Mumbai -The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published the Provisional Merit List of registered candidates for MBBS/BDS Courses (Group A) of NEET-UG-2026, dated 18/08/2026.
Key Details
- List: Provisional Merit List (Group A)- MBBS/BDS Courses
- Date of publication: 18/08/2026
- Total pages: 815
- Approximate total candidates listed: Over 34,000
- Issuing authority: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
What the List Contains
The Provisional Merit List provides the following details for every registered candidate:
- Sr. No. and NEET All India Rank (AIR)
- NEET Roll Number and CET Cell Online Form Number
- Name of the candidate
- Gender
- Category (including special/converted categories)
- NRI status (where applicable)
- Specified Reservation (PWD categories D1, D2, D3)
- Candidature Type (State, OMS, or Both)
- Remarks (including eligibility status)
Rank-topper and Overall Snapshot
- Rank 1 on the list: Kudale Shravani Krishna (Female), NEET AI Rank 5, OBC-1 category, State candidature
- Gender split: Approximately 20,238 female and 13,876 male candidates
- Candidature type break-up: State candidature- 28,678; Both (State + OMS) – 4,227; OMS- 1,197
- NRI category candidates: 1,630
- PWD (Specified Reservation) candidates: D1- 642; D2- 191; D3 -122
- Candidates with “converted” category status: 2,680 – reflecting candidates who sought category conversion (e.g., from OPEN to a reserved category)
- Candidates marked “Not Eligible” in Remarks: 252 – largely due to reasons such as Invalid CVC (Caste Validity Certificate), Invalid NCL (Non-Creamy Layer certificate), or Invalid Domicile
Important Notes from the Official List
- NRI candidature is subject to approval from the Association of Recognized Authority (ARA).
- PWD (Persons with Disability) candidature is subject to eligibility confirmation from the Medical Board.
- Constitutional and Specified Reservation benefits are subject to submission and verification of the requisite documents.
- Course-wise eligibility for admission to Health Science courses is governed by the Information Brochure for NEET UG 2026.
Disclaimer (as per the Official Notice)
- The Provisional Merit List is based on information provided by the candidate in the Registration Form and e-verification of uploaded documents.
- Admission will take place only after verification of Original Certificates at the admitting college.
- The benefit of reservation will be available only upon production and successful verification of the requisite documents.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List for MBBS/BDS (PDF)
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Check the Provisional Merit List for their name, NEET AI Rank, category, and candidature type.
- Candidates who spot any discrepancy should refer to the CET Cell’s separate notice on the grievance/objection procedure and raise concerns through their candidate login within the prescribed window.
- Keep all original certificates ready, as admission will be granted only after physical verification at the admitting college.
- Refer to the NEET UG 2026 Information Brochure for course-wise eligibility and the list of documents required for reservation benefits.
Note: This is a provisional list published by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates should always verify their latest status directly on the official MAHACET website (www.mahacet.org).
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