If you registered for Maharashtra's state counselling for NEET UG this year, the wait for Round 1 results is over. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has put out the CAP Round 1 provisional seat allotment list for MBBS and BDS courses, and it comes with a tight, non-negotiable action window. Candidates who have been allotted a seat now have only until September 4, 2026 to report to their college, hand over original documents, pay fees, and complete a form that decides whether they stay in the current allotment or try for an upgrade later. Missing this window can mean losing the seat entirely, so understanding exactly what is expected in the next few days matters more than celebrating the allotment itself.
Candidates allotted a seat in Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 1 must physically report, submit original documents, pay fees, and file the Status Retention Form at their allotted college by September 4, 2026, or the allotment stands cancelled.
What exactly has been released
The list published is a provisional selection list — it shows which candidates have been tentatively matched to which MBBS or BDS college and course based on their NEET UG rank, category, and choices filled during Round 1 of Maharashtra's Centralized Admission Process (CAP). This is not the final, confirmed admission. It becomes final only after the allotted college checks the candidate's original documents and confirms eligibility.
This means an allotment letter is a strong signal, but the seat is not truly 'yours' until you complete the reporting formalities at the institute within the given deadline.
The September 4 deadline — what it actually covers
Every candidate who has an allotment must reach the allotted college in person by September 4, 2026. On this visit, three things need to happen together: verification of your original documents, payment of the admission and course fees, and submission of the Status Retention Form.
The Status Retention Form is a common feature of state counselling rounds and deserves attention. Filling it correctly tells the counselling authority whether you want to accept this seat and stay put, or accept it for now while remaining in the pool for a possible upgrade to a better college or course in the next round. Getting this choice wrong, or not submitting it at all, can affect your options going forward — so read the form instructions on the official portal carefully rather than assuming its purpose.
Documents you must carry — no exceptions
Colleges are verifying originals, not photocopies or downloaded PDFs, so candidates should organise this paperwork well before the reporting date.
- NEET UG admit card and scorecard
- Aadhaar card or another government photo ID
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Maharashtra domicile certificate (proof of state residency)
- Nationality certificate
- School transfer/leaving certificate
- Printout of the online Maharashtra NEET counselling application form
- Caste certificate, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate, and Income/EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwD/PwBD certificate and eligibility certificate from the designated medical board, where applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Defence/Ex-servicemen or orphan category certificate, where applicable
What happens if you miss the deadline
The instructions are unambiguous: candidates who fail to report, verify documents, and pay fees within the stated window will have their allotment cancelled. This is one of the most common and avoidable ways aspirants lose a hard-earned seat during counselling — not because their rank was too low, but because of a missed date or an incomplete document file.
If you are travelling from another city or waiting on a certificate (such as domicile or caste) that is delayed, do not wait until the last day. Contact the allotted college's admission cell as early as possible to understand what alternatives, if any, exist, rather than assuming an extension will be granted.
How to check your Round 1 result
The provisional selection list is available as a downloadable PDF on the official CET Cell website. Candidates should look under the 'Admissions 2026' section, navigate to the NEET UG counselling page, and open the provisional selection list link to find their name, allotted college, and course. Keep a saved copy of this PDF along with your other admission documents — you may be asked to show it at the reporting counter.
Why this matters beyond Round 1
Maharashtra's CAP process, like most state NEET UG counselling processes, runs across multiple rounds. Decisions taken now — whether to retain your seat, seek an upgrade, or wait for a later round — shape what options remain open to you later. Candidates who do not secure a seat in Round 1, or who choose to try for a better allotment, should keep tracking the CET Cell's official announcements for further rounds, vacancy updates, and revised schedules rather than relying on informal sources.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is the CAP Round 1 allotment result final?
No. It is a provisional selection list. The admission is confirmed only after the allotted college verifies your original documents and you complete fee payment within the deadline.
What is the last date to complete admission formalities for Round 1?
September 4, 2026 is the last date to report to the allotted college, submit original documents, pay the fee, and fill the Status Retention Form.
What is the Status Retention Form and why does it matter?
It is the form through which you indicate whether you want to keep this allotted seat as final or stay in contention for an upgrade in a later round. Filling it correctly protects your options in subsequent rounds of counselling.
What if I don't have my domicile or caste certificate ready in time?
Contact the allotted college's admission office immediately to check what is possible. The published instructions do not mention any relaxation for missing documents, so delays should be resolved well before the reporting deadline rather than at the last moment.
What happens if I miss the September 4 deadline entirely?
Your Round 1 allotment will be cancelled. This is one of the most preventable reasons candidates lose seats during counselling, so treat the reporting date as fixed.
Where can I download the Round 1 selection list?
It is available as a PDF on the official Maharashtra CET Cell website, under the Admissions 2026 section for NEET UG.
Does this allotment cover both MBBS and BDS seats?
Yes, the Round 1 list released covers both MBBS and BDS seats under Maharashtra's NEET UG CAP counselling.
If your name is on the Maharashtra CAP Round 1 list, treat the coming days as document-gathering and travel-planning days, not celebration days — the seat is only secure after verification and fee payment at the college. Keep checking the official CET Cell portal for any updates on Round 2 dates or vacancy lists if you are waiting for a better option.
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