Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling will start after the declaration of NEET UG result. The National Testing Agency conducted the NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 on June 21 after the cancellation of the previous year (conducted on May 3) due to paper leak cases reported across the nation. The NTA will release the NEET UG result 2026 in July and the candidates who qualify in the exam will be asked to fill their Counselling registration form.
The Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling will start in August. The state Counselling authority will ask the qualified candidates to fill their college and course preferences in the registration form.
- What is Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026
- Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates
- Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
- Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
- Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Process
- Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling
- Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Seat Intake
- Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Fee Structure
- Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026
The CET CELL NEET UG 2026 counselling for Maharashtra will be conducted for admission to the state quota seats in government/corporation, government-aided and all the quota seats in private/minority colleges of Maharashtra state. The Counselling conducting authority will release a dedicated website for this purpose in its information bulletin.
To participate in the counselling process for MBBS and BDS and allied course seats, one must have qualified for NEET 2026. A total of 9,000 MBBS and 3,526 BDS seats in the state will be filled through Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026. The state counselling process is conducted in a completely online mode, except for the last round, which is the institute reporting or the document verification process.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates belonging to other states apart from Maharashtra are also eligible to participate in the NEET UG counselling. However, while filling the registration form for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling, they must not select the Maharashtra domicile category. Only those belonging to the Maharashtra state should select the state domicile category. Rest of the candidates may select the NRI category or other than Maharashtra state category and provide the documents accordingly.
As per the seat matrix data of last year, the total number of MBBS and BDS seats offered through Maharashtra NEET counselling is 9,000 and 3,256 respectively. The number may undergo change this year and the data will be updated here on this page.
The official website for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling is cetcell.mahacet.org/admissions. Upon landing on this page, candidates will have to click on the section NEET UG under the Under Graduate Courses tab. Therein, they will get the important notifications, documents, registration and login windows. It is expected that the official website URL for the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2024 will be the same as last year.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Maharashtra NEET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Aug ' 26 - Sep ' 26 | Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Round 1 Registration TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 16 Nov ' 25 - 17 Nov ' 25 | Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting for MBBS and BDS |
| 15 Nov ' 25 | Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result for MBBS and BDS |
| 12 Nov ' 25 - 13 Nov ' 25 | Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling for MBBS and BDS |
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
The following table brings the overview of the Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 or the CET CELL NEET UG 2026.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
| NEET 2026 Date |
July/August (Tentatively) |
| NEET 2026 Result |
July/August (Tentatively) |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Conducting Body |
Maharashtra CET Cell |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling Website |
www.cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Dates |
July/August (Tentatively) |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Courses |
MBBS BDS BAMS BUMS BHMS BSMS BPTH B.Oth BASLP B (P&O) |
| Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Seats |
MBBS – 9,000 BDS – 3,526 |
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling: Courses Offered
The following medical and paramedical courses are offered through the Maharashtra NEET Counselling:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOTh)
- Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP)
- Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BP & O)
Commonly asked questions
Eligible candidates willing to participate in the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process will have to fill and lock the choice of seats based on the seat matrix. If a candidate fulfills the cutoff or admission criteria of the institute of their choice, they will be allotted the seats. The factors which are considered for the seat allotment are cutoff and availability of seats.
Maharashtra NEET counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. The state counselling authority for Maharashtra conducts the admission process for various medical and paramedical courses offered in the state under the 85 per cent State Quota seats. Candidates who qualify for the NEET exam are eligible to participate in this state counselling.
Yes, The Maharashtra NEET counselling process follows the reservation criteria as per the directives of the Government of India. The Maharashtra NEET counselling also provides reservation for the Maharashtra domicile candidates.
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Candidates planning to participate in the Maharashtra MBBS Counselling 2026 are advised to check the eligibility criteria stated by the counselling authority. Eligibility criteria for Maharashtra NEET 2026 counselling are as follows:
- Candidates must be citizens of India
- They must secure qualifying marks for NEET 2026
- They must have passed Class 10 or equivalent from an institute located in Maharashtra
- A candidate who has passed Class 10 from an institute outside Maharashtra can apply for Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 provided:
- They must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from an institute located in Maharashtra
- They must have a valid domicile certificate from Maharashtra.
NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff
NEET 2025 cutoff was released by National Testing Agency along with result. As compared to last year, the cutoff has decreased. Following table brings the category-wise NEET cutoff 2026 scores and percentiles.
| Category |
NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile |
NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS |
50th |
686-144 |
| OBC, SC, ST |
40th |
143-113 |
| UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
143-127 |
| OBC/SC/St-PwD |
40th |
126-113 |
Also Read: NEET Passing and Qualifying Marks: Know Minimum Marks to Qualify for Counselling
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can apply for BSc Nursing courses on the basis of marks obtained in MHT CET or even on the basis of Class 12 marks. However, the seats being offered via the Maharashtra NEET counselling will be filled on the basis of NEET marks only. DTE Maharashtra conducts BSc Nursing counselling separately.
Maharashtra NEET UG counselling is the gateway to admission for a number of medical and paramedical courses. The list of courses offered through Maharashtra NEET counselling is as follows:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOTh)
- Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP)
- Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BP & O)
- BSc Nursing
No, admission to all MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and medical allied courses in Maharashtra will be on the basis of marks obtained in NEET only. DTE Maharashtra, or CET Cell Maharashtra is the conducting authority for the Maharashtra NEET Counselling.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026 Process
The Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 will involve six stages. Detailed procedures for each stage are given below.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Steps to fill the application form for Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 are given below.
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Visit the portal released for Counselling(will be released in information bulletin)
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Click on the Login/Registration tab
- Click on Registration
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Read the instructions
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Enter the details such as NEET Roll Number, NEET Application Number, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email ID
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Enter the OTP received on the mobile number and Email
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Click on Create Account
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Click on the Sign-In tab
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Enter the Mobile Number or Email ID and password and click on the Login tab
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Enter the mandatory information such as personal and academic details, choose course and colleges
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Upload documents in not more than 300 KB file size
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Pay the application fee online, save the application confirmation page, and take multiple printouts.
Candidates will have to fill the Maharashtra NEET counselling 2026 application form carefully to participate in the seat allotment process. Remember that applications once submitted cannot be edited/ changed.
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Application Processing Fee
The CET CELL NEET UG 2026 counselling application fee for each category is given in the table below.
| Course |
Application Fee for State Quota Seats (in INR) |
Application Fee for Institute Quota Seats (in INR) |
Application Fee for Both Quota Seats (in INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS and BUMS |
1,000 |
5,000 |
6,000 |
| BPTH, BOTH, BASLP and B(P&O) |
1,000 |
1,000 |
Candidates must preserve the following documents:
- Receipt of online fee payment
- Copy of filled application form
- Copy of the information brochure
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Provisional Merit List
After the registration and document verification process, the competent authority prepares a provisional merit list. This list includes only those candidates who registered on the online portal and got their documents verified.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
DTE Maharashtra will release the course-wise seat matrix before the choice filling process. Candidates will have to fill in choices based on the course-wise availability of seats.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Process
Candidates who make it to the provisional state merit list will be eligible to participate in the counselling of Maharashtra NEET UG 2026. They have to fill in their preferences (course/college) by logging into their registered accounts. One must note that the preference filled once cannot be changed and thus must not be filled in haste. The choices filled during the first round of Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026 will be considered for the entire counselling process.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Result
After the Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 counselling choice filling process, DTE Maharashtra will release the seat allotment results for each round. The result will be declared in the form of PDFs. After downloading it, candidates will have to find their Roll Number or Registration Number to check the seat allotment status. They will have to report to the allotted institutes to accept the offer, or they can participate in the next rounds by resigning from the offered seats. Failure to report to the allocated institute will result in forfeiture of their candidature.
Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Document Verification
Candidates have to report to the allotted institute for verification of the documents. They have to carry the original certificates along with an attested copy for verification to the institute. The schedule for online verification of the documents will be released later. The candidate must be present physically at the centre for verification of the documents.
Commonly asked questions
The registration fee for Maharashtra NEET counselling varies for each quota. For the State Quota students, fee is INR 1,000. For National Quota seats, registration fee is INR 5,000. For International Quota, the registration fee is INR 6,000.
The Maharashtra NEET counselling registration process is completely online. Eligible candidates will have to visit the official website of the state counselling and follow the process given below:
- Click on the tab indicating Registration
- Fill up the form with the mandtory details
- Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email id
- Click on submit
- Registration credentials will be generated and sent to candidates' email id
For choice filling and locking processes, candidates have to login with the registration credentials and complete the other activities for counselling.
Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling
The following documents will have to be presented during the institute reporting and document verification rounds:
- NEET Admit Card 2026
- Copy of the NEET application form 2026 or the confirmation page
- NEET 2026 result/ scorecard
- Nationality certificate issued by the District Magistrate/ valid Indian passport /school leaving certificate of Class 10 or Class 12
- Domicile certificate
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Pass Certificate of Class 12
- Aadhaar card
- Medical fitness certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Caste validity certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen certificate /actual service certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile of Maharashtra certificate of Defence person (if applicable)
- Transfer certificate (if applicable)
- Eligibility certificate for EWS category issued by competent authority (if applicable)
- Disputed area certificate, mother tongue certificate, Class 10 or Class 12 from Maharashtra Karnataka Border (MKB) area (if applicable)
- Parent domicile certificate, Class 10 or Class 12 of the candidate from the hilly area (if applicable)
- For persons with disability (PWD) candidates - medical fitness certificate of the authorised medical board.
- For orphans - a respective certificate from the appropriate authority
Commonly asked questions
Students can check list of documents for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling provided below:
· Maharashtra NEET UG counselling seat allotment letter
· NEET 2026 scorecard
· NEET 2026 admit card
· Valid photo identity card
· Domicile Certificate
· Category Certificate
· Past academic records including mark sheets and certificates
Yes, it is mandatory to carry the original documents at the institute reporting process of the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling process. Although candidates can carry the photocopies as a backup, but during document verification, they will have to present the original documents.
In case a candidate’s Class 12 Board exam result is not declared before the Maharashtra NEET counselling process, then he or she has to carry the Class 12 Board exam admit card or provisional mark sheet to the institute reporting or the document verification process. The final mark sheet will have to be submitted to the institute within the stipulated date.
Maharashtra NEET 2026 Counselling Seat Intake
The seat matrix for the Maharashtra NEET 2026 counselling or the CET CELL NEET UG 2026 is given below.
| Name of the institute |
City |
Total intake |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges |
||
| Mumbai |
250 |
|
| Mumbai |
200 |
|
| Mumbai |
250 |
|
| Mumbai |
150 |
|
| Rajiv Gandhi Medical College & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital |
Thane |
100 |
| Pune |
250 |
|
| Solapur |
200 |
|
| Sangli |
200 |
|
| Dhule |
150 |
|
| Kolhapur |
150 |
|
| Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College & Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital |
Mumbai |
200 |
| Jalgaon |
150 |
|
| Pune |
100 |
|
| Nagpur |
250 |
|
| Nagpur |
200 |
|
| Chandrapur |
150 |
|
| Gondia |
150 |
|
| Yavatmal |
200 |
|
| Akola |
200 |
|
| Aurangabad |
200 |
|
| Nanded |
150 |
|
| Beed |
150 |
|
| Latur |
150 |
|
| Government Dental Colleges |
||
| Mumbai |
100 |
|
| Nagpur |
50 |
|
| Aurangabad |
50 |
|
Maharashtra NEET Counselling Round Details 2025
Check here the previous year's Counselling round details
Click here to download the Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 Seat Matrix for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses
Click here to download the Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2 Seat Matrix for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses
Click here to download the Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 Seat Matrix for BPTH, BASLP, B.OTH and B (P&O) courses
Click here to download the Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2 Seat Matrix for BPTH, BASLP, B.OTH and B (P&O) courses
Commonly asked questions
In general, the Maharashtra NEET Counselling institute reporting process is conducted for three to four days for each round. Candidates will have to check the important dates carefully and report to the institutes within the deadline. In certain cases, the last date of reporting to the institutes is extended. DTE Maharashtra conducts institute reporting separately for courses or candidate categories.
Yes, after the declaration of the Maharashtra NEET counselling seat allotment result, candidates will be given the option to upgrade the seat choice. Based on that, the counselling authorities will upgrade the seats based on the choices entered by candidates, in case the desired seat is vacant after the institute reporting process is concluded.
DTE Maharashtra will release the seat matrix for Maharashtra NEET UG 2025 counselling before each round. For Round 1 counselling of MBBS and BDS courses, the seat matrix was released on August 6, 2025. For Round 2, the seat matrix will be released on September 19, 2025. For the AYUSH and Medical Allied courses, the seat matrices were released on September 10 and September 11, 2025. For Maharashtra NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2, the AYUSH seat matrix will be out on September 27, 2025, followed by the Medical Allied course seat matrix on October 1, 2025. For the Stray Round of MBBS and BDS counselling, the seat matrix was released on November 11, 2025. The course-wise counselling is conducted separately, and hence, the seat matrix for different course groups will be out at different durations of the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025.
Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Fee Structure
The fee structure for all medical/dental colleges is dynamic. The fee structure for all government and private colleges is revised almost every year. The Fee Structure for this year will be notified soon and will be updated accordingly. The course fee for all government colleges that are offered through Maharashtra NEET counselling is listed in the table below (2025):
| Course | Tuition Fee (in INR per annum) | Development Fee (in INR per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 1,38,300 | 5,000 |
| Dental | 1,04,000 | 3,000 |
| Ayurved | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| Unani | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| Physiotherapy | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| Occupational Therapy | 52,200 | 3,000 |
| BASLP | 52,200 | 3,000 |
Private Medical College in Maharashtra
As many as 61 medical colleges in Maharashtra offer MBBS degrees in the full-time mode of study. Out of these 11 colleges are private, 10 are government, and the rest are public-private. Admission to these colleges is provided based on the scores in the NEET exam. Some of the top private MBBS colleges in Maharashtra are KJ Somaiya Medical College, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Terna Medical College, Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research, Talegaon.
For more information about the top private MBBS colleges in Maharashtra, click here.
Commonly asked questions
The highest tuition fee for the Maharashtra NEET counselling is for MBBS course, which is INR 1,38,000. This is followed by BDS course, which is INR 1,04,000. For other courses like BAMS, BUMS, BASLP, etc., the fee is INR 52,000. The amount may vary this year, and will be updated here in that case.
There are atotal of 61 medical institutes participating in the Maharashtra NEET UG counselling. Out of these 11 colleges are private, 10 colleges are government and the rest are public-private.
Maharashtra NEET Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The average tuition fee for BDS in government dental colleges in Maharashtra is around INR 65,000 per annum.
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