Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the admission process for MD, MS and Diploma seats in the state, based on the NEET PG 2026 rank. The Commissioner of the State CET Cell, Mumbai, is the Competent Authority and conducts it online through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles the 50% All India Quota seats in government and corporation colleges through MCC NEET PG counselling. The State CET Cell fills the remaining 50% State Quota seats.
State CET Cell also fills seats in unaided private and minority medical colleges. In these colleges, 50% of seats are State CET Cell quota and 50% are Institutional Quota, including NRI seats. Two colleges under private health sciences universities are also part of this process. Registration for Round 1 is started from 17/10/2026 to 23/10/2026, and the Round 1 selection list will release on 05/11/2026.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News & Notification
Keep checking this section for registration dates, merit lists, seat matrices and allotment results. The latest updates are listed below:
| Date | Latest Update | Details |
| Released | Maharashtra NEET PG Information Broucher 2026 | Download PDF |
| 16/10/2026 | Round 1 Schedule | Download PDF |
| 16/10/2026 | NRI Eligibility & Registration Process | Download PDF |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights
The table below summarises the key points of the state process. Details for each point are explained in the sections that follow.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Commissioner, State CET Cell, Mumbai |
| Nodal Officer | Director of Medical Education and Research |
| NEET PG Exam | NEET PG 2026 (conducted by NBE) |
| MCC Counselling | 50% All India Quota seats in government and corporation colleges |
| Counselling Website | www.mahacet.org |
| Counselling Type | Online CAP, four or more rounds |
| State Quota | 50% in government and corporation colleges |
| All India Quota | 50% in government and corporation colleges |
| Private and Minority Colleges | 50% State CET Cell quota, 50% Institutional Quota including NRI |
| Courses | MD, MS and PG Diploma |
| Participating Institutes | 51 (49 colleges plus 2 under private health sciences universities) |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 3,000 (non-refundable) |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| NEET PG 2026 rank declared | 24/09/2026 |
| Online registration and session apply | 17/10/2026To 23/10/2026 upto 11.59 pm |
| Payment of registration fee and deposit | 17/10/2026 to 24/10/2026 Up to 5.00 pm |
| Upload of scanned documents | 17/10/2026 to 24/10/2026 Up to 11.59 pm |
| NRI registration on fn.mahacet.org | Before 22/10/2026 |
| Online document verification | 18/10/2026 to 27/10/2026 Up to 11.59 pm |
| Registered candidate list | 28/10/2026 |
| Provisional merit list | 28/10/2026 |
| Grievance submission | 29/10/2026 to 30/10/2026 |
| Final merit list and in-service state merit list | 01/11/2026 |
| Seat matrix for Round 1 | 01/11/2026 |
| Choice filling for Round 1 | 02/11/2026 to 04/11/2026 |
| Round 1 selection list | 05/11/2026 |
| Joining and Status Retention form for Round 1 | 06/11/2026 to 10/11/2026 |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas
The quota structure depends on the type of college. Government and corporation colleges follow a different split from private and minority colleges. The table gives a quick view before the details.
| College Type | Quota Split | Who Fills It |
| Government, corporation, aided | 50% All India Quota, 50% State Quota | MCC for AIQ, State CET Cell for State Quota |
| Unaided private and minority | 50% State CET Cell quota, 50% Institutional Quota | State CET Cell |
| Private health sciences universities | Merit based, 40% seats for Maharashtra domicile | Common counselling |
- All India Quota (AIQ): 50% of seats in government and corporation colleges are filled by MCC through the All India NEET PG merit list. After AIQ Round 2, these seats do not go back to the state.
- State Quota: From the State Quota in government colleges, 20% of PG degree and diploma seats are reserved for in-service candidates. These candidates must have served at least 3 years in remote or difficult areas. Central government institutions that have opted in also offer their State Quota seats through this process.
- Private and minority colleges: The Institutional Quota is filled on an all-India basis. Up to 15% of seats can go to NRI candidates. In the choice form, the codes are marked as follows:
- S suffix: State Quota (government and corporation colleges, and the 50% State quota in private and minority colleges)
- I suffix: 35% Institutional Quota in private and minority colleges
- N suffix: 15% NRI Quota in private and minority colleges
- Private health sciences universities: Admissions are strictly on merit. Students admitted here are not eligible for any government scholarship.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have appeared for NEET PG 2026 and be declared eligible. Maharashtra has its own rules for MBBS college, internship and domicile, so read them before paying the fee.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET PG Qualification | Appeared and qualified in NEET PG 2026 |
| Minimum Percentile | General and EWS: 50th. Reserved categories: 40th. PwD from General and EWS: 45th |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS from a recognised college in Maharashtra, affiliated to MUHS or a deemed university |
| Internship | Completed on or before 30/09/2026 |
| Registration | Permanent or provisional registration with NMC, Maharashtra Medical Council or another state council |
| Domicile Requirement | Maharashtra domicile certificate needed for MBBS taken under 15% AIQ outside the state |
| Nationality | Indian national |
| Other Requirements | Medically fit |
Important eligibility conditions:
- Candidates who passed MBBS from outside Maharashtra, and foreign medical graduates, can apply only for Institutional Quota seats in private colleges.
- MBBS holders from outside the state who joined under the 15% AIQ of government colleges, AIIMS or central institutions are eligible if they hold a Maharashtra domicile. They must submit a Dean’s certificate and the domicile certificate.
- OCI candidates are eligible for State Quota seats only if they got OCI status before 04/03/2021 and completed MBBS in Maharashtra.
- Candidates who already hold a PG degree, or are pursuing one, cannot take government seats. A candidate with a PG in one broad specialty can take another broad specialty only in private unaided colleges.
- Candidates who lapsed a PG seat through the state in the previous two years are not eligible. The exception is those who paid the penalty before the 2026-27 registration started.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Maharashtra applies vertical reservation as a percentage of seats, and horizontal reservation for special groups. The percentages differ between government and private unaided colleges.
| Category | Government/Corporation | Private Unaided |
| SC | 13% | 6.5% |
| ST | 7% | 3.5% |
| VJ (DT-A) | 3% | 1.5% |
| NT-B | 2.5% | 1.25% |
| NT-C | 3.5% | 1.75% |
| NT-D | 2% | 1% |
| OBC (including SBC) | 19% | 9.5% |
| Total constitutional reservation | 50% | 25% |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process
The process runs in four or more online CAP rounds based on merit and choices. These are the steps in order:
- Qualify NEET PG 2026 with the required percentile.
- Register online at www.mahacet.org and apply for the session.
- Pay the Rs. 3,000 application fee and the refundable security deposit.
- Upload scanned documents. Online document verification follows.
- Check the registered candidate list and the provisional merit list.
- Submit grievances, if any, during the grievance window.
- Check the final merit list and the Round 1 seat matrix.
- Fill the online choice form for the round.
- Check the selection list on the website.
- Report personally to the allotted college with original documents.
- Pay fees and complete admission.
- Submit the Status Retention form if you are satisfied, or fill fresh choices for the next round if you want an upgrade.
- Take part in Round 2, Round 3 and the stray vacancy round, if eligible.
Maharashtra does not hold an institutional-level stray vacancy round. All vacant seats are filled through online CAP rounds.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
There is one common application form for government, corporation, aided, private and minority seats. Candidates register before Round 1 and before Round 3. A registration stays valid for later rounds.
- Open www.mahacet.org and click the “Apply Online for NEET-PG 2026” link.
- Read the instructions and click Next.
- Enter an active mobile number and email address. An OTP is sent to both.
- Fill in NEET PG 2026, personal, academic and registration details.
- Claim your category, PwD, in-service, orphan, minority or NRI status in the form. These cannot be added later.
- Read the declaration and click “I Agree”.
- Set a password. Edits are possible only before you click Submit.
- Pay the Rs. 3,000 fee and the security deposit through the payment gateway.
- Upload scanned documents using your Application Number and password.
- Log in to download and print the application form and the payment receipt.
Do not send the printed form to the office. A mistake in the submitted form cannot be corrected by the office.
In-service candidates apply in the same form and claim the in-service quota. Registration does not guarantee a quota seat. Eligibility is decided by the Directorate of Health Services.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 NRI Quota Registration
NRI candidates follow an extra registration step. They must register on fn.mahacet.org before 22/10/2026 for eligibility verification.
| Step | Requirement | Details |
| Registration | fn.mahacet.org | Pay 50 USD at the time of registration |
| After verification | Payment of 1,150 USD | Without 50 + 1,150 USD, the candidate is not considered |
| CAP portal | Application number | Used for registration on the CAP portal |
Eligible NRI candidates are:
- The candidate who is an NRI
- A candidate whose parents are NRI
- A ward of an NRI as defined in the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
NRI candidates are eligible only for the 15% NRI quota seats in private unaided and minority colleges, as per merit. They must claim NRI status in the form and use the N suffix in the choice form. The documents needed for the NRI quota are:
- Certificate from an Indian Mission or Post abroad on the NRI status of the candidate, parents or guardian
- Passport and nationality certificate of the candidate and parents or guardian
- Court guardianship order, if a guardian is claimed
- Foreign bank passbook copies, with entries for the last 6 months before admission
- Foreign Candidate Registration Portal receipt
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Fees
The state charges a single application fee for all categories. This fee is separate from the security deposit.
| Category | Application Fee | Other Fee |
| All candidates | Rs. 3,000 | Security deposit |
| NRI candidates (fn.mahacet.org) | 50 USD | 1,150 USD after verification |
Candidates must pay within the dates given. If the payment is not completed, the application is rejected. A candidate whose deposit is forfeited at the end of Round 2 and who wants to join Round 3 must pay the Rs. 3,000 fee and the deposit again.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Security Money
The security deposit is paid along with the application fee. Its amount decides which colleges you can include in your choice form.
| Category/Seat Type | Security Deposit |
| Open, government seats only | Rs. 25,000 |
| Reserved, government seats only | Rs. 12,500 |
| Open, government and private | Rs. 1,00,000 |
| Reserved, government and private | Rs. 1,00,000 |
Candidates must decide the deposit amount in advance. No extension is allowed after the last date of registration.
The deposit is refunded to the same account or card after the process ends. This applies to candidates who joined a seat and to candidates who did not get any seat.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Documents Required
Upload scanned colour copies of the originals. Candidates who do not upload the required documents for a claimed category are not considered under that category.
- MBBS degree or passing certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- Medical registration certificate
- College recognition certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Fee payment receipt
- Caste certificate and caste validity certificate – If applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate – If applicable
- EWS certificate – If applicable
- PwD certificate – If applicable
- AIQ selection letter or Dean’s letter – If applicable
- NOC from Directorate of Health Services – If applicable
- Orphan certificate – If applicable
- NRI documents- If applicable
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling
Choice filling is online only. There is no offline choice form. Your merit rank decides the order in which seats are allotted.
How to fill choices:
- Each choice is a four-digit code (two digits for the college and two for the course) followed by S, I or N.
- Example: 3301S, 3301I and 3301N are the same course in the same college under State, Institutional and NRI quota.
- Fill your most preferred seat as choice 1, then the next, and so on.
- Candidates can fill one choice or as many as they want. It is not compulsory to fill all.
- Your deposit decides the colleges you can pick. Government-only deposit holders cannot choose private colleges.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process
The selection list is displayed on www.mahacet.org and sent to colleges. Candidates must report personally with originals. Proxy is not allowed.
- Check the allotment on the website.
- Report to the allotted college within the joining dates.
- Complete document verification with originals and a set of attested photocopies.
- Pay the tuition and other fees. Cheque is allowed only on holidays and must be replaced by a Demand Draft on the next working day, or the admission may be cancelled.
- Submit the medical fitness certificate and other forms.
- Complete the admission formalities and join the course.
What to do after Round 1 allotment:
| Situation | What to do |
| Want to accept the seat and stop | Join and submit the Status Retention form. You are out of later rounds. It cannot be withdrawn. |
| Want an upgrade | Join, do not submit the Status Retention form, and fill fresh choices for Round 2 |
| Do not want to join | Do not report. This is a free exit in Round 1 only. You can fill fresh choices in Round 2 |
| Want to resign after joining | Resign before the last joining date. Free exit applies only in Round 1 |
Upgrades are given only for a change of course or college. A change of category in the same seat is not counted as an upgrade.
Candidates who cancel admission on or before the prescribed date get a refund after a Rs. 1,500 deduction. After that date, no refund is given.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Bond Policy
Bond and penalty rules depend on the type of college.
| College Type | Rule |
| Government and corporation colleges | One year of social responsibility service. The penalty for default is Rs. 50,00,000 |
| In-service candidates (reserved seats) | One more year of service in a government medical college in Maharashtra |
| Private unaided colleges | No bond and no bank guarantee |
Other penalties:
- Rs. 10,00,000 (non-refundable) for not completing the junior residency tenure in government seats. This does not apply to candidates who resign before the prescribed date.
- An additional Rs. 10,00,000 and a two-year ban (NEET PG 2027 and 2028) for lapsing a seat.
- Resigning from a private or minority seat after the prescribed date attracts a penalty of three years’ fees.
- Service can be done under the Government of India or its institutes in Maharashtra, Defence services, Maharashtra State services or local self-government bodies in the state.
All MD/MS students also complete a three-month District Residency Programme.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix shows college-wise, course-wise and category-wise seats. Candidates need it to build a realistic choice list before the choice filling dates.
| Round | Seat Matrix | Download |
| Round 1 | Due on 01/11/2026 | Not Released Yet |
| Round 2 | Not Released Yet | Not Released Yet |
| Round 3 | Not Released Yet | Not Released Yet |
| Stray Vacancy | Not Released Yet | Not Released Yet |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The Common State Merit List decides your position for seat allotment. It is prepared from the NEET PG 2026 rank and not from the state alone.
| Round/Stage | Merit List | Download |
| Registered candidate list | 28/10/2026 | www.mahacet.org |
| Provisional merit list | 28/10/2026 | www.mahacet.org |
| Final merit list | 01/11/2026 | www.mahacet.org |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted by software on the basis of merit and the choices you filled. Reservation, category, seat availability and the order of your preferences all decide the final seat.
| Round | Seat Allotment Result | Download |
| Round 1 | Due on 05/11/2026 | Not Released Yet |
| Round 2 | Not Released Yet | Not Released Yet |
| Round 3 | Not Released Yet | Not Released Yet |
| Stray Vacancy | Not Released Yet | Not Released Yet |
Rules that apply to allotment:
- Seats left after Round 1 go to Round 2, along with seats vacated by non-joining and upgrades. The same pattern applies to Round 3.
- Candidates who joined a seat in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 of the All India Quota cannot take part in the state Round 3 or stray vacancy round.
- A candidate allotted a seat in Round 3 is not eligible for later rounds. Names of joined candidates up to Round 3 are shared with MCC.
- Vacant in-service, PwD and orphan seats are added to the seat matrix from Round 3 and filled as per the choices already filled.
After the result, download the allotment details, report on time with originals and pay the fees. If you do not want the seat, check the free exit and forfeiture rules before deciding.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes
Admissions are done in 49 colleges and institutes, along with 2 colleges under private health sciences universities. Seat numbers are not released yet. The college codes below are used in the choice form.
Government and Corporation Colleges
| College Name | Location | Type | Code |
| Grant Govt. Medical College | Byculla, Mumbai | Government | 01 |
| Seth G.S. Medical College | Parel, Mumbai | Corporation | 02 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Medical College | Sion, Mumbai | Corporation | 03 |
| Topiwala National Medical College | Mumbai Central | Corporation | 04 |
| HBT Medical College and Dr. R. N. Cooper Hospital | Juhu, Mumbai | Corporation | 05 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Medical College | Thane | Corporation | 06 |
| B. J. Govt. Medical College | Pune | Government | 07 |
| Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation | Pune | Corporation | 08 |
| Dr. V.M. Govt. Medical College | Solapur | Government | 09 |
| Govt. Medical College | Miraj | Government | 10 |
| R.C.S.M. Govt. Medical College | Kolhapur | Government | 11 |
| Shri. Bhausaheb Hire Govt. Medical College | Dhule | Government | 12 |
| Govt. Medical College | Nagpur | Government | 13 |
| Indira Gandhi Govt. Medical College | Nagpur | Government | 14 |
| Shri Vasantrao Naik Govt. Medical College | Yavatmal | Government | 15 |
| Govt. Medical College | Akola | Government | 16 |
| Govt. Medical College | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Government | 17 |
| Shri. Shankarrao Chavan Govt. Medical College | Nanded | Government | 18 |
| Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Medical College | Ambajogai | Government | 19 |
| Govt. Medical College | Latur | Government | 20 |
| Govt. Medical College | Chandrapur | Government | 21 |
| Govt. Medical College | Gondia | Government | 22 |
| Maharashtra Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research | Nashik | Government | 23 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences | Sevagram, Wardha | Government Aided | 24 |
| Govt. Medical College | Jalgaon | Government | 49 |
| Govt. Medical College | Baramati | Government | 50 |
| Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) | Nerul, Navi Mumbai | Corporation | 51 |
Central Government Institutes (State Quota)
| College Name | Location | Type | Code |
| Tata Memorial Hospital | Mumbai | Central Government | 25 |
| All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Haji Ali, Mumbai | Central Government | 26 |
| ESI-PGIMSR Hospital | Andheri, Mumbai | Central Government | 27 |
| Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | Trombay, Mumbai | Central Government | 28 |
Private and Minority Colleges
| College Name | Location | Type | Code |
| Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences | Mumbai | Private | 29 |
| Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation | Pune | Private | 30 |
| Sanjeevan Medical Foundation’s ENT Post-graduate Institute | Miraj | Private | 31 |
| Post-graduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratishthan | Miraj | Private | 32 |
| K. J. Somaiya Medical College | Sion, Mumbai | Private | 33 |
| Smt. Kashibai Navle Medical College | Narhe, Pune | Private | 34 |
| MIMER’s Talegaon General Hospital | Talegaon Dabhade, Pune | Private | 35 |
| Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Latur | Private | 36 |
| Terna Medical College & Hospital | Nerul, Navi Mumbai | Private | 37 |
| M.V.P. Samaja’s Medical College | Nashik | Private | 38 |
| A.C.P.M. Medical College | Dhule | Private | 39 |
| Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh Memorial Medical College | Amravati | Private | 42 |
| Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College | Jalgaon | Private | 43 |
| Ashwini Rural Medical College | Kumbhari, Solapur | Private | 44 |
| B.K.L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College | Chiplun, Ratnagiri | Private | 45 |
| S.M.B.T. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Igatpuri, Nashik | Private | 46 |
| JIIU’s Indian Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Warudi, Jalna | Private | 47 |
| Vedanta Institute of Medical Sciences | Dahanu, Palghar | Private | 48 |
Colleges under Private Health Sciences Universities
| College Name | Location | Code |
| Padmashri Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College | Ahmednagar | 40 |
| N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre | Nagpur | 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. The Commissioner of the State CET Cell, Mumbai, conducts it online at www.mahacet.org.
Q. When does Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration start and end?
A. Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration started from 17/10/2026 to 23/10/2026. Fee payment and document upload close on 24/10/2026.
Q. What is the Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 application fee?
A. Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 application fee is Rs. 3,000 and it is non-refundable.
Q. What is Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 security deposit?
A. It is Rs. 25,000 (Open) or Rs. 12,500 (Reserved) for government seats only. For government and private seats, it is Rs. 1,00,000.
Q. Who is eligible to participate in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates with MBBS from a Maharashtra college, internship by 30/09/2026 and valid medical registration are eligible.
Q. Can candidates from other states apply in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. MBBS holders from outside Maharashtra can take only Institutional Quota seats in private colleges.
Q. Can I upgrade my seat after Round 1?
A. Join the seat, do not submit the Status Retention form, and fill fresh choices for Round 2.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.