Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 — Complete MBBS Admission Guide

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Guide for Government & Private Medical Colleges

Updated 2026 · CET Cell Maharashtra Counselling Guide

01What Is Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the centralized process run by the State CET Cell to allocate MBBS/BDS seats in government, government-aided, private and deemed colleges using NEET UG 2026 scores.

Government Colleges: 15% AIQ through MCC; 85% state quota via CET Cell.

Private Colleges: Seats offered under state quota, institutional quota, management quota and NRI quota.

02Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Counselling AuthorityState CET Cell, Maharashtra
Admission BasisNEET UG 2026 Score
Courses OfferedMBBS & BDS
Counselling ModeOnline
Total Medical Colleges65+
Total MBBS Seats9,000+
Seat CategoriesGovernment, Private, Institutional, Management, NRI

Schedule is released after NEET UG 2026 results by NTA.

03How Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Works

Round 1

  • Register on CET Cell portal
  • Upload documents & pay fee
  • Choice filling
  • Seat allotment result

Round 2

  • Fresh registration allowed
  • Choice modification/upgradation
  • Vacant seats filled

Mop-Up Round

  • Seats left after Round 2, mainly private/management

Stray Vacancy Round

  • College-level filling of any remaining seats

Read the official brochure before applying.

04Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
  • Minimum marks: General 50%, OBC/SC/ST 40%, PwD 45%

NEET Qualification

NEET UG 2026 qualification is mandatory.

Age Requirement

Minimum age 17 years by 31 December 2026.

Domicile

Maharashtra domicile required for 85% state quota; non-domicile candidates may apply for management/NRI seats.

05Types of Seats Available

Seat TypeWho Can ApplyFeesNotes
Government SeatsMaharashtra domicileLowHighly competitive
Private State QuotaMaharashtra domicileModeratePrivate colleges
Institutional QuotaAll IndiaHighPrivate self-financing
Management QuotaAll IndiaHighPrivate colleges
NRI QuotaNRI/OCIVery HighLimited seats
AIQ Seats (15%)All IndiaModerateThrough MCC

06Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling Cut-Offs 2026

Cut-offs shift yearly based on NEET difficulty, applicant numbers, seat matrix and reservations.

07Government Medical Colleges Cut-Off

CategoryExpected Marks
General610 – 650+
OBC600 – 630+
SC480 – 520+
ST450 – 500+

Top colleges: Grant MC Mumbai, Seth GS Mumbai, BJMC Pune, GMC Nagpur, GMC Aurangabad.

08Private Medical Colleges Cut-Off

CategoryExpected Marks
General300 – 450
OBC280 – 420
SC/ST200 – 350

Examples: DY Patil Pune, KIMS Karad, Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune, MGM Navi Mumbai.

09Management Quota MBBS Cut-Off

CategoryExpected Marks
Management Quota200 – 350

Lower cut-offs but much higher fees.

10NRI Quota MBBS Cut-Off

CategoryExpected Marks
NRI Quota150 – 300

NRI seats have low competition and very high tuition.

11Maharashtra MBBS Colleges & Seats

College TypeNumber / Seats
Government Medical Colleges35+ / ~5,000 seats
Private Medical Colleges30+ / ~4,000 seats

Total MBBS seats: 9,000+ across the state.

12Government Medical Colleges Fees 2026

College TypeAnnual Tuition Fees
Government Medical Colleges₹1,00,000 – ₹1,20,000

13Private Medical Colleges Fees 2026

Seat CategoryAnnual Fees
State Quota₹7 – ₹9 lakh
Institutional Quota₹15 – ₹20 lakh
Management Quota₹20 – ₹25 lakh
NRI Quota$35,000 – $45,000

14Step-by-Step: Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling

  1. Register on the CET Cell portal with NEET roll number and details.
  2. Upload required documents for verification.
  3. Fill and lock college choices.
  4. View seat allotment based on rank, reservation and preferences.
  5. Report to allotted college with originals and pay fees.

15Documents Required for Reporting

  • NEET UG Admit Card
  • NEET UG Scorecard
  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 12 Marksheet
  • Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Valid ID proof

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16FAQs About Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026

Who conducts Maharashtra NEET UG counselling?
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra.
Expected government cut-off range?
General: 610–650+, OBC: 600–630+, SC/ST: 450–520+.
Is domicile required?
Yes for 85% state quota seats; non-domicile candidates can target management/NRI seats.
Can I upgrade in Round 2?
Yes, upgradation is available based on merit and seat availability.
How many MBBS seats are available?
Maharashtra offers over 9,000 MBBS seats across government and private colleges.

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