The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the Revised Provisional Merit List of Registered Candidates for MBBS/BDS Courses (Group A) of NEET-UG-2026. The list, dated 23 August 2026, ranks candidates category-wise based on their NEET All India Rank for Maharashtra state medical and dental admission counselling.
Candidates who registered for MBBS/BDS admission under NEET UG 2026 counselling in Maharashtra can now check their merit position, NEET roll number, category, and eligibility remarks in this revised provisional merit list.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List: Key Highlights
- Conducting Body: State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Government of Maharashtra
- List Type: Revised Provisional Merit List
- Courses Covered: MBBS and BDS (Group A)
- Published On: 23 August 2026
- Total Candidates Ranked: Over 35,000 candidates
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Revised Provisional Merit List PDF
What Details Does the Merit List Show?
For each ranked candidate, the list mentions:
- Merit Serial Number (Sr. No.)
- NEET All India Rank
- NEET Roll Number
- CET Cell Online Form Number
- Name of the Candidate
- Gender
- Category (OPEN, OBC, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, NT, DT-VJ(A), with sub-category numbers such as OBC-1, SC-1, etc.)
- NRI status (if applicable)
- Specified Reservation (such as PWD, Hilly Area)
- Candidature Type (State/Both/OMS)
- Remarks (such as eligibility issues, invalid CVC/NCL claims, or pending grievances)
As this is a provisional merit list, candidates should carefully review the Remark column. Several entries flag issues such as “Invalid CVC,” “Invalid NCL,” or “Domicile Not Eligible,” which may affect a candidate’s eligibility for certain seat categories. Candidates marked with a “$” symbol have a grievance pending, while categories marked as “(converted)” indicate the candidate’s category was converted to OPEN due to a claim discrepancy.
How to Check the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List
- Visit the official Maharashtra CET Cell website.
- Go to the NEET-UG-2026 MBBS/BDS admission section.
- Click on the “Revised Provisional Merit List of Registered Candidates for MBBS/BDS Courses (Group A)” link.
- Download the PDF and search for your name or NEET roll number using Ctrl+F.
- Note your merit number, category, and any remarks against your name.
- Save the list for reference during the counselling and choice-filling process.
Important Notes for Candidates
- The provisional merit list is prepared based on the information provided by candidates in the registration form and e-verification of uploaded documents.
- Candidates with a grievance pending (marked “$”) should track resolution as per CET Cell instructions.
- NRI status is subject to approval from the Association of Recognized Agencies (ARA).
- PWD reservation benefits are subject to eligibility confirmation from the Medical Board.
- Constitutional and specified reservation benefits will apply only after successful submission and verification of the required documents.
- Final admission will be granted only after verification of original certificates at the admitting college.
What’s Next?
Join NEET News 2026 Candidates appearing in this revised merit list should watch for the following next steps from the Maharashtra CET Cell:
- Announcement of the counselling and choice-filling schedule.
- Publication of seat allotment results based on this merit list and candidates’ filled choices.
- Reporting and document verification at allotted institutes as per the official schedule.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Maharashtra CET Cell website for updates on choice-filling dates, seat allotment rounds, and admission schedules.
