In one big step towards realizing the aspirations of thousands to don the white coat of a doctor or dentist in the state, the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has released the much-anticipated Round 1 Merit List of NEET-UG 2025 counselling today on Aug 6, 2025.
The temporary merit list is now available on the official counselling site, medicalug2025.mahacet.org and is the beginning of the second stage of admission to the MBBS and BDS dental courses all over the state of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025 Round 1 Merit List: What Is It?
The State CET Cell prepares the Round 1 Merit List, which is the temporary list of the candidates. It will have the names and information of those candidates that are entitled to the initial seat allocation.
Applicants that have registered, uploaded their documents and paid the fee during the window set have only been treated.
This tentative list is important since the students based on the list are the ones who are entitled to go through subsequent procedures such as the filling of preferences (choices) and ultimately getting seats allotted in undergraduate medical and dental courses within the state.
Who Can Check Their Name?
After registering with the counselling process between July 23 and August 4, 2025 and uploading the documents they need and evidence of payment of the fees, all candidates can now visit the website to determine whether they have been shortlisted. The list is only applicable to the aspirants that are pursuing:
- Bachelor of medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- BDS (Bachelor in Dental Surgery)
- Seats below the state quota, 85 percent, in government colleges.
One hundred percent of seats in the Maharashtra state in any private medical and dental college.
How To Check The Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025 Merit List?
- Visit the official website: medicalug2025.mahacet.org.
- Navigate to the “Candidate Login” or “Provisional Merit List” section.
- Download the merit list PDF.
- Search for your name, NEET roll number, application number, category, and rank.
It is advisable for students to verify all their details (rank, category, NEET score, etc.) carefully. In case of discrepancies, candidates may have an opportunity to notify authorities, subject to official guidelines for grievance redressal.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025 : Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Registration Window | July 23 – August 4, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | August 5, 2025 |
| Document Upload Deadline | August 5, 2025 |
| Provisional Merit List | August 6, 2025 |
| Seat Matrix / Choice Filling | August 6–9, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 11, 2025 |
| College Reporting Window | August 12–17, 2025 |
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2025: Eligibility Criteria
As the merit list has been announced, the second step of counselling being conducted by NEET 2025 in the state of Maharashtra is about to begin:
- Seat Matrix Publication: All information about seats offered in MBBS and BDS courses in state institutes and Universities is released.
- Preference/Choice Filling: All the eligible candidates will be required to complete their preferences of colleges and courses between August 6 (after the merit list is published) and August 9, 2025.
- Seat Allotment Result: Seat allotment means how seats have been allotted on the basis of merit list preferences, which will be announced on August 11, 2025.
- Submission of Report to institute: August 12th-August 17th, 2025— The candidates whose names are shortlisted have to appear in the allotted college and report in person with original documents and deposit fees also.
Should a candidate not report within this time frame or prove to be incapable of going through document verification, his allotment will be cancelled and the seat will proceed to the other rounds.
Important Documents For Next Steps
All shortlisted candidates should prepare these documents before reporting:
- NEET UG 2025 admit card and scorecard/mark sheet
- MH CET application form copy
- Nationality certificate or Indian passport
- Domicile certificate (as applicable)
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates/mark sheets
- Birth certificate or school leaving certificate (for age proof)
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
- Medical fitness certificate (as per the format provided by the CET authority).
Counselling Rounds Explained
The Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process is expected to have at least three main rounds:
- Round 1 – Largest intake; bulk of seat allotment based on ranks and preferences.
- Round 2 – For remaining vacant seats. Candidates who did not get any seat in Round 1 or want to upgrade can participate.
- Mop-Up/Stray Vacancy Round—For any unfilled seats, applicants who didn’t secure seats earlier can apply.
All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for the remaining 15% of seats is run separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Key Points and Recent Updates
- In 2025 a total of 2,42,858 candidates are taking the NEET exam in Maharashtra; 1,25,727 have cleared the exam and are eligible to go to counselling.
- Those who wish to get admission to top government medical colleges must have an All India Rank (AIR) of 50000 or an excellent range (approximate) and it will be officially declared when all rounds are completed.
- They are recommended to visit regularly the website medicalug2025.mahacet.org and activate notifications to receive updates on new announcements, particularly those on any error in the directions or round-specific guidelines.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
- Download and save the merit list for future reference.
- Study the seat matrix and research colleges ahead of preference (‘choice’) filling.
- Ensure availability of all original documents and their authenticated copies.
- Strictly adhere to deadlines for preference filling, reporting, and fee payment.
Missed deadlines or incomplete paperwork result in candidates losing the seat offered in the current round.
Conclusion
The latest publication of the NEET Merit List-2025 (Round 1), Maharashtra, is a pivotal activity for the wishful MBBS and BDS candidates in the state. They should remain alert to schedules and government updates, be diligent on paperwork, and be ready to make informed decisions when filling preferences.
Adequate performance of these actions will enable successful entry into the medical and dental institutions in Maharashtra.
It is competitive, yet clear and open; the students get a chance of fairness in terms of grabbing seats on the basis of their choice and merit. Hoping the best to all Maharashtra NEET students who are now going to advance towards another step of their future in the medical profession, 2025.
FAQs
- What if my name is missing from the merit list?
Only candidates who registered and submitted all documents before the deadline are included. If you are eligible but not listed, contact the CET Cell for clarification.
- Am I automatically allotted a seat if my name is on the merit list?
No, seat allotment is based on both your merit rank and the choices you fill. The name in the merit list only qualifies you for the next stage.
- Can I modify my college preferences after submitting?
Preferences can be altered only within the official choice-filling window. No changes are permitted after the deadline.
- What happens to unfilled seats after Round 1?
Vacant seats move to Round 2, followed by mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.
- What is the process for document verification?
Shortlisted candidates must physically report with originals to the allotted college during the reporting period for in-person verification.
