MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling Closes Today; Check Direct Link to Submit Preferences

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Government of Maharashtra, will close the MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 2 choice filling window today, September 23, 2026. Eligible candidates must log in on the official portal at medical2026.mahacet.org and lock their preferences before the cut-off time announced by the authority. The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 2 covers admissions to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats across government, corporation, government-aided, and unaided private dental colleges in Maharashtra.

MAH NEET MDS 2026 CAP Round 2 Schedule

How to Fill Choices for MAH NEET MDS 2026 Round 2?

Candidates should complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute portal load. The steps to fill choices are listed below.

1. Visit the official portal at medical2026.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the candidate login link for NEET-PGD 2026.
3. Enter the application number and password to sign in.
4. Open the Round 2 choice filling tab on the dashboard.
5. Select preferred college and course combinations in order.
6. Rearrange the choices using the move-up or move-down option.
7. Save the choices and then confirm them before the deadline.
8. Download the confirmed choice list for future reference.

Who Is Eligible for Round 2 Choice Filling?

Round 2 is open to a specific set of NEET MDS 2026 qualified candidates as per the CAP rules issued by the State CET Cell. The categories include:

• Candidates who registered for CAP but were not allotted a seat in Round 1.
• Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 but who did not join the allotted institute.
• Fresh eligible candidates whose names appear in the state merit list.
• Candidates who upgraded their preferences after Round 1 verification.

Non-resident Indian (NRI) and Institutional Quota category candidates should refer to the specific eligibility clauses in the information brochure before filling choices.

Documents Required Before Choice Filling

Candidates must keep the following documents ready before locking their preferences on the portal.

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard issued by the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS).
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates.
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree and internship completion certificate.
• Dental Council registration certificate.
• Maharashtra domicile certificate, where applicable.
• Category, non-creamy layer, or EWS certificate, if claiming reservation.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to medical2026.mahacet.org using your credentials.
2. Verify personal details and category status before proceeding.
3. Add all preferred college and specialisation combinations in order.
4. Confirm the choices before the September 23 cut-off time.
5. Save a copy of the confirmed preference list for records.
6. Wait for the Round 2 provisional allotment list on the portal.

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