Maharashtra’s NEET UG Round 3 combined provisional merit list is live, and the grievance window closed at 11:59 pm on October 1, 2026. Candidates now wait for the final merit list and allotment. Use this interval to cross‑check every detail that influences eligibility, reservation, and eventual college reporting.
Verify name, NEET roll, All India Rank, percentile, and category status. Recheck domicile and nationality, and ensure caste, caste‑validity, and Non‑Creamy Layer certificates are current. For Economically Weaker Section, only Maharashtra’s format is accepted. Keep PwD and NRI proofs ready, where applicable. These requirements are codified in CET Cell’s Notice No. 02.
Where to check the Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 provisional merit list
Go to the NEET UG 2026 admission portal and open Notifications. Download the “Combined Provisional Merit List of Registered Candidates for MBBS/BDS (Group A).” DMER’s site also mirrors key counselling documents for reference. Use your candidate login for personalized status and messages from CET Cell.
Maharashtra NEET UG Round 3 timeline: final list, choices, allotment
After grievances closed on October 1, the final merit list is slated for October 5. Seat matrix is expected on October 6, with choice filling from October 7 to 9. The Round 3 selection list is scheduled for October 11. Track updates on the official portal daily.
Tie‑break rules and expected MBBS vs BDS seat movement
Inter‑se merit follows National Testing Agency rules: higher Biology marks, then Chemistry, then Physics; next, fewer incorrect attempts criteria, and finally randomization if needed. With 949 MBBS and 982 BDS vacancies post Round 2, expect relatively more BDS movement in Round 3.
Reporting after allotment: documents checklist you should finalize
Keep originals and photocopies of NEET admit card and scorecard, SSC and HSC records, photo ID, passport photos, nationality and domicile. Add caste, caste‑validity, and Non‑Creamy Layer certificates where claimed; EWS certificate in Maharashtra format only; PwD certificate from authorized board; and NRI eligibility, if applicable. Colleges can deny joining for missing proofs.
The crucial window now is brief. Confirm your data on the portal today, watch for the October 5 final list, and prepare choices based on likely movement and your category position. Keep all certificates updated and accessible so you can join immediately if allotted on October 11. Smart preparation now avoids last‑minute heartbreak.
