Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Grievance Procedure Notice Out

Mumbai -The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued Notice No. 09 dated 18/08/2026, laying out the procedure for candidates to raise complaints or objections (grievances) regarding their details published in the Provisional Merit List for NEET-UG 2026.

Key Details

• Notice No.: MED-1026/CR.No.83/NEET-UG-2026/Grievance/2010
• Date of Notice: 18/08/2026
• Reference: State CET Cell, Notice No. 08, dated 14/08/2026
• Provisional Merit List published: 18/08/2026 (same day as the notice, on the official website)
• Grievance window: 19/08/2026 to 20/08/2026, up to 5:00 PM

Background

As per the revised schedule published vide Notice No. 8, the Provisional Merit List of NEET-UG 2026 candidates has been published on the official website. Candidates are permitted to raise a grievance only with regard to their own details published in the Provisional Merit List, within the specified window.

Key Instructions for Candidates

1. Verify details carefully: Candidates must carefully check their name spelling, category, gender, marks, and other relevant details published in the Provisional Merit List.
2. Grievance through login only: Any discrepancy or error must be raised as a grievance through the candidate’s own login. Grievances raised through email will not be considered.
3. Grievance Link: The link to raise a grievance is available within the candidate login.
4. One-time grievance, multiple fields: Candidates can raise a grievance only once, but within that single grievance, objections can be raised for more than one field (e.g., Gender, Category, Specified Reservation, etc.).
5. No edits after submission: Once a grievance is submitted, no changes, additions, or deletions are permitted. Candidates must ensure all necessary fields are covered before submitting.
6. Supporting documents mandatory: Any request for correction in details submitted in the Registration Form must be backed by requisite supporting documentary evidence. Requests without supporting documents will not be considered.
7. Document per field: A supporting document relevant to each specific field must be uploaded; candidates may upload multiple documents where needed.
8. Verification required: Uploading documents alone does not guarantee approval – claims will only be accepted after document verification. Candidates must ensure they upload the correct and valid documents.
9. Only online submissions considered: Grievances received within the prescribed period through the online portal only will be scrutinized, and necessary action taken as per applicable rules.
10. Post-verification uploads: Candidates who receive communication regarding their previously uploaded documents (after verification) can upload the necessary documents only during the grievance period, following the same process.
11. Receipts not accepted (with one exception): Receipts for any document will not be considered valid proof, except the CVC (Caste Validity Certificate) for OBC and SEBC category candidates.
12. Category conversion: Candidates wishing to convert from OPEN category to Reserved/Specified Reservation or Minority category, etc., can do so by raising a grievance supported by the necessary documents as per the Information Brochure.
13. Withdrawing a claim: Candidates who wish to remove any previously made claim can do so by submitting a signed undertaking on plain paper, uploaded as a supporting document.
14. No changes after Final Merit List: No change or correction will be permitted once the Final Merit List is published. The Final Merit List will be used for CAP-1 and CAP-2 counselling rounds.

Important Note

The list of documents required for each type of claim will be as specified in the NEET UG 2026 Information Brochure. Candidates are advised to go through the Information Brochure carefully before initiating the grievance process. In case of any discrepancy between the Marathi and English versions of the notice, the English version shall be treated as final and binding.

What Candidates Should Do Next

1. Log in to the official CET Cell portal and carefully verify all details in the Provisional Merit List.
2. Raise a single, comprehensive grievance (covering all necessary fields) through the login-based Grievance Link between 19/08/2026 and 20/08/2026, 5:00 PM.
3. Upload valid, correct supporting documents for every field where a correction is being claimed.
4. Refer to the NEET UG 2026 Information Brochure for the exact list of documents required for each type of claim.

Note: This report is based on the official Notice No. 09 issued by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates should verify the latest updates directly on the official MAHACET website (www.mahacet.org).