Maharashtra NEET PG Merit List 2026, Download PDF on 28 October

Maharashtra NEET PG Provisional Merit List 2026 – Release Date 28 October, Grievance Dates, Choice Filling & CAP Round 1 Plan

Maharashtra NEET PG Merit List 2026 – Quick Overview

Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 – Complete Counselling Schedule

What Is a Provisional Merit List? – Simple Explanation

• It is the first draft of the state rank list made by the CET Cell from the information you gave in your application
• It shows the state merit position of registered candidates. This position decides your chance in seat allotment
• Because it is only a draft, it can have mistakes. That is why you get two days (29 and 30 October) to raise a grievance
• After checking grievances, the CET Cell publishes the final state merit list on 1 November 2026
• Only the final merit list is used for CAP Round 1 seat allotment

How to Download the Maharashtra NEET PG Provisional Merit List 2026

1. Visit the official counselling portal: medical2026.mahacet.org
2. Open the NEET PG 2026 counselling section
3. Look for the provisional state merit list notice dated 28 October 2026, once it is published
4. Open the merit list document
5. Use the search option of the PDF (Ctrl + F) and type your NEET PG roll number or application number, depending on the columns given
6. Check your name, state merit position and other details
7. Verify your reservation category and other information
8. Download and save the PDF for future use

Details to Check in the Merit List

• Your name, spelled exactly as in your documents
• NEET PG roll number and application number
• NEET PG score or rank as used in the list
• State merit position (your rank in the Maharashtra list)
• Your category and any special reservation shown
• Domicile or quota status, if shown
• Any remark about your documents or verification status

If anything is wrong, note down the exact mistake and keep proof ready for the grievance window.

How the State Merit List Is Prepared

• The list is based on your NEET PG 2026 score
• Your domicile and category are also used, as reported by counselling guides
• Only candidates whose registration, fee and documents are complete are placed in the list
• There is a separate in-service state merit list for in-service candidates, which is also scheduled for 1 November 2026
• The CAP covers the 50% state quota seats and the private unaided seats, as reported by education portals

Exact rules are given in the official information brochure. Please read it once fully.

Merit List Grievance – What to Do on 29 and 30 October

1. Check your name and details in the provisional list on 28 October itself
2. If you find a mistake (name, category, score, domicile), write down what is wrong and what should be correct
3. Keep the supporting document ready, such as your NEET PG scorecard or certificate
4. Open the grievance option on the official portal during the window of 29 and 30 October
5. Submit the grievance clearly and keep a screenshot or receipt
6. Do not wait for the last evening. The portal may be slow when many candidates log in

Grievances sent after the window may not be accepted, so please plan your time.

Eligibility – Who Can Take Part in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling?

• You must have a qualifying NEET PG 2026 score
• You must hold a valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council. Provisional registration may be accepted as per the brochure
• A valid Maharashtra domicile is generally needed for state quota seats
• You must complete registration, fee payment and document upload on time

These points are from education portals. For exact eligibility, read the official brochure of 16 October 2026.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• MBBS degree or provisional certificate and internship completion certificate
• NMC or State Medical Council registration certificate
• Maharashtra domicile proof, as per brochure
• Category certificate and validity certificate, if applicable
• Non-creamy layer certificate for OBC and similar categories, if applicable
• In-service certificate, if you apply in the in-service category
• Photo ID and passport-size photographs
• Payment receipts of registration fee and security deposit

At the time of college joining, the college will check your original documents, so keep them in one folder.

Fee and Security Deposit – What You Should Know

• You pay a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit, as per the counselling guides
• One education portal reports the registration fee as about Rs. 3,000. The security deposit depends on category and type of college
• Payment was open till 24 October 2026, 5:00 PM
• Keep your payment receipt safe. It may be needed later

Please confirm the exact amounts in the official brochure.

Choice Filling Guide – 2 to 4 November 2026

• Wait for the seat matrix: It comes out on 1 November together with the final merit list. Do not decide your list before seeing the available seats
• Make a long list: Add as many courses and colleges as you like, in the order you prefer. A longer list does not hurt you, because you get the first choice that your rank allows
• Put dream choices first: Place your best choices at the top and safer choices lower
• Think about branch first, then college: Decide whether branch or college is more important to you and arrange your list on that basis
• Check fees and bond rules: Government and private colleges have different fees. Check any service bond rules in the brochure
• Lock and save carefully: Submit before 11:59 PM on 4 November and take a printout or screenshot of your final list

After the CAP Round 1 Selection List (5 November 2026)

• Check the selection list on 5 November 2026 on the official portal
• Note the college and course allotted to you
• Read the instructions for accepting the seat and what to do if you are not happy with the allotment
• Report to the allotted college between 6 and 10 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM
• Carry original documents, photocopies, fee payment proof and your allotment letter
• If you do not join in time, you may lose the seat, so plan your travel early

Day-by-Day Plan from 26 October to 10 November

Maharashtra Counselling vs MCC (All India Quota) Counselling

You can take part in both counselling processes if you are eligible. Do not mix their dates, rules or merit lists.

Counselling Rounds – What to Expect After Round 1

• As reported by counselling guides, Maharashtra PG counselling usually has Round 1, Round 2, a mop-up round and a stray vacancy round
• The dates for later rounds are announced by the CET Cell after Round 1 ends
• Seats that remain empty or are left by candidates come back in later rounds
• Read the brochure to know the rules for upgrading or leaving a seat in each round
• Never assume the date of the next round. Check the official notice

Understanding State Merit Position vs NEET PG Rank

• NEET PG rank: Your all-India position from the NEET PG result
• State merit position: Your position in the Maharashtra list, after the CET Cell checks domicile and category
• The state position is usually a smaller number than your all-India rank because only state-eligible candidates are in the list
• Seat allotment in Maharashtra counselling depends on your state merit position, your category and your choices
• Therefore, always use the state list when you compare yourself with last year’s state closing positions

How to Build Your Preference List – A Simple Method

Questions to Ask Before You Choose a College

• How many patients and cases does the hospital handle in your branch?
• Are there enough faculty members and senior doctors in the department?
• What is the stipend, and is it paid on time?
• What are the fees, hostel charges and other charges?
• Is there a service bond? If yes, for how long and with what penalty?
• How is the research and thesis support?
• How is the city, travel and living cost?

Talk to current residents of the college if you can. Their real experience is often more useful than a brochure.

Understanding the In-Service Merit List

• An in-service merit list is made for doctors who are in government service and apply under the in-service category
• It is scheduled for 1 November 2026 along with the final state merit list
• In-service candidates must keep their service certificate and related papers ready
• The rules about in-service seats are given in the information brochure, so read that part carefully

College Reporting Day Checklist (6 to 10 November)

• CAP Round 1 selection letter (printout)
• Original documents and two sets of photocopies
• Fee payment proof and security deposit receipt
• Passport-size photographs
• Enough money for the college admission fee, as informed in the allotment letter
• Plan to reach the college early in the day, because the reporting time ends at 5:30 PM
• Keep a trusted person’s phone number handy, in case of delays

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring the document verification status until it is too late
• Not checking the provisional list on the first day
• Missing the grievance window of 29 and 30 October
• Filling only a few choices
• Choosing colleges without checking fees or bond conditions
• Submitting choices in the last minutes
• Forgetting original documents on the joining day
• Trusting agents who promise seats for money

Tips to Stay Calm During Counselling

• Make a simple notebook with all dates, login details and receipts
• Check the official website once in the morning and once in the evening
• Talk to seniors or doctors who went through the same counselling
• Remember that you may get another chance in later rounds, so do not panic after one list

Maharashtra NEET PG Merit List 2026 – FAQs

Q. When will the Maharashtra NEET PG provisional merit list be released?

It is scheduled for 28 October 2026.

Q. Where can I download the merit list?

On the official counselling portal medical2026.mahacet.org after it is published.

Q. Who conducts Maharashtra NEET PG counselling?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Maharashtra.

Q. What courses are covered?

MD, MS and Postgraduate Diploma courses.

Q. When is the grievance window?

On 29 and 30 October 2026.

Q. When will the final merit list come out?

On 1 November 2026, along with the in-service merit list and the CAP Round 1 seat matrix.

Q. When does choice filling start?

On 2 November 2026 and it closes on 4 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q. When is the first selection list?

On 5 November 2026.

Q. When do I have to report to the college?

Between 6 and 10 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

Q. Is domicile needed?

A Maharashtra domicile is generally needed for state quota seats. Check the official brochure for details.

Q. Is the document verification date over?

Online document verification is scheduled to run until 27 October 2026.

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