Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS and PG Diploma in participating medical colleges across the state. The counselling process is conducted online and includes registration, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and admission reporting.
Admission through Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling is based on the candidate’s NEET PG 2026 rank/score, choices submitted during counselling, category, applicable quota and seat availability.
This article provides complete information about Maharashtra [NEET PG Counselling 2026], including important dates, eligibility criteria, registration process, choice filling, seat allotment, documents required and reservation criteria.
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Quick Facts
Here are some quick facts to give you a brief overview of the Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling:
Join NEET PG News 2026 | Features | Specifications |
| Counselling Name | Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Exam | NEET PG (conducted by NBEMS) |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra (DMER) |
| Quota Split | 50% AIQ (via MCC) + 50% State Quota |
| No. of Counselling Rounds | CAP Round 1, Round 2, Round 3/Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Total No. of MD/MS Colleges | 65+ |
| PG Govt. Seats in Maharashtra | 3,485 |
| PG Govt. Seats in Maharashtra | 2,294 |
| Courses Offered | MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), PG Diploma, DM/M.ch |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates
NEET PG 2026 (held August 30, 2026) result is expected by September 30, 2026. CAP is expected to open once MCC completes AIQ Round 1, with registration likely in the first week of November 2026. All dates below are expected/tentative, pending CET Cell’s official Information Brochure on cetcell.mahacet.org. Here are the round-wise dates of Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates:
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2026 Dates
| Sr. No. | Activity | Dates |
| 1 | Publication of Registered Candidate List | 30/10/2026 |
| 2 | Publication of Provisional Merit List | 30/10/2026 |
| 3 | Submission of grievances, if any (candidates need to submit supporting document proof for any correction; no changes will be entertained without supporting documents) | 30/10/2026 to 01/11/2026, up to 12:00 noon |
| 4 | Publication of Final Provisional State Merit List & In-service State Merit List | 02/11/2026 |
| 5 | Publication of Seat Matrix for CAP Round 1 | 02/11/2026 |
| 6 | Online preference/choice form filling for CAP Round 1 (candidates should verify the quota-wise fees before filling choices) | 02/11/2026 to 04/11/2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| 7 | Declaration of First Selection List (CAP Round 1) | 05/11/2026 |
| 8 | Physical joining and filling of Status Retention form with all original documents and requisite fees by DD/Cheque/Online mode at the allotted college (cheque is allowed only on holidays, to be replaced by DD on the next working day) | 06/11/2026 to 10/11/2026, up to 5:30 PM |
Maharashtra NEET PG Round 2 Counselling 2026 Dates
| Activity | Expected Window (2026) |
| Round 2 seat matrix, choice filling & allotment | Mid-December 2026–early January 2027 |
Maharashtra NEET PG Mop-Up Counselling 2026 Dates
| Activity | Expected Window (2027) |
| Mop-Up registration, choice filling & allotment | January 2027 |
Maharashtra NEET PG Stray Vacancy Counselling Dates
| Activity | Expected Window (2027) |
| Institute-level Stray Vacancy Round (if seats remain) | February 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
For admission to PG medical courses, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria for Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026:
- Age Limit: No age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: An MBBS degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: One-year internship completed on or before September 30, 2026.
- Registration Certificate: A permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate from the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Nationality: Indian citizens. NRI candidates are eligible only for the 15% NRI quota in unaided private/minority colleges; PIO/OCI candidates are not eligible for state-quota counselling.
- Domicile: Maharashtra domicile – via 15 years’ continuous residence, parental domicile of 15+ years, schooling in Maharashtra from Class 1 to 12, or an MBBS from a Maharashtra-recognised institution. Maharashtra-domiciled candidates who completed MBBS outside the state (under 15% AIQ) are also eligible.
- Foreign MBBS: Candidates with an MBBS from a foreign university need NMC permanent/provisional registration and must satisfy the FMGE/NExT licensure requirement.
Qualifying Percentile
Candidates must clear the NBEMS-prescribed NEET PG 2026 qualifying percentile to participate in CAP. The same percentile applies to both MCC’s AIQ counselling and CET Cell Maharashtra’s state CAP:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 50th |
| UR – PwBD | 45th |
| SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD-SC/ST/OBC) | 40th |
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Process
Candidates can register on the official CET Cell, Maharashtra portal for Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Counselling. Here is the step-by-step process:
Step 1: Registration: Create a candidate profile using the NEET PG roll number, registration number, date of birth and other required details.
Step 2: Fee Payment: Pay the prescribed, non-refundable counselling fee online.
Step 3: Document Upload & Verification: Upload documents for online scrutiny; queried documents must be corrected within the published window.
Step 4: Choice Filling and Locking: Once payment and verification are complete, select preferred colleges and courses from the seat matrix, in order of preference; choices can be revised until the round’s deadline, then they lock.
Step 5: Seat Allotment Seats are allotted by merit-cum-preference, factoring in rank, reservation, domicile and choices filled.
Step 6: Reporting to Allotted College: Download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe with original documents for verification.
Step 7: Upgradation and Further Rounds: Candidates may opt into a further round for upgradation if not satisfied with the allotted seat, per that round’s rules.
Documents Required
The following documents are mandatory for candidates applying to Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026. Keep both originals and self-attested scanned copies ready before registration opens:
- MBBS Certificate (Provisional/Final).
- Mark sheets of MBBS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year examinations.
- Medical Registration Certificate (NMC/State Medical Council).
- Internship Completion Certificate (completion on or before September 30, 2026).
- Certificate from the Head of the MBBS Institute confirming NMC recognition of the institute and course.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner.
- Photo identity proof – Certificate with attested photo from the Head of the Institution/Passport/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence.
- Birth Certificate for proof of age (if date of birth is not on the HSC mark sheet/certificate).
- NEET PG 2026 Score Card and Admit Card.
- Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
- Maharashtra Domicile Certificate (or equivalent qualifying evidence).
- Caste/Category Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable).
- EWS Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate from the designated NMC Disability Assessment Board (if claiming PwBD reservation under the RPwD Act, 2016).
- Sponsorship Certificate from the State Govt. (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (for in-service candidates).
- Orphan Certificate (if claiming reservation under the orphan category).
- Bond Service/Bond Release Certificate (where applicable – see the state-wise NEET PG bond).
- Passport-size Photographs – 8 copies.
Maharashtra NEET PG Examination Fee
The online application form fee is a flat, non-refundable amount for every candidate, regardless of category:
| Fee Head | Amount |
| Application Fee | ₹3,000 (non-refundable) |
Maharashtra NEET PG Security Deposit
A refundable security deposit is charged on top of the application fee, and its amount decides which colleges you can fill as preferences:
| Candidate Category | Govt./Corporation/Govt.-Aided Only | Govt. + Private/Unaided |
| Without constitutional reservation | ₹25,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
| With constitutional reservation | ₹12,500 | ₹1,00,000 |
Service Bond
Candidates admitted to Government or Municipal Corporation colleges must sign a compulsory one-year service bond:
| Particulars | Details |
| Applicability | Govt. & Municipal Corporation colleges (AIQ + State Quota) |
| Service duration | 1 year – state govt., local self-govt., or Defence services |
| Penalty for not serving bond | ₹50,00,000 |
| Non-completion of junior residency | ₹10,00,000 (separate penalty) |
| Seat lapse (candidate’s fault) | ₹10,00,000 + 2-year debarment from State Quota |
| Institutes with separate clauses | Tata Memorial Centre, MGIMS Sevagram, AIIPMR Mumbai – check individual bond terms |
| Private/unaided colleges | No post-course bond, but late resignation costs 3 years’ fees |
| In-service candidates | Must complete the bond in addition to existing service obligations |
Debarment & Deposit Forfeiture
Rules for what happens to a candidate’s security deposit at the end of each round, and when debarment applies:
| Candidate Status | Deposit Outcome |
| Joined in Round 1 or 2 | Kept for remaining rounds |
| Allotted in Round 2, did not join | Forfeited |
| Not allotted in Round 2 | Kept for remaining rounds |
| Allotted & joined in Round 3 | Refunded at process end |
| Allotted & did not join in Round 3 | Forfeited |
| Not allotted in Round 3 | Kept for remaining rounds |
| Allotted & joined in Stray Vacancy Round | Refunded at process end |
| Allotted & did not join in Stray Vacancy Round | Forfeited |
Stipend
Monthly stipend for PG residents at Maharashtra government and municipal colleges, rising each year of residency:
| Year of Residency | Approx. Monthly Stipend |
| 1st Year | ₹70,000–₹80,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹80,000–₹90,000 |
| 3rd Year | ₹85,000–₹95,000 |
Seat Reservation
Per the official Information Brochure, constitutional reservation in private/unaided colleges is capped at 25% of sanctioned intake and is generally half the corresponding state-quota share, category-wise:
| Category | State Quota (Govt./Aided) | Private/Unaided Colleges |
| SC | 13% | 6.5% |
| ST | 7% | 3.5% |
| VJ-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% |
| SEBC | 10% | 10% |
| EWS | 10% | — |
| PwBD (horizontal) | 5% | 5% |
Participating Colleges: Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling
Here is the list of top colleges in Maharashtra that accept the NEET PG Scorecard. Course-specific seat details for popular specialities like Pediatrics, Radiology, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dermatology, Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, and Ophthalmology are available on their respective specialisation pages.
Maharashtra NEET PG Government Colleges
Maharashtra NEET PG Private Colleges
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the quota split in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026?
50% seats are filled via MCC’s All India Quota, and 50% via CET Cell Maharashtra’s state CAP.
How many rounds are there in Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling?
Counselling is held in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3/Mop-Up, and a final Stray Vacancy Round.
Who is eligible for the Maharashtra state quota seats?
Candidates with a valid Maharashtra domicile, or who completed MBBS from a Maharashtra-recognised college.
What is the counselling fee for Maharashtra NEET PG Round 3?
The counselling fee varies by category and seat type. It is generally around ₹3,000–₹5,000 for the state quota and higher for the institutional/NRI quota. Check the official notification for exact amounts.
What is the qualifying percentile for Maharashtra NEET PG CAP?
50th percentile for General/EWS, 45th for PwBD-General/EWS, and 40th for reserved categories.
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