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NEET Counselling in Maharashtra

Complete guide to 81 UG colleges & 1232 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) / State CET Cell, Maharashtra (MH CET Cell)

Partially Open

Official Website

https://cetcell.mahacet.org/

Domicile / Eligibility

Three-type domicile: Type A (10th+12th from Maharashtra), Type B (12th from MH + parent with MH domicile), Type C (10th+12th from MH + parent in central govt posted in MH). Non-domicile candidates can apply for 15% Institutional Quota seats in private unaided colleges at higher fees. Min age 17.

81

Total Colleges

12574

Total Seats

1628

Lowest Fee/Year

#946

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 1
deemed 14
government 41
private 25

By Counselling

AIQ 16
deemed 14
management 25
state 26

By Course

MBBS 81

All UG Colleges in Maharashtra

81 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
AIIMS Nagpur Nagpur aiims MBBS #946 ₹1628 125
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai government MBBS #1126 ₹124300 250
BJ Medical College, Pune Pune government MBBS #3236 ₹22000 250
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai Mumbai government MBBS #4108 ₹124300 200
Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai government MBBS #4354 ₹22000 250
Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai Mumbai government MBBS #5829 ₹124300 150
HBT Medical College & RN Cooper Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai government MBBS #6544 ₹124300 200
Government Medical College, Nagpur Nagpur government MBBS #6718 ₹124300 250
Government Medical College, Aurangabad Aurangabad government MBBS #10500 ₹22000 200
Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane Thane government MBBS #12328 ₹40000 100

NEET UG Counselling Process in Maharashtra

Rounds & process (4 rounds)

Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) / State CET Cell, Maharashtra (MH CET Cell) conducts 4 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. CAP Round 1
  2. CAP Round 2
  3. CAP Round 3 (Mop-Up)
  4. Stray Vacancy Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 1,000 (State Quota Open). Rs 500 (Reserved). Rs 5,000 (Institutional Quota). Combined: Rs 6,000.

Security Deposit

Rs 1,00,000 (Private MBBS). Rs 50,000 (Private BDS). Govt colleges: fee paid at reporting.

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Maharashtra typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official MH CET Cell portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Maharashtra
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Maharashtra

12826

Total MBBS Seats

6075

Govt Seats

15%

Management Quota

15%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

SC — 13% ST — 7% OBC — 19% VJNT (Vimukta Jati) — 3% NT-B — 2.5% NT-C (Dhangar) — 3.5% NT-D (Vanjari) — 2% SBC — 2% EWS — 10% Women — 30% horizontal (govt colleges) PwD — 5% horizontal

Key Highlights

  • Fresh choice filling required every round — previous preferences become null
  • Rs 10,00,000 non-refundable penalty for seat lapse after final round — one of the harshest in India
  • Three-type domicile classification (A/B/C) — more granular than most states
  • 62% total vertical reservation with unique VJNT, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SBC categories
  • 30% horizontal women's reservation in government colleges
  • 15% Institutional Quota in private colleges filled on all-India merit (not state-restricted)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra has 81 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Maharashtra?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Maharashtra is #946 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra counselling is conducted by Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) / State CET Cell, Maharashtra (MH CET Cell) in 4 rounds. Candidates with Maharashtra domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra has 1232 PG seats across 194 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Maharashtra?

The most popular PG specialities in Maharashtra are DNBGENERAL MEDICINE (76 seats), DNBANAESTHESIOLOGY (48 seats), DNBGENERAL SURGERY (44 seats), GENERAL SURGERY (40 seats), DNBORTHOPAEDICS (40 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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