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4,000+
Maharashtra has highest private NEET PG seat count nationally — 4,000+ private seats
No state in India matches Maharashtra's private PG seat density. KEM, LTMG Sion, Seth GS, Nair — all premium Mumbai hospitals have large private seats alongside their government quota. — Formity's analysis of Maharashtra CET Cell 2025 allotment data.
1,500
CQ vs MQ at BMC hospitals: same hospital, CQ closes ~1,500 ranks higher than MQ
Formity tracked rank divergence between CQ and MQ allotments at BMC hospitals (KEM, Sion, Nair) in MH 2025. A candidate at AIR 4,000 may get MQ while AIR 2,500 gets CQ at the same institution. Quota choice is a strategic decision.
₹10L
Bond: 1yr mandatory rural service for govt PG; ₹10L penalty for exit
Maharashtra enforces its rural bond. Candidates who exit rural posting early face ₹10L recovery. The 1-year duration is among the shorter bonds nationally — but compliance is mandatory.
Stray
AIQ stray vacancy at TNMC Mumbai: Surgery seats go to AIR 800–1,200 nationally
Formity's analysis of MCC stray vacancy 2025 shows Topiwala National Medical College (TNMC) Mumbai Surgery seats going to AIR 800-1,200. This is the highest-demand stray round event in Maharashtra — national competition for premium Mumbai seats.
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Maharashtra NEET PG 2025
State Counselling Guide

54 colleges · 36 specialities · R1 to R3 · 6735 allotments parsed from official CAP selection lists

1999 state quota combos
182 IQ combos
113 NRI entries
10+ quota categories
How Maharashtra PG Counselling Works
Section 1

How Maharashtra PG Counselling Works

Conducted by DMER via the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Three rounds of state counselling after MCC AIQ rounds.

State Merit List (SML)
Maharashtra uses its own SML ranking derived from NEET PG scores. SML 1 = highest NEET PG score among eligible Maharashtra candidates. All closing ranks on this page are SML ranks, not AIR.
CAP Rounds
3 regular rounds (R1, R2, R3) + Mop-up. After each round, candidates can retain, upgrade, or exit. Status Retention Form (SRF) is mandatory to continue to next round.
Domicile Requirement
State quota (85%) requires Maharashtra domicile. Institutional Quota (15%) at private colleges is open to all India candidates with valid NEET PG score. NRI seats open to NRI/NRI ward.
MCC vs State: The Two-Track Reality
Maharashtra PG candidates face a strategic choice: MCC AIQ (15% of govt seats, All India merit, AIR-based) vs State CAP (85% govt + 85% private + 100% IQ, SML-based). The Annexure 18 rule means: joining up to R2 of either track blocks you from the other track's later rounds. Plan your MCC vs state strategy before R1 itself.

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Seat Classification
Section 2

Seat Classification

Maharashtra PG has 3 seat types in state counselling. The code suffix tells you everything.

S
State Quota
85% of all seats at government colleges + 85% of private colleges. Full category reservation applies (OPEN, OBC, SC, ST, VJA, NTB, NTC, NTD, EWS, SEBC).
Eligibility: Maharashtra domicile with valid NEET PG score. In-service candidates get separate IS quota within state seats.
I
Institutional Quota (IQ)
15% of private college seats. Open to all India candidates — no domicile required. No category reservation — pure merit based on NEET PG score.
Eligibility: Any Indian citizen with valid NEET PG score. This is the primary route for non-domicile candidates.
N
NRI Quota
Available at select private colleges. Higher fees. Filled via CAP process — 113 allotments in 2025, mostly in R3.
Eligibility: NRI / NRI Ward / PIO / OCI candidates. Separate fee structure (typically 3–5x state quota fees).

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Maharashtra's Category System
Section 3

Maharashtra's Category System

10 quota categories + EarMarking (EMD/EMR) + In-service (IS) + Minority. More complex than most states.

Quota Category Notes
OPENOpen / General MeritNo reservation. Anyone can compete. Tightest closing ranks.
OBCOther Backward ClassLargest reserved category in MH.
SCScheduled CasteState reservation applies.
STScheduled TribeState reservation applies.
VJAVimukta Jati (A) / NT-ANomadic tribe category unique to Maharashtra.
NTBNomadic Tribe B / NT-1Sub-category of Nomadic Tribes.
NTCNomadic Tribe C / NT-2Sub-category of Nomadic Tribes.
NTDNomadic Tribe D / NT-3Sub-category of Nomadic Tribes.
EWSEconomically Weaker Section10% reservation for general category with income below threshold.
SEBCSocially & Educationally Backward ClassMaratha reservation (recently upheld). Separate from OBC.
EarMarking (EMD / EMR)
Maharashtra's unique inter-category allotment system. When an OBC/SC/ST candidate takes an OPEN seat (on merit), their reserved seat is "earmarked" and given to the next eligible candidate from their category. EMD = EarMarking Donor (category candidate who got OPEN seat). EMR = EarMarking Receiver (candidate who got the donated reserved seat). This ensures reserved seats are not wasted when reserved-category candidates qualify on open merit.
In-Service (IS) Quota
Separate quota for doctors serving in Maharashtra government hospitals. I suffix = with incentive marks (additional marks added to NEET PG score). IB suffix = without incentive marks (considered only after I candidates are exhausted, per GR dated 19/07/2023). IS quota has its own category-wise distribution (IS OPEN, IS OBC, IS SC, etc.).
Minority Quota
Minority-run private colleges have separate minority seats. Candidates with MIN suffix in their category are eligible. These seats are filled through state counselling at minority colleges like NKP Salve MC and IIMSR Jalna.

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GSMC (KEM) Mumbai — Closing Ranks
Section 4

GSMC (KEM) Mumbai — Closing Ranks

The most competitive government college in Maharashtra. OPEN quota closing ranks by speciality (SML ranks).

Speciality R1 R2 R3
MD Medicine 5 24 24
MD Dermatology (Skin & VD) 12 12 --
MD Radiology 18 18 18
MS Surgery 60 252 364
MD Paediatrics 216 367 553
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 240 360 360
MS Orthopaedics 326 381 446
MD Anaesthesia 776 1040 1284
MS ENT 5032 5032 5032
MS Ophthalmology 134 493 493

All ranks are Maharashtra State Merit List (SML) ranks, not AIR. GSMC = Grant Medical College (KEM Hospital), Mumbai. Derm R3 showing "--" means no new allotment in R3 (seat was retained from R1/R2).

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MD Medicine — Government Colleges
Section 5

MD Medicine — Government Colleges

OPEN quota closing ranks for MD Medicine across all Maharashtra government colleges. How far does your SML rank take you?

College R1 R2 R3
GSMC (KEM Hospital), Mumbai 5 24 24
LTMC (Sion Hospital), Mumbai 24 27 27
TNMC (Nair Hospital), Mumbai 27 38 38
HBT MC (Cooper Hospital), Mumbai 32 42 42
GMC Mumbai (Parel) 62 62 62
GMC Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) 88 121 69
GMC Nagpur 64 101 101
IGMC Nagpur 101 147 102
BJMC (Sassoon Hospital), Pune 95 100 144
VMMC Solapur 102 230 217
GMC Nanded 127 219 236
MGIMS Sevagram, Wardha 123 123 242
GMC Miraj 138 248 251
BYL Nair (BHMS) Mumbai 107 107 283
GMC Latur 122 236 351
CGMC Chandrapur -- 308 421
VNMC Yeotmal -- -- 449
B.J. Govt MC, Dhule 144 274 475
Rajiv Gandhi MC, Thane 4908 4908 4908
MPGIMER Nashik 4499 5677 5677

Sorted by R3 closing rank (or latest available round). SML ranks. Govt colleges = codes 01–29. Maharashtra domicile required for state quota.

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Category-wise Closing Ranks
Section 6

Category-wise Closing Ranks

MD Medicine (01) closing ranks by quota at top government colleges. See how category reservation changes the picture.

Quota R1 R2 R3

Shows category-wise closing ranks for MD Medicine at the selected college. Higher SML number = lower merit. OBC/SC/ST etc. seats are reserved — closing ranks are within the respective category pool.

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Institutional Quota — Non-Domicile Access
Section 7

Institutional Quota — Non-Domicile Access

15% of private college seats are IQ — open to all India. No domicile. No category reservation. Pure NEET PG merit.

Non-domicile = no category reservation in Maharashtra
If you are OBC/SC/ST from another state, your category gives you zero advantage in Maharashtra IQ seats. IQ seats are filled on pure NEET PG merit (SML rank). No reservation applies.
What this means:
  • Maharashtra category reservation (OBC, SC, ST, VJA, SEBC, etc.) applies only to state quota (S) seats — which require Maharashtra domicile.
  • IQ is filled on pure SML merit — an OBC candidate from UP competes at the same rank as an OPEN candidate.
  • Your category reservation works in MCC AIQ counselling and in your home state — not in Maharashtra IQ.
College IQ R1 IQ R2 IQ R3

IQ closing ranks (SML) at private colleges. These seats are open to all India candidates regardless of domicile. Sorted by final closing rank.

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Fee Structure
Section 8

Fee Structure

Maharashtra PG fees vary by college type, category, and quota. Government colleges are extremely affordable.

College Type Annual Fee Range Notes
Government (GMC, GSMC, LTMC, etc.) ₹15,000 – ₹50,000/yr Plus stipend of ₹70,000–90,000/month. Near-zero net cost.
Private — State Quota (OPEN) ₹8L – ₹15L/yr Fee varies by college. OPEN category pays highest fee at private colleges.
Private — State Quota (Reserved) ₹3L – ₹8L/yr OBC/SC/ST/VJA/NT categories pay reduced fees at private colleges — per FRA/state rules.
Private — IQ (Institutional Quota) ₹15L – ₹25L/yr No category concession. All IQ students pay the same — typically highest slab.
NRI Quota ₹25L – ₹50L/yr Highest fee tier. Available at select private colleges only.
Autonomous (MGIMS Sevagram) ₹1.5L – ₹3L/yr MGIMS Sevagram — private but near-govt fees with rural bond. Unique position.
Category-Based Fee Differential at Private Colleges
Unlike many states, Maharashtra's private medical colleges charge different fees for different categories. An OPEN candidate at NKP Salve MC Nagpur might pay ₹12L/yr while an OBC candidate at the same college pays ₹5L/yr. This applies only to state quota (S) seats. IQ and NRI seats have uniform (higher) fees regardless of category.
OPEN pays more, reserved categories pay less — even at private colleges

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In-Service Candidates
Section 9

In-Service Candidates

Maharashtra has a dedicated in-service quota with incentive marks for government doctors.

Incentive Marks (I)
In-service candidates with incentive marks get additional marks added to their NEET PG score for SML ranking. They are marked with "I" prefix in the selection list (e.g., "4773I"). These candidates are considered first for IS quota seats.
Without Incentive (IB)
Per Maharashtra Government GR dated 19/07/2023 (Clause 4.6), in-service candidates without incentive marks (IB) are considered for IS quota only after exhaustion of all candidates with incentive marks (I).
IS Quota Categories
IS quota has its own category-wise distribution: IS OPEN, IS OBC, IS SC, IS ST, IS SEBC, IS EWS, IS VJA, IS NTB, IS NTC, IS NTD. Separate closing ranks from regular state quota.

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EarMarking System
Section 10

EarMarking System

Maharashtra's inter-category seat transfer mechanism. Ensures reserved seats are not wasted.

How it works:
1. An OBC candidate with SML 18 qualifies for an OPEN seat on pure merit. They take the OPEN seat.
2. Their OBC reserved seat is now "donated" (EarMarked). The candidate is labeled EMD (EarMarking Donor).
3. The next eligible OBC candidate in the merit list gets this donated seat. They are labeled EMR (EarMarking Receiver).

Result: The OBC candidate gets the better OPEN seat. The reserved OBC seat is not wasted — it goes to the next OBC candidate. This is why you see quotas like EMOBC, EMSEBC, EMSC in the selection list — these are EarMarked (donated) seats.
EarMarking creates additional seats in later rounds
In R3, when many reserved-category candidates have upgraded to OPEN seats, the EarMarking system generates new reserved seats that did not exist in R1. This is why R3 closing ranks for EM categories can be significantly higher (numerically) than regular category closing ranks. Example: GSMC OBG — EMOBC R3 closing was SML 669, while regular OBC was SML 240. The EMOBC seat was created by earmarking.

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NRI Quota
Section 11

NRI Quota

113 NRI allotments in 2025 — mostly in R3. Available at select private colleges.

College Speciality SML Closing
KJMC Mumbai MD Radiology 1218
VVPF MC Ahmednagar MD Medicine 3785
VVPF MC Ahmednagar MD Radiology 3822
MIMER MC Talegaon MD Medicine 3987
VVPF MC Ahmednagar MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3989
MIMSR Latur MD Medicine 4025
NKP Salve MC Nagpur MD Dermatology (Skin & VD) 4114
MIMSR Latur MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 4168
UPMC Jalgaon MD Medicine 4179
VPS (Krishna Hospital) Nashik MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 4188
VPS (Krishna Hospital) Nashik MD Radiology 4198
UPMC Jalgaon MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 4258
DVVPF MC Ahmednagar MD Radiology 4293
UPMC Jalgaon MD Radiology 4299
NKP Salve MC Nagpur MD Radiology 4365
Terna MC Navi Mumbai MD Medicine 4391
VVPF MC Ahmednagar MD Dermatology (Skin & VD) 4443
VPS (Krishna Hospital) Nashik MD Dermatology (Skin & VD) 4578
MIMSR Latur MD Radiology 4607
DVVPF MC Ahmednagar MD Dermatology (Skin & VD) 4622

NRI seats appeared primarily in R3 (code suffix "N"). Fees are significantly higher than state/IQ quota. Most NRI allotments were at colleges in Nashik, Nagpur, Jalgaon, Latur, and Ahmednagar.

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Security Deposits & Registration
Section 12

Security Deposits & Registration

Paid to Maharashtra CET Cell at registration before counselling begins. Separate from college fees paid after joining.

Seat type UR Reserved Note
Registration fee ₹1,000 ₹500 Non-refundable. Paid at CET Cell portal.
Government institution deposit ₹25,000 ₹12,500 Refundable. Adjusted against first-year tuition at joining.
Private institution deposit ₹1,00,000 ₹1,00,000 Refundable. Adjusted against first-year tuition at joining.

If you get a seat and join: the deposit is adjusted against the first-year fees at the college — you do not pay that amount again (CET Cell Notice No. 01, NEET-PGM 2025). If not allotted: full refund to source account within 30 days of all rounds completing. If allotted but not joining: deposit forfeited.

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Bond & Service Rules
Section 13

Bond & Service Rules

Maharashtra has strict bond rules for government PG seats. Breaking the bond has financial consequences.

1 Year
Compulsory Rural Service
All PG graduates from government colleges must serve 1 year in a government rural/tribal hospital after completing their degree. Non-compliance attracts penalties.
₹20–50L
Bond Penalty (varies by college)
If you break the rural service bond, penalty ranges from ₹20L to ₹50L depending on the institution. Plus refund of any stipend received during PG training.
Maharashtra Hidden Costs — What Most Guides Miss
Four critical conditions that change your financial calculation for Maharashtra PG (MD/MS).
₹50L
MD/MS Bond Penalty
Government PG graduates must serve 1 year rural service. Breaking the bond attracts up to ₹50L penalty + refund of stipend received during training. Source: DMER bond notification.
₹60L/yr
NRI Fee (up to 5x base)
NRI fees at MH private colleges can go up to 5x the state quota base fee. If base is ₹12L, NRI pays ₹60L/yr. 3-year total: ₹1.8 Cr for the same training.
NRI Fee Swap
Non-NRI Can Take NRI Seat
If NRI seats go unfilled, non-NRI candidates can be allotted NRI seats at NRI fee rates in later rounds. You are NOT NRI but get offered an NRI seat — you must pay the NRI fee. Check before accepting.
MBBS Bond
On Hold for PG Aspirants
If you have a pending MBBS rural service bond, it can be completed after PG — you do not need to finish it before joining PG. The bond obligation carries forward, not blocks PG admission.
Bond amounts are for MD/MS at Maharashtra government colleges. DM/MCh (super-specialty) bonds are separate and significantly higher but not covered in this PG guide. NRI fee multiplier varies by college — 3x to 5x is the typical range.
Stipend at Govt Colleges
PG residents at government colleges receive stipend: Junior Resident Year 1: ~₹70,000/month, Year 2: ~₹75,000/month, Year 3: ~₹80,000/month. Plus DA and other allowances.
MGIMS Sevagram Bond
MGIMS Sevagram has its own unique bond — 3 years of rural service in a location chosen by MGIMS. This is in addition to the standard Maharashtra bond. In exchange, fees are near-zero.
Private College Deposits
Private colleges require a security deposit (₹2L–₹5L) at admission. Partially refundable on completion. If you exit after joining, forfeiture rules apply per DMER guidelines. Exact amount varies by college and round.

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Round-by-Round Strategy
Section 14

Round-by-Round Strategy

Each round changes the game. Understanding when seats open and who moves is critical.

R1 First allotment
Tightest closing ranks. Top candidates lock in their first preference. Many candidates with good ranks take a safe option and plan to upgrade in R2. Status Retention Form (SRF) is mandatory — you must submit it to participate in subsequent rounds.
R2 Movement round
Seats vacated by candidates who took MCC AIQ seats become available. This is where upgrades happen — candidates who held in R1 can move to better colleges or specialities. Closing ranks relax significantly for some combos. Example: GSMC Anaesthesia went from SML 776 (R1) to SML 1040 (R2) — 34% relaxation.
R3 Final round + NRI
Maximum seat availability. NRI quota seats appear for the first time. EarMarked (EM) seats created as category candidates move to OPEN. R3 also sees disqualifications — 138 candidates were disqualified in R3 2025 (joined through AIQ/DNB/Deemed up to R3). R3 is the practical final round for most candidates.

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What actually happened in Maharashtra PG 2025
Every Rank is a Story

What actually happened in Maharashtra PG 2025

6735 allotments. 3 rounds. 54 colleges. These aren't projections — this is what doctors actually did.

THE MUMBAI HIERARCHY
MD Medicine OPEN: GSMC (KEM) closed at SML 24, LTMC (Sion) at 27, TNMC (Nair) at 38, HBT (Cooper) at 42, GMC (Parel) at 62. The top 62 ranks in Maharashtra split across 5 Mumbai government colleges. If your SML is under 70, you are getting Medicine at a Mumbai GMC.
SML 5,348 Data anomaly
GMC Mumbai (Parel) Radiology OBC closed at SML 5,348 while OPEN closed at SML 43. A massive 124x gap. This is not an error — it reflects the extreme demand for radiology at top Mumbai colleges. An OBC candidate at rank 5,348 got Radiology at GMC Parel because the OBC seat existed. Without reservation, they would need rank ~43.
IQ SEATS — NON-DOMICILE GETS IN
SML 2,523
MD Medicine IQ at VPS (Krishna Hospital) Nashik
Lowest closing among private IQ colleges for Medicine
VPS Nashik — consistently the most competitive IQ seat in Maharashtra for Medicine.
SML 5,558
MD Medicine IQ at Dr. Ulhas Patil MC Jalgaon
Highest closing (most relaxed) among IQ Medicine seats
If your SML is ~5,500, you can still get MD Medicine at a private college in Maharashtra through IQ.
SML 1,885
MD Dermatology IQ at NKP Salve MC Nagpur
R2 closing. R3 relaxed further to 2,119.
Derm IQ — competitive but accessible. At state quota, Derm at GSMC closes at SML 12.
SML 3,155
MD Radiology IQ at NKP Salve MC Nagpur
R3 closing. Massive relaxation from R1 (1,575).
Radiology IQ doubled from R1 to R3. Holding through rounds pays off for IQ candidates too.
138 DISQUALIFIED IN R3 — THE ANNEXURE 18 EFFECT
138 candidates were marked "Disqualified: Not Eligible for State Counseling" in R3 because they had joined through AIQ/DNB/Deemed Quota up to the third round. These are candidates who tried to keep options in both MCC and State counselling — and got caught by the cross-counselling rule.
The disqualified candidates' seats opened up for others in R3 — which is partly why R3 closing ranks relaxed significantly compared to R2.
PATIENCE PAYS — ROUND-WISE RELAXATION
GMC Mumbai Anaesthesia 133% relaxation
OPEN closing: R1 = SML 985 → R2 = 1,428 → R3 = 2,291
A candidate at SML 2,000 had zero chance in R1. By R3, they could get Anaesthesia at GMC Mumbai (Parel). Holding through 3 rounds made the impossible possible.
GSMC Paediatrics 156% relaxation
OPEN closing: R1 = SML 216 → R2 = 367 → R3 = 553
GSMC Paediatrics — R1 needed top 216. By R3, rank 553 was sufficient. The premium specialities at premium colleges see the largest round-wise movement.
GMC Mumbai Orthopaedics 155% relaxation
OPEN closing: R1 = SML 381 → R2 = 446 → R3 = 972
Ortho at GMC Mumbai was rank 381 in R1. By R3 it was 972. Almost 600 ranks of movement in 3 rounds. This is why round strategy matters more than your first allotment.
Every round changes the game.
6735 allotments across 3 rounds at 54 colleges. 138 disqualifications. NRI seats appearing in R3. EarMarked seats being created. The candidates who made the right call had data — not just instinct. That is what Formity builds for you.

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