The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has opened online choice filling for NEET UG 2026 admissions. Group A candidates can submit course and college preferences from August 26 to August 29, 2026 . The deadline for submission is 5:30 PM on August 29.
CAP Round 1 Process
This preference filling is for the CAP Round 1 seat allotment. Candidates on the revised eligible merit list must use the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal. They will select their desired MBBS and BDS courses. These selections determine seat allocation for the 2026-27 academic session.
Key Dates Announced
The CET Cell released a revised counselling schedule. The final merit list and seat matrix were available on August 25. Following the preference filling, the CAP Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 30. Candidates must physically join their allotted colleges between August 31 and September 4, 2026, by 5:30 PM.
| Counselling Event | Revised Date |
| Grievance submission (new candidates) | August 24, 2026, up to 5 PM |
| Final Merit List & Seat Matrix | August 25, 2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling | August 26 - 29, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 30, 2026 |
| Physical Joining at College | August 31 - September 4, 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
How to Fill Choices Online
Candidates should visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling website. They must log in using their credentials. The portal allows selection of preferred courses and colleges. Applicants must then arrange these choices by priority. Careful review before submitting is essential. Preferences must be locked within the given timeframe.
Required Documents
Candidates need several documents ready for counselling. These include the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card. Maharashtra NEET UG counselling registration details are also necessary. Academic documents like Class 10 and 12 marksheets are required. Proof of identity and domicile are important. Caste, category, and Non-Creamy Layer certificates are needed if applicable. A medical fitness certificate and passport-size photographs are also mandatory. Additional documents specified by the CET Cell may be required.
