MAH NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Matrix Released: Your Guide to Choice Filling & Admissions

The CET Cell has published three distinct documents for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1. These separate lists meticulously detail available seats across government degree colleges, government diploma colleges, and private/minority unaided institutions. Each PDF provides a comprehensive breakdown, listing the participating institute, specific course, category-wise seat count, and reservation percentages. This includes allocations for social categories, gender quotas, in-service candidates, and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.
This Round 1 counselling specifically covers 50 percent of the State Quota seats in government colleges, alongside 100 percent of the seats in private unaided and minority medical colleges within Maharashtra. For context, last year saw approximately 1,522 MD and MS seats filled in government colleges, with private institutions offering close to 988 MD and MS seats under state counselling. PG Diploma intake was limited to 16 seats across government institutes.

To facilitate your access, the CET Cell has provided direct links to the provisional seat matrix documents. Candidates must download the relevant file that aligns with their preferred course and college type before proceeding with choice filling.

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Government MD or MS Seats (Government, Corporation, Central, and Aided colleges)	Download PDF
Government PG Diploma Seats (Government and Corporation colleges)	Download PDF
Private MD or MS Seats (Private and minority unaided colleges)	Download PDF

Navigating the seat matrix effectively is crucial for securing your desired postgraduate medical seat. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the CET Cell Maharashtra's official website for NEET PG admissions: medical2026.mahacet.org.
2. Locate the Seat Matrix Link: On the homepage, look for the "NEET PGM 2026" section or a direct link to the "Provisional Seat Matrix for Round 1."
3. Download Relevant PDF(s): Click on the links provided above or on the official website to download the specific seat matrix documents for Government MD/MS, Government PG Diploma, or Private MD/MS seats, based on your preference.
4. Analyze the Data: Carefully review the downloaded PDF(s). Pay close attention to the college names, specific courses, and the number of seats available under your respective category (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, etc.).
5. Prioritize Your Choices: Based on your NEET PG score, rank, and preferences, create a prioritized list of colleges and courses. Consider factors like college reputation, location, and previous year's cutoffs.
6. Utilize Prediction Tools: To make informed decisions, leverage tools like the MatchToCollege NEET College Predictor. This tool can help you estimate your admission chances for various MBBS and BDS colleges based on your NEET PG score or rank, across both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats.
7. Finalize Your Choices: Once you have thoroughly analyzed the seat matrix and considered all factors, proceed to fill and lock your choices on the official counselling portal within the stipulated timeframe.

Remember, a well-researched and strategically filled choice list significantly enhances your chances of securing a seat.

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