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.
MBBS admission process in Maharashtra — the 7 steps.
- 1Clear NEET UG 2026 (qualifying: 213 general, 177 SC/ST/OBC)
- 2Register on the state DME counselling portal within the notified window
- 3Fill choices in order of preference across colleges + quotas
- 4Wait for round 1 allotment → report to allotted college with documents
- 5Pay fees + collect admission letter (in college's name)
- 6Complete medical fitness + document verification at college
- 7Attend orientation + start classes in September–October
Eligibility for MBBS in Maharashtra
You must have cleared Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology + English with at least 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and qualified NEET UG 2026 at the cutoff for your category (213 general / 177 reserved).
Minimum age: 17 years as of 31 Dec 2026. No upper age limit as per current NMC guidelines.
Domicile rules for Maharashtra
Maharashtra domicile required for state quota seats. NRI and Institutional quota seats are open to non-domiciled candidates from across India.
MBBS seat matrix in Maharashtra — quota breakdown.
State quota (MBBS)
85% of intake
All India Quota (MCC)
15% of intake in state medical colleges
Private state-merit
50% of private intake
Private management quota
35% of private intake
Private NRI quota
15% of private intake
Actual seat counts vary per college and are notified by the state DME + MCC before each counselling round.
MBBS fee structure in Maharashtra — 2026.
| Category | Fee band (per year) |
|---|---|
| Government | ₹85,000 – ₹1.5 L per year |
| Private (State / Mgmt) | ₹6 – ₹12 L per year (state quota), ₹16–24 L per year (Institutional) |
| Deemed | ₹17 – ₹25 L per year |
| NRI | ₹22 – ₹29 L per year |
All fees FRA-approved and written in the admission letter. See the Fees Hub for full state comparison.
Reservation policy for MBBS in Maharashtra.
- SC: 15% of state quota seats
- ST: 7.5% of state quota seats
- OBC (NCL): 27% of state quota seats
- EWS: 10% of state quota seats
- PwD: 5% horizontal across categories
Documents required for MBBS admission in Maharashtra.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card + scorecard
- Class 10 & Class 12 marksheets + passing certificates
- State domicile / bonafide certificate (for state-quota seats)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) if applicable
- Migration + provisional certificate from Class 12 board
- Passport-size photographs (8+)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / passport / voter ID)
- NRI sponsor documentation (for NRI-quota seats only)
Counselling timeline — Maharashtra 2026.
- 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)
MBBS scholarships available for Maharashtra students.
- State government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
- Bank education loan (up to ₹75 L) — most PSU + private banks
- College-specific merit + means scholarships (varies by institution)
Scholarship eligibility varies. SG Education's counsellors can help identify which schemes apply to your case during your free counselling call.
Need a state-specific MBBS plan for Maharashtra?
One free 20-min counselling call — we map your NEET, category, and budget to a written college shortlist.
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.