The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced that three private university colleges are now included in CAP Round-2 for MBBS and BDS admissions in the 2026-27 academic year. These colleges—Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College (Ahilyanagar), N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences (Nagpur), and Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre (Nagpur)—have recently been recognised as private universities under Maharashtra law. The preference-filling process for these colleges has been extended to 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM to allow all eligible candidates to register their choices. This is a significant development because it opens new MBBS and BDS seats across Maharashtra and changes where you can apply in Round-2.
Three private university colleges are now open for CAP Round-2 MBBS/BDS admissions in Maharashtra; preference-filling deadline is 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM, and seat allocation follows a 40% Maharashtra domicile / 45% All India / 15% NRI quota structure.
What Has Changed: Three Private Colleges Now in CAP Round-2
Until now, these three colleges were not part of Maharashtra's CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling. On 7 September 2026, the Maharashtra government officially recognised two new private universities under the Maharashtra Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2023: Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil University (Ahilyanagar) and Lata Mangeshkar University (Nagpur). Three medical and dental colleges operate under these universities.
The three colleges now included in CAP Round-2 are: (1) Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, Ahilyanagar (MBBS), (2) N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (MBBS), and (3) Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur (BDS). These colleges will conduct admissions based on the preferences you fill during this extended window. This means if you have not yet filled preferences for Round-2, or if you want to add these colleges to your list, you now have the opportunity to do so.
Important Deadline: Preference-Filling Extended to 12 September 2026
The preference-filling process for CAP Round-2 has been extended specifically to allow candidates to include these three newly added colleges in their choices. The new deadline is 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM (morning). This is a hard deadline—no preferences will be accepted after this time.
If you have already registered and submitted preferences before this notice, you can unlock your preferences through your login on the CET Cell portal and make changes or add these colleges. You must complete any changes before 10:00 AM on 12 September. Do not wait until the last moment; the portal may experience heavy traffic, and late submissions will not be accepted.
- Preference-filling deadline: 12 September 2026, 10:00 AM (morning)
- You can unlock and edit previously submitted preferences
- Changes must be completed before the deadline
- No extensions will be granted after 10:00 AM on 12 September
Seat Quota Structure: Who Gets Which Seats
The three private colleges will allocate their MBBS and BDS seats according to a fixed quota system. This system divides seats into three categories based on your domicile (state of residence) and NRI status. Understanding which quota you are eligible for is critical—if you fill preferences for the wrong quota, your application may not be considered.
The quota breakdown is: 40% of total seats reserved for Maharashtra State Domicile candidates (Maharashtra residents), 45% for All India Quota (AIQ) candidates (anyone from any state), and 15% for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates. If NRI seats remain unfilled after Round-2, they will be converted to All India Quota seats from Round-3 onwards. This means NRI seats are not guaranteed to remain available in later rounds.
- 40% Maharashtra State Domicile (Maharashtra residents only)
- 45% All India Quota (AIQ) — candidates from any state
- 15% Non-Resident Indian (NRI) — Indian citizens living abroad
- Unfilled NRI seats convert to All India Quota from Round-3 onwards
| Quota Category | Percentage of Seats | Who Is Eligible | When Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra State Domicile | 40% | Candidates with Maharashtra domicile certificate | Round-2 onwards |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 45% | Any candidate from any state | Round-2 onwards |
| NRI Quota | 15% | Non-Resident Indian candidates only | Round-3 onwards (not in Round-2) |
Who Can Apply: Eligibility by Domicile and NRI Status
Your eligibility to apply for these colleges depends on your domicile status and whether you are classified as an NRI. The notice specifies exactly which quotas each category of candidate can access. Read your category carefully—applying for the wrong quota will result in rejection.
Maharashtra State Domicile candidates (those with a valid Maharashtra domicile certificate) can fill preferences for all three quotas: State Quota (40%), All India Quota (45%), and NRI Quota (15%). However, NRI quota seats will only be available to you from Round-3 onwards, not in Round-2. This means if you are a Maharashtra domicile candidate and you fill a preference for an NRI quota seat in Round-2, you will not be allotted that seat in Round-2; it will only become available in Round-3.
Candidates from outside Maharashtra (OMS) can fill preferences only for All India Quota (45%) and NRI Quota seats. You cannot apply for the 40% Maharashtra State Domicile seats. Like Maharashtra domicile candidates, NRI quota seats will be available to you only from Round-3 onwards.
NRI candidates can fill preferences only for the 15% NRI Quota seats. You are not eligible for any other quota—not the State Quota, not the All India Quota. If you attempt to fill preferences for other quotas, your application will be rejected. NRI quota seats are available from Round-3 onwards, not in Round-2.
- Maharashtra Domicile: eligible for State Quota (40%), AIQ (45%), and NRI Quota (15% from Round-3 only)
- Outside Maharashtra (OMS): eligible for AIQ (45%) and NRI Quota (15% from Round-3 only)
- NRI candidates: eligible for NRI Quota (15%) only; no other quota access
- NRI quota seats are NOT available in Round-2; they open from Round-3 onwards
Critical Trap: NRI Quota Seats Are Not Available in Round-2
This is the most important rule to understand, and it catches many candidates off guard. Even though the notice mentions NRI quota seats, these seats are NOT available in Round-2. They will only become available from Round-3 onwards. If you fill a preference for an NRI quota seat in Round-2, you will not be allotted that seat in Round-2, even if your rank qualifies. Your preference will be held and considered only in Round-3.
If you are an NRI candidate or a Maharashtra domicile/OMS candidate wanting to apply for NRI quota seats, do not waste your Round-2 preferences on NRI quota colleges. Instead, fill preferences for the quotas available to you in Round-2: State Quota (if Maharashtra domicile) or All India Quota (if Maharashtra domicile or OMS). Save your NRI quota preferences for Round-3 when those seats actually open.
- ⚠️ NRI quota seats are NOT available in Round-2
- ⚠️ NRI quota seats open only from Round-3 onwards
- ⚠️ If you fill NRI quota preferences in Round-2, you will not be allotted in Round-2
- ✅ Fill State Quota or AIQ preferences in Round-2 if eligible
- ✅ Save NRI quota preferences for Round-3
How to Fill Preferences: Step-by-Step Process
The preference-filling process is conducted online through the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (mahacet.org). You must log in with your NEET registration credentials and select the colleges and quotas you wish to apply for. The process is straightforward, but you must follow the rules for your domicile category.
Step 1: Log in to the CET Cell portal using your NEET registration number and password. Step 2: Navigate to the preference-filling section for CAP Round-2. Step 3: Search for the three private university colleges: Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College (Ahilyanagar), N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences (Nagpur), and Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College (Nagpur). Step 4: Select the quotas you are eligible for based on your domicile status (see the 'Who Can Apply' section above). Step 5: Rank the colleges in order of preference—the portal will allot you to the highest-ranked college for which you qualify. Step 6: Submit your preferences. Step 7: If you need to make changes, unlock your preferences through your login and edit them before the deadline.
If you have already submitted preferences and want to add these colleges, you do not need to re-register. Simply unlock your preferences, add the colleges, and resubmit. The portal will allow you to make unlimited changes until the deadline.
- Log in to mahacet.org with your NEET registration credentials
- Navigate to CAP Round-2 preference-filling section
- Search for the three private university colleges by name
- Select only the quotas you are eligible for
- Rank colleges in order of preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.)
- Submit preferences before 12 September 2026, 10:00 AM
- You can unlock and edit preferences multiple times before the deadline
Where to Find Seat Details and Fee Information
The notice states that the exact number of seats available in each college, their category-wise distribution (how many seats in each quota), and the fee structure are available on the official websites. However, the notice does not provide these details directly. You must visit the websites yourself to get this information before filling preferences.
For seat availability and quota-wise breakdown, visit the Maharashtra CET Cell website (mahacet.org). For fee structure and other college-specific details, visit the individual college websites: Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College (Ahilyanagar), N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences (Nagpur), and Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre (Nagpur). Fees at private colleges can be significantly higher than government colleges, so check the fee structure carefully before filling preferences. Do not assume fees are the same across all three colleges.
- Seat numbers and quota-wise distribution: mahacet.org
- Fee structure: individual college websites
- Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, Ahilyanagar — check their website for MBBS fees
- N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur — check their website for MBBS fees
- Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur — check their website for BDS fees
What Happens After You Fill Preferences
After the preference-filling deadline (12 September 2026, 10:00 AM), the CET Cell will process all preferences and generate an allotment list. The allotment will be based on your NEET rank, the preferences you filled, and the quota you are eligible for. You will be allotted to the highest-ranked college on your preference list for which you qualify.
Once allotted, you will need to report to the college for document verification and admission formalities. The notice does not provide the exact date for allotment or reporting, so you must check the CET Cell website regularly for updates. The notice advises candidates to visit mahacet.org frequently for notifications and further instructions. Do not miss any announcements—missing a reporting date can result in forfeiture of your seat.
- Allotment will be based on NEET rank, preferences, and quota eligibility
- You will be allotted to the highest-ranked college on your preference list that you qualify for
- Check mahacet.org regularly for allotment date and reporting instructions
- Report to the allotted college on the specified date with required documents
- Missing the reporting deadline may result in loss of your seat
Important: Check the CET Cell Website Regularly
The notice emphasises that candidates must regularly visit the official CET Cell website (mahacet.org) for notifications, updated information, and further instructions. The admission process involves multiple rounds and dates, and the CET Cell frequently updates its website with new information. If you miss an announcement, you may miss a critical deadline or requirement.
Bookmark the CET Cell website and check it at least once every two days during the counselling period. Subscribe to email notifications if the portal offers them. Do not rely on social media or unofficial sources for information—always verify information on the official CET Cell website. If you have questions, contact the CET Cell directly at the phone number or email provided on their website.
- Visit mahacet.org regularly for updates
- Check at least once every two days during counselling
- Do not rely on social media or unofficial sources
- Contact CET Cell directly for clarifications
- Phone: 022-22016157/53/59
- Email: cetcell@mahacet.org
The Three Private University Colleges: Quick Reference
Here is a quick reference for the three colleges now included in CAP Round-2. All three are newly recognised private university colleges, and all offer MBBS or BDS courses. Check the CET Cell website for the exact number of seats available in each college and their quota-wise distribution.
Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College is located in Ahilyanagar and offers MBBS. N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Nagpur and offers MBBS. Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre is located in Nagpur and offers BDS. All three colleges follow the same quota structure: 40% Maharashtra domicile, 45% All India, 15% NRI (from Round-3 onwards).
- Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, Ahilyanagar — MBBS
- N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur — MBBS
- Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur — BDS
| College Name | Location | Course | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College | Ahilyanagar | MBBS | Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil University |
| N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences | Nagpur | MBBS | Lata Mangeshkar University |
| Ranjit Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre | Nagpur | BDS | Lata Mangeshkar University |
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What is CAP Round-2 and why are these three colleges being added now?
CAP (Centralised Admission Process) Round-2 is the second round of counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions in Maharashtra. These three colleges are being added because they have just been officially recognised as private universities under the Maharashtra Private Universities Act, 2023. The government approved their inclusion in CAP Round-2 on 7-10 September 2026, so they are now open for admissions through the centralised counselling process.
What is the deadline to fill preferences for these colleges?
The preference-filling deadline is 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM (morning). This is a hard deadline—no preferences will be accepted after this time. If you have already filled preferences, you can unlock and edit them until this deadline.
I am from outside Maharashtra. Can I apply for these colleges?
Yes, you can apply, but only for the All India Quota (45%) and NRI Quota seats. You cannot apply for the 40% Maharashtra State Domicile seats, which are reserved for Maharashtra residents only. If you want to apply for NRI quota seats, note that they are only available from Round-3 onwards, not in Round-2.
I am an NRI. Can I apply for these colleges in Round-2?
You can fill preferences for NRI quota seats, but these seats are NOT available in Round-2. NRI quota seats open only from Round-3 onwards. If you fill NRI quota preferences in Round-2, you will not be allotted in Round-2. You should wait for Round-3 to apply for NRI quota seats, or apply for All India Quota seats in Round-2 if you are eligible.
What is the quota breakdown for these colleges?
The seats are divided as follows: 40% for Maharashtra State Domicile candidates, 45% for All India Quota (AIQ) candidates, and 15% for NRI candidates. If NRI seats remain unfilled after Round-2, they will be converted to All India Quota seats from Round-3 onwards.
How many seats are available in each college, and what are the fees?
The notice does not provide the exact number of seats or fee structure. You must visit the Maharashtra CET Cell website (mahacet.org) for seat numbers and quota-wise distribution, and the individual college websites for fee information. Fees at private colleges can be significantly higher than government colleges, so check carefully before filling preferences.
I have already filled preferences for Round-2. Can I add these colleges?
Yes. You can unlock your preferences through your login on the CET Cell portal and add these colleges to your preference list. You can make unlimited changes until the deadline of 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM. Simply unlock, edit, and resubmit.
What happens if I fill preferences for a quota I am not eligible for?
Your application will be rejected for that quota. For example, if you are from outside Maharashtra and you fill a preference for the 40% Maharashtra State Domicile quota, you will not be considered for that seat. Always check your eligibility based on your domicile status before filling preferences.
When will the allotment list be released?
The notice does not specify the exact date for allotment. You must check the Maharashtra CET Cell website (mahacet.org) regularly for the allotment date and further instructions. The CET Cell will announce the allotment date after the preference-filling deadline.
What should I do if I miss the preference-filling deadline?
If you miss the deadline of 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM, you will not be able to fill preferences for these colleges in Round-2. You may have an opportunity to apply in Round-3 or later rounds, but this is not guaranteed. Do not miss the deadline—fill your preferences well before 10:00 AM on 12 September.
Where can I find more information about the admission process?
Visit the Maharashtra CET Cell website at mahacet.org. You can also contact the CET Cell directly at phone 022-22016157/53/59 or email cetcell@mahacet.org. Check the website regularly for updates, notifications, and further instructions.
Are these colleges recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI)?
The notice confirms that these colleges are now part of recognised private universities under Maharashtra law. However, the notice does not explicitly state MCI/NMC recognition. You should verify the recognition status of each college on the National Medical Commission (NMC) website before filling preferences to ensure the degree will be valid.
The preference-filling deadline is 12 September 2026 at 10:00 AM. Log in to mahacet.org immediately, check your eligibility based on your domicile status, and fill preferences for the three private university colleges if they match your rank and preferences. Remember: NRI quota seats are not available in Round-2, so do not waste preferences on them. Check the CET Cell website regularly for allotment dates and further instructions. Do not miss the deadline.
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