The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the Final Merit List for MBBS and BDS courses (Group A) under NEET-UG 2026. The list was published on 26 August 2026 and is now available on the official CET Cell website.
Candidates who registered for state-quota medical and dental admissions can now check their names, NEET All India Rank, category, and candidature status in the official document.
Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List: Overview
The merit list has been issued by the Government of Maharashtra’s State CET Cell for the 2026–27 academic session. It forms the basis for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for MBBS and BDS seats in government, government-aided, corporation, private, and minority institutions across the state.
Key highlights include:
- The list spans 837 pages.
- It includes 35,235 registered candidates.
- It covers both State and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates.
- It applies to MBBS and BDS Group-A admissions under NEET-UG 2026.
What the Merit List Contains
For each candidate, the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 merit list provides the following details:
- Sr. No. – Serial number in the merit order.
- NEET All India Rank – The candidate’s rank in NEET-UG 2026.
- NEET Roll Number.
- CET Cell Online Form Number.
- Name of the Candidate.
- Gender.
- Category, including OBC, SC, ST, SEBC, NT, EWS, and other sub-categories, where applicable.
- NRI Status, subject to approval from the Association of Recognized Autonomous Institutions (ARA).
- Specified Reservation, such as PwD or Hilly Area, where applicable.
- Candidature Type, indicating State or OMS status.
- Remarks.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: MBBS/BDS Final Merit List
Important Notes from the CET Cell
The State CET Cell has issued the following disclaimers along with the merit list:
- The list is a Provisional Merit List, based on the information submitted by candidates during registration and the e-verification of uploaded documents.
- Admission will be confirmed only after verification of original certificates at the admitting college.
- Reservation benefits will apply only after successful verification of the relevant supporting documents.
- Course-wise eligibility criteria for admission to health science courses will be governed by the NEET-UG 2026 Information Brochure.
Candidates should treat the list as final for the purpose of CAP counselling, subject to document verification and applicable rules.
How to Check the Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List
Candidates can check their names in the merit list by following these steps:
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
- Navigate to the MBBS/BDS admissions section for NEET-UG 2026.
- Open the Final Merit List (Group A) PDF.
- Use your NEET Roll Number or CET Cell Online Form Number to locate your entry.
- Note down your All India Rank, category, and candidature type for reference during counselling.
Using the Ctrl+F search option in the PDF is recommended to find your name or roll number quickly.
What Comes Next
Candidates included in the merit list should monitor the official CET Cell portal for:
- Announcement of the counselling schedule and seat allotment rounds.
- Document verification dates and the list of required certificates.
- Choice-filling windows for college and course preferences.
Applicants should keep all original documents ready, including:
- NEET-UG 2026 scorecard and admit card.
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and marksheets.
- Maharashtra domicile certificate, where applicable.
- Caste, EWS, NT, or other category certificates.
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
- Any additional documents specified in the official counselling instructions.
About Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Counselling
The Maharashtra CET Cell conducts a Centralised Admission Process for MBBS and BDS seats based on NEET-UG 2026 merit. The final merit list is a key document that determines the order in which candidates are considered for seat allotment.
The list includes candidates from various categories and candidature types. Seats are allotted according to NEET rank, category eligibility, domicile status, reservation rules, and the preferences submitted during choice filling.
Candidates should rely only on official CET Cell notifications for the latest updates regarding seat matrix, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting, and further counselling rounds.
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