Maharashtra NEET UG AYUSH AIQ Merit List 2025 Released

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) released the merit list for AYUSH courses under NEET UG 2025 admissions on October 21, 2025 . This list is for students seeking admission to 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Round 3. All registered candidates can check the combined merit list on the official CET website. Students whose names appear on this list are now eligible to fill their college and course choices. The last day to fill and confirm (freeze) choices is October 23, 2025 .

Understanding AYUSH, NEET UG, and AIQ

The merit list shows which students can join AYUSH medical courses in Maharashtra. AYUSH includes traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. NEET UG is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical courses after Class 12. The 15% AIQ seats are a portion of seats open to students from all over India, not just Maharashtra.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) first prepared this list for the 15% AIQ seats. The Maharashtra CET Cell then published the final combined merit list for Round 3 counselling. This list confirms who can move forward in the admission process.

How to Check Your Name on the Merit List

Checking the merit list is simple, and no login is needed. Follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of the Maharashtra CET Cell for NEET UG admissions.
• Look for the link: " Maharashtra NEET UG AYUSH AIQ Merit List 2025 " or "Combined Merit List for AYUSH Round 3".
• Click the link to open the PDF file.
• Use the search option (like Ctrl+F on a computer) to find your name or NEET roll number .
• If your name and roll number are on the list, you are eligible for the next step.

Details on the Merit List

The merit list will show these details for each candidate:

• NEET AIR Rank: Your overall rank in the NEET UG exam.
• NEET UG Roll Number: Your unique exam roll number.
• Candidate’s Name: Your full name.
• Gender: Your gender.
• Category: Your reservation category (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC).
• CET Online Form Number: Your application form number for Maharashtra CET.

Next Step: Online Choice Filling

After finding your name on the merit list, the next step is to select your preferred courses and colleges. This process is called online preference filling or choice filling.

Steps to Fill Choices:

1. Go to the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
2. Find and click the login option for NEET UG AYUSH counselling.
3. Log in using your NEET application number and other details.
4. You will see options to choose your preferred AYUSH courses and colleges.
5. Select your choices in the order you prefer them. Put your top choices first.
6. After selecting all options, you must "freeze" your choices. Freezing means you confirm your selections and cannot change them later.
7. Print a copy of your filled choices for your records.

You must complete the choice filling and freezing process by October 23, 2025 . If you miss this deadline, you will not be considered for a seat in Round 3.

Important Dates to Remember

Here are the key dates for AYUSH NEET UG Round 3 counselling in Maharashtra:

Students should regularly check the official website of the Maharashtra CET Cell for any updates about AYUSH NEET UG admissions for 2025.