The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued Notice No. 15 for NEET UG 2026, adding three private university medical and dental colleges to CAP Round 2 counselling for MBBS and BDS Group-A admissions.
Following the inclusion of these colleges, the CET Cell has extended the Round 2 preference-filling deadline to September 12, 2026, up to 10:00 AM. The notice was issued on September 10, 2026, for admissions to the academic session 2026-27.
New Colleges Added to CAP Round 2
The following colleges have been included in Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2:
| College | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College | MBBS | Ahilyanagar |
| N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences | MBBS | Nagpur |
| Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre | BDS | Nagpur |
These institutions are associated with newly functioning private universities established under the Maharashtra Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2023:
- Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil University, Ahilyanagar.
- Lata Mangeshkar University, Nagpur.
The category-wise seat availability for these colleges has been published on the official Maharashtra CET Cell website. Candidates should check the respective college websites for detailed tuition fee information.
Quota Distribution
The notice specifies the following seat-sharing arrangement:
| Quota | Percentage | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra State Quota | 40% | Candidates with Maharashtra State domicile |
| All India Quota | 60% | Candidates eligible on an All India basis |
| NRI Quota | Up to 15% of the All India share | Eligible NRI candidates |
If eligible NRI candidates are not available for the 15% NRI quota, the vacant seats will be offered to eligible All India Quota candidates from CAP Round 3 onwards.
Eligibility for Preference Filling
| Candidate Category | Eligible Quotas in Round 2 |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra State Domicile | State Quota and All India Quota |
| Outside Maharashtra (OMS) | All India Quota |
| NRI Candidates | NRI Quota only; available from Round 3 |
For Maharashtra domicile candidates, 40% of seats are available under the State Quota and 45% under the All India share in Round 2. The NRI quota will be considered from Round 3 as per the applicable rules.
OMS candidates can compete for the All India share, while NRI candidates are restricted to the NRI quota and cannot claim the State or regular All India quota seats.
Preference-Filling Deadline Extended
The Round 2 preference-filling deadline has been extended until:
September 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Candidates who have already registered or submitted their choices can unlock their preferences through their login credentials and make changes within the revised deadline.
Candidates who have not yet completed the process should:
- Log in to the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal.
- Review the newly added colleges.
- Check the course, quota and category-wise seat availability.
- Add or rearrange preferences according to rank and eligibility.
- Lock the final preference list before the deadline.
Important Instructions
- The three newly added colleges are available for CAP Round 2 preference filling.
- Candidates should check the updated seat matrix before locking choices.
- Fee details must be verified from the respective college websites.
- Preference changes are allowed only within the extended time window.
- Candidates should save or print a copy of their final locked preferences.
- The seat distribution may be subject to regulatory approvals and applicable government rules.
- Candidates should regularly check the official CET Cell website for further notices.
Maharashtra CET CAP Round 2: Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Maharashtra State CET Cell, Mumbai |
| Notice | Notice No. 15, NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses | MBBS and BDS Group-A |
| Colleges Added | Three private university colleges |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Revised Preference Deadline | September 12, 2026, up to 10:00 AM |
| Counselling Round | CAP Round 2 |
Candidates participating in Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 should review the revised seat matrix and update their preferences before the extended deadline. The latest official notification should be checked before making final choices.
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