Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the Registration Schedule for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for MBBS and BDS (Group A) Courses for the Academic Year 2026–27. The online registration process is open for candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and wish to seek admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses offered by Government, Government-Aided, Municipal Corporation, and Private Unaided colleges across Maharashtra.
Admissions will be conducted strictly on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Candidates are advised to carefully read the official Information Brochure before registering, as mere registration does not guarantee admission. Final admission is subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria, document verification, merit rank, and seat availability.
The State CET Cell has also clarified that separate registration with the Maharashtra Competent Authority is mandatory for candidates seeking admission under the State Quota, even if they have already registered for All India Quota (AIQ) counselling.
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Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 CAP Round 1 Schedule
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Session Apply (MBBS/BDS) | 06 August 2026 to 12 August 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Payment of Registration Fee | 06 August 2026 to 13 August 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Upload of Original Documents | 06 August 2026 to 13 August 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Online Document Verification / Scrutiny Centre | 07 August 2026 to 14 August 2026 |
| Publication of Registered Candidates List | 15 August 2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | 15 August 2026 |
| Submission of Grievances | 16 August 2026 to 17 August 2026 |
| Publication of Final Merit List | 18 August 2026 |
| Publication of Seat Matrix | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling | 19 August 2026 to 22 August 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
| Declaration of CAP Round 1 Result | 23 August 2026 |
| Physical Joining to Allotted College | 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
Important Highlights
- Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible to participate in the CAP registration process.
- Registration must be completed online within the notified schedule.
- Candidates must upload all required documents in the prescribed format; incomplete applications may lead to rejection of the claimed category or cancellation of the application.
- Document verification will be conducted through online scrutiny centres, while candidates opting for physical verification must report with original documents as per the schedule.
- PWD candidates must have claimed the quota during NEET UG 2026 and submit a valid disability certificate issued by an authorized medical board.
- EWS candidates must produce a valid Maharashtra State EWS Certificate for the academic year 2026–27. Certificates issued in the Central Government format will not be accepted.
- Candidates claiming reservation should ensure they possess all required certificates, including Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (where applicable).
- As per the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 02 July 2026, OBC and SEBC candidates can submit their Caste Validity Certificate within six months from the date of CAP registration. However, failure to submit the certificate within the prescribed period may result in cancellation of admission.
- NRI candidates must register on the Foreign Candidate Registration Portal on or before 11 August 2026 for eligibility verification. They are eligible only for 15% Institute Quota seats, and thereafter they must follow the same counselling schedule as other candidates.
- During physical admission, candidates must pay the admission fee through Demand Draft (DD). Payment by cheque is permitted only on bank holidays and must be replaced with a DD on the next working day; otherwise, the admission may be cancelled.
The State CET Cell has also informed that the registration schedule for Group B and Group C courses, as well as the schedule for subsequent counselling rounds of Group A (MBBS/BDS), will be released separately.
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