If you registered for Maharashtra's state NEET UG counselling (the 85% state-quota process run through CAP, or Centralized Admission Process), a key document just changed. The Maharashtra CET Cell has issued a revised provisional merit list and a revised registered candidate list for CAP Round 1, alongside a list of candidates whose applications were rejected. This matters because your rank on this list, and its accuracy, decides which colleges you can even attempt during choice filling. The revision has also pushed several downstream dates, so students need to recheck the schedule rather than rely on earlier timelines.
Download the revised CAP Round 1 merit list from fe2026.mahacet.org, verify your name, rank, category and application number carefully, and file any correction before the grievance window closes — this is your only chance to fix errors before the final list is locked.
What actually happened
Maharashtra's CET Cell, which runs state-quota MBBS and BDS admissions for the state through CAP, released a revised version of the provisional merit list for Round 1, along with an updated list of registered candidates and a separate list of candidates rejected for this round.
This is not the final merit list — it is a corrected working version that candidates must check before the process moves forward. Around the same time, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which manages the 15% All India Quota seats, also put out its final Round 1 merit list and allotment result for AIQ seats, a separate track from the state process.
Why the dates shifted
The CET Cell had already revised its counselling calendar once, extending the online document verification window until August 23. The reason given was that MCC had separately extended its own counselling timeline for AIQ seats, and Maharashtra's state schedule needed to stay aligned so that candidates applying under both tracks are not disadvantaged.
For aspirants, the practical effect is simple: any printed or saved copy of an older schedule is now outdated. Always confirm dates from the live CAP website rather than from messages or screenshots being shared around.
The revised CAP Round 1 schedule
Based on the latest update, here is how the remaining steps of Round 1 are expected to run. Treat these as the operative dates until the CET Cell issues any further change.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Revised provisional merit list & registered candidate list | August 24, 2026 |
| Grievance submission window | August 24, 2026, up to 5:00 pm |
| Final merit list & seat matrix release | August 25, 2026 |
| Choice filling | August 26 to August 29, 2026 (till 5:30 pm) |
| CAP Round 1 seat allotment result | August 30, 2026 |
| Physical reporting / joining at allotted college | August 30 to September 4, 2026 |
How to download and check the merit list
The list is published on the official counselling portal, fe2026.mahacet.org, not on the general CET Cell homepage, so search for the exact counselling-year link rather than the department's main site.
- Go to fe2026.mahacet.org and open the 'Provisional Merit List (Group A)' link on the left panel.
- Download the PDF and search it using Ctrl+F for your name or application number rather than scrolling manually.
- Cross-check your NEET UG rank, category (including any reservation category such as EWS, SC, ST, OBC, or PwD), and application number against your original registration and NEET scorecard.
- Save a copy of the PDF and take a screenshot of your entry — you may need this as proof if a discrepancy shows up later in the process.
What to do if there is an error
If your rank, category, or personal details are wrong on the revised list, this is the moment to act — the grievance window on August 24 (till 5 pm) is the mechanism for it. Once the final merit list and seat matrix are released on August 25, corrections become far harder, since choice filling and allotment run directly off that final list.
Follow the exact grievance-submission process and format specified by the CET Cell rather than sending informal emails or calls; counselling authorities generally act only on grievances filed through the prescribed channel.
What comes after the merit list
Once the final merit list and seat matrix are out on August 25, the real strategic work begins: choice filling from August 26 to 29. This is where you list, in order of preference, the colleges and courses (MBBS or BDS) you are willing to accept.
Two habits help here: first, list every college you would genuinely accept, even ones outside your top choice, because a shorter list only reduces your own chances of allotment; second, rank choices strictly by your true preference, since the algorithm allots the highest-ranked choice your merit position permits — it does not reward guessing what's 'safe'.
The Round 1 seat allotment result is due on August 30, after which allotted candidates must complete admission formalities and physically report to the college between August 30 and September 4. Missing this reporting window can cost you the seat, so treat it as a hard deadline, not a soft one.
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Where do I download the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 revised merit list?
On the official CAP counselling portal fe2026.mahacet.org, under the 'Provisional Merit List (Group A)' link, not on any third-party site.
What is the difference between this state merit list and the MCC merit list?
The Maharashtra CET Cell's list governs the 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS seats within Maharashtra. The MCC list is a separate process for the 15% All India Quota seats, open to candidates across the country. You may be participating in both simultaneously.
I found an error in my category or rank on the revised list — what should I do?
Submit a grievance through the CET Cell's prescribed process before the stated deadline (5 pm on the grievance day). Once the final merit list is published, corrections are much harder to get made in time for choice filling.
Does this revised list mean my seat allotment has changed?
Not necessarily. This is still a provisional list meant for verification. Seat allotment only happens after choice filling closes and the CET Cell processes it, currently scheduled for August 30.
What happens if I don't report to my allotted college within the joining dates?
Physical reporting within the specified window (currently August 30 to September 4 for Round 1) is generally mandatory to confirm your admission. Missing it can lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat, so plan travel and document arrangements in advance.
Should I fill more choices or fewer during choice filling?
Fill as many colleges and courses as you would genuinely accept, in true order of preference. A longer, honestly ranked list improves your chances without forcing you to accept anything you rank lower than you'd like.
Maharashtra NEET UG aspirants should treat August 24 as a checkpoint, not a formality — verify every detail on the revised merit list and raise grievances before the deadline, since the final list on August 25 will be used as-is for choice filling. Keep the CAP portal open on results day and be ready to file choices promptly once the window opens on August 26.
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