MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Registration Begins; Check How to Apply

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra, has opened Round 1 online registration for MAH NEET MDS 2026 counselling. Eligible candidates can register through the official portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.

The counselling process covers admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Government, Corporation, Government-Aided, and Unaided private dental colleges across Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic year.

According to Notice No. 01 issued by the CET Cell, candidates who qualified the NEET MDS 2026 examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) can participate in the state counselling process. Registration, document upload, verification, and payment of the counselling fee must be completed online through the official candidate portal.

MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Key Details

Candidates are advised to read the MAH NEET MDS 2026 Information Brochure carefully before starting the registration. The brochure explains the seat matrix, reservation policy, category-wise eligibility, and the choice-filling procedure in detail.

Who Is Eligible for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Counselling?

Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the CET Cell to participate in Maharashtra state counselling. The final eligibility will be determined according to the official Information Brochure.

Broadly, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Must have qualified NEET MDS 2026 conducted by NBEMS.
• Must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognised dental institution.
• Must have completed the mandatory one-year rotating internship by the cut-off date notified by the CET Cell.
• Must meet the applicable Maharashtra domicile or state eligibility requirements.
• Must possess a valid Dental Council of India (DCI) or State Dental Council registration certificate.

How to Register for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling?

The Round 1 registration process is conducted entirely online. Candidates should complete each step carefully and ensure that all information matches their official documents.

1. Visit the official portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the New Registration link for MAH NEET MDS 2026.
3. Enter your NEET MDS 2026 roll number and required personal details.
4. Create a candidate login using a valid mobile number and email ID.
5. Fill in the online application form with academic and category details.
6. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the counselling registration fee through the available online payment methods.
8. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

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Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should keep clear scanned copies of the following documents ready before beginning the registration process:

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card
• BDS degree certificate or provisional passing certificate
• BDS marksheets for all years
• Internship completion certificate
• DCI or State Dental Council registration certificate
• Maharashtra domicile certificate, where applicable
• Caste, non-creamy layer, or EWS certificate, if claiming reservation
• Aadhaar card or another valid identity document
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Read the MAH NEET MDS 2026 Information Brochure carefully before applying.
2. Visit medical2026.mahacet.org and complete your Round 1 registration.
3. Upload all required documents in the correct format and prescribed size.
4. Pay the counselling registration fee within the official deadline.
5. Review every detail carefully before submitting the application to avoid errors or rejection.
6. Continue tracking the official portal for updates on the merit list, choice filling, seat matrix, and Round 1 allotment.

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