The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has opened the preference form for NEET UG Counselling 2026 CAP Round 3 today, October 7, 2026. Eligible candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission in the state can now fill and lock their college choices online. The window stays open until 11:59 PM on October 9, 2026, and the Round 3 selection list is scheduled for October 11.
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling 2026: Latest Update
According to the schedule circulated for this round, the final merit list was published on October 5 and the Round 3 seat matrix followed on October 6. Choice filling began on October 7. The CET Cell will use the final merit list, the preferences submitted by each candidate, the reservation category and the seats available in the matrix to prepare the selection list.
Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 3 Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration for Round 3 | September 22 to 26, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | September 29, 2026 |
| Submission of grievances | September 30 to October 1, 2026 |
| Final merit list | October 5, 2026 |
| Seat matrix for MBBS and BDS | October 6, 2026 |
| Online choice filling | October 7 to 9, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Round 3 selection list | October 11, 2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted college | October 11 to 14, 2026 |
Candidates should keep in mind that state counselling authorities sometimes extend deadlines. Any change will appear in the official notice, so check it regularly during the three-day window rather than relying on a single date.
Background: How the Counselling Reached Round 3
NEET UG 2026 was held on June 21, and the result was declared on July 16. Maharashtra began its counselling in August. The Round 1 selection list was published on August 30. Round 2 followed with the seat matrix on September 7, choice filling from September 8 to 10, allotment on September 12 and joining between September 13 and 18.
MBBS and BDS Options Available in Round 3
Maharashtra has one of the larger medical education systems in the country. Seat data compiled for the 2026-27 session shows 42 government medical colleges with 6,000 MBBS seats and 44 private colleges with 7,099 seats, which takes the state total past 13,000. Government seats and private seats are filled through different quota rules, and about 85 percent of government college seats along with the seats in private and minority colleges are handled by the state CET Cell.
How to Fill Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 Choices
- Log in to the official Maharashtra medical admission portal with your registered credentials.
- Open the Round 3 preference form for Group A (MBBS and BDS).
- Study the Round 3 seat matrix and virtual vacancy list before choosing colleges.
- Add colleges and courses in the exact order of your preference, with your most preferred option first.
- Review the complete list and then submit or lock your choices before the deadline.
- Download or print the filled preference form for your records.
Key Highlights of Round 3
- Choice filling for MBBS and BDS is open from October 7 to 9, 2026, until 11:59 PM.
- The Round 3 selection list is expected on October 11, 2026.
- Physical joining at the allotted college is scheduled from October 11 to 14, 2026.
- The round is for Group A courses, that is MBBS and BDS, and only registered candidates can take part.
- A seat matrix released on October 6 shows the seats available for choice filling.
After Allotment: Reporting and Documents
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard.
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates.
- Domicile or nationality certificate, as applicable for state quota.
- Category or caste certificate and validity certificate, where reservation is claimed.
- Seat allotment letter and registration receipt.
- Passport-size photographs and a valid photo identity card.
