Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026
Verified dataset published with State CET Cell Maharashtra CAP rules, 30% parallel women reservation, constitutional categories (VJ/NT), and rural bond terms.
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State
8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Helpline: 022-22016159 / [email protected]
Domicile & Schooling Rule
Must hold Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate AND must have passed both 10th (SSC) and 12th (HSC) from an institution situated inside Maharashtra State.
Academic & NEET Qualifying Criteria
Passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum 50% marks in PCB (40% for constitutional reserved categories).
Minimum 50th percentile (UR/EWS) or 40th percentile (Reserved Categories) in NEET UG 2026.
- ●Private Medical Colleges in Maharashtra are CLOSED to Non-Maharashtra domicile candidates for 85% state quota.
- ●Non-Maharashtra students can apply ONLY for the 15% Institutional / Management quota in private unaided medical colleges.
- ●30% horizontal reservation for female candidates across all constitutional categories.
| Quota Category | Annual Tuition Fee | Scope & Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges (G-Quota) | ₹1,24,000 - ₹1,40,000 per annum (Govt & Municipal Corporation Colleges) | State Domicile Merit |
| Private College Govt Quota (P-Quota) | ₹8,50,000 - ₹14,50,000 per annum (FRA Approved Slabs) | Subsidized State Domicile |
| Private College Open / Management (O-Quota) | Up to 3x to 5x of regular fee for 15% Institutional Quota | Open Pan-India (NEET AIR Merit) |
| NRI / Others Quota (Q-Quota) | Up to 5x regular tuition fee (approx ₹45 - ₹65 Lakhs/year) | NRI / Sponsoring Relatives |
| Category Code | Category Name | Quota % | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | Open Category | 38% | General merit seats |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section | 10% | 10% reservation for General EWS |
| OBC | Other Backward Classes | 19% | OBC with non-creamy layer certificate |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 13% | State Scheduled Castes |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 7% | State Scheduled Tribes with Validity |
| VJ / DT-A | Vimukta Jati / De-Notified Tribe | 3% | VJ/DT-A category |
| NT-B / NT-1 | Nomadic Tribe 1 | 2.5% | NT-1 category |
| NT-C / NT-2 | Nomadic Tribe 2 (Dhangar) | 3.5% | NT-2 category |
| NT-D / NT-3 | Nomadic Tribe 3 (Vanjari) | 2% | NT-3 category |
Information Brochure for Admission to Health Science Courses (NEET-UG-2026), State CET Cell Mumbai
Published: 2026-06-18 · Verified: 2026-09-24Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) Maharashtra Annual MBBS Fee Fixation Orders
Published: 2026-06-25 · Verified: 2026-09-24Is Maharashtra an Open or Closed state for private MBBS admissions?
Maharashtra is a strictly CLOSED state for its 85% state quota in private medical colleges (restricted to Maharashtra domicile students). Non-domicile students can apply only for the 15% Institutional / NRI quota seats.
Is Caste Validity Certificate mandatory in Maharashtra NEET counselling?
Yes. In Maharashtra, having a Caste Certificate alone is not sufficient. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, VJ, NT, OBC, SBC) must submit an authentic Caste Validity Certificate issued by the Divisional Caste Scrutiny Committee at the time of document verification.