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Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BPTh, BOTh, BASLP and B(P&O) seats in Maharashtra's medical, dental and AYUSH colleges. NTA cancelled the original 3 May 2026 exam on 12 May 2026 and rescheduled it as Re-NEET on 21 June 2026; the Maharashtra state-quota counselling follows the NTA result and MCC AIQ Round 1, typically opening from late July or August 2026.
This guide consolidates the verified 2025 reference cycle, the 2026 calendar anchors, the seat matrix, fees, eligibility and CAP round structure so you can plan with current information from the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER).
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) |
| NEET UG 2026 Date | 21 June 2026 (Re-NEET, NTA — original 3 May 2026 exam cancelled on 12 May 2026) |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | Expected late July 2026 (NTA) |
| Counselling conducting body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell) under Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra |
| Maharashtra NEET counselling portal | cetcell.mahacet.org (DMER notices at dmer.maharashtra.gov.in) |
| Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 CAP start | Expected August 2026 (after MCC AIQ Round 1) |
| Courses covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS, BPTh, BOTh, BASLP, B(P&O) |
| State-quota seats (2025-26 ref) | MBBS — ~10,845 (~5,125 govt + ~5,720 private across 60+ NMC-recognised colleges); BDS — ~3,526 |
| AIQ / State quota split | 15% AIQ (MCC) + 85% state (DMER / CET Cell Maharashtra) |
Also read: Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026: Dates, Fee & Application
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Expected Schedule
With NEET UG 2026 fixed by NTA as Re-NEET on 21 June 2026, the result is expected late July 2026 and MCC AIQ Round 1 typically opens 2-3 weeks after. Maharashtra state-quota CAP usually begins once AIQ Round 1 closes. Treat the table below as expected until DMER / CET Cell publishes the official 2026 notification.
| Event | Expected 2026 timing |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Re-NEET exam | 21 June 2026 (NTA confirmed) |
| NEET UG 2026 result | Late July 2026 (Expected) |
| MCC AIQ Round 1 (15% AIQ) | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Maharashtra CAP Round 1 (MBBS/BDS) registration + seat matrix | August 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 1 preference filling, allotment, reporting | August - September 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 2 (MBBS/BDS + AYUSH) | September 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 3 (MBBS/BDS + AYUSH) | October 2026 (Expected) |
| Stray Vacancy Round (MBBS/BDS) | November 2026 (Expected) |
| CAP Round 4 (AYUSH) | November 2026 (Expected) |
2025 Reference Cycle (timing benchmarks)
| Event (2025 cycle reference) | Actual date |
|---|---|
| CAP Round 1 MBBS/BDS provisional merit + seat matrix | 6 August 2025 |
| Preference filling Round 1 | 8-11 August 2025 |
| Round 1 seat allotment (MBBS/BDS) | 13 August 2025 |
| CAP Round 3 merit list | 9 October 2025 |
| Round 3 preference filling | 10-12 October 2025 |
| Round 3 selection list | 15 October 2025 |
| Online Stray Vacancy Round 1 allotment (MBBS/BDS) | 15 November 2025 |
| CAP Round 4 (AYUSH) institute reporting deadline | 30 November 2025 |
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling: Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Indian national |
| NEET UG 2026 qualification | Must score at or above the NTA qualifying percentile (50th General/EWS, 45th General-PwBD, 40th SC/ST/OBC, 40th SC/ST/OBC-PwBD — historical NTA benchmarks) |
| Age | Minimum 17 years on 31 December 2026; no upper age limit (subject to NMC norms) |
| Educational qualification | Class 10 / SSC or equivalent from an institute in Maharashtra; candidates who completed Class 10 outside Maharashtra must have passed Class 12 / HSC from a Maharashtra institute |
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English with the minimum aggregate prescribed by NMC and the state |
| Domicile requirement | Maharashtra domicile certificate (issued by competent authority) for candidates who completed Class 10 outside Maharashtra |
NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Reference)
The NTA qualifying cutoff for NEET UG 2026 will be released with the result. The table below carries the historical reference percentiles used by NTA in recent cycles.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50th percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th percentile |
| UR / EWS - PwBD | 45th percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST - PwBD | 40th percentile |
Note: Actual cutoff marks (out of 720) depend on the NEET UG 2026 paper difficulty and will be notified with the result.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process
The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) ensures transparent, merit-based seat allocation across government, private and minority medical, dental and AYUSH colleges in Maharashtra. The process moves fully online except for physical document verification at the allotted college.
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 portal once the CET Cell publishes the link (the 2025 portal was medicalug2025.mahacet.org; the 2026 URL will be notified on cetcell.mahacet.org).
- Click on New Registration and read the instructions.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, Application Number, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Verify with the OTP received on mobile and email, then Create Account.
- Sign in and complete the application form with personal, academic, category and domicile details.
- Upload scanned documents (within the file-size limits specified in the brochure).
- Pay the application processing fee online; save and print the confirmation page.
Note: Once submitted, the application cannot be edited. Verify every field before final submission.
Step 2: Application Processing Fee (2025 ref)
| Course | State Quota (INR) | Institute Quota (INR) | Both Quotas (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS | 1,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| BPTh, BOTh, BASLP, B(P&O) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Keep the fee receipt, the filled application form copy and the information brochure for reference during institute reporting.
Step 3: Provisional Merit List
After document scrutiny, the CET Cell publishes the provisional state merit list. Raise grievances within the notified window — corrections after the final merit list are usually not entertained.
Step 4: Seat Matrix
Before choice filling, DMER / CET Cell releases the course-wise and college-wise seat matrix in PDF. Study the matrix carefully — state-quota, institute-quota, minority-quota and management-quota seats are listed separately.
Step 5: Choice Filling
Eligible candidates log in and fill preferences for course-college combinations in order of priority. The choices entered in Round 1 are carried into subsequent rounds and cannot be changed mid-round.
Step 6: Counselling Result and Seat Allotment
Round-wise allotment results are published as PDFs. Check your status by NEET roll number or application number. Allotted candidates report to the institute within the notified window for fee payment and joining.
Step 7: Document Verification
Physical document verification at the allotted institute is mandatory. Carry originals and one set of self-attested photocopies. Non-reporting forfeits the allotment and may attract penalties under NMC norms.
Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling
| Purpose | Required Document |
|---|---|
| Identification | NEET UG 2026 Admit Card |
| Application proof | NEET UG 2026 application confirmation page |
| Score verification | NEET UG 2026 result / scorecard |
| Indian nationality | Nationality certificate (District Magistrate / valid Indian passport / school leaving certificate) |
| Maharashtra residency | Maharashtra domicile certificate |
| Academic verification | Class 10 marksheet and certificate; Class 12 passing certificate and marksheet |
| Identity | Aadhaar card |
| Fitness | Medical fitness certificate |
| Category (if applicable) | Caste certificate + Caste validity certificate + Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for OBC) / EWS certificate |
| Defence quota | Ex-servicemen / actual service certificate; Defence personnel Maharashtra domicile certificate |
| School transfer | Transfer / leaving certificate |
| MKB area | Disputed-area certificate, mother-tongue certificate, Class 10 / 12 from Maharashtra-Karnataka Border (MKB) area |
| Hilly area | Parent domicile certificate, Class 10 / 12 of candidate from hilly area |
| PwBD candidates | Disability certificate from authorised medical board (RPWD 2016 framework) |
| Orphans | Certificate from competent authority |
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026: Reservation
Reservation in the 85% state quota follows Maharashtra state policy plus central PwBD and EWS norms.
| Category | Reservation (state-quota) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7% |
| Vimukta Jati (A) | 3% |
| Nomadic Tribes (NT-B) | 2.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) | 3.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes (NT-D) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC, non-creamy layer) | 19% |
| Special Backward Class (SBC) | 2% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% (central, vertical) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5% horizontal (RPWD 2016 / NMC) |
Maharashtra NEET UG: Seat Intake (Government Colleges)
Government Medical Colleges (representative list)
| Institute | City | Annual MBBS Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Government Medical College | Mumbai | 250 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Medical College | Mumbai | 200 |
| Seth GS Medical College | Mumbai | 250 |
| Topiwala National Medical College | Mumbai | 150 |
| Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College & Dr RN Cooper Hospital | Mumbai | 200 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Medical College & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital | Thane | 80 |
| BJ Government Medical College | Pune | 250 |
| Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Government Medical College | Pune | 100 |
| Government Medical College | Nagpur | 250 |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College | Nagpur | 200 |
| Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College | Solapur | 200 |
| Government Medical College | Sangli | 200 |
| Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College | Dhule | 150 |
| RCSM Government Medical College | Kolhapur | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Jalgaon | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Chandrapur | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Gondia | 150 |
| Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College | Yavatmal | 200 |
| Government Medical College | Akola | 200 |
| Government Medical College | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | 200 |
| Dr Shankarrao Chavan Medical College | Nanded | 150 |
| Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College | Beed (Ambajogai) | 150 |
| Government Medical College | Latur | 150 |
Note: Maharashtra opened 10 new government medical colleges from 2023-25 across districts like Satara, Sindhudurg, Alibag, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Buldhana and others. The full 60+ college list (govt + private + minority) appears on the CAP seat-matrix PDF on cetcell.mahacet.org / dmer.maharashtra.gov.in.
Government Dental Colleges
| Institute | City | Annual BDS Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Government Dental College & Hospital | Mumbai | 100 |
| Government Dental College & Hospital | Nagpur | 50 |
| Government Dental College & Hospital | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | 50 |
You can also check NEET UG Medical College Predictor to find your eligible college list.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026: Fee Structure (Government Colleges)
Annual fees for government medical, dental and AYUSH colleges in Maharashtra (2024-25 reference; revised annually by DMER and the state government).
| Course | Tuition Fee (INR p.a.) | Development Fee (INR p.a.) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (MBBS) | 1,38,300 | 5,000 |
| Dental (BDS) | 1,04,000 | 3,000 |
| Ayurveda (BAMS) | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| Unani (BUMS) | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| Physiotherapy (BPTh) | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| Occupational Therapy (BOTh) | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| BASLP | 52,200 | 3,000 |
Private and minority college fees are notably higher and are governed by the Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority (FRA). Check the institute-wise FRA fee notification before locking choices.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a structured, merit-driven CAP managed by the State CET Cell under DMER. With ~10,845 MBBS and ~3,526 BDS seats across 60+ colleges, plus a wide AYUSH and allied-health pool, Maharashtra offers one of the largest state-quota counselling pools in India. Track the CET Cell portal for the official 2026 notification, prepare your domicile and category certificates early, and act promptly on each round's deadlines.
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