The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the Provisional Seat Matrix for MBBS and BDS courses for Round 2 of NEET (UG) 2026-27 counselling, dated September 8, 2026. The matrix covers seat availability across Government, Government-Aided, Corporation, Private, and Minority medical and dental colleges in the state, broken down college-wise and category-wise.
What the Provisional Seat Matrix Covers
The notice lists intake capacity, institute quota, minority seats (where applicable), and category-wise seat distribution – covering SC, ST, VJ, NT-B/C/D, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and OPEN categories, along with sub-quotas for women, PWD candidates, orphans (institutional and outside-institution), and hilly area reservations, separately for General and Institute-level allotments.
As always, the CET Cell has clarified that this seat position is provisional and subject to change based on updates from the respective institutes, MUHS Nashik, NMC/DCI, court orders, or state and central government directives.
Maharashtra MBBS/BDS Round 2 Provisional Seat Matrix PDF
Candidates can download the complete provisional seat matrix from the official Maharashtra CET Cell website to check exact college-wise and category-wise figures before Round 2 choice filling.
Key Numbers from the Round 2 Seat Matrix
Government Medical Colleges (MBBS)
- 42 government/government-aided colleges listed
- Total intake capacity: 5,950 seats
- Institute quota/minority seats: 950
- Seats requisitioned for Round 2 CAP: 4,980
Private Medical Colleges (MBBS)
- 23 private/minority colleges listed
- Total intake capacity: 3,149 seats
- Seats requisitioned for Round 2 CAP: 3,149
Government Dental Colleges (BDS)
- 5 government dental colleges listed
- Total intake capacity: 376 seats
- Institute quota/minority seats: 56
- Seats requisitioned for Round 2 CAP: 317
Private Dental Colleges (BDS)
- 23 private/minority dental colleges listed
- Total intake capacity: 2,200 seats
- Seats requisitioned for Round 2 CAP: 2,200
Overall Summary
Put together, the notice accounts for 93 medical and dental colleges across Maharashtra, with a combined intake capacity of roughly 11,675 seats, of which around 10,646 seats have been put up for requisition in the Round 2 counselling process.
Why This Matters for Candidates
The provisional seat matrix gives NEET UG candidates a detailed, category-wise picture of how many seats are actually available at each college before they proceed to fill their choices for Round 2. Since the numbers can still change, candidates should:
- Match their category (SC/ST/VJ/NT/OBC/SEBC/EWS/OPEN) and any applicable sub-quota (women, PWD, orphan, defense, minority) against the specific college and course
- Track the difference between institute quota and state quota seats where applicable
- Keep checking the official CET Cell portal for the final seat matrix closer to the choice-filling deadline
- Read the seat matrix together with the previously released Virtual Vacancy list to get a fuller picture of expected seat movement in Round 2
Quick Summary Table
| Category | Government MBBS | Private MBBS | Government BDS | Private BDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges | 42 | 23 | 5 | 23 |
| Total Intake | 5,950 | 3,149 | 376 | 2,200 |
| Institute/Minority Quota | 950 | – | 56 | – |
| Seats for Round 2 CAP | 4,980 | 3,149 | 317 | 2,200 |
| Total | 93 colleges | 11,675 seats intake | 10,646 seats for Round 2 |
Candidates are strongly advised to download the complete provisional seat matrix from the official Maharashtra CET Cell website to verify exact college-wise and category-wise seat availability before proceeding with Round 2 choice filling.
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