The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the provisional seat matrix for Round 2 of CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling for MBBS and BDS courses in private university colleges. This matrix shows exactly how many seats are available in each college, broken down by category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, open, and reserved categories), and separately for general and women candidates. The matrix covers two MBBS colleges (Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College in Ahilyanagar with 450 seats and N.K.P. Salve Medical College in Nagpur with 250 seats) and one BDS college (Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College in Nagpur with 100 seats). This is a provisional document — the final seat count may change based on college affiliation status, court orders, or government directives. Understanding this matrix is essential to know where you can apply and what your chances are based on your category and rank.
Maharashtra's Round 2 CAP counselling offers 450 MBBS seats at Dr. V.V.P.F.'s (Ahilyanagar) and 250 at N.K.P. Salve (Nagpur), plus 100 BDS seats at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College (Nagpur), all in private universities, with seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other categories.
What is this seat matrix and why does it matter?
A seat matrix is an official table that tells you exactly how many seats a college has available, and how those seats are divided among different categories and quotas. This particular matrix is for Round 2 of CAP (Centralised Admission Process) counselling — the second round of seat allocation in Maharashtra's NEET UG 2026 admission process for private university medical and dental colleges.
The matrix is marked 'provisional', which means the numbers shown are subject to change. Seats may increase or decrease based on whether colleges receive final affiliation from MUHS (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences), Nashik, or the respective dental council (NMC/DCI). Court orders, state or central government directives, or information from the colleges themselves can also alter the final seat count. However, this matrix is your best current guide to understand the scale of opportunity in Round 2.
Why does this matter to you? If you are eligible for Round 2 counselling and have not yet been allotted a seat in Round 1, this matrix tells you which colleges are participating, how many seats are open in your category, and whether your rank is likely to be competitive. It helps you make informed choices about which colleges to list in your preference order during counselling registration.
Which colleges are included in Round 2?
Round 2 CAP counselling in private universities includes three colleges across Maharashtra: two MBBS colleges and one BDS college. All three are private university institutions, not government colleges.
The MBBS colleges are: (1) Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar district), with a total intake of 450 seats, and (2) N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur, with a total intake of 250 seats. The BDS college is: (3) Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Hingana, Nagpur, with a total intake of 100 seats.
If you are seeking an MBBS seat, you can apply to either or both of the MBBS colleges. If you are seeking a BDS seat, you can apply to the Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College. The seat matrix shows the breakdown of available seats in each college by category and gender.
- Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, Ahilyanagar — 450 MBBS seats
- N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur — 250 MBBS seats
- Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Hingana, Nagpur — 100 BDS seats
Understanding the seat categories and quotas
The seat matrix divides seats into several categories based on caste/community and economic status. Understanding these is crucial because your eligibility to apply for a seat depends on which category you belong to. The categories shown in the matrix are: SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), VJA (Vimukta Jati A), NTB (Nomadic Tribe B / NT1), NTC (Nomadic Tribe C / NT2), NTD (Nomadic Tribe D / NT3), OBC (Other Backward Class), SEB (Socially and Educationally Backward), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), and OPEN (unreserved, for any candidate).
Additionally, the matrix shows seats separately for 'GEN.' (general/unreserved candidates) and 'WOM.' (women candidates). This means that within each category, some seats are reserved for women. For example, if SC category has 7 seats under 'GEN.' and 3 seats under 'WOM.', there are 10 SC seats total — 7 of which can be filled by any SC candidate (male or female), and 3 of which are specifically for SC women.
The matrix also includes 'Min.' (Minority Seats) and 'I.Q' (Institute Quota) columns, though these may not be applicable to all candidates. Minority seats are typically for religious minorities, and Institute Quota seats are filled by the college's own management. Your eligibility for each category depends on your caste certificate, income certificate (if applicable), and gender as recognized by the admission authority.
- SC — Scheduled Caste
- ST — Scheduled Tribe
- VJA — Vimukta Jati (A)
- NTB — Nomadic Tribe (B) / NT1
- NTC — Nomadic Tribe (C) / NT2
- NTD — Nomadic Tribe (D) / NT3
- OBC — Other Backward Class
- SEB — Socially and Educationally Backward
- EWS — Economically Weaker Section
- OPEN — Unreserved (any candidate)
- GEN. — General seats (any gender within the category)
- WOM. — Women-only seats within the category
MBBS seat breakdown: Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, Ahilyanagar
Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College in Ahilyanagar has a total of 450 MBBS seats available in Round 2. The seats are divided as follows: 200 seats are under the Government/Aided category (these are state-quota seats), and 250 seats are under the private/institute quota. However, the matrix provided focuses on the state-quota and other reserved seats available through CAP counselling.
For general (unreserved) candidates: 22 seats are available under the OPEN category for general candidates, plus 6 seats under SEB (Socially and Educationally Backward). For women candidates: 10 seats are available under OPEN, plus 2 seats under SEB. The college also has reserved seats for SC (7 general + 3 women), ST (4 general + 2 women), VJA (1 general + 1 woman), NTB (1 general + 1 woman), NTC (2 general + 1 woman), NTD (2 general + 0 women), and OBC (11 general + 4 women).
The total across all categories at Dr. V.V.P.F.'s is 56 seats for general candidates and 24 seats for women candidates, making 80 seats available through state quota in Round 2. The remaining 370 seats (out of 450) are likely under institute quota or other management categories not shown in this CAP matrix.
- Total seats: 450
- State-quota seats shown in CAP Round 2: 80 (56 general + 24 women)
- OPEN category: 22 general + 10 women = 32 seats
- SEB category: 6 general + 2 women = 8 seats
- SC category: 7 general + 3 women = 10 seats
- ST category: 4 general + 2 women = 6 seats
- OBC category: 11 general + 4 women = 15 seats
- VJA, NTB, NTC, NTD: 1–2 seats each
MBBS seat breakdown: N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur
N.K.P. Salve Medical College in Nagpur has a total of 250 MBBS seats available in Round 2. Similar to Dr. V.V.P.F.'s, the matrix shows the state-quota and reserved seats available through CAP counselling. The college's seats are divided between general candidates and women candidates.
For general (unreserved) candidates: 28 seats are available under the OPEN category, plus 7 seats under SEB. For women candidates: 12 seats are available under OPEN, plus 3 seats under SEB. The college also has reserved seats for SC (9 general + 4 women), ST (5 general + 2 women), VJA (2 general + 1 woman), NTB (2 general + 0 women), NTC (3 general + 1 woman), NTD (1 general + 1 woman), and OBC (13 general + 6 women).
The total across all categories at N.K.P. Salve is 70 seats for general candidates and 30 seats for women candidates, making 100 seats available through state quota in Round 2. The remaining 150 seats (out of 250) are under institute quota or other management categories.
- Total seats: 250
- State-quota seats shown in CAP Round 2: 100 (70 general + 30 women)
- OPEN category: 28 general + 12 women = 40 seats
- SEB category: 7 general + 3 women = 10 seats
- SC category: 9 general + 4 women = 13 seats
- ST category: 5 general + 2 women = 7 seats
- OBC category: 13 general + 6 women = 19 seats
- VJA, NTB, NTC, NTD: 1–2 seats each
BDS seat breakdown: Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College, Nagpur
Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre in Hingana, Nagpur has a total of 100 BDS seats available in Round 2. This is the only BDS college listed in this Round 2 matrix for private universities in Maharashtra. The seats are divided between general candidates and women candidates.
For general (unreserved) candidates: 11 seats are available under the OPEN category, plus 3 seats under SEB. For women candidates: 5 seats are available under OPEN, plus 1 seat under SEB. The college also has reserved seats for SC (3 general + 2 women), ST (2 general + 1 woman), VJA (0 general + 1 woman), NTB (1 general + 0 women), NTC (1 general + 0 women), NTD (1 general + 0 women), and OBC (6 general + 2 women).
The total across all categories at Ranjeet Deshmukh is 28 seats for general candidates and 12 seats for women candidates, making 40 seats available through state quota in Round 2. The remaining 60 seats (out of 100) are under institute quota or other management categories.
- Total seats: 100
- State-quota seats shown in CAP Round 2: 40 (28 general + 12 women)
- OPEN category: 11 general + 5 women = 16 seats
- SEB category: 3 general + 1 woman = 4 seats
- SC category: 3 general + 2 women = 5 seats
- ST category: 2 general + 1 woman = 3 seats
- OBC category: 6 general + 2 women = 8 seats
- VJA, NTB, NTC, NTD: 0–1 seats each
Total seats available across all colleges in Round 2
Combining all three colleges, Round 2 CAP counselling in private universities offers a total of 450 + 250 = 700 MBBS seats and 100 BDS seats, for a grand total of 800 seats. However, the matrix shows only the state-quota and reserved seats available through CAP counselling, not the full institute-quota seats.
Across the state-quota seats shown in the matrix: 180 MBBS seats are available (126 general + 54 women) at the two MBBS colleges, and 40 BDS seats are available (28 general + 12 women) at the BDS college. This means approximately 220 seats are available through CAP Round 2 counselling across all three colleges combined.
The remaining seats (approximately 580 out of 800) are likely filled through institute quota, management quota, or other non-CAP processes. If you are eligible for CAP counselling, you are competing for the 220 seats shown in this matrix.
- Total MBBS seats (both colleges): 700
- Total BDS seats (one college): 100
- Grand total: 800 seats
- CAP Round 2 state-quota seats shown: ~220 seats
- Remaining seats: ~580 (institute/management quota)
Important: This is a provisional matrix — seats may change
The notice explicitly states that the seat position is 'subject to change as per information from Institute / MUHS, Nashik / NMC / DCI / Order of Hon'ble Courts / State / Central Government.' This means the numbers in this matrix are not final. Before Round 2 counselling begins, the Government or CET Cell Commissioner may revise the seat count.
Seats can increase if a college receives final affiliation from MUHS (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences), Nashik, or the respective dental council (NMC for medical, DCI for dental). Seats can decrease if affiliation is delayed or if a court order or government directive reduces the intake. Additionally, 'Seat will be allotted after receiving affiliation from MUHS, Nashik or respective Council' — meaning if a college does not receive affiliation by the time allotment begins, its seats may not be available at all.
What should you do? Use this matrix as a guide for planning your preferences, but do not assume these exact numbers will be available. Check the official Maharashtra CET Cell website (medical2026.mahacet.org) regularly for any updates or revised matrices before Round 2 counselling registration opens. If you see a significant change in seat count, it may affect your strategy.
- Seat numbers are provisional and subject to change
- Changes can occur due to affiliation status, court orders, or government directives
- Final seats will be allotted only after colleges receive affiliation
- Check the official CET Cell website regularly for updates
- Do not assume these exact numbers will be available in Round 2
How to use this matrix during counselling registration
When you register for Round 2 CAP counselling, you will be asked to list your college and course preferences in order of priority. This seat matrix helps you make informed choices. First, identify which category you belong to (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, OPEN, etc.) based on your caste certificate or income certificate. Then, look at the matrix to see how many seats are available in your category at each college.
For example, if you are an OBC candidate (general, not women-only), you can see that Dr. V.V.P.F.'s has 11 OBC seats and N.K.P. Salve has 13 OBC seats available. If you are an EWS candidate, Dr. V.V.P.F.'s has 6 EWS seats and N.K.P. Salve has 7 EWS seats. If you are an OPEN (unreserved) candidate, you have the most options: 22 + 28 = 50 OPEN seats across both MBBS colleges.
However, remember that the number of available seats does not tell you your chances of getting a seat. Your chances depend on your NEET rank, the cutoff rank for your category at each college, and how many other candidates with better ranks also apply to the same college. The matrix is a starting point — use it to understand the scale of opportunity, but also check previous year's cutoff data and your rank to estimate your realistic chances.
- Identify your category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, OPEN, etc.)
- Check how many seats are available in your category at each college
- List colleges in order of your preference
- Remember: seat count ≠ your chances (rank and cutoff matter more)
- Use previous year's cutoff data to estimate your realistic chances
What if you are a woman candidate?
The matrix shows seats separately for women candidates (marked 'WOM.'). These are seats specifically reserved for women within each category. For example, at Dr. V.V.P.F.'s, there are 3 SC seats for women, 2 ST seats for women, and so on. If you are a woman, you can apply for these women-only seats, which typically have lower cutoff ranks than general seats in the same category.
However, you also have the option to apply for general seats (marked 'GEN.') in your category, which are open to any candidate (male or female) in that category. The choice is yours — you can list both women-only and general seats in your preference order, and the system will allot you the best available seat based on your rank and preferences.
The advantage of women-only seats is that you compete only with other women candidates, which often means a lower cutoff rank. The advantage of general seats is that there are more of them, so you have more options. Most women candidates list both types of seats to maximize their chances.
- Women-only seats (WOM.) are reserved for women candidates
- General seats (GEN.) are open to any candidate in the category
- You can apply for both women-only and general seats
- Women-only seats typically have lower cutoff ranks
- List both types in your preference order to maximize chances
Key dates and next steps
The notice does not provide specific dates for Round 2 counselling registration, choice filling, or allotment. These dates are typically announced separately by the Maharashtra CET Cell. You must check the official website (medical2026.mahacet.org) or the CET Cell's official announcements for the exact schedule.
What you should do now: (1) Verify your NEET UG 2026 score and rank. (2) Determine your category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, OPEN) based on your certificates. (3) Check if you are eligible for Round 2 counselling (i.e., you were not allotted a seat in Round 1, or you have chosen to participate in Round 2). (4) Bookmark the official CET Cell website and check it daily for Round 2 announcements, including registration dates, choice-filling dates, and allotment dates. (5) Prepare a list of colleges and courses you wish to apply for, using this seat matrix as a guide.
When Round 2 registration opens, you will need to log in with your NEET roll number and password, fill in your preferences, and submit your choices before the deadline. Missing the deadline will mean you cannot participate in Round 2. So, stay alert and register as soon as the portal opens.
- Check medical2026.mahacet.org for Round 2 dates
- Verify your NEET score and rank
- Determine your category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, OPEN)
- Confirm your eligibility for Round 2
- Prepare your preference list using this matrix
- Register and fill choices before the deadline
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What is the total number of MBBS and BDS seats available in Round 2 CAP counselling?
Round 2 CAP counselling in private universities offers 700 MBBS seats (450 at Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, Ahilyanagar, and 250 at N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur) and 100 BDS seats (at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College, Nagpur). However, the state-quota seats available through CAP counselling are approximately 180 MBBS seats and 40 BDS seats. The remaining seats are under institute quota or management quota.
I am an OBC candidate. How many OBC seats are available in Round 2?
At Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, there are 11 OBC seats for general candidates and 4 OBC seats for women candidates (15 total). At N.K.P. Salve Medical College, there are 13 OBC seats for general candidates and 6 OBC seats for women candidates (19 total). So, across both MBBS colleges, there are 34 OBC seats available in Round 2. At Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College, there are 6 OBC seats for general candidates and 2 OBC seats for women candidates (8 total).
Can the seat numbers in this matrix change before Round 2 counselling begins?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that the seat matrix is provisional and subject to change based on affiliation status from MUHS Nashik or the respective dental council, court orders, or government directives. The Government or CET Cell Commissioner may revise the seat count before allotment begins. You should check the official CET Cell website regularly for any updates.
I am a woman candidate. Can I apply for both women-only seats and general seats?
Yes. You can list both women-only seats (marked 'WOM.') and general seats (marked 'GEN.') in your preference order. Women-only seats are reserved for women and typically have lower cutoff ranks, while general seats are open to any candidate in your category. The system will allot you the best available seat based on your rank and preferences.
What does 'provisional' mean in the context of this seat matrix?
Provisional means the seat numbers are not final and may change. Seats can increase if colleges receive final affiliation, or decrease if there are court orders or government directives. The notice also states that 'Seat will be allotted after receiving affiliation from MUHS, Nashik or respective Council,' meaning if a college does not receive affiliation by allotment time, its seats may not be available.
Which colleges are included in Round 2 CAP counselling for private universities?
Three colleges are included: (1) Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, Ahilyanagar (450 MBBS seats), (2) N.K.P. Salve Medical College, Nagpur (250 MBBS seats), and (3) Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Hingana, Nagpur (100 BDS seats). All three are private university institutions.
I am an EWS candidate. How many EWS seats are available?
At Dr. V.V.P.F.'s Medical College, there are 6 EWS seats for general candidates and 2 EWS seats for women candidates (8 total). At N.K.P. Salve Medical College, there are 7 EWS seats for general candidates and 3 EWS seats for women candidates (10 total). At Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College, there are 3 EWS seats for general candidates and 1 EWS seat for women candidates (4 total).
What is the difference between 'GEN.' and 'WOM.' seats in the matrix?
'GEN.' (general) seats are open to any candidate (male or female) within that category. 'WOM.' (women) seats are specifically reserved for women candidates within that category. For example, if SC category shows 7 GEN. and 3 WOM., there are 10 SC seats total — 7 open to any SC candidate, and 3 specifically for SC women.
How do I know if I am eligible for Round 2 counselling?
You are eligible for Round 2 if you have a valid NEET UG 2026 score and rank, and you were either not allotted a seat in Round 1 or you have chosen to participate in Round 2. The exact eligibility criteria and registration process will be announced by the Maharashtra CET Cell. Check the official website (medical2026.mahacet.org) for detailed eligibility guidelines and registration instructions.
What should I do now to prepare for Round 2 counselling?
First, verify your NEET score and rank. Second, determine your category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, OPEN) based on your certificates. Third, check the official CET Cell website daily for Round 2 announcements, including registration dates and choice-filling dates. Fourth, use this seat matrix to prepare a list of colleges and courses you wish to apply for. Finally, register and fill your preferences before the deadline when the portal opens.
The Maharashtra CET Cell's provisional seat matrix for Round 2 CAP counselling shows 700 MBBS seats and 100 BDS seats across three private university colleges, with approximately 220 seats available through state-quota CAP counselling. Use this matrix to understand the scale of opportunity in your category, but remember that these numbers are provisional and may change before allotment. Check medical2026.mahacet.org regularly for Round 2 dates, registration instructions, and any updates to the seat matrix. Prepare your preference list now, verify your eligibility, and be ready to register as soon as the portal opens.
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