Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merit List: The Government of Maharashtra, State CET Cell, has published the NEET PG 2026 Provisional State Merit List on October 30, 2026. The merit list incorporates 7,225 applicants and includes their All India Ranks, NEET PG 2026 exam scores, category-wise details, application numbers and status of application. It embodies details of candidates belonging to different reservation categories such as OBC, EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, NT and DT-VJ(A). Besides, it tracks details of applicants belonging to the special categories of Muslim and Orphan as well. The provisional merit list can be referred to by candidates to ascertain their position in the NEET PG 2026 admission process of Maharashtra. However, being mentioned in the provisional merit list does not equal admission or allotment of seats. Admission is subject to original document verification and relevant rules about reservations.

Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merit List: Category-Wise Candidate Statistics

The statistics for candidates in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling indicate that a total of 7,225 applicants have applied in various categories. The OPEN category is the largest category, with 3,027 applicants and the highest rank of 8 and a score of 621 among all candidates. The candidates had scores ranging from 621 to 226 and ranks from 8 to 159509, which indicates varied competition among all the categories. Candidates can download the merit list by clicking on the link Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merit List. The category-wise summary can be given in the table below: 

Different Categories Mentioned in the Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merit List

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): This category is for individuals belonging to communities classified as backward from a social and educational viewpoint. The Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 merit list has recorded 1,574 OBC candidates.
• Scheduled Castes (SC): Candidates in the SC category belong to communities that are recognised as Scheduled Castes. The merit list has 682 SC candidates.
• Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): SEBC is another category for communities classified as socially and educationally backward based on the relevant provisions in the State Government’s rules. There are 595 candidates in this category of SEBC candidates in the list.
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): The EWS category is meant for people belonging to the very poor section of the society and who are not listed under the reserved categories in the EWS criteria being followed in the region. There are 430 candidates in this category included in the merit list.
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): This category is for individuals belonging to communities classified as Scheduled Tribes as per the Government notification. In total, there are 227 candidates found in the ST category.
• Nomadic Tribes (NT): In Maharashtra, Nomadic Tribes classification has numerous subcategories. The merit list presents:
  • NT(B) refers to Nomadic Tribes – B with a total of 127 entries in the merit list.
  • NT(C) refers to Nomadic Tribes – C with a summary of 223 entries in the merit list.
  • NT(D) refers to Nomadic Tribes – D with 204 entries in the merit list.
  • De-notified tribes – Vimukta Jati (DT-VJ(A)): It refers to De-notified Tribes in Maharashtra, which is also referred to as Vimukta Jatis, under category A. The merit list contains a total of 136 entries under DT-VJ classification.

Important Instructions for Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Candidates

Throughout the notice, candidates are required to follow the comments as well as instructions provided in the provisional merit list.

• Verification of documents: Candidates will enter their institution only after their documents have been verified.
• Reservation category: Candidates must provide the necessary documents to avail reservation benefit.
• NRI candidates: The status of the candidate as an NRI would be confirmed by the concerned authorities.
• PwD candidates: The candidates would cease to be eligible for the PwD category if the medical board declares the candidate ineligible.
• Invalid documents: Candidates securing remarks such as Invalid Domicile, Invalid CVC or Invalid NCL would be checked for their candidature status and other document requirements.
• In-service candidates: The PDF mentions @ for the candidates who are eligible for the in-service quota, whereas $ is mentioned for those who are not eligible.

What Should Candidates Do After the Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merit List?

Upon release of the Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 provisional merit list on October 30, candidates must verify their State Merit Number, NEET PG rank, score & category details accurately after the announcement. If candidates find discrepancies, they can raise their grievances along with necessary documents by November 1, 12 noon. The final provisional merit list and Round 1 seat matrix are set to be released on November 2. Candidates must check the seats on offer, college details and the amount payable before making their choice of course on the online portal. The online choice-filling window will remain open between November 2 and November 4, 2026, till 11:59 pm. The Round 1 counselling result is expected on November 5. The candidates who are granted seats must report to their respective colleges between November 6 and November 10, 2026, along with the necessary documents and payment.