The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has added 550 MBBS and BDS seats from three private medical institutions to Round 2 of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for NEET UG Counselling 2026. The addition, announced on September 10, 2026, brings 400 MBBS seats and 100 BDS seats into the state counselling process from colleges that were not previously part of the CAP Round 2 seat matrix.

Latest Update: 550 New Seats Added to CAP Round 2

As of today, September 11, 2026, candidates should check the official CAP Round 2 portal to confirm whether these newly added seats are reflected in the seat matrix and whether any extension has been granted for choice filling to account for this late addition. Since the announcement came close to the previously notified choice-filling deadline, candidates who had already submitted their preferences should log back in to review the updated seat matrix and reconsider their choices if these institutions and courses are of interest.

Which Colleges and Seats Are Involved

The 550 additional seats come from three private medical universities: NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, and Ranjeet Deshmukh Medical College. Of these seats, 400 are for the MBBS course and 100 are for the BDS course. As per the admission arrangement notified by the CET Cell, 40 percent of these seats will be reserved for candidates with Maharashtra domicile, with applicable constitutional reservation norms extended to this quota.

Background: Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 CAP Round 2

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the State CET Cell under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses at government, municipal, aided and private medical and dental colleges in the state. After Round 1 concluded, a total of 2,645 MBBS and BDS seats were reported vacant, comprising 1,253 MBBS and 1,392 BDS seats. The CET Cell published the Round 2 seat matrix on September 7, 2026, and opened choice filling from September 8 to September 10, 2026, with the Round 2 seat allotment result scheduled for September 12, 2026, followed by physical joining at allotted colleges.

Key Highlights

  • 550 additional seats (400 MBBS and 100 BDS) added to CAP Round 2 from three private medical colleges.
  • Colleges involved: NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's Medical College, and Ranjeet Deshmukh Medical College.
  • 40 percent of these seats reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates, with constitutional reservation norms applicable.
  • Announcement made on September 10, 2026, close to the Round 2 choice-filling deadline.
  • Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled for September 12, 2026.

Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 2026: Schedule

EventDate
Round 2 seat matrix publishedSeptember 7, 2026
Choice/preference filling windowSeptember 8 to September 10, 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
Announcement of 550 additional seatsSeptember 10, 2026
Round 2 seat allotment result (Selection List)September 12, 2026
Physical joining at allotted collegesSeptember 13 to September 18, 2026

What Candidates Should Do Now

  1. Visit the official Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal for CAP Round 2.
  2. Log in and check whether the seat matrix now reflects the 550 newly added seats.
  3. Check for any official notice regarding an extended choice-filling window.
  4. If choice filling is still open, review and update preferences to include the new colleges if interested.
  5. If choice filling has closed, watch for any fresh notice on how these seats will be considered.
  6. Confirm the Round 2 result date and reporting instructions once released.
Candidates should not assume newly added seats are automatically available in their choice list; they must actively verify the updated seat matrix and confirm whether a fresh opportunity to edit choices has been provided.— General advisory based on Maharashtra CET Cell counselling practice

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