Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is expected to release the Maharashtra State Merit List NEET UG 2026 after completing the registration process for the state counselling. Candidates who successfully register for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be included in the merit list and become eligible to participate in the admission process for 85% state quota medical seats.

Initially, the merit list will be published for MBBS and BDS admissions, followed by separate merit lists for AYUSH and allied medical courses such as BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BPTH, BoTH, BASLP, and B(P&O). The CET Cell will release a separate merit list for each counselling round.

What is the Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026?

The Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026 is a PDF document containing the names and state ranks of candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and successfully completed the state counselling registration process.

The merit list is prepared after document verification conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell. Only candidates whose names appear on the merit list will be eligible to participate in choice filling, seat allotment, and admission to government and private medical colleges in Maharashtra.

The merit list will be released separately for the following courses:

MBBS
BDS
BAMS
BUMS
BHMS
BPTH
BoTH
BASLP
B(P&O)

Maharashtra MBBS Seat Matrix 2026

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the MBBS Seat Matrix 2026–27 for medical colleges across India. Candidates can refer to the Maharashtra seat matrix to check the participating colleges and the total number of MBBS seats available under the state quota before counselling begins.

How to Download Maharashtra State NEET UG Merit List 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the merit list by following these steps:

Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
Open the NEET UG 2026 section.
Click on the Maharashtra State Merit List NEET UG 2026 link.
Search for your name or NEET Roll Number.
Download and save the merit list PDF for future reference.

Details Mentioned on Maharashtra NEET UG Merit List 2026

The merit list PDF will include the following details:

State Rank
NEET 2026 All India Rank (AIR)
NEET Roll Number
CET Cell Application/Form Number
Candidate's Name
Gender
Category
NRI Status
Reservation Category (if applicable)

Candidates are advised to verify all the information carefully after downloading the merit list. In case of any discrepancy, they should contact the Maharashtra CET Cell immediately.

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Process

The Maharashtra CET Cell conducts the state counselling process for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH, and allied health science courses.

The counselling process generally includes the following stages:

Online Registration
Document Verification
Release of State Merit List
Choice Filling and Locking
Seat Allotment Result
Reporting to the Allotted Institute
Final Admission Confirmation

Multiple rounds of counselling may be conducted depending on seat availability.

What Candidates Should Do Next

Candidates who have completed the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling registration should regularly check the official CET Cell portal for updates regarding the state merit list, choice filling schedule, and seat allotment results. Keeping all required documents ready in advance can help ensure a smooth admission process once counselling begins.