Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026

Complete admission guide for Maharashtra 85% state quota. Check official registration process, counselling schedule, domicile rules, and college-wise expected cutoff ranks.

Counselling Body State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Official Website Visit Portal โ†—
Quota Status 85% State Quota
Maharashtra NEET UG State Medical Counselling 2026

๐Ÿ“Œ Quick Summary: Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Direct Answer

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 regulates 85% state quota MBBS/BDS admissions across government and private medical institutions. Candidates must register online on the official state portal upon NEET scorecard declaration. Government Seats: Reserved for eligible state domicile residents. Private Seats: Open to candidates across India (where open state rules apply) or subject to state quota guidelines. Security deposit and choice filling are mandatory for seat allotment.

Expert Strategic Insight (Generative Engine Citation):

"Securing an MBBS seat in Maharashtra requires precise strategy during Choice Filling in Round 1 and Round 2. Always analyze previous year opening-closing ranks, college-wise security deposit forfeiture rules, and state service bond commitments before locking choices."

โ€” Senior Counselling Strategist, Envision Career Admissions Cell

Counselling Overview & Domicile Rules

Status: Closed State (Only Maharashtra Domicile candidates eligible for 85% state quota seats in government and private colleges; outside state candidates can only apply for 15% institutional quota in private colleges).

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is responsible for conducting the MBBS/BDS/AYUSH state quota admissions in 2026. State quota admissions represent 85% of all medical seats in the state, with the remaining 15% administered centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota (AIQ).

Maharashtra Domicile Criteria:

Candidate must have passed 10th and 12th class examinations from Maharashtra and must possess a valid Maharashtra Domicile Certificate or be born in Maharashtra.

Counselling Steps & Registration Flow

Admissions are conducted in multiple online rounds. Below is the standard flow of rounds for Maharashtra NEET UG admission:

1

Online Registration & Fee Payment

Register on the official Maharashtra portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee along with uploading required passport photos and signatures.

2

Document Verification & Merit List

Documents are verified online or at designated nodal centers. A state merit list is then published displaying your state rank.

3

Choice Filling & Locking

Select your preferred medical and dental colleges in order of preference. Candidates must lock choices before the last date.

4

Allotment List & Reporting

Seats are allotted based on NEET score, state rank, and choice locks. Report to the allotted college for medical checkup and fee submission.

Expected Cutoff Marks (NEET 2026)

Based on previous allotment trends, here is the expected cutoff rank and score required to secure a seat in government and private colleges:

Category Expected Cutoff (Govt Colleges) Expected Cutoff (Private Colleges)
General / UR 595+ (Govt), 520+ (Private) 595+ (Govt), 520+ (Private)
OBC 590+ (Govt), 515+ (Private) 590+ (Govt), 515+ (Private)
SC 495+ (Govt), 420+ (Private) 495+ (Govt), 420+ (Private)
ST 360+ (Govt), 310+ (Private) 360+ (Govt), 310+ (Private)

Medical Colleges in Maharashtra (89 Total Verified)

Government Medical Colleges (43):

College Name MBBS Intake Est. Year
AIIMS Nagpur1252018
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune1501962
B.J. Govt. Medical College, Pune2501964
Dr S.C. Govt. Medical College, Nanded1501988
Dr VM Medical College, Solapur2001963
ESIC Medical College, Andheri502025
GMC & Hospital Baramati1002019
GMC Akola2002002
GMC Alibag1002021
GMC Ambernath1002024
GMC Amravati1002024
GMC Aurangabad2001956
GMC Bhandara1002024
GMC Buldhana1002024
GMC Chandrapur1502015
GMC Gadchiroli1002024
GMC Gondia1502016
GMC Hingoli1002024
GMC Jalgaon1502018
GMC Jalna1002024
GMC Latur1502002
GMC Miraj2001962
GMC Mumbai502024
GMC Nagpur2501947
GMC Nandurbar1002020
GMC Nashik502024
GMC Osmanabad1002022
GMC Parbhani1002023
GMC Ratnagiri1002023
GMC Satara1002021
GMC Sindhudurg1002021
GMC Washim1002024
Grant Medical College, Mumbai2501845
HBT Medical College, Mumbai2002015
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur2001968
LTMMC Sion, Mumbai2001964
Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane1001992
RCSM GMC Kolhapur1502001
SBH GMC Dhule1501988
Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai2501925
SRTR Medical College, Ambajogai1501974
SVNGMC Yavatmal2001989
Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai1501964

Private & Deemed Medical Colleges (46):

College Name MBBS Intake Est. Year
ACPM Medical College, Dhule1990โ€”
Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur2012โ€”
Bharatratna AB Vajpayee Medical College, Pune2022โ€”
BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Ratnagiri2015โ€”
BVDU Medical College & Hospital, Sangli2005โ€”
BVDU Medical College, Pune1989โ€”
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D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine2025โ€”
Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur2020โ€”
Dr NY Tasgaonkar IMS, Raigad2021โ€”
Dr PDB Memorial Medical College, Amravati1984โ€”
Dr Rajendra Gode Medical College, Amravati2023โ€”
Dr Ulhas Patil Medical College, Jalgaon2008โ€”
Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik1990โ€”
Dr VVP Foundation Medical College, Ahmednagar2003โ€”
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur1989โ€”
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri1995โ€”
IIMSR Badnapur, Jalna2013โ€”
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha1990โ€”
K J Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai1991โ€”
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad1984โ€”
Malati Multispeciality Hospital & Medical College2025โ€”
MGIMS Sevagram, Wardha1969โ€”
MGM Medical College, Aurangabad1989โ€”
MGM Medical College, Kamothe1989โ€”
MGM Medical College, Nerul2024โ€”
MGM Medical College, Panvel2025โ€”
MGM Medical College, Vashi2023โ€”
MIIMER Talegaon, Pune1994โ€”
MIMSR Latur1990โ€”
NKP Salve IMSRC, Nagpur1990โ€”
Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai1989โ€”
Parbhani Medical College2023โ€”
Prakash IMSR, Sangli2016โ€”
Rural Medical College, Loni1984โ€”
SMBT IMSRC, Nashik2014โ€”
Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune2007โ€”
Smt Sakhubai N Katkade Medical College2025โ€”
Sri Ramchandra IMS, Aurangabad2024โ€”
SSPM Medical College, Sindhudurg2020โ€”
Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune2020โ€”
Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai1991โ€”
Vedantaa IMS, Palghar2017โ€”

Required Documents Checklist

  • NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
  • NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
  • Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
  • Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
  • State Domicile Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if claiming OBC/SC/ST reservation)
  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)
  • 8 Passport Size Photos (matching NEET form)
  • Compulsory Service Bond Agreement
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Get answers to the most common queries regarding Maharashtra MBBS & BDS state quota admission counselling.

Is Maharashtra an open state for NEET UG counselling?

No, Maharashtra is a closed state. Outside state candidates are not allowed to claim state quota seats in government or private colleges. However, they can apply for the 15% Institutional Quota in private colleges.

What are the main documents required for Maharashtra state quota counselling?

You require the NEET UG Admit Card, Scorecard, Maharashtra Domicile Certificate, 10th & 12th Marksheets, School Leaving Certificate, and Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable).

Who conducts the Maharashtra NEET counselling?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET CELL), Mumbai conducts the combined counselling for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other medical courses in Maharashtra.

When will Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling start?

Maharashtra NEET UG counselling begins after the NEET UG result and the state merit list are released. The exact 2026 schedule is announced by the state counselling authority โ€” always check the official notice for confirmed dates.

How many rounds are there in Maharashtra NEET counselling?

Maharashtra usually conducts multiple rounds โ€” typically Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up round and a Stray Vacancy round โ€” each with its own registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting.

What is the difference between All India Quota and Maharashtra state quota?

All India Quota (15%) seats are filled centrally by MCC and need no state domicile, while Maharashtra state-quota (85%) seats are reserved for eligible domicile candidates and filled by the state authority. Many students apply for both.

How can I predict which college I can get in Maharashtra?

Compare your NEET rank and category against last year's closing ranks for Maharashtra medical colleges. Envision Career's college predictor gives you a realistic shortlist before choice filling.