Maharashtra has the highest density of partnered deemed medical colleges in India. MGM (5 campuses), Dr DY Patil (4 campuses), Bharati Vidyapeeth (2 campuses), Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Datta Meghe (Wardha), Adani (Nagpur), and Krishna (Karad) — all NMC-approved, all NRI-quota friendly, most of them within easy reach of Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur clinical centres. This guide walks through Maharashtra's structure in 2026.
The counselling system — CET Cell + MCC + Deemed
Maharashtra's MBBS counselling is structured across three authorities:
- State CET Cell + DTE Maharashtra — 85% state quota (Maharashtra domicile required) + Institutional quota in private colleges
- MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) — 15% AIQ + deemed university seats (open all-India)
- NRI quota — within deemed colleges and selected private colleges (requires NRI sponsor)
Maharashtra MBBS fee bands in 2026
| Route | Annual Fee | Open To |
|---|---|---|
| Government / CET | ₹85k – ₹1.5 L | Maharashtra domicile, high NEET |
| Private state quota | ₹6 – ₹12 L | Maharashtra domicile, mid-NEET |
| Institutional quota | ₹16 – ₹24 L | Maharashtra domicile ONLY |
| Deemed MBBS | ₹17 – ₹25 L | All-India via MCC deemed |
| NRI quota (deemed/private) | ₹22 – ₹29 L | NRI sponsor required |
The 7 deemed medical universities in Maharashtra
Partnered deemed medical colleges in Maharashtra include:
- MGM Medical College — 5 campuses (Navi Mumbai/Kamothe, Aurangabad, Panvel, Vashi, Nerul)
- Dr DY Patil Medical College — 4 campuses (Navi Mumbai, Pune, Talegaon Pune, Kolhapur)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College — 2 campuses (Pune, Sangli)
- Symbiosis Medical College for Women — Lavale, Pune (women-only)
- Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences — Wardha
- Adani Medical College — Nagpur
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences — Karad
Maharashtra private MBBS — the 21-college network
Maharashtra has 21 partnered private medical colleges. Important rule: state-quota seats in these colleges require Maharashtra domicile. NRI quota is open to non-domiciled candidates. Institutional quota is reserved for Maharashtra domicile only — a unique Maharashtra rule.
Major Maharashtra private medical colleges include ACPM Dhule, MIMER Talegaon, MVPS Nashik, Vikhe Patil Ahmednagar, Terna Navi Mumbai, NKP Salve Nagpur, KJ Somaiya Mumbai, Kashbai Navale Pune, Ulhas Patil Jalgaon, MIMSR Latur. Full list here.
Domicile gotcha
Institutional quota at Maharashtra private medical colleges is reserved ONLY for Maharashtra domiciled candidates. A non-Maharashtra family looking at the same college will need NRI quota (in deemed) or the MCC AIQ route.
Choosing between MGM and DY Patil
Both have multi-campus chains with similar fee structures (₹22–25 L/yr NRI quota). The choice often comes down to clinical exposure preference (DY Patil Navi Mumbai has a stronger tertiary-care environment), distance from family, and intake year availability. SG's counsellors share campus-specific seat availability and clinical hospital details for both during shortlisting.
Talk to a Maharashtra MBBS counsellor: free 30-min call or WhatsApp +91 9706650555.
Frequently asked questions
Can a non-Maharashtra candidate get MBBS in Maharashtra?
Yes — through AIQ 15% in government colleges (NEET merit), NRI quota in deemed colleges and selected private colleges, and MCC deemed counselling. State quota (85%) and Institutional quota require Maharashtra domicile.
What's the cheapest route into MBBS in Maharashtra?
Government medical college via state quota (₹85k–1.5 L/yr) requires Maharashtra domicile + high NEET. Next cheapest is private medical college state quota for Maharashtra-domiciled candidates (~₹6–12 L/yr).
Which Maharashtra deemed college has the lowest NEET cutoff?
Cutoffs vary year on year. Historically, Krishna Karad and Datta Meghe Wardha have had the lowest NRI cutoffs among Maharashtra deemeds. We share current-year indicative ranges during counselling.