MBBS Admission in Maharashtra — Complete 2026 Guide.
28+ partnered colleges across Maharashtra. State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra (MHCET / DTE) runs counselling. Real fee bands, honest eligibility rules, free guidance until your admission is confirmed.
How Maharashtra MBBS admission actually works.
Domicile rule
Maharashtra domicile required for state quota seats. NRI and Institutional quota seats are open to non-domiciled candidates from across India.
Quota share
85% state quota + 15% AIQ (medical) administered through Maharashtra CET Cell + MCC
NRI quota
NRI seats available in deemed colleges (MGM, DY Patil, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis) and selected private colleges. Sponsor must meet NRI/OCI/PIO status with valid documentation.
Management quota
Institutional quota seats are reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates only at private medical colleges in the state.
MBBS fees in Maharashtra — by quota type.
Indicative tuition fees per year. Hostel, mess and other charges typically add ₹1–3 L/year. Final fees confirmed in writing during counselling.
| Quota Type | Typical Annual Fee | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Government (State Quota) | ₹85,000 – ₹1.5 L per year | Domiciled candidates with high NEET score |
| Private (State Quota) | ₹6 – ₹12 L per year (state quota), ₹16–24 L per year (Institutional) | Domiciled candidates with mid-range NEET score |
| Deemed (All India) | ₹17 – ₹25 L per year | All-India candidates via MCC deemed counselling |
| NRI Quota | ₹22 – ₹29 L per year | NRI / OCI / PIO sponsor required |
Fees indicative; sourced from college-published structures for the 2026 intake. Confirm in writing per college.
How Maharashtra counselling unfolds.
Round 1 — Merit-based (state quota + AIQ separate)
Round 2 — Vacancy round after Round 1 reporting
Mop-up round — institutional quota + remaining seats
Stray vacancy — direct college-level admission (very limited)
Counselling authority: State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra (MHCET / DTE)
Deemed Medical Colleges in Maharashtra
7 NMC-approved deemed institutions accepting NRI quota.
Private Medical Colleges in Maharashtra
21 partnered private MBBS colleges in Maharashtra.
Worth knowing before you apply.
- Maharashtra has the highest deemed medical college density of any Indian state
- MGM and DY Patil offer multiple campuses — pick the one that fits clinical / location preference
- Symbiosis SMCW is the only women-only deemed medical college in Maharashtra
MBBS in Maharashtra — questions answered.
Can a non-Maharashtra candidate get MBBS in Maharashtra?
Yes — through AIQ 15% seats, NRI quota in deemed colleges, and via deemed university management quota. Non-domiciled candidates cannot access the 85% state quota seats.
What is the cheapest way to get MBBS in Maharashtra?
Government medical college through state quota (₹85k–₹1.5 L/yr) requires Maharashtra domicile + high NEET score. Next cheapest is private medical college state quota for domiciled candidates (~₹6–12 L/yr).
Which deemed medical colleges in Maharashtra accept NRI quota?
MGM (Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad, Panvel, Vashi, Nerul), DY Patil (Navi Mumbai, Pune, Talegaon, Kolhapur), BVP (Pune, Sangli), Symbiosis SMCW Pune, Datta Meghe Wardha, Adani Nagpur, Krishna Karad.