Mumbai, August 12, 2026: Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Maharashtra have only a few hours left to complete their registration for the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026.

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, opened registration for the first round of the state counselling process on August 6, 2026. The registration window closes today, August 12, making this the last opportunity for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates to enter the state counselling process.

Registration deadline today

Students who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and are seeking admission to medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra should complete their registration through the official counselling portal before the deadline.

The counselling process covers admissions to MBBS and BDS programmes under the Maharashtra state admission process.

Candidates are advised not to wait until the final hours because registration may involve uploading documents, entering personal and academic information and completing the prescribed fee-payment process.

Who can participate?

The counselling is intended for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates seeking admission to participating medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra.

Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements and applicable category rules before submitting their application.

Those who have already qualified NEET UG but have not registered for Maharashtra state counselling should particularly note that NEET qualification alone does not automatically register a candidate for state counselling.

What candidates need to do

Candidates completing their registration should ensure that all required information is entered accurately.

The broad process involves:

• Registering on the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal.
• Entering the required personal and NEET UG details.
• Uploading the prescribed documents.
• Paying the applicable registration fee.
• Submitting the application.
• Keeping a copy of the completed application and payment receipt.

Candidates should carefully verify their details before final submission. Errors in personal information, NEET details or category information could create problems during document verification and subsequent admission stages.

MBBS and BDS admissions

The Maharashtra counselling process is an important route for students seeking seats in MBBS and BDS colleges across the state.

After registration, the counselling authority will proceed with subsequent stages such as publication of the eligible/merit list, seat matrix, preference submission and seat allotment according to the official schedule.

Candidates should therefore continue monitoring the official CET Cell website after completing registration.

What happens after registration?

Registration is only the first stage of the counselling process. Candidates will subsequently need to follow the instructions issued by the Maharashtra CET Cell regarding:

Merit list → Seat matrix → Choice/preference filling → Seat allotment → Admission/reporting

Students should carefully read each counselling notification because deadlines for choice filling and reporting can be different from the registration deadline.

A candidate who registers but fails to complete a subsequent mandatory step may not be considered for a particular round of seat allotment.

Don’t confuse state counselling with NEET qualification

One of the most important points for students is that qualifying in NEET UG 2026 and registering for Maharashtra state counselling are separate steps.

Students who want to compete for seats through Maharashtra’s state counselling process must complete the state registration requirements within the prescribed deadline.

The current registration window opened on August 6 and closes on August 12, 2026.

Documents and information to keep ready

Candidates should keep their admission documents readily available while completing the application. Depending on their category and eligibility, these may include:

• NEET UG 2026 details and scorecard
• NEET UG admit card
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Domicile-related documents, where applicable
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Valid identification document
• Recent photograph and signature
• Other documents specified by the counselling authority

Candidates should consult the official instructions for the complete and category-specific document requirements.

Key dates at a glance

Counselling activity	Date
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 registration begins	August 6, 2026
Last date for registration	August 12, 2026
Counselling	MBBS & BDS admissions
Conducting authority	Maharashtra State CET Cell

The registration deadline has been widely reported as August 12, 2026.

Students urged to apply before the deadline

With registration closing today, NEET UG 2026 candidates who intend to seek MBBS or BDS admission in Maharashtra should complete the process as early as possible.

Students should save their application number, login credentials and payment confirmation after successful registration. They should also regularly check the official counselling portal for the merit list, seat matrix, choice-filling schedule and subsequent allotment announcements.

Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Key takeaway

The August 12 deadline is the immediate priority for Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 aspirants.

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG and wish to participate in Maharashtra’s MBBS or BDS admission process should complete their counselling registration today and ensure that all required information and documents have been submitted correctly.

Further admission stages will follow according to the schedule announced by the Maharashtra CET Cell.

Students are advised to rely on the official Maharashtra CET Cell counselling portal for the latest notifications, schedules and admission instructions.