Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling 2026 complete guide covering eligibility, registration process, documents required, government medical college cutoff, seat matrix, counselling rounds, admission procedure, and PG medical seats in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Authority Details
Particulars
Details
Counselling Authority
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra
Also Known As
State CET Cell Maharashtra
Admission For
MD, MS, PG Diploma and State Quota PG Medical Seats
Candidate must qualify NEET PG with the prescribed cutoff percentile.
Nationality
Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
MBBS Degree
Must possess an MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Internship
Must complete the compulsory rotating internship on or before the date specified by the counselling authority.
Medical Registration
Must hold a valid registration certificate from NMC/State Medical Council. Provisional registration may be accepted as per counselling rules.
Maharashtra Domicile
Candidate must have a valid Maharashtra domicile certificate for State Quota Government seats.
Maharashtra MBBS Candidates
Candidates who completed MBBS from a recognized medical college in Maharashtra are eligible subject to CET Cell rules.
AIQ MBBS Candidates
Maharashtra domicile candidates who completed MBBS through 15% AIQ, AIIMS, or Central Institutes outside Maharashtra are also eligible.
Medical Fitness
Candidate must be medically fit for admission.
Maharashtra Government Medical College MD/MS Cutoff 2026 (Category: OPEN
Course
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
37990
26156
DERMATOLOGY
4363
3377
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
6707
18448
ENT
40768
21197
GENERAL MEDICINE
4707
5070
GENERAL SURGERY
17398
14582
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
3105
—
OBG
11769
11455
OPHTHALMOLOGY
26800
20404
ORTHOPAEDICS
16091
13062
PAEDIATRICS
12744
9610
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
—
22812
PATHOLOGY
75737
40246
PSYCHIATRY
24326
18400
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
7723
11667
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
3661
2890
SPM
91888
76888
TBRD
20689
13205
Maharashtra Government Medical College MD/MS Cutoff 2026 (Category: EWS
Course
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
49445
34051
DERMATOLOGY
9519
4069
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
44709
—
ENT
44873
28441
GENERAL MEDICINE
7659
6855
GENERAL SURGERY
23875
19106
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
2869
7368
OBG
15032
15720
OPHTHALMOLOGY
39321
23593
ORTHOPAEDICS
21041
19701
PAEDIATRICS
20336
13311
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
—
34268
PATHOLOGY
151016
47117
PSYCHIATRY
24415
38367
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
27108
13489
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
5907
3103
SPM
108094
82876
TBRD
16902
16898
Maharashtra Government Medical College MD/MS Cutoff 2026 (Category: OBC
Course
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
39560
28230
DERMATOLOGY
5751
4142
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
19875
20046
ENT
34731
24400
GENERAL MEDICINE
4854
7629
GENERAL SURGERY
21939
15587
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
3624
4861
OBG
15549
12805
OPHTHALMOLOGY
32395
17828
ORTHOPAEDICS
22947
15504
PAEDIATRICS
12816
11759
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
—
27241
PATHOLOGY
84426
49906
PSYCHIATRY
27939
26223
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
32996
10207
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
4897
6140
SPM
115475
93538
TBRD
24901
14997
Maharashtra Government Medical College MD/MS Cutoff 2026 (Category: SC
Course
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
56456
63359
DERMATOLOGY
15316
8738
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
57200
—
ENT
49505
56135
GENERAL MEDICINE
21473
21459
GENERAL SURGERY
39703
40856
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
—
4599
OBG
36794
30818
OPHTHALMOLOGY
49504
47127
ORTHOPAEDICS
36662
40828
PAEDIATRICS
35611
33265
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
47063
—
PATHOLOGY
85560
85996
PSYCHIATRY
49465
43769
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
35644
—
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
14645
6482
SPM
155264
115666
TBRD
48962
35227
Maharashtra Government Medical College MD/MS Cutoff 2026 (Category: SEBC
Course
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
47369
27974
DERMATOLOGY
7963
7208
ENT
32655
31050
GENERAL MEDICINE
4085
5818
GENERAL SURGERY
21153
13333
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
—
5238
OBG
13936
12687
OPHTHALMOLOGY
30447
22068
ORTHOPAEDICS
18489
17164
PAEDIATRICS
16089
10246
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
68319
—
PATHOLOGY
71122
53188
PSYCHIATRY
29389
33010
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
12092
25561
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
6211
3352
SPM
101806
88695
TBRD
21363
10922
Maharashtra Government Medical College MD/MS Cutoff 2026 (Category: ST
Course
CR 2025
CR 2024
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
89627
83349
DERMATOLOGY
38801
27171
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
59581
65934
ENT
87783
78790
GENERAL MEDICINE
41566
30852
GENERAL SURGERY
61959
66037
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
18470
—
OBG
56116
54932
OPHTHALMOLOGY
75536
53754
ORTHOPAEDICS
73926
63781
PAEDIATRICS
49872
48897
PATHOLOGY
130660
124413
PSYCHIATRY
62451
125716
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
43882
98624
RADIO DIAGNOSIS
23134
25608
SPM
181109
136242
TBRD
48826
65868
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling Admission Process
Step
Process
Details
Step 1
NEET PG Qualification
Qualify NEET PG with the required cutoff percentile.
Step 2
Online Registration
Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell counselling portal.
Step 3
Fee Payment
Pay the prescribed counselling registration fee online.
Step 4
Document Upload
Upload required documents such as MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile certificate, and category certificates.
Step 5
Merit List Publication
CET Cell publishes the provisional and final state merit lists.
Step 6
Seat Matrix Release
Available MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB seats are published before each round.
Step 7
Choice Filling
Select preferred colleges and specialties in order of preference.
Step 8
Choice Locking
Review and lock choices before the deadline.
Step 9
Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on NEET PG rank, merit rank, category, preferences, and seat availability.
Step 10
Allotment Letter Download
Download the seat allotment letter from the counselling portal.
Step 11
College Reporting
Report to the allotted college with original documents and admission fees.
Step 12
Document Verification
The allotted institute verifies all original documents and eligibility criteria.
Step 13
Admission Confirmation
Complete fee payment and secure admission to the allotted seat.
Step 14
Upgradation/Next Round
Candidates seeking a better seat can participate in subsequent counselling rounds.
Step 15
Stray Vacancy Round
Remaining vacant seats are filled through the Stray Vacancy Round, if conducted.
Maharashtra NEET PG Colleges and Seats
College Type
Number of Colleges
Total PG Seats (MD/MS/PG Diploma)
Government Medical Colleges
32
3,576
Private Medical Colleges
36
2,498
Total
68
6,074
Documents Required for Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling
Document
Purpose
NEET PG Admit Card
Verification of NEET PG examination candidature.
NEET PG Scorecard/Rank Card
Proof of qualification and rank obtained in NEET PG.
MBBS Degree Certificate
Verification of MBBS qualification.
Provisional MBBS Degree Certificate
Accepted if the original degree certificate is not yet issued.
MBBS Mark Sheets (All Professional Exams)
Verification of academic records and eligibility.
Internship Completion Certificate
Proof of completion of compulsory rotating medical internship within the prescribed date.
Permanent/Provisional Medical Registration Certificate
Verification of registration with NMC or State Medical Council.
Class 10 Certificate
Proof of date of birth.
Government Photo ID (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License)
Identity verification.
Maharashtra Domicile Certificate
Required for claiming eligibility under Maharashtra State Quota seats.
Nationality Certificate/Valid Indian Passport
Proof of Indian nationality.
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC)
Required for candidates claiming reservation benefits.
Caste Validity Certificate
Verification of reserved category status where applicable.
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
Required for eligible OBC/SEBC candidates.
EWS Certificate
Required for candidates claiming EWS reservation.
PwD Certificate
Required for candidates claiming reservation under the Persons with Disabilities category.
Online Registration Form
Proof of successful counselling registration.
Seat Allotment Letter
Required after seat allotment for reporting to the allotted college.
Fee Payment Receipt
Proof of counselling registration fee payment.
Passport-Size Photographs
Required for admission and verification records.
College Leaving/Transfer Certificate (if applicable)
Verification of previous institution details.
Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Required for candidates graduating from universities outside Maharashtra.
Bond Release Certificate (if applicable)
Required for candidates who were previously admitted under a service bond obligation.
Conclusion
Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling is conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and CPS courses under government, private, and minority medical colleges in the state. Candidates seeking admission must qualify NEET PG, fulfill the eligibility requirements, and participate in the centralized online counselling process. The counselling involves registration, document verification, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and college reporting.
With more than 6,000 postgraduate medical seats available across government and private institutions, Maharashtra remains one of the most preferred states for NEET PG aspirants. Understanding the counselling procedure, eligibility criteria, cutoff trends, seat matrix, and required documents can significantly improve a candidate’s chances of securing a desired specialty and college. Applicants should regularly check the CET Cell notifications and counselling schedule to avoid missing any important deadlines and ensure a smooth admission process.
