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Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026, conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) Maharashtra, allocates seats for MBBS and BDS courses under 85% state quota in government, aided, and private colleges, plus institutional quotas. The process is fully online via cetcell.mahacet.org or medicalug2026.mahacet.org (expected portal). With over 10,000 MBBS and 3,500 BDS seats, it covers 85% state quota and remaining private seats. Candidates qualifying NEET UG 2026 participate in Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds for merit-based allotment. Top colleges like Grant Medical College Mumbai, BJ Government Medical College Pune, and Seth GS Medical College attract high competition. Successful allotment leads to document verification and reporting, securing affordable medical education in reputed institutes.
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Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Notification and Important Dates
The official notification for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is expected in June-July 2026 after NEET results. Registration typically starts in July, with multiple CAP rounds till September-October. Based on 2025 trends, the process includes online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
- NEET UG 2026 Exam: May 2026
- NEET Results: June 2026
- Registration and Application: July 2026
- Merit List Release: July-August 2026
- Choice Filling Round 1: July-August 2026
- Seat Allotment Round 1: August 2026
- Reporting to College: August 2026
- Round 2 and Mop-up: August-September 2026
- Stray Vacancy Round: October-November 2026
Monitor cetcell.mahacet.org for exact dates and information brochure.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet these to register:
- Qualified NEET UG 2026
- Minimum 50% in Class 12 PCB (40% for reserved, 45% for PwD)
- Age: At least 17 years by December 31, 2026
- For State Quota (85%): Maharashtra domicile or specific candidature types
- Non-domicile eligible for private institutional/NRI quotas
- OCI/PIO/NRI for NRI seats
Final year students can apply provisionally.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Registration and Fees
Registration is online only. Steps: Create profile, fill details, upload documents (NEET scorecard, Class 10/12 marksheets, domicile if applicable), pay fee.
| Category/Quota | Expected Fee |
|---|---|
| State Quota | Rs. 1000-2000 |
| Institutional/NRI | Higher (Rs. 5000+) |
Security deposit refundable/adjustable. Correction window usually provided.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling Process 2026
The CAP includes multiple rounds:
- Online registration and document upload
- State merit list publication
- Choice filling and locking
- Seat allotment based on merit, preferences, quota
- Reporting to allotted college for verification and fee payment
- Options: Freeze, Float for upgrade, or resign
- Mop-up and stray vacancy for remaining seats
15% AIQ handled separately by MCC.
List of Medical Colleges in Maharashtra for NEET Counselling 2026
Maharashtra has around 68 MBBS colleges (government, private, deemed) with over 10,000 seats, and 29+ BDS colleges. Government colleges offer affordable fees; private vary by quota.
Key government MBBS colleges with approximate seats:
- Grant Medical College, Mumbai: 250
- Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai: 250
- BJ Government Medical College, Pune: 250
- Government Medical College, Nagpur: 250
- Government Medical College, Aurangabad: 200
- AIIMS Nagpur: 125
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune: 150 (special criteria)
- Other GMCs: Miraj, Solapur, Latur, Akola, Chandrapur, Gondia, etc. (100-200 each)
Private/deemed: DY Patil (Pune/Kolhapur/Navi Mumbai), MGM (Aurangabad/Navi Mumbai), Bharati Vidyapeeth, Krishna Karad, etc.
Full seat matrix released during counselling on official portal.
Maharashtra NEET Previous Year Cutoff Trends
Cutoffs are released as closing ranks post-allotment. Competition high for government seats; private higher ranks acceptable.
From recent trends, top government colleges require high scores. Cutoffs rise with increasing applicants.
Approximate 2025 state quota closing ranks (General):
| College | 2025 (Approx) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical College Mumbai | Top 2000-3000 | Similar | Lower |
| BJMC Pune | 3000-5000 | 4000+ | 3500+ |
| GMC Nagpur | 5000-7000 | 6000+ | 5000+ |
| Other GMCs | 10,000+ | 12,000+ | 10,000+ |
| Private Colleges | 50,000+ | 60,000+ | 50,000+ |
Reserved categories lower by 20-50%. Expected 2026: Slight increase.
Maharashtra NEET Seat Allotment and Reporting
Allotment lists published round-wise. Candidates download letter, report with originals for verification, pay fees.
- Status retention for confirmed seats
- Upgrade option in next rounds
- Vacant seats filled in mop-up/stray
In 2025, multiple rounds including stray filled most seats.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling Preparation Tips 2026
Analyze previous cutoffs, prioritize choices realistically. Keep documents ready early. Monitor portal regularly.
- Target Score: 600+ for government seats (General)
- Reserved: Lower thresholds
- Use predictors for preferences
- Participate in all rounds for best chance
Frequently Asked Questions
- State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) Maharashtra for state quota and private seats.
- Yes for 85% state quota; non-domicile eligible for private/NRI.
- Possible for reserved categories or lower-demand colleges; top require 620+ General.
- Over 10,000 including government (5000+), private.
- Around Rs. 1000-2000 for state quota.
- Yes, by choosing Float option.
- NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10/12 marksheets, domicile, caste (if applicable), photo ID.
- Yes, followed by stray vacancy.
- Login to portal; lists published on cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Yes, through institutional quota.
- July-August after NEET results.
- Yes, conducted by MCC nationally.
