Maharashtra NEET PG Seat Allotment 2026: Dates, Result, Procedure, Rounds etc.

The Maharashtra NEET PG seat allotment is a process in which students are allotted seats to pursue postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma) in their preferred colleges under the state quota. Candidates are allotted seats based on their NEET PG rank, category, preferences and seat availability in colleges. The process consists of three CAP rounds (Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3) followed by a Stray Vacancy Round. After allotment, candidates have to report at the allotted college within the given time with original documents and pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.

This article provides you with detailed information about Maharashtra NEET PG seats, procedures, dates, counselling process, stages, rounds, fees, documents, etc.

NEET PG Brief Description

Before discussing the details of the Maharashtra NEET PG Seat Allotment, let’s briefly describe NEET PG.

Features	Specifications
Name of Examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) or NEET-PG
Conducted by	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	30th August 2026 (re-exam for affected candidates: 5th September 2026)
Number of Questions	180 (revised from 200)
NEET PG Result	By 30th September 2026 (tentative, as per NBEMS)
Internship Completion Cut-off Date	30th September 2026
MCC AIQ NEET PG Counselling Starting Date	To be announced by MCC (expected around October 2026)
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Starting Date	To be announced by State CET Cell, after the NEET PG result
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Conducting Authority	Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Total No. of MD/MS Colleges	65+
Maharashtra MD/MS/Diploma Seats	5903+

Maharashtra NEET PG Seat Allotment Result Dates 2026

The Maharashtra NEET PG Seat Allotment Result Dates are given below.

Round	Date
Declaration of the result of seat allotment for CAP Round 1	To be announced
Declaration of the result of seat allotment for CAP Round 2	To be announced
Declaration of the result of seat allotment for CAP Round 3	To be announced
Online Stray Vacancy Round	To be announced

How to download the Maharashtra NEET PG Allotment List 2026

Candidates need to first visit the official website to check their Maharashtra NEET PG Seat Allotment. The steps are mentioned below.

Step	Action
1	Go to the official Maharashtra NEET website at cetcell.net.in.
2	Log in by entering your registration number and password.
3	Find the “Seat Allotment List” by going to the “Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling” section and selecting the corresponding link.
4	Check your allotment details on the screen and download the PDF file.

Maharashtra NEET PG Seat Allotment List

The Maharashtra NEET PG allotment lists for all rounds are given below.

S.No.	Round-wise Merit List	Download
1	Maharashtra NEET PG CAP Round-1 Seat Allotment List	Update Soon
2	Maharashtra NEET PG CAP Round-2 Allotment List	Update Soon
3	Maharashtra NEET PG CAP Round-3 Allotment List	Update Soon
4	Maharashtra NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round Allotment List	Update Soon

Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Fees and Security Deposit

The 2026 fee details will be notified in the information brochure. The 2025 cycle figures are given below for reference.

Particulars	Amount
Registration fee (non-refundable)	Rs 3,000
Security deposit, government colleges	Rs 25,000
Security deposit, private colleges	Rs 1,00,000
Security deposit, candidates with constitutional reservation (government colleges)	Rs 12,500

Steps After NEET PG Seat Allotment

Step	Action
Confirming the Allotment	Candidate must carefully review allotment details such as college, course, etc., and download/print the allotment letter for reference.
Reporting to the Allotted College	Candidate must report to the allotted college within the given time as mentioned in the allotment letter. Bring original documents including NEET PG scorecards, educational certificates, and allotment letters.
Document Verification and Status Retention	Document verification is done at the allotted institute. Candidates who want to keep their seat and still try for an upgrade in the next round need to submit the status retention form within the given dates.
Paying the Admission Fee	Candidates need to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. The fee varies by institution.
Reporting for Classes	Confirm the start date for classes and any orientation programs. Attend the college on the designated date to begin the postgraduate program.
Handling Issues	If any issues arise with the allotment or admission process, contact the NEET PG helpdesk or the college administration for assistance.

Documents Required at Reporting

Keep the following original documents and self-attested copies ready. The final list will be given in the 2026 information brochure.

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• Allotment letter and fee/security deposit receipts
• MBBS degree and all mark sheets
• Internship completion certificate
• NMC or State Medical Council registration certificate
• Maharashtra domicile certificate, or proof of MBBS from a Maharashtra medical college
• Caste/category certificate with validity, and non-creamy layer or EWS certificate, wherever applicable
• Photo ID proof and passport-size photographs
• Bond, service or other undertakings, if applicable to the allotted seat

Free Exit, Status Retention and Resignation Rules

Rules can change every year, so read the brochure carefully. As per the 2025 cycle notices:

• Free exit: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 could exit before Round 2 without losing their deposit by completing the exit within the notified window.
• Status retention: Candidates who wish to hold the allotted seat and still participate in the next round have to submit the status retention form at the allotted college.
• Resignation in later rounds: Resigning from a seat in later rounds led to forfeiture of the CAP fee and security deposit, though without additional penalty.
• Not reporting: Not joining the allotted college within the reporting dates can lead to forfeiture of the security deposit and loss of the seat.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Missing the reporting deadline after allotment, since the dates are usually only 3 to 5 days.
• Locking choices without checking the latest seat matrix, fees, and bond conditions.
• Not keeping category, domicile, or validity certificates updated before registration.
• Ignoring the free exit or status retention deadlines when planning an upgrade.
• Trusting agents or unofficial links. Always use the official CET Cell and MCC websites.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)