Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: State CET Cell, Maharashtra commenced Round 1 Maharashtra NEET PG counseling registration 2026 on October 17. Candidates can apply for MD/MS counselling process at medical2026.mahacet.org. NEET PG 2026 qualifying candidates can register for the counselling process by October 23, 2026. Online payment of the registration fee and uploading of required documents can be done by October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM.
The authority will verify uploaded documents from October 18 to 27, 2026. Maharashtra NEET PG provisional merit list will be released on October 28, 2026. Candidates are allowed to submit their grievances from October 29 to 30. The final merit list and seat matrix for MH NEET PG Round 1 will be released on November 1. Get complete details on Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 counselling Round 1 on this page.
- Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration
- Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates
- Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merti List 2026
- Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Seat Alotment/Selection List
- Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: Documents Required
- Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: Fee Structure
- Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration
Candidates who wish to participate in the MH NEET PG 2026 counselling have to register on the official website. The registration portal is active from October 17 to 23, 2026. Read the instructions carefully before filling the application form for Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 counselling. Any changes to the application form for Maharashtra PG medical counselling can be made before the final submission. There is no provision to make changes to the details filled in the application once it is submitted.
Candidates need to pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 3,000. The receipt of the application fee has to be preserved for future reference. The last step of registration is uploading the documents online. Documents can not be uploaded without paying the application fee. Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 counselling registration link is provided below.
Commonly asked questions
No, the registration window for Maharashtra NEET PG counselling opens only before the first round of counselling. Candidates who would not register for the first round of counselling will not be able to participate in the second round. However, last year, registration opportunity was given to candidates for Round 3. Candidates must note that this was the process followed last year. This year, the process may change and candidates may be given an opportunity to register separately for each round of Maharashtra NEET PG counselling.
All postgraduate medical and dental courses, including Diploma courses are offered through the Maharashtra NEET PG counselling. The list of courses are given below:
- Master of Surgery (MS)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Master of Dental Surgery
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medicine
The registration fee for Maharashtra NEET PG counselling will be INR 3,000, irrespective of the category/caste of the applicant. The application fee has to be paid in online mode, via Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking.
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates
Candidates can check the Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 dates here.
| Schedule for Admission | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | October 17 to 23, 2026 |
| Payment of registration fee (Non-refundable - INR 3000) | October 17 to 24, 2026 |
| Uploading documents | October 17 to 24, 2026 |
| Document verification | October 8 to 27, 2026 |
| Registered candidates list | October 28, 2026 |
| Provisional Merit list | October 28, 2026 |
| Submission of grievances | October 29 to 30, 2026 |
| Final Provisional state merit list & in-servise state merit list | November 1, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | November 1, 2026 |
| Choice filling for CAP Round 1 | November 2 to 4, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | November 5, 2026 |
| Physical Joining | November 6 to 10, 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
As per the last year's data, there were as many as 4,784 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats across medical and dental colleges in Maharashtra. The course-wise segregation of seats will be available once the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra releases the seat matrix for the Maharashtra NEET PG counselling.
The last date to register for MH NEET PG counselling dates 2026 is October 23, 2026. Candidates can pay registration fee and upload documents from October 17 to 24, 2026.
Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026 will be held for around 2 to 3 months. Counselling comprises registration to seat allotment result. Around 10 to 15 days usually takes to complete one round of counselling. A total of 4 rounds of counselling will be held for Maharashtra NEET PG admission 2026.
Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Students can check the eligibility criteria for Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 counselling below:
Nationality:
- Candidates must be an Indian national to apply for Maharashtra NEET PG counselling
- Non-resident Indians (NRI) are eligible only for the 15 per cent NRI quota seats in unaided private/minority medical colleges
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are not eligible for Maharashtra PG medical counselling
Domicile:
- Candidate must have passed the final examination of the MBBS degree course from an institute in Maharashtra
- He/she must have completed the compulsory rotatory internship within the stipulated date as stated by NMC
- Candidates who have passed MBBS from a foreign university are not eligible
- Candidates who are domiciled in the state of Maharashtra and have completed his/her MBBS from outside Maharashtra (allocated a seat under 15 per cent AIQ, were also eligible for the counselling of Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026.
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NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
NBEMS has released the NEET PG cutoff percentile score. Candidates scoring above the cutoff score can participate in the counselling process. Check the table for NEET PG cutoff 2026.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/ Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720 |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) |
40th percentile | 226 |
Commonly asked questions
The Maharashtra NEET PG counselling process is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra. The state counselling authority for Maharashtra conducts the admission process for postgraduate medical and dental courses offered in the state under the 50 per cent State Quota seats. Candidates who qualify for the NEET PG and NEET MDS exams are eligible to participate in this state counselling. Maharashtra NEET PG counselling is the gateway to admission to courses such as MD, MS and MDS.
Deadline for round 2 Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 counselling is November 30, 2026. State CET Cell, Maharashtra will announce the NEET PG counselling dates 2026 online soon.
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Merti List 2026
A common state merit list will be published on the official website of the Maharashtra CET cell. This is prepared based on the marks obtained in NEET PG 2026. Only those who are declared eligible in the online document verification process are included in this list. Candidates are allowed to submit their grievances against the provisional merit list. The final provisional state merit list for MH NEET PG counselling 2026 will be released on November 1, 2026. Eligible candidates can fill their choices for CAP round 1 online.
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Seat Alotment/Selection List
Admission to postgraduate medical courses will be done through the choice filling process. Eligible candidates will be allowed to fill online preferences for Round 1, Round 2, Round 2, and online stray vacancy round separately. They will have to fill the preference of government / corporation / government aided / private unaided / minority institutions. Candidates are allowed to fill the choices multiple times. The preference will not be carried forward except for the stray vacancy round. Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 choice filling will commence on November 2, 2026.
Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: Documents Required
The list of documents required during the admission or institute reporting process is given below:
- Copy of the duly filled application form
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard
- NEET PG 2026 admit card
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, Driving license, PAN card, Passport)
- Nationality Certificate or Passport, or School Leaving Certificate
- MBBS degree certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate.
- Certificate from the Head of the Institute from which the candidate has completed his/her MBBS degree, stating that the institute is recognised by MCI.
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Receipt for the application fee payment
- Caste Certificate
- Medical Disability Certificate
- No Objection Certificate in case of in-service candidates
- Orphan Certificate
- Bond Release Certificate
Commonly asked questions
Yes, it is mandatory to carry the original documents at the institute reporting process of the Maharashtra NEET PG counselling process. Although candidates can carry the photocopies as a backup, but during document verification, they will have to present the original documents.
Maharashtra NEET PG counselling 2026: Fee Structure
The following table brings the fee structure of the medical colleges participating in the Maharashtra NEET PG counselling.
| College/ Category |
Fee (In INR) |
|---|---|
| Government and Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges |
|
| Tuition fee |
1,25,700 per year + (development Fee 5,000) |
| Admission fee |
1,500 |
| Gymkhana fee |
500 |
| Hostel fee |
4,000 per year |
| Central Government Institutions |
|
| All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai |
University fee (as applicable) 10,000 (refundable amount) |
| Tata Memorial Centre, Parel |
1,05,500 |
| Bhabha Atomic Research Centre |
75,000 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha |
2,08,600 University fee (as applicable) 20,000 (refundable amount) |
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Maharashtra NEET PG counselling is conducted online. The registration and choice filling processes have to be conducted online. CET Cell Maharashtra will release the seat matrix and the merit list online, on the official website of Maharashtra NEET PG counselling. However, the final round or the institute reporting and document verification has to be done by physically visiting the institute.
Yes, Maharashtra NEET PG candidates will have to visit the allotted institute with the requisite documents and admission fee. The institutes' admission authorities will verify the documents and once candidates pay the admission fee, the admission offer will be confirmed. In case candidates wish to upgrade their seats or do not wish to join the institute need not report to the institute.
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