Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the Round 2 seat matrix for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions. The seat matrix provides details of the seats available for the second round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for eligible candidates.
The Round 2 seat matrix has been released ahead of the online choice/preference filling process scheduled from September 8 to September 10, 2026. The Round 2 selection list is scheduled to be published on September 12, 2026.
According to reports based on the Maharashtra counselling data, 2,645 MBBS and BDS seats are available for Round 2 after completion of the first round of admissions.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Maharashtra State CET Cell |
| Counselling | NEET UG 2026 |
| Round | CAP Round 2 |
| Courses | MBBS & BDS |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | Released |
| Total Seats Available for Round 2 | 2,645 |
| Choice/Preference Filling | September 8–10, 2026 |
| Round 2 Selection List | September 12, 2026 |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
The official Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra portal lists NEET UG 2026 admission notices and seat-matrix documents for MBBS/BDS admissions.
1,253 MBBS Seats Available for Round 2
After the first round of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling, 1,253 MBBS seats remained vacant for subsequent admission rounds.
Of these, 415 seats are in government medical colleges, while 838 seats are in private medical colleges.
| MBBS College Type | Total Seats | Round 1 Admissions | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 4,980 | 4,665 | 415 |
| Private | 3,149 | 2,311 | 838 |
| Total | 8,129 | 6,876 | 1,253 |
This means around 84.58% of the available MBBS seats were filled during the first round, leaving 1,253 seats for further counselling.
1,392 BDS Seats Remain Vacant
The BDS course has a considerably larger number of vacant seats for the second round. Out of 2,517 BDS seats, 1,125 candidates completed admission in Round 1, leaving 1,392 seats vacant.
| BDS College Type | Total Seats | Round 1 Admissions | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 317 | 196 | 121 |
| Private | 2,200 | 929 | 1,271 |
| Total | 2,517 | 1,125 | 1,392 |
The figures indicate that private dental colleges account for the largest share of the vacant BDS seats going into Round 2.
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling from September 8
Candidates eligible to participate in Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP Round 2 can submit their college and course preferences from September 8 to September 10, 2026.
Candidates should carefully review the Round 2 seat matrix before submitting their preferences. The seat availability can vary according to college, course, category and applicable quota.
The Round 2 selection/allotment list is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
Seat Improvement Option Available
Candidates who secured seats in Round 1 may also participate in the process according to the applicable counselling rules and their selected option.
A substantial number of Round 1 MBBS candidates opted for seat improvement/betterment instead of freezing their allotted seats. In government medical colleges, 3,677 candidates opted for improvement, while 888 candidates froze their seats. In private medical colleges, 2,062 candidates opted for improvement and 249 candidates froze their seats.
For BDS, 177 candidates in government colleges and 768 candidates in private colleges opted for improvement during the first round.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Candidates participating in Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2 should:
- Check the Round 2 MBBS/BDS seat matrix.
- Review available seats according to their preferred colleges, courses and categories.
- Log in to the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling portal.
- Complete choice/preference filling between September 8 and September 10.
- Carefully arrange choices in order of preference.
- Check the Round 2 selection list on September 12, 2026.
- Follow the reporting and admission instructions if a seat is allotted.
Candidates should rely on the latest notices issued by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for any subsequent changes to the counselling schedule.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Round 2: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | September 7, 2026 |
| Online Choice/Preference Filling | September 8–10, 2026 |
| Round 2 Selection List | September 12, 2026 |
| Physical Joining/Admission | September 13–18, 2026, excluding September 14 |
| Commencement of Academic Session | September 15, 2026 |
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