The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the provisional seat matrix for MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026–27 academic session. The matrix was issued on 25 August 2026 for candidates participating in Maharashtra NEET UG Centralised Admission Process (CAP) counselling.
The seat matrix includes Government, Government-Aided, Corporation, Private, and Minority medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra under Group A admissions.
Key Highlights of the Seat Matrix
- The seat matrix has been released separately for MBBS and BDS courses under both Government and Private college categories.
- A total of 42 Government MBBS colleges and 23 Private MBBS colleges have been listed with their respective intake capacity, AIQ (All India Quota) deductions, minority seats, and category-wise reservation breakup.
- On the dental side, 5 Government BDS colleges and 23 Private BDS colleges have been included in the matrix.
- The matrix provides a detailed breakup of seats under SC, ST, VJ, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and Open categories, along with special reservations for PWD, Orphan (ORP/ORPC), General Hilly Area (GEN HA), and Women Hilly Area (WOMEN HA) candidates.
- Government MBBS colleges together offer around 5,950 total seats, while Private MBBS colleges account for 3,149 seats as per the provisional data.
- In BDS, Government colleges offer 376 seats, and Private BDS colleges offer 2,200 seats.
- Minority status institutes such as the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Muslim Minority), Jalna and M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College (Muslim Minority), Pune have also been listed with their reserved minority quota.
Maharashtra Provisional MBBS/BDS Seat Matrix List 2026
Categories Included
The Maharashtra MBBS and BDS seat matrix includes seats under several reservation categories, including:
- Open category.
- Scheduled Caste (SC).
- Scheduled Tribe (ST).
- Vimukta Jati (VJ).
- Nomadic Tribes B, C, and D.
- Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC).
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
- Persons with Disability (PwD).
- Orphan candidates.
- General Hilly Area candidates.
- Women Hilly Area candidates.
The document also shows details regarding All India Quota deductions, minority seats, and other applicable reservations.
Minority Colleges Included
The provisional matrix also covers minority institutions. Some listed institutes include:
- Indian Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jalna, under Muslim Minority status.
- M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College and Research Centre, Pune, under Muslim Minority status.
Candidates applying to minority institutions should carefully review the eligibility requirements and applicable seat categories before filling in their preferences.
How to Download the Seat Matrix
Candidates can check the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 seat matrix by following these steps:
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
- Open the NEET UG 2026–27 CAP counselling section.
- Select the provisional MBBS/BDS seat matrix link.
- Download the PDF document.
- Check the college-wise intake and category-wise seat distribution.
- Save the file for reference during choice filling.
Candidates should use the official seat matrix while preparing their college and course preferences.
Important Instructions from CET Cell
The CET Cell has clarified that the current seat matrix is provisional. The following conditions apply:
- Seat numbers may be revised before the final CAP allotment.
- Changes may be made based on information received from individual colleges.
- Updates from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, may affect the seat position.
- The matrix may be modified according to directions issued by the National Medical Commission, Dental Council, courts, or the state or central government.
- Seats will be allotted only after the concerned college receives the required affiliation.
- The Commissioner of the CET Cell may modify the matrix before the final counselling round.
Why the Seat Matrix Is Important
The provisional seat matrix helps NEET UG 2026 candidates understand the number of seats available in each college and category. It also allows students to make more informed choices during the Maharashtra CAP counselling process.
Candidates should compare the seat matrix with their NEET rank, category, domicile status, preferred course, college fees, and previous-year cutoff trends. Since the matrix can change, applicants should check for the final version before locking their choices.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates registered for Maharashtra NEET UG CAP counselling should:
- Download the provisional seat matrix.
- Check the intake of preferred colleges.
- Verify category-wise seat availability.
- Review minority and institutional quota details.
- Prepare a list of preferred MBBS and BDS colleges.
- Monitor the official website for the final seat matrix.
- Follow the announced schedule for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment.
The Maharashtra provisional MBBS/BDS seat matrix is an important reference document, but it should not be treated as the final seat position. Candidates should rely on the latest notification issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell before making admission decisions.
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