08/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/24/2026 02:13
Updated On: August 24, 2026 01:36 PM
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Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List LIVE Updates: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will officially publish the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List and Seat Matrix PDF for Group A (MBBS/BDS) on August 25, 2026 . As per expert analysis, the anticipated release time for the Final Merit List (Group A - MBBS/BDS) is between 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST, while the Category-Wise Seat Matrix PDF is expected between 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST on the official admission portal. Candidates can use the direct link below to check their state merit ranks and updated seat availability before starting their preference filling on August 26, 2026.
The Maharashtra CET Cell is set to declare the final state merit list and seat matrix today, August 25, 2026, for all successfully verified MBBS and BDS aspirants. Candidates must download these documents to compare their State Merit Rank (SML) with available medical seats under the Maharashtra state quota.
Our Senior CollegeDekho Academic Expert, Mahima Gupta , has analyzed past CET Cell release patterns to evaluate the publishing timeline for the August 25 updates. Historical trends indicate that state merit lists and seat breakdown PDFs are routinely updated on the server during late afternoon or evening hours.
| Event / Document Name | Official Schedule Date | Anticipated Release Time (Expert Analysis) |
| Final Merit List (Group A - MBBS/BDS) |
August 25, 2026 |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST |
| Category-Wise Seat Matrix PDF |
August 25, 2026 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST |
| CAP Round-1 Preference/Choice Filling |
Aug 26 to Aug 29, 2026 (upto 5:30 PM) |
Opens on Aug 26 Morning |
| Declaration of CAP Round-1 Result |
August 30, 2026 |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST |
Next Steps After Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix Release
Following the seat matrix publication, candidates must participate in the online choice filling process between August 26 and August 29, 2026 (up to 5:30 PM). The CET Cell will subsequently declare the Round 1 seat allotment results on August 30, with physical institute reporting scheduled from August 31 to September 4, 2026.
01 36 PM IST - 24 Aug'26
Newly registered candidates and those who freshly uploaded original color-scanned documents during the extended window must submit any grievances regarding the revised provisional list by 5:00 PM today, August 24, 2026. Supporting document proof is mandatory for any requested corrections. CET Cell has made it clear that candidates who were eligible for the August 19-20 grievance window are not allowed to submit fresh claims during this phase.