The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has opened online registration for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 for MBBS and BDS (Group A) courses for the academic year 2026–27, with the window running from August 6 to August 12, 2026. The schedule was issued through notification dated August 5, 2026, signed by the Commissioner, CET Cell, Mumbai. Candidates who have qualified NEET (UG) 2026 can apply on the official portal, with admissions to government, government-aided, municipal corporation and private unaided medical and dental colleges to be made strictly on NEET (UG) 2026 merit.
Key Highlights
- Online registration and session application: August 6 to August 12, 2026, up to 11:59 pm
- Registration fee payment and document upload: August 6 to August 13, 2026, up to 11:59 pm
- Provisional merit list on August 15; final merit list and seat matrix on August 18
- Choice filling: August 19 to August 22, 2026, up to 5:30 pm
- CAP Round 1 allotment declared on August 23; joining from August 24 to August 28
- Separate state registration is mandatory even if a candidate has registered for All India Quota counselling
- NRI candidates must register on the Foreign Candidate Registration Portal before August 11, 2026
CAP Round 1 Schedule for MBBS and BDS (Group A)
| Activity | Date (server time) |
|---|---|
| Online registration and session application | 06/08/2026 to 12/08/2026, up to 11:59 pm |
| Payment of registration fees | 06/08/2026 to 13/08/2026, up to 11:59 pm |
| Uploading of scanned original documents | 06/08/2026 to 13/08/2026, up to 11:59 pm |
| Document verification (online / scrutiny centre) | 07/08/2026 to 14/08/2026 |
| Registered candidate list and provisional merit list | 15/08/2026 |
| Submission of grievances | 16/08/2026 to 17/08/2026 |
| Final merit list and seat matrix | 18/08/2026 |
| Online choice and preference filling | 19/08/2026 to 22/08/2026, up to 5:30 pm |
| Declaration of CAP Round 1 | 23/08/2026 |
| Physical joining at allotted college | 24/08/2026 to 28/08/2026, up to 5:30 pm |
Note: A candidate will be treated as registered only after the registration fee is paid successfully. Those who fail to upload the required documents within the window will not be considered under the claimed category.
Category and Document Rules
Candidates claiming EWS must submit a certificate valid for 2026–27 in the Maharashtra State Government format only; the Central Government format will not be accepted. PwD candidates must have claimed the quota at the time of NEET 2026 and submit an eligibility certificate from one of the medical boards listed in Notice No. 1.
For OBC and SEBC candidates, the time limit to submit the Caste Validity Certificate has been extended to six months from the date of CAP registration, as per the Government Resolution of the General Administration Department dated July 2, 2026. Failure to submit it within this period will result in cancellation of admission and penalty for lapse of seat.
NRI candidates are eligible only for the 15 per cent Institute Quota, as per merit. At the time of physical joining, fees must be paid at the college by demand draft; cheques are permitted only on bank holidays and must be replaced by a DD on the next working day.
Other Details
The CET Cell has said the schedule is subject to change as per directions from MCC, AACCC, the Central or State Government, or the courts. Schedules for Group B (AYUSH) and Group C (allied) courses, and for subsequent Group A rounds, will be announced later. No proxy is allowed at physical document verification.
Official website & Important Link
- Official MAHACET Portal: www.mahacet.org
- MAHACET NEET UG 2026 Login Portal: https://medical2026.mahacet.org/NEET-UG-2026/login
