NEET PG 2026: Merit list for MD-MS admissions in Maharashtra released; check your name and state rank here..

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the provisional state merit list and the list of registered candidates for admission to MD, MS, and postgraduate diploma courses under NEET PG 2026. These lists are for the first round of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Candidates can visit the official website to check their names, state merit rank, and eligibility-related information. Please note that the final provisional state merit list and seat details are scheduled to be released on November 2.

What should you check in the merit list?
The merit list contains details such as the candidate's state merit rank, All India NEET PG rank, total marks obtained in the examination, roll number, and application number. Additionally, information regarding the candidate's reservation category and quota—including Open, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and in-service medical practitioners—is also provided. Candidates should carefully verify their names and all other details in the list. If any errors are found, objections should be raised within the stipulated time, accompanied by supporting evidence.

When can college preferences be submitted?
The schedule for the first round of Maharashtra NEET PG admissions has been revised. Candidates will be able to submit their online preferences for colleges and courses from November 2 to November 4, 2026. The facility for submitting preferences will remain open until 11:59 PM on November 4. Subsequently, the first seat allotment list will be released on November 5. Candidates who are allotted a college and course must report to the respective institution between November 6 and November 10 to complete the document verification and admission process. The final deadline for reporting to the college is 5:30 PM on November 10.

How to download the merit list?
To view the merit list, candidates should visit the official website of the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell at cetcell.mahacet.org or the medical admission portal at medical2026.mahacet.org. Select the 'NEET PG 2026' option. Next, open the link for the state merit list or the list of eligible registered candidates. Download the PDF of the list. Use the 'Ctrl + F' keys on your computer to search for your name, roll number, or application number. Then, verify your state merit rank, category, and other details. If you find any errors, file a complaint along with the necessary supporting evidence within the stipulated timeframe.

What should you keep in mind for admission?
Before filling in your preferences, candidates should check their merit rank, reservation category, and the number of seats available in the respective colleges. When selecting colleges and courses, also review the fee structures and the rules pertaining to various quotas. Once a seat is allotted, you must personally report to the college by the specified date. You may be required to present original copies of your NEET PG scorecard, identification, academic certificates, and any documents related to your reservation category. The admission process will be considered complete only after you have paid the admission fees and submitted the required forms. Continue to monitor the official portal for any further updates.

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