Maharashtra Provisional MBBS/BDS 2026 Seat Matrix Released

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the Provisional Seat Matrix for MBBS and BDS courses for the academic year 2026-27 under NEET (UG) admissions. The seat matrix, issued on August 25, 2026, covers Government, Government-Aided, Corporation, Private, and Minority Medical and Dental Colleges across the state under Group A.

Candidates who have registered for the Maharashtra NEET (UG) Centralized Admission Process (CAP) can now check the college-wise, category-wise seat availability released by the CET Cell ahead of the counselling rounds.

Key Highlights of the Seat Matrix

• The seat matrix has been released separately for MBBS and BDS courses under both Government and Private college categories.
• A total of 42 Government MBBS colleges and 23 Private MBBS colleges have been listed with their respective intake capacity, AIQ (All India Quota) deductions, minority seats, and category-wise reservation breakup.
• On the dental side, 5 Government BDS colleges and 23 Private BDS colleges have been included in the matrix.
• The matrix provides a detailed breakup of seats under SC, ST, VJ, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and Open categories, along with special reservations for PWD, Orphan (ORP/ORPC), General Hilly Area (GEN HA), and Women Hilly Area (WOMEN HA) candidates.
• Government MBBS colleges together offer around 5,950 total seats, while Private MBBS colleges account for 3,149 seats as per the provisional data.
• In BDS, Government colleges offer 376 seats, and Private BDS colleges offer 2,200 seats.
• Minority status institutes such as the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Muslim Minority), Jalna and M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College (Muslim Minority), Pune have also been listed with their reserved minority quota.

Maharashtra Provisional MBBS/BDS Seat Matrix List 2026

Important Notes for Candidates

The CET Cell has clarified the following points along with the release of the seat matrix:

1. The seat position is provisional and subject to change based on updates from the respective institutes, MUHS Nashik, NMC, DCI, or orders from Hon’ble Courts/State/Central Government.
2. The CET Cell Commissioner reserves the right to modify the seat matrix before the final allotment in the CAP rounds.
3. Seats will be allotted only after the concerned college receives affiliation from MUHS, Nashik, or the respective council.

Why This Matters

The provisional seat matrix is a crucial document for NEET (UG) candidates as it helps them plan their college and course preferences ahead of the CAP counselling rounds. Since the numbers are provisional, candidates are advised to keep checking the official CET Cell website for updates before the final seat matrix is published and the choice-filling process begins.

Candidates should stay tuned to Edufever for the latest updates on Maharashtra NEET (UG) 2026-27 CAP rounds, revised seat matrix, and counselling schedule.