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Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete Form Filling Guide (Step-by-Step)

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Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra CET Cell) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BPTH, BOT, and other undergraduate medical courses offered in government, private, aided, and minority institutions across the state.

If you have qualified NEET UG 2026 and wish to participate in Maharashtra medical admissions, this guide will walk you through the complete counselling process—from registration to final admission.

✅ Eligibility Criteria (Before You Start Filling)

CriteriaDetails
NationalityIndian Citizen
NEET QualificationMust have qualified NEET UG with the required percentile
Age LimitMinimum 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year
Educational Qualification10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
DomicileRequired for Maharashtra State Quota seats
Category CertificateRequired for reserved category candidates

⚠️ Candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria may not be considered for admission.

📂 Documents Required Before You Begin Form Filling

Keep these scanned copies ready (JPEG/PDF format):

NEET UG Admit Card

NEET UG Scorecard

Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate

Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate

Nationality Certificate

Domicile Certificate

School Leaving Certificate

Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) – if applicable

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)

EWS Certificate (if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card

Passport Size Photograph

Candidate Signature

⚠️ Ensure all documents are clear and uploaded in the prescribed format.

🖥️ Step-by-Step Form Filling Process

Step 1 – Registration

Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell counselling portal.

Click on "NEET UG Counselling Registration 2026".

Select "New Candidate Registration".

Enter:

NEET Roll Number

NEET Application Number

Date of Birth

Mobile Number

Email ID

After successful registration, login credentials will be generated.

Step 2 – Fill Personal Details

Enter the following details carefully:

Candidate Name

Father's Name

Mother's Name

Gender

Category

Date of Birth

Nationality

Correspondence Address

Permanent Address

Domicile Information

⚠️ Ensure all details match your official documents.

Step 3 – Fill Academic & NEET Details

Provide:

NEET Score

NEET Rank

NEET Percentile

Qualifying Status

Class 12 Board

Year of Passing

PCB Marks

Double-check all information before proceeding.

Step 4 – Upload Documents

Upload all required documents in the prescribed format.

✔ Recent passport-size photograph

✔ Clear candidate signature

✔ Valid domicile and category certificates

✔ Readable educational documents

⚠️ Incorrect or blurry uploads may lead to rejection during verification.

Step 5 – Payment of Registration Fee

Pay the prescribed registration fee through online mode.

Accepted Payment Methods

Debit Card

Credit Card

Net Banking

UPI

⚠️ Registration will be considered complete only after successful fee payment.

Step 6 – Document Verification

Candidates must complete document verification as per the CET Cell schedule.

Verify:

Name

Category

Domicile Status

Academic Details

NEET Information

Any discrepancy should be corrected within the specified timeline.

Step 7 – Choice Filling & Preference Submission

Select colleges and courses according to your preference.

Important Instructions

Arrange colleges in priority order.

Fill maximum possible choices.

Save preferences regularly.

Review all selections before final submission.

⚠️ Seat allotment depends on the order of preferences filled by the candidate.

📅 Tentative Counselling Schedule

EventExpected Timeline
Registration StartsAfter NEET UG Result Declaration
Last Date of RegistrationAs per official notification
Document VerificationAfter registration
State Merit List ReleaseFollowing verification
Choice Filling & Preference SubmissionAfter merit list publication
Round 1 Seat AllotmentAs per counselling schedule
Round 2 Seat AllotmentFollowing Round 1
Round 3 / Mop-Up RoundFor vacant seats
Stray Vacancy RoundIf seats remain vacant
Reporting to CollegeAfter seat allotment

🔔 Candidates should regularly visit the official counselling portal for updates.

🧠 Expert Tips to Avoid Rejection

Common MistakeHow to Avoid
Incorrect NEET DetailsVerify NEET Roll Number and Rank carefully
Name MismatchUse the same name as on official certificates
Invalid Domicile CertificateUpload valid and updated documents
Missing DocumentsVerify checklist before submission
Blurry UploadsUse clear scanned copies
Wrong College PreferencesCarefully arrange colleges in priority order

📍 After Form Filling – What Next?

State Merit List Release

The Maharashtra CET Cell will publish the state merit list based on:

NEET Rank

Category

Reservation Rules

Eligibility Criteria

Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on:

NEET Rank

Candidate Category

Reservation Policy

College Preferences

Seat Availability

Reporting to College

If allotted a seat:

✔ Download Allotment Letter

✔ Complete document verification

✔ Pay admission fees

✔ Report to the allotted institute

If not allotted a seat, participate in the next counselling round.

 

🔗 Important Links

PurposeLink
Official Maharashtra CET Cell Websitecetcell.mahacet.org
Maharashtra NEET Counselling Portalmedical2026.mahacet.org (when activated)
NEET UG Official Websiteneet.nta.nic.in

 

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is NEET mandatory for MBBS admission in Maharashtra?

✅ Yes. NEET UG qualification is compulsory for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses.

Q2. Who conducts Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling?

✅ The State Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra CET Cell) conducts the counselling process.

Q3. Is domicile mandatory for State Quota seats?

✅ Yes. Candidates applying under the Maharashtra State Quota must satisfy domicile requirements prescribed by the state government.

Q4. Can I edit my choices after submission?

📌 Candidates can modify preferences within the choice-filling period announced by the counselling authority.

Q5. Can I participate in multiple counselling rounds?

✅ Yes. Eligible candidates can participate in Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.

 

📢 Final Words

Filling the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling form correctly is one of the most important steps toward securing a medical seat. Even a small mistake in registration, document verification, or preference filling can affect your admission chances.

Review every detail carefully before submission, keep all required documents ready, and stay updated with official notifications released by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

📅 Bookmark this page for the latest Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 updates, registration dates, state merit lists, seat allotment results, cutoff trends, and admission guidance.