish final eligibility.
Fees
- The Round 2 counselling or security fee, if applicable, must be paid through the online facility within the notified period.
- Candidates who have already paid the required counselling fee may not need to pay it again unless directed in the Round 2 notice.
- Tuition fees, admission fees and refundable deposits will vary by institute, course and category.
- Applicants should retain the online payment receipt for reporting and verification.
Selection Process
- Merit and eligibility verification: Candidates are considered on the basis of their qualifying entrance rank, counselling registration and applicable reservation rules.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Seats are allotted by considering merit position, category, available vacancies and the order of preferences submitted for Round 2.
- Reporting and admission confirmation: Allotted candidates must accept the seat, pay the required fee and report to the designated institute with original documents within the prescribed deadline.
Failure to report or complete admission formalities may lead to cancellation of the allotment. Candidates should also check the rules governing seat retention, upgradation, resignation and participation in subsequent rounds.
How to Apply
- Visit the official State CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Open the postgraduate dental admission or counselling section for the 2026 academic session.
- Select the link for the PGD Round 2 Seat Matrix and download the PDF or vacancy list.
- Check vacancies by institute, course, category and quota. Prepare a preference list before opening the choice-filling form.
- Log in using the registered application number, password and any other credentials requested on the portal.
- Open the Round 2 choice-filling window and add the preferred colleges and courses in the desired order.
- Review every preference carefully. A higher-preference option should be placed above less-preferred choices.
- Save and lock the choices before the deadline. Download or print the locked-choice acknowledgement for reference.
- After the allotment result is released, log in again and download the provisional allotment letter.
- Follow the acceptance, fee payment and institute-reporting instructions within the stipulated period. Carry original certificates, identification documents, entrance scorecard, registration proof and allotment letter.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the Maharashtra PGD Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 be released?
The seat matrix is scheduled to be released on September 21, 2026.
2. Who should submit choices for Round 2?
Registered and eligible candidates who are permitted to participate under the counselling rules, including those seeking a fresh allotment or eligible upgradation, should fill choices.
3. Is the Round 2 choice-filling deadline available?
The final deadline has not yet been specified. Candidates should check the detailed Round 2 schedule on the official portal and lock their preferences within the notified window.
