Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026: Fees, Cut Off, Seat Matrix, Dates, Merit List & Top Private Colleges
Complete UGPG guidance for Maharashtra MD/MS/PG Diploma admission through the State CET Cell — including authority details, CAP rounds, eligibility, last available official schedule, security deposit, merit list, seat matrix, private college fee snapshot, and practical choice-filling strategy.
For 2026 students, the state-specific Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 notification is still awaited. This page is built using the latest available Maharashtra NEET-PG 2025-26 official notices and merit references, with older fee snapshots clearly labelled wherever current college-wise data is not yet published.
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- Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Overview
- Official Authority, Website & Portals
- Seat Types, Quotas & Reservation
- Eligibility, Domicile & NRI Notes
- Important Dates & Current Status
- Fees, Security Deposit & Private College Snapshot
- Counselling Process Step by Step
- Documents Required
- Merit List, Seat Matrix & Cutoff Strategy
- Popular Colleges in the Maharashtra PG Pool
- Smart Counselling Tips
- How UGPG Helps
- Frequently Asked Questions
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Overview
If you want MD, MS, or PG Diploma admission in Maharashtra through state counselling, the first thing to understand is this: your NEET PG score makes you eligible, but the actual Maharashtra state allotment is handled separately through the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The state process is not the same as MCC All India Quota counselling, and students should track both carefully.
For 2026 planning, the right approach is to combine current official portal tracking with the latest available Maharashtra NEET-PG 2025-26 counselling pattern. That is especially important right now because the Maharashtra 2026 live state brochure is still awaited, while the previous cycle already gives a practical roadmap for CAP rounds, seat matrix release, merit publication, reporting rules, private-seat handling, and institutional-level vacancy movement.
Use this as a 2026 planning guide, not as a substitute for the live brochure. The official 2026 fee, security deposit, merit rules, and round schedule must always be rechecked once the Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 notice is published.
| Item | What You Should Know |
|---|---|
| Main Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Main Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Last Available Dedicated PG Medical Portal | medicalug2025.mahacet.org/NEET-PGM-2025/login |
| Process Style | CAP-based online registration, document upload, merit publication, choice filling, selection list, and physical reporting with original documents |
| Courses Covered | MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in government, corporation, aided, private, minority and other notified colleges |
| 2026 Status | 2026 update awaited |
| Last Available Official Cycle | NEET-PG 2025-26 Maharashtra notices, merit-list updates and later institutional stray round notices ran into early April 2026 |
| Official Office Address | 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001 |
Official Authority, Website & Portals
Maharashtra PG medical admission is centrally controlled through the CET Cell system. Students should not depend only on social media screenshots, coaching forwards, or college WhatsApp messages. During live counselling, the correct sequence is usually: official portal notice, registration or extension notice, seat matrix, merit list, choice filling, selection list, and physical reporting.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
This is the competent authority students should track for Maharashtra state PG medical admission notices, CAP schedule, merit publication, seat matrix updates, and reporting instructions.
cetcell.mahacet.org
Use the main CET Cell website for official notices, address details, admission links, and current academic-year activity. Course-wise helpline details are usually provided on the relevant admission page.
medicalug2025.mahacet.org/NEET-PGM-2025/login
This was the dedicated Maharashtra PG medical admission portal for the last available cycle. The exact 2026 live portal may use a fresh year-specific URL, so candidates should not rely on old bookmarks alone.
Track both state notices and later-round notices
Maharashtra may issue separate notices for NRI eligibility, later CAP rounds, reduced-cutoff registration windows, and even institutional-level stray vacancy rounds in specific colleges.
Seat Types, Quotas & Reservation
A common mistake is thinking Maharashtra NEET PG is only about one state-quota bucket. In practice, the counselling pool is split across multiple institute types and seat categories. Students should understand the difference before they lock preferences, especially when private, minority, NRI, institutional, or later-round vacancy seats become active.
| Seat / Pool Type | What It Generally Covers |
|---|---|
| Government / Corporation Seats | State-share PG medical seats in government and municipal institutions under the Maharashtra CAP process |
| Private / Minority Seats | Private unaided and minority college seats shown in the state seat matrix as per the applicable phase |
| PG Diploma Seats | Separate diploma seat matrix lines may appear for government / corporation colleges and later vacancy rounds |
| In-Service Seats | Handled under specific eligibility and list publication rules for eligible in-service candidates |
| NRI / Against NRI / Institutional Seats | Can follow separate notices or college-level vacancy handling in later phases; candidates should verify live eligibility rules carefully |
| Institutional Stray Vacancy | In selected cases after state rounds, specific colleges may fill remaining seats under institution-level notices as permitted |
Last available reservation pattern reference
| Category | Reference Share |
|---|---|
| SC | 13% |
| ST | 7% |
| VJ / DT-A | 3% |
| NT-B | 2.5% |
| NT-C | 3.5% |
| NT-D | 2% |
| OBC | 19% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | As applicable horizontally across categories / norms |
Reservation benefit, caste validity, EWS year validity, NCL documents, minority conditions, Maratha / SEBC legal position, and NRI / institutional rules should always be verified against the live Maharashtra brochure and notice set for that cycle.
Eligibility, Domicile & NRI Notes
Maharashtra applies strict eligibility and document scrutiny in PG medical counselling. Candidates should be especially careful with MBBS origin, internship completion, state link, caste-validity paperwork, MMC / NMC registration, and special-category claims. A seat can be cancelled later if the reporting-stage document check fails.
| Eligibility Item | Planning Guidance for 2026 |
|---|---|
| NEET PG Qualification | You must qualify NEET PG for the relevant admission year and then satisfy Maharashtra state counselling rules separately. |
| MBBS Qualification | Keep your MBBS degree / provisional pass proof, all marksheets, and internship completion documents ready in proper format. |
| Medical Registration | Registration with the relevant medical council must be available as required during counselling / reporting. |
| Maharashtra State Link | Maharashtra state counselling is strict about state eligibility and supporting documents. Candidates with outside-state study, AIQ-based MBBS, or split-document history should review the live brochure carefully. |
| Internship Cutoff | Always verify the internship-completion deadline given in the live NEET PG and state counselling documents. |
| NRI / Institutional / Special Cases | These may follow separate notices. Students should not rely on generic state-quota assumptions for NRI, against-NRI, or institution-level vacancy cases. |
- Do not assume one domicile paper is enough. Maharashtra usually expects strict document support, and weak proof can hurt your category or state claim.
- Reserved-category candidates should prepare caste certificate, caste validity, NCL or EWS documents early instead of waiting for the registration window.
- If your MBBS is outside Maharashtra but you claim Maharashtra linkage through domicile / AIQ pathway / special conditions, get the live brochure checked line by line before you apply.
- NRI candidates should watch for separate eligibility and registration notices rather than relying on the normal open-state sequence.
Important Dates & Current Status
As of this 2026 update, the Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 state notification is still awaited. The most practical date guide right now is the last available official Maharashtra NEET-PG 2025-26 schedule, which shows how the CAP sequence moved through Round 1, Round 2, later merit updates, and even institution-level vacancy handling.
| Event | Date / Window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 state brochure / registration notice | To be announced | 2026 update awaited |
| Last available CAP Round 1 general list + provisional merit publication | 24 Nov 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 1 seat matrix | 25 Nov 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 1 choice filling | 25 Nov 2025 to 27 Nov 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 1 selection list | 28 Nov 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 1 joining | 29 Nov 2025 to 03 Dec 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 2 seat matrix | 15 Dec 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 2 choice filling | 15 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 2 selection list | 19 Dec 2025 | Last available official |
| Last available CAP Round 2 joining | 20 Dec 2025 to 24 Dec 2025 | Last available official |
| Later-cycle common provisional state merit list reference | 05 Feb 2026 | Last available official |
| Institutional-level residual vacancy activity in selected colleges | Up to 01 Apr 2026 | Last available official |
Fees, Security Deposit & Private College Snapshot
There are two different money questions in Maharashtra NEET PG counselling. The first is the state application / security deposit. The second is the actual college tuition you pay after allotment. Students often mix these up and make poor budgeting decisions.
Last available state-level registration and deposit reference
| Fee Item | Last Available Reference |
|---|---|
| Application / Registration Fee | ₹3,000 (non-refundable) |
| Security Deposit – Government seat planning without constitutional reservation | ₹25,000 |
| Security Deposit – Government seat planning with constitutional reservation | ₹12,500 |
| Security Deposit – Government + Private participation / private exposure | ₹1,00,000 |
| Refund Logic | Refund / forfeiture depends on allotment outcome, joining, resignation timing, and correctness of documents |
| Payment Mode | Online for registration stage; reporting-stage college payment rules can include DD / cheque / other notified mode depending on round notice |
Indicative last available private college tuition snapshot
| College | City | Indicative Last Available Tuition Note |
|---|---|---|
| K.J. Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre | Mumbai | ₹8,00,000 per year |
| Terna Medical College | Navi Mumbai | ₹4,65,000 per year |
| MIMER Medical College | Talegaon, Pune | ₹7,95,000 per year |
| NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences | Nagpur | ₹8,00,000 per year |
| Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Medical College | Ahmednagar | ₹8,00,000 per year |
| Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College | Pune | ₹10,55,000 per year |
| Godavari Foundation Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College | Jalgaon | ₹9,00,000 per year |
| Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences | Mumbai | ₹4,60,000 per year |
The table above is only for budgeting and shortlist planning. Final payable tuition can change by branch, seat category, college policy, fresh fee approval, court directions, or reporting-stage instructions. Always verify the exact payable amount before locking preferences or making admission payment.
Counselling Process Step by Step
Maharashtra’s process is more strategic than it looks. A good NEET PG score alone is not enough if your registration, document upload, option form, category paperwork, and reporting sequence are weak. Use this student-friendly flow:
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Track the live notice and open the correct portal
Use the Maharashtra CET Cell website and the active NEET-PGM portal for that academic year. Read the notice number, eligibility note, and registration instructions fully before starting. -
Register and complete the application form carefully
Enter NEET PG details, personal details, category information, state-link details, and mobile / email correctly. Errors at this stage can create problems during merit publication or reporting. -
Pay the application fee and applicable security deposit
The fee structure depends on the seat exposure you want to keep. Students targeting private seats should not casually enter those pools without being financially ready. -
Upload scanned original documents in the required format
Do not leave document work for the final day. Maharashtra is paperwork-heavy, and category / state claim issues can cost you your place in the merit process. -
Check the general list, merit list, and seat matrix
Before filling preferences, verify your name, category display, in-service / NRI status if applicable, and the available seat matrix for that round. -
Fill and lock the option form strategically
This is where many students lose better seats. Arrange colleges and branches in a realistic order instead of chasing only one dream option. Maharashtra CAP rewards strong, well-structured preference planning. -
Download the selection list and report physically with originals
Once allotted, report within the time window with all original documents and the required fees. Maharashtra notices often mention physical joining plus status retention formalities. -
Decide your next move: retain, upgrade, or continue
Your strategy changes after each round. Some students should hold and exit, while others should continue for a better branch or college. Do not resign blindly without understanding the deposit / forfeiture effect.
In Maharashtra, round handling is not just about getting a seat. You must also understand when to report, when to retain, when to continue, and how later-round movement affects your safest choice versus your best possible upgrade.
Documents Required
Below is a strong working checklist for Maharashtra PG medical counselling. The exact final list must still be verified from the live brochure, but students who prepare these documents early are usually much calmer when the registration window opens.
Merit List, Seat Matrix & Cutoff Strategy
This is the section students usually misunderstand the most. Your NEET PG result gives you eligibility and national rank, but Maharashtra allotment happens through the state merit system, round-wise seat matrix publication, and final selection lists. In other words, merit list is not the same as final cutoff.
| What to Track | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| General / Registered Candidate List | Confirms whether your application has been accepted into the state process |
| Common Provisional State Merit List | Shows your relative position for Maharashtra state allotment planning |
| Seat Matrix | Tells you which institutes, branches, categories, and vacancy buckets are actually available in that round |
| Selection List | This is the real allotment outcome, not just a theoretical rank estimate |
| Round-wise Vacancy Movement | Private, minority, institutional, and later-round seats can move very differently from early government-clinical options |
Latest available NEET PG qualifying score reference (exam-level, not Maharashtra college closing rank)
| Category | Last Available NEET PG Qualifying Score Reference |
|---|---|
| UR | 276 |
| UR-PwD | 255 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 235 |
Do not search only for one “expected cut off” number and stop there. Maharashtra closing ranks depend on college type, branch, category, quota, round, seat conversion, resignations, and later vacancy movement. The better method is: merit list + seat matrix + selection list + your actual budget and category.
For 2026, the official college-wise closing ranks will only become meaningful after the state selection lists are published. Until then, use cutoff trends only for direction: top government clinical branches usually close much earlier, strong private options behave differently, and lower-fee private seats often become the real decision point for many students after Round 1 and Round 2.
Popular Colleges in the Maharashtra PG Pool
This is not a ranking section. It is a student-friendly shortlist view to help you think in realistic buckets: top government targets, strong urban options, Nagpur belt options, Pune-region private choices, and relatively budget-conscious private backups.
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital
One of the most competitive government choices in Maharashtra for high-demand clinical branches and strong academic reputation.
Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals
Major state option for candidates targeting a flagship Mumbai government institution through strong merit performance.
B.J. Government Medical College
High-demand government destination in Pune, especially relevant for students wanting strong clinical exposure and government-fee advantage.
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Another key urban government choice for Maharashtra candidates focusing on clinical branches in Mumbai.
K.J. Somaiya Medical College
Widely discussed private option in Maharashtra PG counselling. Use it when comparing brand value, location, and private-fee comfort together.
Terna Medical College
Often enters practical private shortlists for students balancing Mumbai-region access with tuition sensitivity.
NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences
Important Nagpur-side private option in Maharashtra state counselling planning, especially for candidates wanting central-region location fit.
Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Medical College
A commonly shortlisted private college when students expand beyond metro-only preferences and compare fee versus location trade-offs.
Make three buckets before choice filling: dream government choices, realistic private / government mix, and safe-budget backups. That structure works far better than randomly filling a few famous names.
Smart Counselling Tips for 2026 Students
1. Start document cleanup before the notice comes
Domicile, caste validity, EWS / NCL, internship, MMC registration, and special-category papers take time. Early preparation gives you a real advantage.
2. Separate government dream from private backup
Do not mix emotional targets with budget targets. Make separate lists and then combine them into a realistic CAP option form.
3. Do not fill a short option form
Students often lose seat opportunity because they enter too few branch-college combinations. Maharashtra rewards disciplined, broad, well-ranked option forms.
4. Private-fee readiness should be decided before choice filling
If your family is not ready for the financial exposure, do not casually activate expensive private choices just because a seat may open later.
5. Merit list is only your starting position
Final allotment depends on category, quota, option-form order, vacancy movement, and whether you continue into later phases properly.
6. Reporting mistakes can cost more than a low score
Missing the joining window, weak documents, or wrong payment assumptions can ruin an allotment even after you secure the seat.
How UGPG Helps in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling
Most students do not need “more information”; they need the right sequence. Maharashtra counselling becomes much easier when you convert your NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, branch preference, city comfort, and budget into a sensible shortlist and round-wise plan.
Rank + budget + branch shortlist
We help you separate dream targets, realistic options, and safe backups instead of making last-minute random choices.
Government vs private strategy
Understand where your profile fits, where your budget fits, and where your option form should stay practical.
Document and eligibility review
This matters a lot in Maharashtra, where domicile and category paperwork can affect your real position in counselling.
Choice filling support
We help you structure a strong option form instead of relying on guesswork, incomplete lists, or panic decisions.
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