| Updated On - Sep 5, 2026
The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List at medical2026.mahacet.org. Eligible candidates can complete online choice filling for state quota MDS seats till 5:30 pm on September 6, 2026.
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has released the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 Final Merit List on the official portal at medical2026.mahacet.org. The list covers National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MDS (NEET MDS) 2026 qualified candidates seeking state quota postgraduate dental seats in Maharashtra.
As per Notice No. 04 issued by the CET Cell, the online choice filling window for Round 1 is open now. Eligible candidates must submit their college and specialisation preferences by 5:30 pm on September 6, 2026. No offline submissions will be accepted.
The merit list carries the candidate's NEET MDS All India Rank, state merit number, category, gender, and candidature type. Candidates whose names appear on the list are eligible to lock choices for Round 1 seat allotment.
Check Now: Download MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Merit List PDF
MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
| Activity | Date & Time (Server time) |
|---|---|
| Document Verification | 31/08/2026 |
| Publication of Registered Candidate List | 01/09/2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | 01/09/2026 |
| Submission of Grievances, if any | 02/09/2026 upto 05.00 pm |
| Publication of Final Merit List | 03/09/2026 |
| Publication of Seat Matrix | 03/09/2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling | 04/09/2026 to 06/09/2026 05.30 pm |
| Declaration of CAP Round -1 | 07/09/2026 |
| Physical Joining to allotted College with original documents and requisite fees | 08/09/2026 to 11/09/2026 05.30 pm |
How to Check the MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Merit List?
Candidates can view their rank and merit position by following these steps on the official portal.
- Visit medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Click on the MDS 2026 CAP Round 1 Final Merit List link.
- Log in with the registered application number and password.
- Download the merit list PDF and check personal details.
- Save a copy for future counselling reference.
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How to Fill Choices for Round 1?
Choice filling decides the college and specialisation a candidate may be allotted. Preferences must be entered carefully as per merit and personal priority.
- Log in to the candidate portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.
- Open the Choice Filling and Locking tab.
- Select preferred colleges and MDS specialisations in order.
- Review the list and lock the final preferences.
- Download the confirmation slip after locking.
Unlocked choices will be auto-locked once the window closes at 5:30 pm on September 6.
Maharashtra holds one of the largest pools of state quota MDS seats in the country. The Round 1 choice-filling window runs for a very short period. Any error or missed lock can push a candidate to later rounds with fewer specialisation options.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Verify your name and rank on the Round 1 Final Merit List.
- Study the CAP Round 1 seat matrix and college fees carefully.
- Prepare a preference order based on rank and career goals.
- Log in to medical2026.mahacet.org and enter choices in order.
- Lock the choices and download the confirmation slip before 5:30 pm on September 6.
The CET Cell will next release the Round 1 provisional seat allotment result and reporting schedule. Candidates should track medical2026.mahacet.org for updates on allotment and document verification.
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