NEET UG 2026
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
81 MBBS colleges · 43 govt + 23 private + 14 deemed + 1 AIIMS · Unique NT categories · Women (W) quota
23 private colleges
14 deemed (MCC)
W Women quota in every category
Maharashtra has 81 MBBS colleges (43 government, 23 private). Domicile candidates get 85% of government seats + 100% of private seats. Non-domicile access: AIQ seats only (15% of govt via MCC). Government fee: ₹0.4L–₹7.5L/yr. Private fee: ₹6.2L–₹15.6L/yr. Bond: Rs 10,00,000 (govt MBBS with scholarship), 1 year mandatory rural service. Source: MH CET Cell 2025 counselling data, verified by Formity.
MOCK COUNSELLING IN MAHARASHTRA
A student picked their 3rd preference thinking they’d upgrade in Round 2. Round 2 came — their 1st preference had already filled. The preference order you submit is the order you live with.
RANK 7,284
Grant Medical College, Mumbai
Govt · AIQ 15%
₹1.6L/yr
Govt college through AIQ 15% quota.
RANK 7,72,446
NKP Salve, Nagpur
Private · Open to all
₹13L/yr
P1 category. Open to non-domicile.
RANK 9,88,327
Smt Kashibai Navale MC, Pune
Private · Open to all
₹10.9L/yr
Private college. Open to non-domicile through MH counselling.
Which of these colleges applies to your rank?
915 students moved between rounds in Maharashtra in 2025.
AUG · CAP R1
First allotment. GM Nagpur through state vs central institute through MCC — both arrive around the same time.
SEP · CAP R2
Deposit forfeited if allotted and you don’t report. Indira Gandhi Nagpur: 3% R1 reporting, full by R3. MCC R2 overlaps.
OCT–NOV · R3, Stray…
4 rounds. 915 moved in 2025. Management goes to rank 13L+ without NRI.
Dates from MH CET Cell 2025. We’ll update as soon as 2026 dates are officially published.
Same college. Same classroom. Three students. State quota, management, NRI. One registration decision in July. That process followed them for 4.5 years.
MH private accepts ranks to 13L+. Management quota, no NRI needed. Most families at rank 8L+ only check MCC deemed. They don’t check Maharashtra.
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NT
Maharashtra’s NT sub-categories (NT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D) are unique to MH
4 sub-categories based on specific community lists. Same score, different competition pools.
W
30% Women reservation within EVERY category
Within each category (GM, OBC, SC, ST, NT), 30% of seats have a Women-specific preference.
14
14 deemed colleges — more than any other state. All through MCC, not DMER.
Non-domicile targeting MH deemed must register with MCC, not DMER state counselling.
State Quota Reality · General Category · 2025 Closing Ranks
Pure government
2,571 → 47,550
median 29,207 · 42 colleges
Govt quota in private
38,067 → 133,806
median 72,912 · 23 colleges
All ranks are NEET UG All India Rank (AIR)
Domicile required for govt & govt-quota seats
CET Cell CAP. OMS (non-domicile) only in NRI/IQ-N quota.
NTA NEET UG 2025 qualifying marks: 144 marks (General/EWS · 50th percentile) · 113 marks (OBC/SC/ST · 40th percentile). Ranks above are for candidates who have cleared this threshold.
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle
Why Maharashtra is Different
Section 1
Why Maharashtra is Different
Most deemed colleges in any state. Unique NT sub-categories. Women (W) reservation within every category. Category-wise fee differences at government colleges.
4 Nomadic Tribe Sub-categories
Maharashtra has VJ/DT NT(A) (3%), NT(B) (2.5%), NT(C) (3.5%), NT(D) (2%) — nomadic and denotified tribe sub-categories found in no other state. Each has separate seat allocation, different closing rank ranges, and requires its own caste certificate + validity certificate + non-creamy layer certificate.
30% Women (W) Quota
30% seats reserved for women within every category: OPEN (W), OBC (W), SC (W), ST (W), EWS (W), SEBC (W), NT-B (W), NT-C (W), VJA (W). Female candidates get two chances per category. No (W) reservation in Defence, PwD, or Orphan quotas.
Category-wise Govt Fees
At the same government college, OPEN pays ₹1.62L/yr while SC pays ₹12,500/yr. Fee is determined by your category, not just the college. This is one of the sharpest fee differences in India.
14 Deemed Colleges
Maharashtra has the most deemed universities of any state — 14 colleges under MCC counselling. These are entirely separate from CAP state counselling. Open to all India.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Category Codes Decoded
Section 2
Category Codes Decoded
Maharashtra has one of the most complex category systems. Each code = base category + optional (W) suffix for women.
Base Categories
| Code | Category | Reservation % | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | General (Unreserved) | ~28% | All MH domicile candidates. Includes OPEN and OPEN (W) for women. |
| OBC | Other Backward Classes | 19% | OBC non-creamy layer certificate + MH domicile. Includes OBC (W). |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 13% | SC caste + validity certificate from MH. Includes SC (W). Heavily subsidized fees. |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 7% | ST tribe + validity certificate from MH. Includes ST (W). Heavily subsidized fees. |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section | 10% (supernumerary) | Family income < ₹8L/yr, not in any other reserved category. Seats are over and above sanctioned intake. EWS eligibility certificate (Proforma V) required. Includes EWS (W). |
| SEBC | Socially & Educationally Backward | 10% | Maratha reservation category (distinct from OBC). Non-creamy layer required. Subject to Hon'ble High Court decision on related writ petitions. Includes SEBC (W). |
| VJ/DT NT(A) | Vimukta Jati / Denotified Tribes | 3% | Formerly "criminal tribes" de-notified post-independence. Also known as NT-A. Non-creamy layer required. Unique to Maharashtra. |
| NT(B) | Nomadic Tribe 1 | 2.5% | Specific nomadic communities listed in MH govt gazette. Non-creamy layer required. Unique to Maharashtra. |
| NT(C) | Nomadic Tribe 2 | 3.5% | Different set of nomadic communities from NT(B). Non-creamy layer required. Unique to Maharashtra. |
| NT(D) | Nomadic Tribe 3 | 2% | Third sub-group of nomadic tribes. Non-creamy layer required. Unique to Maharashtra. |
| SBC | Special Backward Class | 2% | Small category. Non-creamy layer required. SBC candidates who were previously in a Reserved Class are considered under their original category first. Separate from OBC and SEBC. |
Total vertical reservation: 60% (SC+ST+OBC+SEBC+VJ/DT+NT-B+NT-C+NT-D) + EWS 10% supernumerary + SBC 2% from vacant reserved seats. OPEN seats are approximately 28% of sanctioned intake. Source: MH CET Cell Information Brochure 2025-26, Rule 6(a).
Special Quotas (Horizontal / Supernumerary)
| Code | Quota | % of CAP seats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| (W) | Women Reservation | 30% | Suffix added to every base category: OPEN (W), OBC (W), SC (W) etc. Female candidates only. No (W) reservation under Defence, PwD, or Orphan categories. |
| DEF-1 | Ex-Service (MH domicile) | 5% (combined) | Children of ex-service personnel domiciled in Maharashtra. Must have passed HSC from MH school. Proforma C required. Not for civilian staff working in defence. |
| DEF-2 | Active Service (MH domicile) | Children of active service personnel domiciled in Maharashtra. Proforma C required. | |
| DEF-3 | Active Service (non-domicile) | Children of active service personnel posted to MH but not domiciled. Proforma C + D/E required. | |
| Orphan | Orphan Quota | 1% | Proforma U certificate required. 1% of CAP seats (excluding minority institutions and AI seats). Extremely small pool — 1-2 seats at some colleges. |
| PwD | Persons with Disabilities | 5% | Minimum 40% benchmark disability certificate. Horizontal reservation within each category (PwD SC candidate fills PwD + SC seat). Available in HU/SL seats for MH domicile only. |
| IQ | Institutional Quota | 15% at private | Open to all India — the non-domicile route. Up to 5% may go to NRI candidates (if approved). Includes OCI/PIO/Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries. |
| J&K/Ladakh | J&K Migrant Quota | Supernumerary | Children of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, IAS/IPS/IFS posted to J&K, or military/paramilitary posted to J&K. Seats over and above sanctioned intake. Cannot change college/course at any stage. |
The Women (W) Quota: Dual Opportunity
At KEM Mumbai, OPEN closing was 2,430 but OPEN (W) closing was 2,304 — women had a better closing rank (lower number = more competitive). At Grant Medical College, OPEN closed at 16,230 but OPEN (W) at 8,050 — a massive difference.
Female candidates compete in both the regular and (W) pools. They get allotted to whichever their rank qualifies for first. This effectively doubles the chances for women in every category.
Female candidates compete in both the regular and (W) pools. They get allotted to whichever their rank qualifies for first. This effectively doubles the chances for women in every category.
Female candidates · 2 chances per category · Regular + (W) seats
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Seat Structure
Section 3
Seat Structure
Three distinct tracks with very different eligibility, fees, and counselling bodies.
G
Government (43 colleges)
100% state quota. All seats through CAP (Centralized Admission Process). Full category reservation: OPEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, SEBC, NTB, NTC, NTD, VJA, SBC + Women (W) in each.
Eligibility: Maharashtra domicile ONLY. No non-domicile access to any govt seat. Period.
P
Private (23 colleges)
85% state quota (MH domicile, with reservation) + 15% Institutional Quota (IQ) open to all India. IQ includes NRI/OCI/OMS. FRA-regulated fees.
Eligibility: 85% = MH domicile. 15% IQ = any citizen of India including NRI/OCI. IQ is the only non-domicile route into MH private.
D
Deemed (14 colleges)
100% under MCC. Not part of MH state counselling at all. Separate counselling, separate fees, separate timeline. Open to all India on NEET UG merit.
Eligibility: Any citizen of India with valid NEET UG score. No domicile requirement. No category reservation (all seats are general merit).
Maharashtra Domicile — 5 Candidature Types
Not all MH domicile candidates are equal. Your "type" determines Home University eligibility.
| Type | Who qualifies | Home University |
|---|---|---|
| A | Passed SSC + HSC from MH AND domiciled in MH or born in MH | Where qualifying exam was passed (university jurisdiction) |
| B | Not Type A, but candidate or parent holds MH domicile certificate | Where domicile certificate issuing authority is located |
| C | Not A/B, but parent is Central Govt/PSU employee posted to MH before last date of application | Where parent is posted in MH |
| D | Not A/B/C, but parent is MH State Govt/PSU employee or retired employee | Where parent is posted, settled (if retired), or last posted (if deputed outside MH) |
| E | MH-Karnataka border area resident, Marathi mother tongue, SSC+HSC from border area | Border area university jurisdiction |
A candidate can claim only ONE type (A through E). Type A is the standard route. Types B-E are for edge cases. Candidature type determines Home University (HU) allocation — at non-autonomous colleges, 70% seats go to HU and 30% to Other than HU (OHU). Source: MH CET Cell Brochure 2025-26, Rule 5.
⚠ Deemed = MCC, not CAP. Do not confuse.
These 14 Maharashtra-based colleges are under MCC Deemed counselling, NOT CAP:
- DY Patil (Navi Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur) — 3 colleges
- MGM (Aurangabad, Vashi, Nerul, Navi Mumbai) — 4 colleges
- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Pune, Sangli) — 2 colleges
- JNMC Wardha, Krishna Karad, Symbiosis Pune, Rural Medical Loni, Datta Meghe Nagpur
Their seats do not appear in the CAP seat matrix. They have their own fee structure (₹10L–₹27L/yr) and are filled through MCC counselling rounds.
⚠ AIIMS Nagpur = separate AIIMS counselling
AIIMS Nagpur is under the AIIMS counselling process — not CAP, not MCC Deemed. Separate registration, separate timeline, nominal fees (~₹1,600/yr). Do not look for it in CAP data.
Reservation in Government Colleges
Vertical Reservation (60% of sanctioned intake)
SC: 13% ·
ST: 7% ·
OBC: 19% ·
SEBC: 10% ·
VJ/DT NT(A): 3% ·
NT(B): 2.5% ·
NT(C): 3.5% ·
NT(D): 2%
Total vertical reserved: 60%. OPEN seats are ~40% of sanctioned intake.
EWS: 10% supernumerary (over and above sanctioned intake, per GR dated 31.05.2021). SBC fills from vacant reserved category seats, limited to 2%.
Total vertical reserved: 60%. OPEN seats are ~40% of sanctioned intake.
EWS: 10% supernumerary (over and above sanctioned intake, per GR dated 31.05.2021). SBC fills from vacant reserved category seats, limited to 2%.
Horizontal (within each category)
Women (W): 30% seats reserved for females within each category ·
PwD: 5% within respective reserved/general category ·
Defence: 5% (combined DEF-1/2/3) ·
Orphan: 1% of CAP seats
The (W) reservation is the most impactful — it creates a parallel track for female candidates. Note: No (W) reservation within Defence, PwD, or Orphan quotas.
The (W) reservation is the most impactful — it creates a parallel track for female candidates. Note: No (W) reservation within Defence, PwD, or Orphan quotas.
How CAP Allotment Works — 6 Stages
Each CAP round runs through these stages sequentially. This is the engine behind seat allocation.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| I | All candidates considered by merit. Reserved candidates get general seats if merit allows, else their own category. EWS and Orphan considered for reserved seats first, then general. PwD and Defence filled within their respective category. |
| II | Vacant female-reserved seats in any category are opened to male candidates of the same category. |
| III | Vacant reserved category seats are considered for SBC candidates, limited to 2% of total. |
| IV | All remaining seats allotted to all candidates purely on merit — no reservation applied. |
| V | Remaining vacant state seats opened to All India Candidature candidates. |
| VI | Final stage: remaining vacancies in first year allotted to diploma/D.Voc. candidates by merit. |
Stages I-VI run within each CAP round. In R1, only Stages I-II run. In R2/R3, Stages I-IV run. In R4, all six stages execute. Each stage runs with HU and OHU tag first; if seats remain vacant, same stage runs without HU/OHU tag. Source: MH CET Cell Brochure 2025-26, Rule 10.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Fee Structure (Category-wise)
Section 4
Fee Structure (Category-wise)
Maharashtra has one of the sharpest fee differences between categories at the same government college.
Government Colleges — Category-wise Fees
| Category | Fee / year | 4.5yr total (approx) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN / EWS | ₹1,62,100 | ₹7.3L | Standard government fee for unreserved candidates |
| OBC / SEBC / NT / VJA | ₹17,500 | ₹79K | Heavily subsidized — 90% less than OPEN |
| SC / ST | ₹12,500 | ₹56K | Most subsidized — 92% less than OPEN |
Same college, 13x fee difference
At KEM Mumbai — India's most competitive state college — an OPEN student pays ₹1,62,100/yr while an SC student pays ₹12,500/yr. That's a 13x difference at the exact same college, same classroom, same degree. MH has one of the most progressive fee subsidy structures in India.
OPEN: ₹7.3L total · SC: ₹56K total · Same KEM degree
Private Colleges — FRA-Regulated Fees
Private fees regulated by FRA (Fee Regulatory Authority) under the Maharashtra Unaided Private Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions and Fees) Act, 2015. FRA publishes an "Adhoc/Interim fee" before counselling and a "Final fee" later — the final published fee is what you actually pay. Range: ₹6.2L–₹15.6L per year. IQ closing ranks are much higher because the pool is smaller and demand is high.
Reserved categories pay less even at private colleges
Maharashtra's FRA fee structure applies category-wise fees at private colleges too — not just government. OBC/NT/SC students at private colleges pay significantly less than OPEN students at the same private college, same classroom. This is unique to Maharashtra — most states have a single private fee regardless of category. Factor this into your total cost comparison when choosing between states.
Fee Concessions for Reserved Categories
For SC/ST/VJ-DT NT(A)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D)/SBC/OBC/SEBC and EWS candidates: the scheme/mode of concessions and loan scholarship is announced by the Central/State Government. Candidates get only the amount of waiver as notified in circulars issued by the Government Department from time to time, subject to fulfillment of norms and conditions. You must produce requisite certificates from the respective Government Departments to claim fee concession. Source: MH CET Cell Brochure 2025-26, Rule 9(5)(c).
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
15% IQ — Non-Domicile Access
Section 5
15% IQ — Non-Domicile Access
The only route into Maharashtra private colleges for non-domicile candidates.
Institutional Quota (IQ) = Your Non-Domicile Route
Every private college in Maharashtra reserves 15% of seats as Institutional Quota. Per the brochure, IQ seats are open to candidates with:
IQ is filled by the institution directly (not through CAP) on the basis of Inter-Se-Merit. No category reservation in IQ. Preference given to MH State candidates over AI candidates, and AI over NRI/OCI/PIO. At Dr. Panjabrao MC Amravati, state OPEN closed at ~72K but IQ closed at ~5.8L.
- Maharashtra State Candidature (Types A-E)
- All India Candidature (any Indian citizen)
- Minority Candidature (MH domicile minority community)
- NRI Candidature (up to 5% of IQ may go to NRI, if approved by appropriate authority)
- J&K / Ladakh Migrant Candidature
IQ is filled by the institution directly (not through CAP) on the basis of Inter-Se-Merit. No category reservation in IQ. Preference given to MH State candidates over AI candidates, and AI over NRI/OCI/PIO. At Dr. Panjabrao MC Amravati, state OPEN closed at ~72K but IQ closed at ~5.8L.
15% seats · Open to all India · No category reservation · Filled by institution on NEET merit
IQ fees = 3x state quota fees
At most private colleges, IQ fee is approximately 3x the state quota fee. If state quota fee is ₹8L/yr, IQ may be ₹24L/yr. Factor this into your financial planning. IQ is the mechanism — but the price is steep.
Supernumerary Seats (OCI / PIO / Foreign / Gulf)
15% Supernumerary — Separate from IQ
Private colleges may also have 15% supernumerary seats (over and above sanctioned intake) for OCI/PIO/Foreign Students/Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries. Within this: 1/3 reserved for Gulf Country children, 2/3 for OCI/PIO/Foreign students. If seats in either sub-quota remain vacant, they can be filled from the other sub-quota, and then from NRI candidates. These are separate from the 15% IQ and are filled at institution level.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Closing Rank Ranges
Section 6
Closing Rank Ranges
OPEN closing ranks from CAP 2025 counselling data (R2 consolidated). These are rank ranges — not cutoffs.
Top Government Colleges — OPEN Closing
Data from CAP MH R2 (consolidated state counselling data). KEM Mumbai is the most competitive state college in Maharashtra and one of the top in India. All government colleges charge ₹1,62,100/yr for OPEN category. Stray/R4 data is separate and not shown here.
KEM Mumbai — Full Category Breakdown
Every category at Maharashtra's most competitive college. Regular vs Women (W) closing comparison.
| Category | Regular Closing | Seats | Women (W) Closing | W Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 5,799 | 32 | 2,304 | 19 |
| OBC | 312,083 | 17 | 5,871 | 10 |
| SC | 46,383 | 19 | 24,786 | 8 |
| ST | 110,266 | 10 | 110,028 | 4 |
| EWS | 8,500 | 13 | 11,035 | 6 |
| SEBC | 371,868 | 15 | 6,614 | 6 |
| NTB | 40,050 | 4 | — | — |
| NTC | 4,866 | 6 | 4,542 | 2 |
| NTD | 4,784 | 3 | — | — |
| VJA | 7,555 | 3 | 8,419 | 2 |
KEM — Special Quotas
| Quota | Type | Closing Rank | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Persons with Disabilities | 622,131 | 11 |
Defence and Orphan quotas have very small allocations. PH (PwD) closing ranks are significantly higher because only candidates with disability certificates compete for these seats.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Women (W) Advantage
Section 7
Women (W) Advantage
OPEN vs OPEN (W) closing at top government colleges. See where the Women quota makes the biggest difference.
What the Women (W) data tells us
At most top colleges, OPEN (W) has a better (lower) closing rank than OPEN. This means the women-only pool is more competitive — top female students are concentrated there.
But at Grant Medical College, OPEN closed at 16,230 while OPEN (W) closed at 8,050 — a massive 8,180-rank difference. This happens because more top-ranked women choose Grant (W) over other options.
Takeaway: Female candidates should always evaluate both OPEN and OPEN (W) closing ranks. At some colleges, (W) is easier; at others, it's harder. Strategy matters.
But at Grant Medical College, OPEN closed at 16,230 while OPEN (W) closed at 8,050 — a massive 8,180-rank difference. This happens because more top-ranked women choose Grant (W) over other options.
Takeaway: Female candidates should always evaluate both OPEN and OPEN (W) closing ranks. At some colleges, (W) is easier; at others, it's harder. Strategy matters.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Deemed Colleges (MCC)
Section 8
Deemed Colleges (MCC)
14 deemed universities in Maharashtra — the most in any state. All under MCC counselling.
Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹10L/yr
Rural Medical College, Loni
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹19L/yr
Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Aurangabad
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹24L/yr
MGM Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹24L/yr
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College, Vashi
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹24L/yr
DY Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹27L/yr
DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹27L/yr
Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Kolhapur
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹27L/yr
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (DMIHER), Wardha
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹23L/yr
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College (BVDU), Pune
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹29L/yr
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIIT), Karad
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹24L/yr
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹24L/yr
Datta Meghe Medical College, Nagpur
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹23L/yr
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College & Hospital, Sangli
UR closing: —
Fee: ₹26L/yr
Deemed fees are 5x–17x government fees
Deemed university fees range from ₹10L to ₹28.5L per year. Total 4.5-year cost: ₹45L–₹1.28Cr. These fees are set by the university, not FRA. No category reservation — all seats are open/general merit. The trade-off: accessible at higher rank ranges, open to all India.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Security Deposits & Bond
Section 9
Security Deposits & Bond
CAP counselling registration and seat acceptance deposits.
| OPEN / EWS | OBC / SEBC / NT / VJA | SC / ST | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Govt seat deposit | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Private seat deposit | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Deposits are adjusted against first year's fee on joining. Forfeited if you fail to report within the window. Seat acceptance fee is ₹1,000 (non-refundable processing fee).
Seat Cancellation & Refund Rules
| When you cancel | What you get back | What you lose |
|---|---|---|
| Before cutoff date (full refund window) | Entire fee refunded | ₹1,000 processing charges only |
| After cutoff date | Security Deposit + Caution Money only | All tuition and other fees forfeited |
| After cut-off date (link deactivated) | Must apply directly to institution | Same as above — no tuition refund |
⚠ After cutoff date = you lose everything except deposit
Once you cancel after the full-refund window closes, you only get back Security Deposit and Caution Money Deposit. All tuition fees and other fees are forfeited. The institution cannot recover fees for subsequent years from a student who cancels. Online cancellation link is deactivated after cut-off date — you must apply in writing to the institution. Original documents must be returned within 2 days. Source: MH CET Cell Brochure 2025-26, Rule 15.
Bond Rules
1 Year
Govt College Service Bond
Maharashtra government MBBS graduates must serve 1 year in a rural/tribal area post-internship. Failure to serve attracts a penalty. Bond terms are notified at the time of admission.
₹10L+
Bond Penalty
Penalty for not fulfilling the rural service bond. Varies by year and notification. This applies ONLY to government college graduates. Private and deemed graduates have no compulsory service bond.
2025 DATA — Deposit Forfeiture in R2
33.3% of R1 allottees moved to a different college in R2 — forfeiting their deposit.
2,971
R1→R2 college changes
out of 8,922 tracked
out of 8,922 tracked
43.8%
SC category
move rate (highest)
move rate (highest)
11%
I.Q. quota
move rate (lowest)
move rate (lowest)
Category pattern: SC candidates had the highest move rate (43.8%) followed by Open (40.7%) and OBC (34.2%). Institutional Quota (I.Q.) candidates had the lowest exit rate at 11% — reflecting limited outside options. SEBC and VJ/NT categories showed below-average exit rates (30.5% and 23.7%), suggesting fewer upgrade opportunities or higher deposit deterrence.
Source: Per-candidate R1+R2 allotment PDFs, Maharashtra CAP counselling 2025. 8,922 candidate journeys tracked.
Formity's analysis · CET Cell Maharashtra 2025 · formity.ai
Stories from Data
Section 10
Stories from Data
Patterns we found in the CAP 2025 allotment data.
KEM OPEN (W) < OPEN: Women More Competitive
At KEM, OPEN (W) closed at 2,304 vs OPEN at 2,430. Women had a better closing rank — meaning the top female candidates are extremely competitive. At Grant MC, the gap was 8,180 ranks. The Women (W) quota doesn't always make it easier — at top colleges, it concentrates high-performing women.
NTB/NTC/NTD: Wildly Different Closing Ranks
At KEM, NTB closed at 40,050 but NTC closed at 4,866 — a 10x difference between two nomadic tribe sub-categories at the same college. NTC has more candidates, NTB has fewer. Your specific NT sub-category matters enormously.
IQ: 5L+ Rank Gets You MH Private
Institutional Quota closing ranks at private colleges go up to 5.8L+. If your All India Rank is 3L–6L and you're non-domicile, MH private via IQ is a realistic option. But expect 3x the state quota fee. Financial planning is critical.
14 Deemed = Backup for 30K–70K Ranks
MH's 14 deemed colleges offer seats at rank ranges from ~30K to ~70K+ (UR). These are under MCC, open to all India, and don't need MH domicile. If your rank is 30K–70K, MH deemed is a strong option — especially if you prefer the Mumbai/Pune ecosystem.
SEBC (Maratha) Reservation: New Category
The SEBC category for Marathas is relatively new and creates additional seats beyond OBC. At KEM, SEBC closed at 6,350 vs OBC at 5,799 — similar range but separate allocation. SEBC candidates should NOT list OBC — they are distinct categories.
Defence & Orphan: Small Pool, High Variance
At KEM, Defence quota closing was 15,610 (4 seats) and Orphan was 500,781 (2 seats). These tiny pools have huge year-to-year variance. Don't use a single year's data to predict — the sample is too small. But if you qualify, the opportunity is real.
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Counselling Timeline
Section 11
Counselling Timeline
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling timeline (CET Cell / CAP). Dates approximate based on 2024-25 pattern.
| Round | Expected Period | What happens | Auto-freeze rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Oct–Nov 2025 | Online registration on CET Cell portal, document upload, category verification. Max 300 preferences. | — |
| CAP Round 1 | Nov 2025 | First allotment. Report to ARC or do self-scrutiny online + pay seat acceptance fee. | 1st preference auto-freezed. Must accept. No further rounds. |
| CAP Round 2 | Dec 2025 | Consolidated with R1 exits. R2/R3 stages I-IV run (includes merit-only stage). Can edit options. | Top 3 preferences auto-freezed. Others can freeze voluntarily or float for betterment. |
| CAP Round 3 | Jan 2026 | Stages I-IV. Seats from R2 exits. Last regular chance for betterment. | Top 6 preferences auto-freezed. Others can freeze or float. |
| CAP Round 4 | Jan–Feb 2026 | All 6 stages run (including Stage V: AI seats and Stage VI: diploma/D.Voc.). Final round — no further betterment. | All allotments are final. No more options. |
| IQ / Vacant (post-CAP) | Feb 2026 | IQ seats + vacant CAP seats filled by institutions directly. Merit-based, MH candidates preferred over AI. | Final — no transfers after admission. |
Freeze vs Float (Betterment)
If you're allotted a seat other than your auto-freeze preference, you can: (a) Freeze — accept this seat as final, no further rounds; or (b) Accept and float — report to ARC, pay acceptance fee, but participate in the next round for betterment. If you get a better allotment, previous seat is auto-cancelled. If not, previous seat is retained. (c) Reject — don't report to ARC at all; you can still participate in the next round but risk getting nothing.
Minority Institution Priority
In minority institutions, minority quota candidates (minimum 51%) are allotted first (Stage I of Rule 10(3)). Then MH state candidates, then AI candidates. Minority institutions can extend their quota up to 100% — they declare the percentage before CAP starts. Linguistic and religious minorities both qualify.
CAP has 4 rounds (not 3). Round 4 is the final round with all 6 allotment stages. Exact dates depend on NEET UG result date, MCC counselling schedule, and Supreme Court directives. CET Cell (cetcell.mahacet.org) notifies the schedule. Source: MH CET Cell Brochure 2025-26, Rules 9-11.
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Document Checklist
Section 12
Document Checklist
Documents required for CAP registration. Missing documents = forfeited allotment. No exceptions after scheduled dates.
All Candidates (Mandatory)
- SSC (Std. X) mark sheet
- HSC / 10+2 mark sheet
- NEET UG score card
- School Leaving Certificate (if needed to substantiate claim)
- Certificate of Indian Nationality
Additional Documents by Category
| Category | Additional documents |
|---|---|
| Type A (standard MH domicile) | Domicile / Birth / Leaving certificate showing place of birth in Maharashtra |
| Type B (parent domiciled) | Domicile certificate of candidate / father / mother |
| Type C (Central Govt parent) | Employer certificate (Proforma A) confirming posting in MH + transfer order + joining report |
| Type D (MH State Govt parent) | Employer certificate (Proforma B-1) or undertaking with settlement proof for retired (Proforma B-2) + pension pay order |
| Type E (MH-Karnataka border) | Border area certificate (Proforma G1) + Marathi mother tongue certificate (Proforma G2) |
| SC / ST | Caste/Tribe certificate + Caste/Tribe validity certificate |
| OBC / SEBC / VJ-DT / NT(B/C/D) / SBC | Caste certificate + Caste validity certificate + Non-creamy layer certificate valid up to 31st March 2026 |
| EWS | EWS eligibility certificate (Proforma V) valid for 2025-26 |
| Defence (DEF-1/2/3) | Defence Service Certificate (Proforma C) + MH domicile of parent (DEF-1/2) or employer posting certificate (Proforma D/E for DEF-3). Not for civilian staff. |
| PwD | Disability certificate (min 40%, permanent) from competent authority + MH domicile certificate |
| Orphan | Orphan Certificate (Proforma U) |
| Minority | Declaration of linguistic/religious minority community (Proforma O) or leaving certificate with religion/mother tongue + MH domicile certificate |
⚠ Missing documents = seat forfeited. No second chances.
If you are allotted a seat based on a claim in your application (category, domicile, etc.) and fail to produce supporting documents at ARC or self-scrutiny, your allotment is automatically cancelled and the seat goes to the next round. No document is accepted after the scheduled date. Upload all documents at the time of filling the application form itself (JPG/GIF, min 150 dpi, up to 1 MB). Source: MH CET Cell Brochure 2025-26, Rule 17.
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