Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: 11,340 get Round 3 seats, join by October 14
By TUF News Desk · Published 12 October 2026 · 3 min read
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11,340 candidates now know which college they will join. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the provisional seat allotment for Round 3 of Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026, covering admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. The tally: 8,811 candidates allotted MBBS seats and 2,529 allotted BDS seats.
The deadline
Allotted candidates must join their respective colleges by 5:30 pm on October 14, 2026. The status retention form must also be filled at the college by the same deadline. The CET Cell notice states the consequence plainly: a candidate who does not submit the original documents and pay the fees within the stipulated time loses the seat. Admission stays provisional until the institute verifies the originals and confirms eligibility.
How to download the allotment list
The Round 3 provisional allotment list is on the official NEET UG counselling portal. Open the Admission 2026-27 section, select the NEET UG option, and click the link for the Round 3 provisional seat allotment result. The result downloads as a PDF. Save a copy before you head to the college.
Which colleges are covered
The allotment covers seats approved or permitted by the NMC, MCI or Dental Council at medical and dental colleges across Maharashtra. Many participating colleges are affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in Nashik. Deemed universities such as the MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Navi Mumbai also admit MBBS students in Maharashtra.
Documents to carry to the college
The list is provisional. Each admitting institute will verify the original documents and ascertain eligibility under the NEET(UG)-2026 brochure before confirming admission. Carry the NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, the provisional allotment letter, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, a government photo ID, and a medical fitness certificate. A Maharashtra domicile certificate is mandatory for the 85 percent state quota seats. Caste certificate, caste validity certificate, non-creamy layer certificate and EWS certificate apply wherever claimed. Carry originals along with photocopies of every document, and 8 to 12 passport-size photographs matching the one used on the NEET application. Our admission documents checklist covers what reporting colleges usually ask for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to report after Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 3 allotment?
October 14, 2026, up to 5:30 pm. Candidates who do not report with original documents and pay the fees in time lose the allotted seat.
How many candidates got seats in Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3?
11,340 candidates were allotted seats in Round 3: 8,811 MBBS seats and 2,529 BDS seats.
Where do I download the Round 3 allotment result?
On the official portal, medical2026.mahacet.org, under Admission 2026-27 and the NEET UG section.
Is the Round 3 allotment list final?
No, it is a provisional selection list. Admission is confirmed only after the college verifies the original documents as per the NEET(UG)-2026 brochure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to report after Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 3 allotment?
October 14, 2026, up to 5:30 pm. Candidates who do not report with original documents and pay the fees in time lose the allotted seat.
How many candidates got seats in Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3?
11,340 candidates were allotted seats in Round 3: 8,811 MBBS seats and 2,529 BDS seats.
Where do I download the Round 3 allotment result?
On the official portal, medical2026.mahacet.org, under Admission 2026-27 and the NEET UG section.
Is the Round 3 allotment list final?
No, it is a provisional selection list. Admission is confirmed only after the college verifies the original documents.
Sources: The Times of India, JagranJosh